INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connect the Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the
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International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator (which is
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used to connect to the household water line) is a PEX
(cross-linked polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing
connections from the household water line to the refrigerator
are acceptable, and will help avoid off-taste or odor in your ice
or water. Check for leaks.
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the
following Part Numbers:
W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed PEX),
8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] PEX), or
W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).
Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain
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above freezing.
Tools Needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Flat-blade screwdriver
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⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches
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¹⁄₄" nut driver
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NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs easier.
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water is
connected, turn OFF the ice maker.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by a
¹⁄₂" household supply line.
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a
minimum ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm) size household supply line is
recommended.
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A. Sleeve
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
B. Nut
D. Household supply line (½" minimum)
4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shutoff valve. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft
copper tubing to connect the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator.
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Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the
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job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut
square.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto
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copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final
connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is
located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Connect to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions specific to your model.
Style 1
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and
sleeve, as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp.
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B
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C. Copper tubing
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B
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A. Copper tubing
C. Compression nut
B. "P" clamp
D. Compression sleeve