Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator - Kenmore 970R4241 Series Use & Care Manual

Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator

WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper tubing is recommended
for the water supply line. Water
supply tubing made of ¼" plastic
is not recommended since it greatly
increases the potential for water
leaks. Manufacturer will not be
responsible for any damage if plastic
tubing is used for supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker.
If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line
connections comply with all local
plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line,
You Will Need
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,
flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips
screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line
with water pressure between 30 and
100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch
(6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To
determine the length of copper tubing
needed, you will need to measure
the distance from the ice maker inlet
valve at the back of the refrigerator
to your cold water pipe. Then add
approximately seven feet (2.1 meters),
so the refrigerator can be moved out
for cleaning (as shown).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water
supply line to your household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for connecting the water supply line to
the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE
A water line kit is available from Sears
stores or Sears Parts & Repair at an
additional cost.
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