Kenmore 596.7238 series Use & Care Manual page 12

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W_c_ e_' Su_;;_p _y _ F_equi_e_}e_s_'s
A cold water supply with water pressure between 35 and
120 psi (241 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualified
plumber.
NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, the
flow of water from the water dispenser could decrease or ice
cubes could be hollow or irregular
shaped.
Reverse Osmosis
Water
Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator
needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy use. The tank capacity
could be too small to
keep up with the requirements of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Faucet mounted reverse osmosis systems are not
recommended.
If your refrigerator
has a water filter, it may further reduce
the water pressure when used in conjunction
with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See "Water
Filtration System."
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified
plumber.
Co
he W, :4e Suppy
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
Plumbing shall be installed in accordance
with the
International
Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator
(which
is 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
above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED;
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Flat-blade
screwdriver
7/%,,and 1/2" open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
1/4" nut driver
NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type
or 3/_6"(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 the ice maker OFF.
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" size household supply line is recommended.
4.
A. Sleeve
B. Nut
A
I/
I
B
C
C. Copper
tubing
(to refrigerator)
D. Househo/d
supp/y
/ine
( 7/2"
minimum)
Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shutoff valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to
connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.
Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the
job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut
square.
Slip compression sleeve and compression
nut onto
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
s/eeve
B. Compression
nut
C. Copper
tubing
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