Water Supply - Electrolux FPRH17D7KF All Refrigerator Professional Series Servicing

Section 2 Installation Information

Water Supply

The ice maker (if equipped) requires a permanent
water supply to function correctly. During installation,
establish this water supply by connecting a copper tube
from the household water system to a valve at the rear
of the unit.
WARNING
To avoid property damage:
• Use copper tubing for the water supply line
(plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
Manufacturer is not responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for supply
line.
• Ensure water supply and installation comply
with state and local laws and regulations.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing 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.
Requirements:
• Access to a cold water line with pressure of 20-120
psi. (System supplied with cold water only.)
• Copper tubing with ¼ inch (6.4mm) Outside
Diameter (OD). Length is the distance from the rear
of the unit to your household water supply line, plus
seven (7) feet (2.1 meters).
• A shut-off valve for the connection between your
household water line and the refrigerator supply line.
DO NOT use a self-piercing shut-off valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water
supply connection at the water valve inlet.
NOTE
Water line kit number 5303917950, available from
the appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25
feet (7.6 meters) of 1/4" OD copper tubing, a saddle
type shut-off valve (non piercing), (2) 1/4" brass
compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions
for installing a water supply line.
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To connect the water supply to the rear of the
unit (See Figure 2-7a):
1. Ensure that the unit is unplugged.
2. Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing
the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and
opening the shut-off valve. Close shut-off valve
when flushing is complete.
3. Remove and discard the plastic cap from the water
valve inlet at the rear of the unit.
4. Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule
(sleeve) onto the copper tube.
5. Push the copper tube into the water valve inlet as
far as it will go (¼ inch or 6.4mm).
6. Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the water valve and
finger-tighten the compression nut onto the valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench but DO NOT
over-tighten.
7. Secure the copper tube to your units' rear panel with
a steel clamp and screw.
8. Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns)
behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled
tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other
surfaces.
9. Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
10. Connect unit to home power supply.
11. To turn ice maker On, lower wire signal arm. (See
ice maker front cover for On/Off position of arm.
Figure 2-7a. Water Connection