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.
Style 2
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end of the water line inlet.
3.Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
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.
A
B
C
D
A. Copper tubing | C. Compression nut |
B. “P” clamp | D. Compression sleeve |
3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
A | B | C | D |
| A. Household water line | C. Ferrule (purchased) | |
| B. Nut (purchased) |
| D. Refrigerator water tubing |
4.Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply line to reduce strain on the coupling.
5.Turn shutoff valve ON.
6.Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
7.On some models, the ice maker is equipped with a
Complete the Installation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2.Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice storage bin.
Install
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