Hotpoint 17, 15 Fasten the Shutoff Valve, Connect the Tubing to the Valve, Tighten the Pipe Clamp

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Installation Instructions

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

4FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type

 

 

 

Vertical Cold

 

 

Shutoff Valve

 

Water Pipe

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

7CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

5TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Packing Nut

Compression

Nut

Approved

Plastic Tubing

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.

Washer

Pipe Clamp

Inlet End

Clamp Screw

6ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

Outlet Valve

 

 

 

Ferrule (sleeve)

 

 

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

8FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing.

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Contents Refrigerators Safety Precautions RefrigerantsHOW to Connect Electricity About the temperature control dial Temperature Control DialFull-Width Shelves About the fresh food compartment shelvesHalf-Width Shelves To remove the full-width shelves, liftAbout the freezer compartment shelves About the storage drawersFull-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover About storage drawer and cover removalDrawer and Cover Removal Twin Drawers with Glass CoverAutomatic Icemaker on some models Icemaker Accessory KitAbout the automatic icemaker Cleaning the Inside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Outside CondenserPreparing to Move Behind the RefrigeratorPreparing for Vacation Rollers and Leveling Legs Refrigerator LocationClearances Water Supply to the Icemaker on some modelsBefore YOU Begin What YOU will NeedDrill the Hole for the Valve Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyChoose the Valve Location Tighten the Pipe Clamp Fasten the Shutoff ValveConnect the Tubing to the Valve Route the TubingConnect the Tubing To the Refrigerator Turn the Water on AT the Shutoff ValveImportant Notes Plug in the RefrigeratorStart the Icemaker Tools RequiredBefore YOU Start Remove the Freezer DoorRemove the Fresh Food Door Transfer fresh food door handle Reversing the HardwareReversing the Door Handles Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door Handle Transfer door stopTransfer Freezer Door Handle Rehang the freezer door Rehanging the DoorsRehang the fresh food door Normal operating sounds Hummm WhooshBefore you call for service… Does not work See Installing the water lineAutomatic icemaker On some modelsOperating Instructions Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Consumer Support We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We Will Replace Refrigerator WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered One YearConsumer Support Hotpoint Website Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Real Life Design Studio

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