Connect to Refrigerator
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.
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.
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 container.
Refrigerator Doors and Drawer
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
Remove and Replace Handles
1.Using a ³⁄₃₂" or ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located on the side of each handle. See Metal Handle
graphics 1 and 2.
2.Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles.
3.To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Remove Doors and Hinges
IMPORTANT:
■Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
■Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex head socket wrench, Torx®† T20 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you.
3.Starting with the
4.Remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
5.Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door.
6.Remove the façade from the front of the top of the cabinet. Remove the screw on the backside of the center of the façade, then slide the façade forward and out from under the hinge.
7.Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a
8.Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector.
9.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the
NOTE: On some models, remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
10.Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.
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