4.To determine the length of copper tubing you will need, measure from connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5.Use a hammer and center punch to mark drilling location on water pipe. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
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1. | Cold Water Pipe | 5. | Compression Sleeve |
2. | Pipe Clamp | 6. | Shutoff Valve |
3. | Copper Tubing | 7. | Packing Nut |
4.Compression Nut
6.Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. drilled hole in the water pipe and that rubber washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so rubber washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.
7.Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on 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.
8.Place the free end of the tubing into a bucket or sink. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. Check for leaks. Coil copper tubing.
Connecting 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 using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.
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1.Copper Tubing
2.“P” Clamp
3.Compression Nut
4.Compression Sleeve
5.Water Valve Inlet Port
3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
5.Push refrigerator into opening.
Base Grille
Removing the base grille
1.Grasp the grille with both hands.
2.Pull up on the bottom and tilt it toward you.
3.Pull down to release the top of the grille.
Replacing the base grille
1.See markings on inside of base grille for proper placement.
2.Snap the top of the grille into place first.
3.Press down and in on the bottom of the grille until it snaps into place.
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