KitchenAid Cabinet Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator Connecting the Refrigerator To a Water Source

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Connecting the Refrigerator

to a Water Source

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

In order to prevent possible leakage resulting in property damage, be sure to observe the following:

■If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

■All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

■Use the water tubing provided and check for leaks.

■Install water tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

REMEMBER: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.

Tools required:

■Standard screwdriver

■⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

■¹⁄₄ in. drill bit

■Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a

¹⁄₄ in. saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆ in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Cold Water Supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

Connecting to water line:

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

3.Find a ¹⁄₂ in. (12.70 mm) to 1¹⁄₄ in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure

must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4.Route ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) copper tubing from the water pipe to the lower rear corner of the refrigerator location. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5.Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.

6.Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

1.Cold Water Pipe

2.Pipe Clamp

3.Copper Tubing

4.Compression Nut

5.Compression Sleeve

6.Shut-Off Valve

7.Packing Nut

7.Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.

Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so 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.

8.Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

9.Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shut-off valve on the water pipe.

10.Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the other end of the copper tube. Insert into the tube coupling as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto coupling and tighten with wrenches. Do not overtighten.

11.Add strain relief to hold coupling in position.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Cabinet Depth Side by Side RefrigeratorRéfrigérateur Côte À Côte À Profondeur D’ARMOIRE Guide d’utilisation et d’entretienTable of Contents Table DES MatièresRefrigerator Safety Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezerUnpacking Your Refrigerator Installing Your RefrigeratorCleaning before use Space RequirementsElectrical Requirements Water System PreparationRecommended grounding method Read all directions carefully before you begin Connecting the Refrigerator To a Water SourceConnecting to water line Cold Water SupplyInstalling Custom Wood Panels CustomDoor PanelsCreating Custom Wood Panels To replace the base grille Leveling Your RefrigeratorBase Grille Style To remove the base grilleUnderstanding Sounds You May Hear StyleEnsuring Proper Air Circulation Using Your RefrigeratorSetting the Controls Checking AirflowWater and Ice Dispensers Refrigerator FeaturesAdjusting Control Settings OnsomemodelsDispenser lock on some models Water dispenserDispenser light To dispense waterWater Filtration and Monitoring System On some modelsSlide-out Shelves on some models Refrigerator ShelvesMeat Drawer, Crisper and Covers Shelves and Shelf FramesBeverage Drawer Crisper Humidity ControlUtility or Egg Bin Wine or Can/Bottle RackFreezer Shelf Freezer FeaturesIce Maker and Storage Bin Frozen food storage guideDoor Features Caring for Your RefrigeratorControl Panel Light Changing the Light BulbsDispenser Light on some models Crisper Light or Upper Freezer Light on some modelsLower Freezer Light on some models located beneath ice bin Power InterruptionsVacation and Moving Care VacationsTroubleshooting Water dispenser will not operate properly Off-taste, odor or grey color in the iceIce dispenser will not operate properly Water or ice is leaking from the dispenserDivider between the two compartments is warm Temperature is too warmDispenser water is not cool enough There is interior moisture build-upU.S.A Assistance or ServiceAccessories CanadaKitchenaid Refrigerator Warranty KitchenAid will not pay forWater Filter Certifications Product Data Sheets Average Maximum Minimum% Average% NSF Test ReductionApplication Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Sécurité DU Réfrigérateur Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurEspacement requis Installation DU RéfrigérateurDéballage de votre réfrigérateur Nettoyage avant l’utilisationSpécifications électriques Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreVeuillez lire avant l’installation Préparation du système d’eauOutils requis Raccordement du réfrigérateur à une Canalisation d’eauArrivée d’eau froide Raccordement à une canalisation d’eauPanneaux de portesur commande Création de panneaux de porte sur commandeGrille de la base Installation des panneaux de porte sur commandeNivellement du réfrigérateur Pour replacer la grille de la baseLesbruitsdel’appareilquevouspouvez Entendre Pours’assurer d’une circulationd’air Appropriée Réglagedes commandesUtilisation DU Réfrigérateur Vérification de l’airSur certainsmodèles Ajustement du réglage descommandesDistributeurs d’eau et de glaçons Le distributeur de glaçonsDistribution de glaçons Le distributeur d’eauLumière du distributeur Distribution d’eauSur certains modèles Remplacement de la cartouche de filtre à eauSystème de filtration et de contrôle ’eau Verrouillage du distributeur sur certains modèlesTablettes du réfrigérateur Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacsà Légumes Emplacement de la commande d’humiditéTiroir à viande, bacà légumes et Couvercles Surcertains modèlesBac utilitaire ou oeufrier Tiroir à boissonPorte-cannettes/bouteilles ou casier à Vin Machine à glaçons et bac d’entreposageClayette de congélateur Guide d’entreposage d’aliments surgelésTringles dans la porte Caractéristiques DE LA PortePanier du congélateur Compartiments dans la porteNettoyagedu réfrigérateur Remplacement des ampoules ’éclairageEntretien DE Votre Réfrigérateur Pour nettoyer le réfrigérateurEntretienavantlesvacancesoulorsd’un Déménagement Lumière du tableau de commandePannes de courant VacancesLes ampoules n’éclairent pas DépannageDéménagement Le plat de dégivrage contient de l’eauLa machine à glaçons produit trop peu de glaçons Le réfrigérateur semble faire trop de bruitLa machine à glaçons ne produit pas de glaçons Mauvais goût, odeur ou couleur grise des glaçons’eau ou la glace coule du distributeur Le distributeur de glaçons ne fonctionne pas correctementLe distributeur d’eau ne fonctionne pas bien ’eau du distributeur n’est pas assez froideIl y a une accumulation d’humidité à l’intérieur Les portes sont difficiles à ouvrirLe débit d’eau du distributeur diminue beaucoup Aux États-Unis Assistance OU ServiceAccessoires Au CanadaGarantie DU Réfrigérateur Kitchenaid KitchenAid ne paiera pas pourFeuilles DE Données SUR LE Produit Affluent Effluent De réd Numéro de Réduction de2210719 All rights reserved

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