4.Using an adjustable wrench, change the height of the legs as follows:
■Turn the leveling leg to the right to lower that side of the ice maker.
■Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the ice maker.
NOTE: The ice maker should not wobble. Use shims to add stability when needed.
5.Push up on the top rear of the ice maker and locate the leveling legs that are on the bottom rear of the ice maker.
6.Follow the instructions in Step 4 to change the height of the legs.
7.Use the level to recheck the ice maker to see that it is even from front to back and side to side. If the ice maker is not level, repeat steps 2 to 5. If the ice maker is level, go to the “Connect Water Supply” section.
Connect Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances.
■Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
■Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
Tools needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
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■⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂"
■¹⁄₄" nut driver
NOTE: Do not use a
Connecting the Water Line
1.Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
2.Using a ¹⁄₂" copper supply line with a
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the ice maker a minimum ¹⁄₂" size copper supply line is recommended.
A
B
A.Bulb
B.Nut
3.Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing for the cold water supply.
■Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
■Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the 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 an adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
A B | C |
A. Compression sleeve | C. Copper tubing |
B. Compression nut |
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4.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 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.
5.Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet which is located on the back of the ice maker cabinet as shown. Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the ice maker to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
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