4.Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5.Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
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G | B |
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| C |
F E | D |
A. Cold water pipe | E. Compression sleeve |
B. Pipe clamp | F. Shutoff valve |
C. Copper tubing | G. Packing nut |
D. Compression nut |
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6.Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten, or you may crush the copper tubing.
7.Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8.Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end of the water line inlet.
3.Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
Style 2
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the plastic part that is attached to the inlet of the water valve.
3.Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.
4.Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.
5.Turn shutoff valve ON.
6.Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
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| B |
| C |
| D |
| E |
A. Tube clamp | D. Compression nut |
B. Tube clamp screw | E. Valve inlet |
C. Copper tubing |
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7.On some models, the ice maker is equipped with a
Style 3
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3.If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
A | B | C | D |
| A. Household water line | C. Ferrule (purchased) | |
| B. Nut (purchased) |
| D. Refrigerator water tubing |
4.Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply line to reduce strain on the coupling.
5.Turn shutoff valve ON.
6.Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A | B | C | D | E F G |
A. Refrigerator water tubing |
| E. Ferrule (purchased) | ||
B. Nut (provided) |
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| F. Nut (purchased) | |
C. Bulb |
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| G. Household water line |
D. Coupling (purchased) |
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4.Turn shutoff valve ON.
5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.
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