Whirlpool WF-L200V Connect the Water Supply, Water Pressure, Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

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Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and

827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than

40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage.

If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See “Water Filtration System.”

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

Connect 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.Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4.Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear 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" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

 

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G

B

 

 

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

 

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 washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

7.Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the 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 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.Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

3.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.

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.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

 

6.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

Style 2

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.

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B

C

D

E F G

A. Refrigerator water tubing

 

E. Ferrule (purchased)

B. Nut (provided)

 

 

F. Nut (purchased)

C. Bulb

 

 

 

G. Household water line

D. Coupling (provided)

 

 

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Contents Refrigerator Safety Refrigerator User InstructionsInstallation Instructions Clean Before UsingUnpack the Refrigerator Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerLocationRequirements Electrical RequirementsWater Supply Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodConnect the Water Supply Water PressureReverse Osmosis Water Supply Connect to Water LineComplete the Installation Refrigerator DoorsRemove Doors and Hinges Reverse Doors optionalRight-Hand Swing to Left-Hand Swing Left-Hand Swing to Right-Hand SwingReplace Doors and Hinges Final StepsDoor Swing Reversal optional Using theControls Adjust the DoorsRefrigerator USE Ice Maker Crisper Humidity ControlWater Dispenser Water Filtration System Cleaning Using the Dispenser Without the Water FilterTo Clean Your Refrigerator Refrigerator CareTemperature and Moisture TroubleshootingRefrigerator Operation Iceand Water Ice maker is not producing ice or not enough iceIce cubes are hollow or small Water dispenser will not operate properlyAccessories Stainless Steel Cleaner and PolishReplacement Filter Water from the dispenser is warmProduct Data Sheets 15 mg/L †Model WF-NL120VChange the water filter every Application Guidelines/Water Supply ParametersModel WF-NLC120V Capacity 120 Gallons 454 Liters Limited Warranty Items Excluded from WarrantyThis limited warranty does not cover Disclaimer of Implied WarrantiesSeguridad DEL Refrigerador EL Usuario DEL RefrigeradorInstrucciones DE Instalación Desempaque el refrigeradorRequisitos de ubicación Quite los materiales de empaqueRequisitos eléctricos Requisitos del suministro de aguaMétodo de conexión a tierra recomendado Presión del aguaConexión del suministro de agua Conexión a la línea de aguaConexión al refrigerador Estilo Pies 2,1 m para la limpieza. Use tubería de cobre dePuertas del refrigerador Cómo terminar la instalaciónCómo quitar las puertas y las bisagras Masilla deApertura hacia la derecha a apertura hacia la izquierda Apertura hacia la izquierda a apertura hacia la derechaCómo volver a poner las puertas y las bisagras en su lugar Cambio del sentido de apertura de las puertas opcionalPasos finales Reconecte el enchufe del cableado. Vea la IlustraciónCambio del sentido de apertura de las puertas opcional Ajustelas puertas Uso de los controlesCierre de la puerta Alineamiento de las puertasFábrica de hielo Despachador de aguaCómo quitar y volver a colocar la paleta del despachador La luz del despachadorEl bloqueo del despachador Para bloquear el despachadorSistema de filtraciónde agua Cuidado DE SU RefrigeradorLimpieza Cómo cambiar los focos Solución DE ProblemasFuncionamiento delrefrigerador Temperatura y humedad Hielo y aguaAccesorios El hielo tiene mal sabor, mal olor o un color grisáceoEl despachador de agua no funciona debidamente El agua gotea del sistema del despachadorHoja DE Datos DEL Producto Pautas de aplicación/Parámetros para el suministro de aguaModelo WF-NLC120V Capacidad de 120 galones 454 litros Whirlpool Corporation Garantía LimitadaExclusiones DE LA Garantía Esta garantía limitada no cubreSécurité DU Réfrigérateur RéfrigérateurInstructions Dinstallation Exigences demplacementDéballagedu réfrigérateur Retirer les matériaux d’emballageMéthode recommandée de mise à la terre SpécificationsélectriquesSpécifications del’alimentationen eau Pression de leauRaccordement à la canalisation d’eau Raccordement de la canalisation deauRaccordement au réfrigérateur Style Portes duréfrigérateur Achever l’installationDémontage Portes et charnières Réinstallation Portes et charnières Inversion des portes facultatifOuverture vers la droite à ouverture vers la gauche Ouverture vers la gauche à ouverture vers la droiteÉtapes finales Inversion du sens douverture des portes facultatif Utilisation DU Réfrigérateur Utilisation des commandesAjustement desportes Machine à glaçons Distributeur deauMise en marche/arrêt de la machine à glaçons Taux de production des glaçonsDépose et réinstallation de la palette du distributeur Distribution deau Lumière du distributeurVerrouillage du distributeur Pour verrouiller le distributeurSystème de filtration de leau Entretien DU RéfrigérateurNettoyage Dépannage Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairageFonctionnement du réfrigérateur Température et humidité Glaçons et eauAccessoires Le distributeur deau ne fonctionne pas correctementLeau du distributeur est tiède Nettoyant et poli pour acier inoxydableFeuilles DE Données SUR LE Produit Système de filtration d’eau à la grille de la baseModèle WF-NLC120V Capacité 120 gallons 454 litres Corporation Garantie LimitéeÉléments Exclus DE LA Garantie La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pasW10208841A EN/FR PN W10208842A Whirlpool Corporation All rights reserved