Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 warranty Connecting to water line, Controls water supply

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Connecting to water line

1.Find a 1⁄2-inch to 11⁄4-inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following

precaution must be taken: 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.

2.Measure from connection on rear of refrigerator to water pipe. Add 8 feet (2.4 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. This is the length of 1⁄4-inch O.D. copper tubing you will need for the job (length from connection to water pipe PLUS 8 feet [2.4 m]). Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

3.Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet at the lowest elevation long enough to clear line of water.

4.Using a grounded drill, drill a 1⁄4-inch hole on one side of the cold water pipe you have selected.

5.Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1⁄4-inch 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.

6.Slip compression nut and compression sleeve on copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go.

Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjust- able wrench. Do not overtighten. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing.

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Vertical cold

 

 

water pipe

 

 

 

Rubber washer

1⁄4-inch O.D. copper

 

 

Packing

 

tubing (length from

Pipe clamp

inlet on rear of

nut

refrigerator to water

 

 

pipe plus 8 feet

 

 

[2.4 m])

Water shut-off valve*

Compression Compression

sleevenut

TO REFRIGERATOR ➔

* Controls water supply

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Contents Part no /12100701S UseAndCareTable of Contents Refrigerator Safety Your refrigerator, follow these basic precautionsHelp us help you Parts and Features Control PanelFreezer control Refrigerator control Cleaning your refrigerator Installing Your RefrigeratorRemoving packaging materials To remove any remaining tape or label gluePlugging it Removing the wooden baseLeveling it Aligning the doors Removing the doors and handlesAttaching the ice maker to a water supply Cold water supplyTools required Controls water supply Connecting to water lineConnecting to refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Setting the controlsChanging the control settings Removing the snap-on door trivet Adjusting the door binsTo remove a shelf Adjusting the cantilever refrigerator shelvesTo replace a shelf To slide shelf outAdjusting the meat drawer temperature Removing the temperature controlled meat drawer and coverTo remove the meat drawer To remove the coverRemoving the crispers and crisper covers Adjusting the crisper humidity controlUsing the utility compartment Removing the freezer basketRemoving the freezer shelf To dispense ice Using the ice and water dispensing systemProblem Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Solving common ice and water dispenser problemsWater dispenser Dispenser lightSolving common ice maker problems Using the automatic ice makerRemoving the base grille Removing the ice maker storage binTo remove ice bin To remove the grilleTo change the freezer light Changing the light bulbsSaving energy Understanding the sounds you may hearCaring for Your Refrigerator Part What to USE HOW to CleanVacation and moving care Long vacationsMoving Questions? Power interruptionsStoring fresh food Food Storage GuidePackaging Storing frozen foodFreezing Packaging recommended for useTroubleshooting Problem Check the FollowingBefore calling for assistance … For assistance or service Requesting Assistance or ServicePage Page Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty Warranty
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