Connecting the Water Supply

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage:

•Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of 1/4” plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

•DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

•Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

What you will need:

•A cold water line with pressure of 30-100 psi.

(System is to be supplied with cold water only.)

•Copper tubing with ¼ inch (6.4mm) Outside

Diameter (OD). Length for this tubing is the distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your household water supply line plus seven (7) feet (2.1 meters).

•A shut-off valve for the connection between your household water line and the refrigerator supply line.

Do not use a self-piercing shut-off valve.

•A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water supply connection at the rear of your refrigerator.

NOTE

A kit is available from your dealer that provides all materials for a water supply installation, including 25 feet of copper tubing and full instructions.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

	Steel
Plastic Water Tubing	Clamp
to Ice Maker	Brass
Fill Tube	Brass
	Compression
	Nut
	Ferrule
	(Sleeve)
	Copper
	water line
	Water Valve
	Bracket
	Valve Inlet
	Water Valve

Copper water line

from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

To connect the water supply line to ice maker inlet valve:

1Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket.

Turn ON water suply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet and discard the cap.

4Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line.

5Push the water supply line into the water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch).

6Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve and finger- tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.

7Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see illustration).

8Coil the excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.

9Turn ON water supply shut-off valve and tighten any connections that leak.

10To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).

NOTE

After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system.

Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line.