Kenmore 795.5103 Connecting the Water Line Before YOU Begin, What YOU will Need, Power drill

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic Icemaker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on your product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer or seller, Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF

(O) position.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is double- insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery-powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

NOTE: Wear eye protection.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer or seller. Follow next instruction

carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

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 (2.8 kgof/cm2- 4.2 kgof/cm2,less than 2-3 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz capacity).

If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system

is less than 21 PSi (1.5 kg.f/cm 2, more than 4 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz capacity):

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 the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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Copper Tubing, 1/4"(6.35 mm) outer

diameter to connect the refrigerator JJ

to the water supply. Be sure both JJ ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need, measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]

diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet (2.4 m) as described above.

A cold water supply. The water pressure must be

between 20 and 120 PSI (1.4 bar and 8.2 bar) on models without a water filter and between

40 and 120 PSI (2.8 bar and 8.2 bar) on models with a water filter.

Power drill.

1/2"(12.7 ram) or Adjustable wrench.

Flat head and Phillips screwdrivers.

Two 1/4" (6.35 mm) outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to

connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the

refrigerator water valve.

If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to

connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.

,Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of %2"

(3.96 mm) at the point of connection to the

COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

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Contents Kenmoreo Englsh / Espaiol/FranaisInstallation Installation instructionsProtection InstructionsSIDE=BY-SIDE Refrigerator Master Protection Agreements Instructions To Connect Electricity USE of Extension CordsRecommended Grounding Method Installation Base Grille InstallationUnpacking Your Refrigerator Leveling the Refrigerator Door Handle RemovalElectricShockHazard Removing and Replacing Refrigerator DoorsReinstallingtheright refrigeratordoor Door Alignment After Leveling the Door HeightConnecting the Water Line Before YOU Begin Power drillWhat YOU will Need Shut OFF the Main Water Supply = Choose the Valve Location= Drill the Hole for the Valve Fasten the Shutoff Valve= Flush OUT the Tubing Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorPlug in the Refrigerator Start the ICEiVIAKERWater Filter @ Refrigerator Shelf @ Snack Pan Control Panel Features Ensuring Proper AiR CiRCULATiONPrior to USE Refrigerator and Freezer ControlsDoor Alarm Filter ResetUltra ICE Control LockAdjusting Control Settings CONDITION/REASONRECOMMENDED AdjustmentFood Storage Guide Storing Frozen FoodWater and ICE Dispenser ICE Storage BIN Crisper and Crisper CoverDoor Rack and Support Refrigerator Shelves SnackpanFreezer Shelf Water Filter Filter Performance Data Sheet EcautionGeneral Cleaning Tips Light LED ReplacementPower Interruptions Door Liners and GasketsWhen YOU GO on Vacation When YOU MoveWhen YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to OFF O Normal Sounds YOU MAY HearUnderstanding Sounds YOU MAY Hear VibrationNoise Lights do not WorkCompressor Motor Seems to RUN TOO MuchDoors will not Close Completely Cubes Produced by Icemaker are TOO SmallDoors are DiFFiCULT to Open Frost or ICE Crystals on Frozen Food ICE has BAD Taste or OdorThere iS Water iN the Defrost Drain PAN Refrigerator Seems to Make TOO Much NoiseNot Dispensing iCE Not Dispensing WaterManagemylife