Kenmore 106.511800 manual Connect to Refrigerator Style

NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a minimum 1/2" size copper household supply line is recommended.

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A. Bulb	C. Copper tubing (to	refrigerator)
B. Nut	D. Household supply	line (½ "minimum)

4° Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.

•Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.

•Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet

end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut

onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

A. Compression sleeve C. Copper tubing

B. Compression nut

5° Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.

NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final

connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible water valve malfunction.

6.Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is

located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.

Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.

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.

		A	B	C		D
A.	Line	to refrigerator			C. Ferrule	(purchased)
B.	Nut	{purchased)			D. Supplied	line from refrigerator

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.

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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A. Tube	clamp	D. Compression		nut
B. Tube	clamp screw	E. Valve inlet
C. Copper	tubing

7.On some models, 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.

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