!CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material when moving refrigerator.
f.Rehang doors by reversing steps
2.Install Water Filtration Cartridge (Some models)
a.Remove bypass cartridge from water filter head in rear right corner of refrigerator section. Twist cartridge counterclockwise ¼ turn and pull down to remove. Save bypass to use if water filter replacement cartridge is not immediately available.
b.See Water Filtration System Installation and Operating Instructions provided with water filter cartridge for filter installation and operation.
The amount and condition of water used determines the life span of the water filter cartridge. Replacement for a household with average water consumption would be approximately six months. If water usage is high, or if water is of poor quality, replacement may have to take place before six months. See Water Filtration System Installation and Operating Instructions provided with water filter cartridge for more information.
3. Connecting Water Supply
!WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before connecting water supply. After connecting water supply, connect power.
!CAUTION
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
•Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
•If water filter will be installed, water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.
•Tighten nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.
•Check for water leaks and correct if necessary before returning refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after connecting.
Important
•Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing in compliance with local codes and ordinances.
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repair is attempted. The correct type of shut off valve requires a ¼" (6 mm) hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve attachment. The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage caused by improper water connection.
Materials Required
¼" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection plus an additional 8' (2 m) for service loop behind refrigerator.
Procedure
a.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
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A. | “P” clamp | B. | Copper tubing |
C. | Brass nut | D. | Brass sleeve |
E.Water valve inlet connection
b.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
c. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator
cabinet with a “P” clamp.
4.Plug in power cord.
5.Move refrigerator into final location.
!CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material when moving refrigerator.
a.Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator. Wrap refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread cart strap around refrigerator and tighten. Do not overtighten
strap. Move refrigerator in front of final location.
!CAUTION
To avoid damage or breakage to adjusting bolt, do not use power tools to correct leveling.
6. Stabilize refrigerator and align doors.
If refrigerator rocks or is not stable on floor perform the following:
• Determine which rear corner is rocking.
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