Installation Requirements

Water Supply Requirements

ƒƒ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

ƒƒ The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible area. The right-hand side is recommended.

NOTE: If the water shut off valve is in the back wall behind the refrigerator, it must be at an angle so that the water line is not kinked when the refrigerator is pushed into its final position.

1” x 1”

(2.5 cm x 2.5 cm)

Possible water

line locations

 

1”

 

6”

(2.5 cm)

6”

(15.2 cm)

 

(15.2 cm)

ƒƒ If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing for the water line can come through the floor. A ¹⁄2” (1.3 cm) hole for plumbing should be drilled at least 6” (15.2 cm) from the right or left hand side cabinet or panel. On the floor, the hole should be no more than 1” (2.5 cm) away from the back wall. See Connect Water Supply.

ƒƒ Install the water supply line only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing.

ƒƒ Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄16” (4.8 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄4” (6.4

mm)saddle-type shutoff valve. Make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).

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 (276 to 414 kPa).

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If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than

40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

ƒƒ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

ƒƒ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage.

ƒƒ If your refrigerator has a water filter cartridge, it may further reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter cartridge.

Tipping Radius

Be sure there is adequate ceiling height to stand the refrigerator upright when it is moved into place.

ƒƒ The dolly wheel height must be added to the tipping radius when a dolly is used.

ƒƒ If needed, the tipping radius can be reduced. See Reduce Tipping Radius.

Side Tipping Radius

The side tipping radius varies depending upon the width of the model. Use the chart provided to determine the side tipping radius.

A

NOTE: Tip on side only.

Model

Tipping Radius A

DYF42BIWS

93” (236.2 cm)

DYF48BIWS

96” (243.8 cm)