Estate 2173445 Attaching the ice maker to a water supply, Tools required, Cold water supply

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Attaching the ice maker to a water supply

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

Electrical Shock Hazard

l Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.

l Electrical drill must be grounded before drilling holes in water line.

Failure to do so could result in electriil shock, serious injury, or death.

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It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.

If operating the refrigerator before install- ing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

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

IMPORTANT:

l Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.

l Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures are above freezing.

INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER MANUFACTURER.

Tools required:

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Standard screwdriver

‘As-inch and X-inch open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches

1/r-inch nut driver X-inch drill bit

Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a X-inch saddle type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use piercing type or %-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Cold water supply

Ice maker water valve contains a fiow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

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Estate 2173445 Attaching the ice maker to a water supply, Read all directions carefully before you begin, Tools required