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1SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR
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2DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
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5CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
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6FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
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