9
Installation
36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
• Route 1/4" OD copper tubing between house cold
water line and the water connection location.
• Copper tubing should be long enough to extend to the
front of the freezer. Allow enough to accommodate
bend leading into the water valve.
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet. The
shut-off valve should be located where it will be easily
accessible.
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a vertical water
pipe. If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe,
make the connection at the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the
water pipe.
• Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
• Fasten the shut-off valve to the pipe with pipe clamp.
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell. Do not over tighten.
• Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing and connect it to the shut-off valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve
and ferrule is tightened.
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris from
the line. Run about a quart of water through the tubing
into a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off
valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing
codes.
• Install optional water filter in the water line near the
freezer. A water filter is recommended in areas where
water supply contains sand or particles. Installation
instructions are packed with the filter.
Step 2
Install
Freezer
Water
Line
FloorCopper Tubing
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Outlet Valve
Packing Nut
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Washer
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.