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Installing the Water Line
For Australian and New Zealand installation, read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
■IMPORTANT: Government legislation and Codes in most States and Territories of Australia require installation by a licensed plumber. The installation must conform to Australian Standard AS 3500.1 Water supply.
■Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to the refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
■To prevent burns and refrigerator damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
■If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is set to the O position.
■Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where the temperatures fall below freezing.
Shut Off the Main Water Supply
For models fitted with an icemaker, a water supply kit (containing flexible tubing and fittings) is supplied with the refrigerator.
The water pressure must be between 138 and 827 kPa on models without a water filter fitted and between 275 and 827 kPa on models with a water filter fitted.
Turn Off the water and open a low tap to drain the water from the pipe.
Complying with the plumbing codes, install a suitable branch fitting (not supplied) to the cold water supply.
Extend the branch to a suitable location adjacent to the refrigerator when it is located in its operating position. Terminate the branch with a shutoff valve (not supplied).
IMPORTANT: The
If your water supply pressure is higher than 690 kPa during the day (if so, it may reach higher levels at night), install a suitable Pressure limiting valve (not supplied), after the
If necessary, assemble a suitable fitting (not supplied) to the
NOTE: PTFE tape should be used for a water tight seal when assembling all the above fittings.
Do not turn the water supply On at this time.
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