Kenmore 596.53462300 manual ObserveaiiiOcaic0dead, ImmtmYourrmmmmr,cont, Materials Needed

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To reducethe risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

>Read all instructionsbefore

installingdevice. ........

:_. DO NOT attemptinsta}lationif instructions are not understoodor

ifthey are beyondpersonal skill level;

ObserveaiiiOcaic0dea"d

:ordinances.............

._- DO NOT servicedeviceUnless

specifically recommendedin owner+smanua!or published user-repairinstructions, ....

_--Disconnectpowerto refrigerator prior to installingdevice.

MATERIALS NEEDED

>.¼" outer diameterftexible copper tubing

_-- Brasscompressionnut and sleeve for ¼" outer diametercopper tubing

>.Shut-off valve (requires a Y+"hole to be drilled intowater supplybefore valve attachment)

._. Adjustable:wrench

_- '/+"hex nut driver

NOTE: Add 8'to tubing length needed to reach water supplyfor creationof service loop

1Create service loopwith tubing using care to avoid kinks in tubing,

4, Placeend of copper'tubinginto water valveinlet port,.Shapetubing slightly- DO NOT KINK - so thattubing feeds straight intoinlet port.

5, Slide brassr_utover sleeveand screw nut intoinlet port Tightennut with wrench,,

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To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions,includingthe

following:

>- Consult a plumberto connect copper tubing to household plumbingto assure compliance with local codes andordinances.

>- Confirm water pressureto water valve is between20 and 1co

pounds per square inch,If water filter is installed,water pressure to water vaive must be a m_nimumof

35 poundsper squareinch.

_- DO NOT use a self+piercing,or _,_" saddle valve! Both reducewater flow, becomeclogged with time, and may cause leaksif repair is attempted,

>.Tighten nutsby handto prevent cross threading. Finishtightening

nutswith pliers and wrenches. DO NOT overtighten°

>Wait 24 hours before plating

refrigerator intofinal position to check andcorrect any water leaks.

2Remove plastic cap from watervalve inlet port+

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3Place brass nut (A) andsleeve (B) on copper tube end as illustrated

IMPORTANT:DO NOT overtighten, Cross threadingmay OCOU_r,

6, Pull ontubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect tubingto frame with water tubing clamp (C) and turn on watersupply. Checkfor leaks and correct, if present.

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7Monitor waterconnectionfor 24 hours Correct leaks,if necessary.

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