Kenmore kenmore manual Connecting The Water Line, Flush Out The Tubing, Plug In The Refrigerator

8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and

flush out the tubing until the water

is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the

tubing.

9.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

1.Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

2.Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.

3.Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

10.TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

CAUTION: Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections.

11.PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

Tubing Clamp	¼ in. Tubing
¼ in.
Compression
Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

Refrigerator Connection

12. START THE ICEMAKER

Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position.

The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below.

It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is in the ON (I) position.

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