Installation
steps
Install new water line
if required.
Calculate length of
1/4" (6 mm) O.D. copper tubing needed:
1. Locate a vertical 1/2" (1.3 cm) to
2. Measure distance from cold water line to refrigerator area. Add 24" (61 cm) to this measurement.
To rough in water line:
1. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
2. Vertical cold water line: Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill 3/16" (4.8 mm) hole in an easily accessible location in water line.
Horizontal cold water line:
Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill 3/16" (4.8 mm) hole in the top
of the water line. This will keep sediment from collecting in valve.
3. Position washer over hole in water line. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to expose piercing lance a maximum of 3/16" (4.8 mm). Align piercing lance over hole in water line. 
Place both halves of saddle 
valve bracket against
water line. Turn
saddle valve handle 
clockwise until piercing lance enters hole in water line and is
firmly seated. The saddle valve is not in the closed position. Tighten packing nut. Evenly and firmly tighten bracket screws so washer will make a
Do Not overtighten screws; copper tubing could be crushed.
| compression nut |
4. Check that |
|
both ends of copper |
|
tubing are cut | ferrule |
square. Slide compression
nut and sleeve onto copper tubing. Insert end of copper tubing completely into valve outlet. Tighten compression nut to outlet with adjustable wrench.
Do Not overtighten.
5. Turn on main water supply. Check for leaks. Turn saddle valve handle counterclockwise and run water through copper tubing and into a bucket. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to shut off water to copper tubing.
6. Route copper tubing to refrigerator area.
Install refrigerator.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
IMPORTANT
•All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
•Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator until it is installed in operating position.
1.Remove and save literature package. Use
2.Remove tape and any labels from the refrigerator before using (except the model and serial number on the refrigerator side, top right corner.) To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb or a small amount of liquid dish soap. Wipe with warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable liquids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of the refrigerator.
Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside the refrigerator or the tech sheets that are fastened to the base grille.
Cleaning before use: After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of the refrigerator before use. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for your Refrigerator” section of the Use and Care Guide.
3.Place pieces of shipping carton or plywood on the floor when rolling dolly and refrigerator into the house. Move the refrigerator close to the refrigerator opening.
Connect water line
to refrigerator.
4.Remove the shipping tape from gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.
5.Before attaching copper tubing to refrigerator, flush at least 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing and into a bucket to get rid of any particles in the water line.
Check for leaks around saddle valve.
Do not overtighten clamp or sleeve. This will crush copper tubing.
Turn water valve off.
6.Make connection to refrigerator.
Style 1
ferrule
(purchased)
bulb
|
| coupling |
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| nut | (purchased) | nut |
to refrigerator | (purchased) | ||
| (provided) |
| |
Slide the purchased nut then the purchased ferrule onto the tubing.
Push the tubing into the coupling as far as it will go. Slide the nut and ferrule forward and finger tighten the nut. Turn nut two (2) more turns with wrench.
Insert the bulb end of tubing into purchased coupling, slide nut down and finger tighten. Turn nut two (2) more turns with wrench.
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