Style 3 - Connection to Shut-off Valve
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the shipping tape and the black nylon plug from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.
3.Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
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B |
A.Bulb
B.Nut (provided)
4.Turn shutoff valve ON.
5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.
Complete the Installation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2.Flush the water system. See “Prepare the Water System” or “Water and Ice Dispensers.”
NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.
Prepare the Water System
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1.Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. For Style 1, lift up the wire shutoff arm as shown. For Style 2, move the switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown. The On/Off switch is located on the top right side of the freezer compartment.
Style 1
Style 2
NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
2.Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 1.5 gal. (5.4 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 3 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
3.Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. For Style 1, lower the wire shutoff arm. For Style 2, move the switch to the ON (left) position. Please refer to the “Ice Maker and Storage Bin” section for further instructions on the operation of your ice maker.
■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
■Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
■Depending on your model, you may want to select the maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.
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