INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
3.Use a
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a minimum ¹⁄₂" size household supply line is recommended.
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B
C
| D |
A. Sleeve | C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator) |
B. Nut | D. Household supply line (½" minimum) |
4.Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.
■Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
■Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
A B | C |
A. Compression sleeve | C. Copper tubing |
B. Compression nut |
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5.Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible water valve malfunction.
6.Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown. Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Connect to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions specific to your model.
Style 1
1.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
2.Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.
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B
C
D
A. Copper tubing | C. Compression nut |
B. “P” clamp | D. Compression sleeve |
3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
Style 2
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end of the water line inlet.
3.Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
A | B | C | D |
A. Line to refrigerator |
| C. Sleeve (purchased) | |
B. Nut (purchased) |
| D. Supplied line from refrigerator | |
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