Maytag ARB2557CB How to connect the water supply, Materials Needed, DO NOT use a self-piercing,or

How to connect the water supply

WARNING

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

➢Read all instructions before installing device.

➢DO NOT attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

➢Observe all local codes and ordi- nances.

➢DO NOT service device unless specifically recommended in Owner’s Manual or published user- repair instructions.

➢Disconnect power to refrigerator prior to installing device.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage or possi- ble injury, follow basic precautions, including the following:

➢Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumb- ing to assure compliance with local codes and ordinances.

➢Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed, water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.

➢DO NOT use a self-piercing, or

3⁄16" saddle valve! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.

➢Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.

➢Wait 24 hours before placing refrig- erator into final position to check and correct any water leaks.

MATERIALS NEEDED

➢1⁄4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing

➢Shut-off valve (requires a 1⁄4" hole to be drilled into water supply before valve attachment)

➢Adjustable wrench

➢1⁄4" hex head driver

NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.

1.Create service loop with tubing using

care to avoid kinks in tubing.

			A	B
2.	Remove plastic cap (A)
	from water valve	inlet
	port (B).
3.	Place brass nut	D		E
	(D) and sleeve

(E)on copper tube end as illustrated.

4.Place end of copper tub- ing into water valve inlet

port. Shape tubing slightly – DO NOT KINK – so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.

5.Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port.

Tighten nut with wrench.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtight- en. Cross threading may occur.

6. Pull on	tubing		to confirm		F
connection		is	secure.
Connect	tubing		to	frame
with water tubing clamp (F)
and turn on water supply.
Check	for	leaks		and

correct, if present.

7.Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.

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