7.Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8.Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.
Style 2
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube 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.
A |
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.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.
3.Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.
4.Turn shutoff valve ON.
5.Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
| A |
| B |
| C |
| D |
| E |
A. Tube clamp | D. Compression nut |
B. Tube clamp screw | E. Valve inlet |
C. Copper tubing |
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6.On models with ice makers, the ice maker is equipped with a
Style 2
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3.If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
A | B | C | D | E F G |
A. Refrigerator water tubing |
| E. Ferrule (purchased) | ||
B. Nut (provided) |
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| F. Nut (purchased) | |
C. Bulb |
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| G. Household water line |
D. Coupling (provided) |
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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.
NOTES:
■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.
■For models with a water dispenser, flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”
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