Connecting the water supply

Plumbing

Connecting the water supply

When connecting the water pipe to the solenoid valve of the appliance, follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the ice cube maker installation kit.

When bending the water pipe, be sure not to kink it, otherwise there is a risk of leaks and water damage.

Use bending aids.

￿Remove the cap from the appliance connection, 1.

￿Bend the water pipe to suit the location of the connection on the appliance, 2.

￿Push the union nut and seal onto the water pipe.

￿Push the end of the water pipe into the appliance connection and screw on the union nut, 3. First tighten by hand.

￿Then use an open-ended wrench to tighten the union nut. Do not over tighten.

￿Open the shut-off valve and the main water connection. Check for leaks at the connection for the shut-off valve and to the appliance.

￿Turn the appliance on.

After a maximum of 10 hours the first ice cubes will drop out of the ice cube maker and collect in the ice cube container.

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