Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator.
There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection.
You may fi nd these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
Use Copper Tubing | Use Plastic Tubing | ||
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• | ¼” copper tubing | • | ¼” plastic tubing |
• ¼” compression nut (1pc) |
| → Molded end(Bulb) | |
• | Ferrule (2pc) | • | ¼” compression nut (1pc) |
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Refrigerator
4.Flush 1 gallon of water through the fi lter before drinking or using the water from the refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) To fl ush, press a large glass or cup against the water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after it is fi lled, and then repeat.
5.After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that period of time, throw out the fi rst 1 or 2 buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all impurities have been removed from the water line.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug,
COMPLETING THE SET UP
Compression Nut (1/4”)
(Assembled)
Ferrule (Not supplied)
Plastic Tubing
(Assembled)
Compression Fitting (Assembled)
Molded end(Bulb)
Compression nut
(B) (1/4”) (Not supplied)
Now that you have your new refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational.
1. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate |
location with reasonable clearance between it and |
the wall. Refer to installation instructions in this |
manual. |
Copper tubing | or Plastic tubing (B) |
(Not supplied) | (Not supplied) |
Household water supply line
1.Connect the household water line to the assembled compression fi tting.
-If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.
-If you are using plastic tubing ( B ) , insert the molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing ( B ) into the compression fi tting.
Do not use without the molded end (Bulb) of CAUTION the plastic tubing ( B ).
2.Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the compression fi tting.
Do not
3.Turn water on and check for any leakage. If you fi nd water drops or leakage in the connection areas, turn off the main water supply. Check the connections and, if necessary, tighten.
2. | Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure the |
| interior light comes on when you open the doors. |
3. | Set the Temperature control to the coldest |
| temperature and wait for an hour. The freezer |
| will get slightly chilled and the motor will run |
| smoothly. Reset the refrigerator and freezer to the |
| temperatures you want. |
4. | After you plug the refrigerator in, it will take a few |
| hours to reach the appropriate temperature. You |
| can store food and drinks in the refrigerator after |
| the temperature is suffi ciently cool. |
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