Whirlpool 2188766 Water System Preparation, on some models, Connecting to Refrigerator Style

Models: 2188766

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Connecting to Refrigerator

Connecting 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 prevent 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.

7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

8.Flush the water system. See the “Water System Preparation” section.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Style 3

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.

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2

1.

Tube clamp

3.

Compression nut

2.

Copper tubing

4.

Valve inlet

6.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

8.Flush the water system. See the “Water System Preparation” section.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Style 2

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

 

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2

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6

1.

Line to refrigerator

4.

Coupling (purchased)

2.

Nut (provided)

 

5.

Ferrule (purchased)

3.

Bulb

 

 

6.

Nut (purchased)

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

1.Bulb

2.Nut (provided)

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

8.Flush the water system. See the “Water System Preparation” section.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Water System Preparation

(on some models)

Please read before using the water system.

Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned.

1.Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker by lifting up the wire shutoff arm as shown.

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NORMAL

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Whirlpool 2188766 manual Water System Preparation, on some models, Connecting to Refrigerator Style