Whirlpool 2208357 manual Rear View, Front View

5. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. Use	REAR VIEW
¹⁄₄" (.635 cm) OD soft copper tubing for the cold water
supply.
■ Measure from the connection at the front of the ice
maker to the cold water pipe. Add 3 feet to ensure
that you have the proper length. This is the length of
¹⁄₄" (.635 cm) OD soft copper tubing you need for
the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are
cut square.
■ Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw
compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable
wrench. Do not overtighten.

1.Cold Water Pipe

2.Pipe Clamp

3.Copper Tubing

4.Compression Nut

5.Compression Sleeve

6.Shut-Off Valve

7.Packing Nut

6.Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn off shut-off valve on the water pipe.

NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to prevent possible water valve malfunction.

7.Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and the two screws in the base grille area of the front panel support. Pull forward to remove the lower access panel.

8.Position the tubing so it can enter one of the two access holes located at the right-hand rear of the cabinet as shown. The tubing should extend beyond the cabinet front when the cabinet is pushed back into position. Move the ice maker into position.

1.Upper Water Line Access Hole

2.Lower Water Line Access Hole

9.Bend the copper tubing to meet the water valve inlet on the water valve which is located in the front of the ice maker cabinet as shown.

10.Unscrew the water valve inlet cover, and attach the copper tubing with the compression sleeve and nut.

NOTE: To prevent rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.

FRONT VIEW

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1.Water Pan Drain

2.Water Valve

11.Turn shut-off valve on. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer and install it at either tube connection.

12.Replace the lower access panel and screws.

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