Whirlpool 2221515 Connect Water Line to Refrigerator, Plug in Refrigerator, Level Refrigerator

Models: 2221515

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Connect Water Line to Refrigerator

Connect Water Line to Refrigerator

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

2.Before attaching copper tubing to refrigerator, flush at least two quarts (1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing and into a bucket to get rid of any particles in the water line.

3.Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Do not overtighten clamp or sleeve. This will crush copper tubing.

4.Make connection to refrigerator.

Style 1: Slide the purchased nut then the purchased ferrule onto the tubing. Push the tubing into the purchased coupling as far as it will go. Slide the nut and ferrule forward. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

 

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Line to Refrigerator

 

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Coupling (purchased)

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Nut (provided)

 

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Ferrule (purchased)

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Bulb

 

 

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Nut (purchased)

Style 2: Push the bulb end of the tubing into the water valve as far as it will go. Slide the nut forward and finger tighten. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

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2.Nut (provided)

5.Turn shut-off valve ON.

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

Plug in Refrigerator

Plug in RefrigeratorWARNING

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 grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Move refrigerator into final position.

Level Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.

Base Grille Removal

3.Open the refrigerator doors to 90°.

NOTE: Do NOT remove the Tech Sheets fastened behind the grille.

4.Remove base grille if it is installed.

Style 1 - Screw-on Base Grille:

Find pockets located about 4 in. (10 cm) in from each end of grille. Use screwdriver to remove the screw found in each pocket.

Style 2 - Snap-on Base Grille:

Grasp the grille with both hands. Lift up and tilt the top of the grille toward you.

Leveling Refrigerator

The roller adjusting bolts are located behind the base grille. The refrigerator has four adjustable rollers (two front and two rear). There are two sets of roller adjusting bolts found at the base of the refrigerator on each side.

1.Rear Leveling Bolt (yellow)

2.Front Leveling Bolt (silver)

NOTE: The yellow bolt will adjust the rear of the refrigerator, and the silver bolt will adjust the front of the refrigerator.

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Whirlpool 2221515 Connect Water Line to Refrigerator, Plug in Refrigerator, Level Refrigerator, Base Grille Removal