Water Supply Connection
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
■All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
Tools required: Standard screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm)
Cold water supply
Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water pressure, call your utility company.
Connecting to Water Line
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
3.Locate a ½ in. to 1¹⁄₄ in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4.Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5.Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
1. | Cold Water Pipe | 5. | Compression Sleeve |
2. | Pipe Clamp | 6. | |
3. | Copper Tubing | 7. | Packing Nut |
4.Compression Nut
6.Fasten the
7.Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8.Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the
Connecting to Refrigerator
1.Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. 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.
2.Turn
3.Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
1. | Tube Clamp | 3. | Compression Nut |
2. | Copper Tubing | 4. | Value Inlet |
4.The ice maker is equipped with a
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Water System Preparation
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. For Style 1 lift up the wire
Style 1
MAX
NORMAL
Style 2
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