Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply

Read all directions carefully before you begin

NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a X-inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use piercing-type or %-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug the refrigerator before installing Ice maker.

Failure to do so can result In death or electrical shock.

Cold water supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure limitations of 20-l 20 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

IMPORTANT:

 

IMPORTANT:

 

 

 

 

 

l Use copper tubing only and check for

l

It may

take up to 24 hours

for your

ice

 

 

leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maker to begin producing ice.

 

 

l Install ice maker tubing in areas where

 

 

 

l

If operating the

refrigerator

before

install-

 

 

temperatures

are above freezing.

 

 

 

ing the water connection, turn ice maker to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tools

required:

 

the OFF position to prevent operation

 

 

without

water.

 

 

 

 

 

l

Standard screwdriver

l

All installations

must

be in accordance with

 

l

‘&inch

and M-inch open-end wrenches

or

local plumbing

code

requirements.

 

 

 

two adjustable

wrenches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l M-inch nut driver

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l %-inch drill bit

 

Installation

is not warranted

by

 

l Hand drill or electric drill (properly

 

 

 

 

 

refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer.

 

 

grounded)

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whirlpool RT16DKXDN03 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply, Read all directions carefully before you begin

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