Whirlpool W10208431A Refrigerator Doorsand Drawer, Style, A B C D E, Complete the Installation

Models: W10208431A W10208432A

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2.Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

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A. Copper tubing

D. Compression sleeve

B. “P” clamp

E. Water valve inlet port

C. Compression nut

 

3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

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1.Create a service loop (minimum diameter of 2 ft [61 cm]) with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing.

2.Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place a compression nut and sleeve on the copper tubing.

3.Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly so that the tubing feeds straight into the port to avoid kinks.

4.Slide the compression nut over the sleeve and screw into the water valve inlet port.

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A. Plastic water tubing

C. Compression nut

B. Sleeve

D. Copper tubing

5.Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.

 

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A. Plastic water line

D. Copper tubing

B. Water valve inlet port

E. “P” clamp

C. Compression nut

 

6.Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

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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 a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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

Refrigerator Door(s)and Drawer

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex head socket wrench, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

IMPORTANT:

Your refrigerator may have a standard reversible refrigerator door (Style 1) with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors (Style 2). Follow the instructions specific to the door style of your model.

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics shown for the standard door (Style 1) are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right).

If you only want to remove and replace the doors see “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the doors.

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Whirlpool W10208431A, W10208432A Refrigerator Doorsand Drawer, Style, A B C D E, Complete the Installation