5.Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

6.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

Complete the Installation

WARNING

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 ice container.

Refrigerator Doors

It may be necessary to remove the doors to allow the refrigerator to pass through the doorway of your home. See the instructions below to remove and replace the doors.

IMPORTANT:

■The doors are not reversible.

■Remove the entire door, not just the handles. It is more difficult to replace the handles correctly.

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

■Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section.

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

Remove Doors and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex Head Hinge Screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

3.Remove the top hinge cover and the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic.

4.Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

Replace Doors and Hinges

1.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

2.Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.

3.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. Replace spacer and hinge. Do not tighten screws completely.

4.Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws and replace hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic.

Final Steps

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WARNING

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.

2.Reset the controls. See “Using the Control(s).”

3.Return all removable door parts to doors and food to refrigerator.

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W10224664A specifications

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One of the main features of the W10224664A filter is its advanced filtration technology. It employs a multi-stage filtration system that reduces contaminants and impurities commonly found in tap water, including chlorine taste and odor, lead, cysts, and other harmful substances. This ensures that the water and ice dispensed from your refrigerator not only tastes better but is also healthier for you and your family.

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