NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

Complete the Installation

two more turns. Do not overtighten.

A

B

C

D

E F G

A. Refrigerator water tubing

 

E. Ferrule (purchased)

B. Nut (provided)

 

 

F. Nut (purchased)

C. Bulb

 

 

 

G. Household water line

D. Coupling (provided)

 

 

 

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

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

Style 3

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

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.Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”

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.

A

B

A.Bulb

B.Nut (provided)

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

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

Refrigerator Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex head socket wrench, Torx®† T27 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■Depending on your model, you have either Style 1 - interior controls and water dispenser or Style 2 - exterior controls and water dispenser. Follow the instructions and graphics specific to your model.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

Style 1 - Remove Doors and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex Head Hinge Screw

12-24 Torx®† Head Screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open the refrigerator door and remove the base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

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WRT771RWYB, WRT771RWYM, WRT771RWYW specifications

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