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5
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household
use only.
To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, it is
recommended to allow a 1/2" (1.25 cm) space on each side.
Allow 1½" (3.81 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and
refrigerator top. Allow at least 1" (2.54 cm) between back of
cabinet and the wall (consider the condenser as back in case
is present). If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave extra space at the back for the water line connections.
If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
enough space on the hinge side to allow the door to swing open.
NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where
the temperature ranges from a minimum of 13°C (55°F) to a
maximum of 43°C (110°F). The preferred room temperature
range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage
and provides superior cooling, is between 15°C (60°F) and
32°C (90°F). It is recommended that you do not install the
refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
1/2" (1.25 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
Water Supply Requirements
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■ Connect to potable water supply only.
■ 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 the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, 7/16" and 1/2"
open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches, 1/4" nut driver
and drill bit, cordless drill. Gather the required tools and parts
before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions
provided with any tools listed.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
1/4" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a
piercing-type or 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces
water flow and clogs more easily.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure between
30 psi and 120 psi (207 kPa and 827 kPa) is required to operate
the ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure,
call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of
40 psi to 60 psi (276 kPa to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 psi to 60 psi (276 kPa to 414 kPa), a booster pump can be
inserted into the small tubing that goes from the cold water line
to the reverse osmosis system.
If the ice maker is still not operating properly:
■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
Connect the Water Supply
(on some models)
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker off to avoid excessive noise or
damage to the water valve.
Connect the 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 1/2" to 1¼" (1.27 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
■ Horizontal pipe will work. 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 will need.
Measure from the connection on lower left rear of refrigerator
to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be
sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
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