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5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water
pipe you have selected.
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the
water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the
packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so the
washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten, or you may crush
the copper tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing
as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as
far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto outlet end with
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON
the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF
the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end of the
water line inlet.
3. Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by hand.
Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the
cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
4. Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply line to
reduce strain on the coupling.
5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the
valve) or nuts that leak.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the plastic part that is attached to the inlet of
the water valve.
3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and
sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the
tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to
the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.
5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at
the valve) or nuts that leak.
7. On some models, 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.
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. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long
enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in order
to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line.
Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper
tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two
more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
A. Household water line
B. Nut (purchased)
C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Refrigerator water tubing
A
B
C
DEF
G
D
A B C
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
A. Refrigerator water tubing
B. Nut (provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling (purchased)
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G. Household water line
A
C
B
D
E
A B C D E F G
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