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Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between
30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the
water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about
your water pressure, see the “Troubleshooting” section or call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of
a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
freezer needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).
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 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
■ 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)
Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄
4
" (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the freezer.
IMPORTANT:
■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
■ Horizontal pipe will work, but 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 need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer 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 tubing are cut square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄
4
" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shut-off valve
G. Packing nut
6. Fasten the shut-off 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 washer makes a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten.
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 compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the copper tubing in a container or sink
and turn on the main water supply. Flush the tubing until
water is clear. Turn off the shut-off valve on the water pipe.
Coil the copper tubing.
Connect to Freezer
1. Remove the valve access cover from the compressor cover
on the lower back of the cabinet.
2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
3. Insert the valve assembly into the compressor cover. Then,
fasten the valve assembly to the freezer cabinet with a ¹⁄
2
"
hex-head machine screw.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the freezer to fasten the
tubing to the freezer as shown. This will help avoid damage to
the tubing when the freezer is pushed back against the wall.
5. Turn shut-off valve on.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
7. 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.
8. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
A
B
C
DEF
G
A
C
B
D
E
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.
WARNING
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