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Installing the Water Line
(con’t)
Connecting the Water Supply to Refrigerator
Plastic Tubing
¼” tubing with
molded end
¼” compression
nut (1)
Copper Tubing
¼” tubing
¼” compression
nut (1)
Ferrule (2)
Stainless Tubing
¼” tubing
¼” compression
nut (1)
You need to purchase several items to complete
this connection.
You may find these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store.
You can use plastic tubing, copper tubing, or
stainless steel tubing as the water line installation kit.
1.
Connect the water supply line to
the compression fitting (assembled
with a 1/4" tube, included in
refrigerator).
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If you are using copper tubing, slip
the compression nut (not supplied)
and ferrule (not supplied) on the and ferrule (not supplied) on the
copper tubing (not supplied).
•
If you are using plastic tubing, insert
the molded end (bulb) of the plastic
tubing into the compression fitting.
Important: Do not use without the
molded end (bulb) of the plastic tubing.
• •
If you are using stainless steel tubing,
slip the compression nut on the
copper tubing (not supplied).
2.
Tighten the compression nut onto
the compression fitting. Do not
over-tighten the compression nut.
Warning!
•
Turn on the water supply and make sure that there are no leaks. If there is leakage, turn off the
shutoff valve immediately and tighten the connections if necessary.
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Flush one gallon of water (approximately five minutes) through the filter before drinking or
using the water from your refrigerator.
- To flush, press a large glass or cup against the water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, then
empty it into the kitchen sink. Repeat until you dispense about one gallon of wate
empty it into the kitchen sink. Repeat until you dispense about one gallon of water.
•
The first time you use the water dispenser, you may hear the sound of water pushing air out
of the water dispenser. This is normal.
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After powering on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for one to two days, then throw
out the first one or two buckets of ice to make sure that all impurities have been removed
from the water lines.
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Do not pull hard on the water lines, it may damage the water system.
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The water line should not be pressed by heavy things and should not bend too much.
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