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Readalldirectionsbeforeyoubegin.
IMPORTANT:
• Plumbingshallbeinstalledinaccordancewiththe
InternationalPlumbingCodeandanylocalcodesand
ordinances.
Thegraywatertubingonthebackoftherefrigerator(whichis
usedtoconnecttothehouseholdwaterline)isaPEX
(cross-linkedpolyethylene)tube.CopperandPEXtubing
connectionsfromthehouseholdwaterlinetotherefrigerator
areacceptable,andwillhelpavoidoff-tasteorodorinyourice
orwater.Checkforleaks.
IfPEXtubingisusedinsteadofcopper,werecommendthe
followingWhirlpoolPartNumbers:
W10505928RP(7ff[2.14m]jacketedPEX),
8212547RP(5ft [1.52m]PEX),or
W10267701RP(25ft[7.62m]PEX).
Installtubingonlyinareaswheretemperatureswillremain
abovefreezing.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• 7/le" and 1/2"open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches
• 1/4"nut driver
Connect to Water Line
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Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff
valve. Use 1/4"(6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to connect the
shutoff valve and the refrigerator.
• Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job.
Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final
connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is
located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFE
Style 1 (Recommended)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by a
1/2"copper household supply line.
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a
minimum 1/2"size copper household supply line is
recommended.
A. Bulb
B. Nut
A
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B
C
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (Y2" minimum)
Style 2
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"(1.27 cm) to 11/4'' (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IM PORTANT:
• 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 rear corner 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.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 1/4"(6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
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A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
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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.
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