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Before lnstaHingTheWater Supply Line,You Will Need
,' Basic Too_s: adjustabIe wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips TM screwdriver
,, Access to a household cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 100 psi.
,, A water supply Iine made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper
tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the
refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
,, A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
,, A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the
water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply LineTo ice Maker ln_etValve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON
water supply and flush supply Iine until water is clear. Turn
OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard
cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto
water supply line, as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it
will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and
finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another
half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply Iine to
rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind
refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not
vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice
maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).
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