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iftstallatio - connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply
To avoid eJectric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from eJectricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property Damage:
o Copper tubing is recommended for the water suppJy Jine.Water supply tubing made of ¼"" plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsiMe
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.
o DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fai! beJowfreezing.
o ChemicaJs from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, if the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes,
Before/nstafling The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
,, BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat=blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver
o Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi,
A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6,4 mm) OD, copper tubing, Todetermine 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.
NOTE: A waterline kit is aVailable from your appliance dealer at additional cost. it Contains 25 feet (7,6 meters) of ¼
To ConnectWaterSupp/yMneTo/ceMaker/n/etVa/ve P,astiewate_Tub_,,g ::_II
to lee Maker _ Steel
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. _ FillTuBe C'8mP
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply Brass i i
and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut compressbn
off valve.
s, Unscrewplasticcapfromwatervalveinletanddiscardcap,
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, (SU ,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it wiii go (¼ inch), waferlice
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut wate_valve
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) 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. fro_, fL0useb_!d water supply
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source, (Include enough tubing in Io0p to allow
10. Make sure ice maker power switch is turned On (See page 15 for location of rnaaiegrefrigeratoroutforcleaning.}
power switch).
cause !ce maker to cycle two or three times before making a fu!!tray of ice. New plumbing may cause iceto be discolored
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
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