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Connecting NousehoJd Water SuppJy To Refrigerator
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe persona[ [njuryv
disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water suppJ¥ line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
* Copper tubing is recommended for the
water supply line. Water supply tubing
made of V4" plastic is not recommended
since it cjreafly increases the potential for
water leaks° Manufadurer nor retoiier
w[[[ be respons[bJe for any damage if
piost[c tubing is used for suppiy line.
o DO NOT instal[ water supply tubing
in oreas where temperatures fail
below freezing.
* ChemicaJs from a malfunctioning
softener can domage the ice maker.
Ifthe (ce maker (s connected to soft
water, ensure thor the softener is
ma(nta(ned and work(ng properly.
iMPORTANT
Ensurethat your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before )nstaI[ing The Water Supply Line,
You WiI[ Need:
* Basic Tools: adjustaMe wrench, flat-Made
screwdriveb and PhiUips screwdriver
" Access to a household cold water line with
water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
" A water supply line made of t/4" (6.4 ram)
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 (2.1meters), 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 selfopiercing type shutoff valve.
" Do not reouse compression fitting or use
thread seal tape.
" A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for connecting the water supply line to
the ice maker inlet valve.
/
A water line kit is available from Sears stores
or Sears Parts & Repair at an additional cost.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice
Maker inlet Valve:
t, Disconnect refrigerator from electric
power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink
or bucket. Turn ON water supply and
flush supply line until water is clear. Turn
OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Unscrew pJasfic cap from water vaJve
inlet and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, and then
ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve
inlet as far as it will go (1/4"). Slide
ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and
finger tighten compression nut onto
valve. Tighten another half turn with a
wrench; DO NOT overtighten.
6. With steel damp and scre% secure
water supply line to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
Z Coil excess water supply line (about 21/2
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.
t0. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal
arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/
OFF position of arm).
\
\ Plastic Water Clamp
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill
\/_ Tube Brass
3ression
_Jut
(Sleeve)
L ater
Valve
Bracket
_,Water Valve
15
Water Supply
dnclude enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
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