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Installation. Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply
Toavoideisctdc shock, whichcancausedeath orsevere personalinjury,disconnectthe refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property Damage:
Copper tubing isrecommended for the water supply line, Water supply tubing made of1/_,,plastic Is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.
DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the icemaker. If the ice maker isconnected tosoft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT: Ensure thatyour watersupplylineconnectionscomplywithall local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,flat-blade screwdriver, and PhdhpsTM screwdriver
Access toa householdcoldwaterlinewithwater pressurebetween 20 and 100 psi
• Awater supplyhnemade of¼ inch (6.4 rnm)OD, coppertubing.Todetermine the lengthofcoppertubingneeded,
you willneed to measurethe distance from the ice makerinJetvalve at theback ofthe refrigeratorto yourcoldwater
pipe Thenadd approximately7 feet (2 1meters), so therefrigeratorcanbe movedoutforcleaning(as shown)
A shutoff valve toconnectthewatersupplylinetoyour householdwater system DO NOT usea self-piercing type
shutoff valve
A compression nutand ferrule (sleeve)for connestmgthe water supply hneto the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE: Water hrtek;,tnumber 5303917950, available from your apphance dealerat additionalcost, contains 25 feet (7.6
meters) of ¼inch ODcoppertubtng, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ mchbrass compressionnuts, (2)
ferruleslsfeeves, andinstructionsfor installing a watersupply line
To Connect Water Supply Line ToIce Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from elestrlc power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink orbueket. Turn ON water suppty
and flush supply line until water Is clear Turn OFF water supply at shut
off valve
3 Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap
4. Shde brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as Jtwtll go (V4 inch).
SIrde ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
onto valve Tighten another haft turn with a wrench; DO NOT over t_ghten.
6 Wtth steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of
refngerator as shown.
7 Cod excess water supply line (about 2Y2turns) 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 connecttons that
leak
9. Reconnect refrigerator to eisctncal power source
10. To turn pcemaker on, lower wire signal arm (see tce maker front cover for
ON/OFF posttlon of arm).
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IMPORTANT: it takesapproximately24 hoursfor the ice maker to beginproducing ice. Airin new plumbinglines may
cause_cemakertocycletwoorthreetimesbefore makingafulltrayofice Newplumbingmaycause tcetobediscolored
orhavepoorflavor.Discardicemadeduring thefirst24 hours.
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