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24 INSTALLATION
it may already have the required fittings at either
end.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared
fitting at the end, purchase an adapter (available
at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water
line to the refrigerator OR cut off the flared
fitting with a tube cutter and use a compression
fitting.
NOTE
• The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing.
Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing
(NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link
Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
• Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8
ft. coiled into three turns of about 10 in.
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
Connecting Water Line to
Refrigerator
1 Connect the tubing to the shutoff valve.
• Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) onto the end of the copper tubing
and connect it to the shutoff valve. If you
are using PEX, the tubing may already have
the required fittings at either end. Make
sure the tubing is fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
a Packing Nut
b Shutoff Valve
c Compression Nut
d Ferrule (sleeve)
2 Flush out the tubing into a bucket.
• Flush out the tubing coming from the home
water supply until the water is clear. Shut
the water off at the water valve after about
one quart of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
NOTE
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
3 Remove the flexible plastic cap from the water
valve on the refrigerator.
4 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. If you
are using a PEX connection kit, it may already
have the required fittings.
5 Insert the end of the copper or PEX tubing
into the connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
a Tubing Clamp
b ¼ in. Tubing
c ¼ in. Compression Nut
d Ferrule (sleeve)
e Refrigerator Connection
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