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CAUTION:
o If you use your refiigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept
in the STOP (up) position.
o Do not install the icemalcer tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing,
° When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is
insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock_
° All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements_
WhatYou Wiff Need
o A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operatiom The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p_s°i.
° Power drill, unless you have a self-piercing valve,
• Copper tubing, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut squarer
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
measure the distance from the water valve on the
back of the refiigerator to the water supply pipe.
Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficient
extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into
.3 turns of about 10 inches (25 cm) diameter] to
allow the refrigerator to move out flora the wall
after installation. Do not use plastic tubing or
plastic fittings because the water supply line is
under pressure at all times_ Mso, certain types
of plastic tubing may become brittle with age and
crack, resulting in water leakage.
° Shutoff valve, to connect to the cold water line_
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter' of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD 'WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits_
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes_
° Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)_to connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
• If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing
supply stores) to connect the water line to the
refrigerator OR_you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
[_] Shut Off the Hain Water Supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water.
]-_ install the Shutoff Valve on the
Nearest Frequently Used Drinking
Water Line.
Typical ways to connect to water supply
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Through floor Under sink Through wall to In crawl
to basement to cold utility room space under
cord water pipe water pipe cold water pipe house
a. Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible_ It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe_ '_q'_en it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe_
b. Drill a 1f4" hole in the "water pipe, using a sharp
bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the
hole in the pipe. (Do not drill a hole if the valve is
a self-piercing type.)
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