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8
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pr
essure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the
water dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about
your water pr
essure, call a licensed, qualied plumber.
■ If your refrigerator has a water dispenser: After installation
is complete, use the water dispenser to check the water
pressure.
■ With the water lter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of
water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less,
the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum
requirement.
■
If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup
(237 mL) of water
, the water pressure to the refrigerator
is lower than recommended. See the “Troubleshooting”
section for suggestions.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of
a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water ltration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
■
Check to see whether the sediment lter in the r
everse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the lter if necessary.
■
Allow the storage tank on the r
everse osmosis system to rell
after heavy usage.
■
If your r
efrigerator has a water lter, it may further reduce
the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water lter. See the “Water
Filtration System” section.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualied plumber.
Connect Water Supply
Read all dir
ections before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■
Plumbing shall be installed in accor
dance with the
International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
■
The gray water tubing on the back of the r
efrigerator (which
is used to connect to the household water line) is a PEX
(crosslinked polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing
connections from the household water line to the refrigerator
are acceptable, and will help avoid offtaste or odor in your ice
or water. Check for leaks.
■
Install tubing only in ar
eas where temperatures will remain
above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
■
Flat-blade scr
ewdriver
■
7/16" and 1/2" open-end wr
enches or two adjustable
wrenches
■
1/4" nut driver
Connect to Water Line
IMPOR
TANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker off.
Style 1 (Recommended)
1.
Unplug r
efrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
T
urn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3.
Use a quarter
-turn shut-off valve or the equivalent, served by
a 1/2" copper household supply line.
NOTE: T
o allow sufcient water ow to the refrigerator,
a minimum 1/2" size copper household supply line is
recommended.
A
B
D
C
4. Now you ar
e ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shut-off valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)
soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve and the
refrigerator.
■
Ensur
e that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be
sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
■
Slip compr
ession sleeve and compression nut onto copper
tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely
as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end
with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
B CA
5. Place the fr
ee end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to
ush out tubing until water is
clear. T
urn off shut-off valve on the water pipe.
NOTE:
Always drain the water line befor
e making the nal
connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6.
Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which
is located on the back of the r
efrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Style 2
1.
Unplug r
efrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
T
urn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3.
Locate a 1/2" (12.7 mm) to 1
1
/4" (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the r
efrigerator.
A. Bulb
B. Nut
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (1/2" minimum)
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
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