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■If your refrigerator 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 directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■Connect to potable water supply only.
■Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
■The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator
(which is used to connect to the household water line)
is a plastic tube. Copper and plastic tubing connections
from the household water line to the refrigerator are
acceptable, and will help avoid off-taste or odor in your
ice or water. Check for leaks.
If plastic tubing is used instead of copper, we
recommend the following Whirlpool Part Numbers:
W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed plastic),
8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] plastic), or
W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] plastic).
■Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will
remain above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
■Flat-blade screwdriver
■7/16" and 1/2" open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
■1/4" nut driver
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker off.
Style 1 (Recommended)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn 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:
To allow sufcient water ow to the refrigerator,
a minimum 1/2" size copper household supply line is
recommended.
A
B
D
C
A. Bulb
B. Nut C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (1/2" minimum)
4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shut-off valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to
connect the shut-off valve and the refrigerator.
■Ensure that you have the proper length needed for
the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are
cut square.
■Slip compression 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
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut C. Copper tubing
5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to ush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shut-off valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a 1/2" (12.7 mm) to 1¼" (31.8 mm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
■Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
■Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator
to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be
sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
A
B
C
DEF
G
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shut-off valve
G. Packing nut
6. Fasten the shut-off valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4" (6.35 mm)
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under
the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe
clamp screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a
watertight seal. Do not overtighten, or you could crush the
copper tubing.
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