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WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from electrical
power before connecting a water supply
line to the refrigerator.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority
for recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing
your new refrigerator. Depending on your
local/state building codes, Electrolux
recommends its Smart Choice
®
water line
kit 5308815072 with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters)
Stainless Steel Water Line for homes with
existing valves. Please refer to
www.electrolux.com for more information.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided
tubing is recommended for the water
supply line. Water supply tubing made
of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended.
Plastic tubing greatly increases the
potential for water leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for
any damage if plastic tubing is used for
the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in
areas where temperatures fall below
freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning
water softener can damage the ice
maker. If your home has a water
softening system, ensure the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line
connections comply with all local
plumbing codes.
Before Installing the Water Supply
Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-
blade screwdriver, and a Phillips
TM
screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line
with water pressure between 30 and
100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch
(6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel
tubing. To determine the length of
tubing needed, measure the distance
from the water inlet valve at the back
of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 6 feet
(1.8 meters), so the refrigerator can be
moved out for cleaning (as shown).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water
supply line to your household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
• Do not re-use compression fittings or
use thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for connecting a copper water supply
line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect the Water Supply Line
To Main Water Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric
power source.
2. Place the end of water supply line into
a sink or bucket. Turn ON the water
supply and flush the supply line until
water is clear. Turn OFF the water
supply at shutoff valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from water
valve inlet and discard.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
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