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14
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE TO YOUR ICE MAKER
WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only.
The water supply system must be installed and connected by a professional technician.
NOTE: In order for the ice maker to operate properly a water line is required.
The maximum inlet water pressure is 690kPa.
The minimum inlet water pressure is 140kPa
WARNING
The water connection must be made by a quali ed plumber. Operation
outside the water pressure range may cause malfunction, sever and
damaging water leaks. Under normal conditions a 200cc (5.75 oz) cup
can be lled in about 10 seconds. If the refrigerator is installed in an
area with low water pressure (below 30ps1), you can install a booster
pump to compensate for the low pressure.
NOTE: Water line installation differs based on copper versus PVC, ABS,
PEX, piping in your home.
NOTE: Ice maker connection kits are available at your local hardware
store based on copper or PVC piping in your
home.
TOOLS REQUIRED
(Example of copper piping water line)
1. Power drill and 1/4” drill bit
2. 1/2” or adjustable wrench
3. Flatblade and Philips head screwdrivers
NOTE: You will need to purchase several items
tocompletetheconnection.Youmaynd
these items sold as a kit at local hardware
stores.
CONNECTING TO THE WATER SUPPLY LINE
1. First shut off the main water supply - Fig 1.
2. Using a power drill and 1/4” drill bit drill into the cold water line and connect the saddle-type
shutoff valve.
3. Connect 1/4” extension tubing to shutoff valve outlet.
one 1/4”
compression
1 ferrule
(sleeve)
saddle-type
shut off valve
(1/4” outlet)
1 coupler 2 clips1/4” outlet
extension tubing
Fig 1. Fig 2. Fig 3.
cold water
line
pipe
clamp
shut off
valve
saddle
-type shut
off valve
outlet valve
packing nut
compres-
sion nut
ferrule
(sleeve)
1/4” ex-
tension
tubing
1/4” threaded ice maker
line located at the back
of the fridge
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