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14
Connecting the ice maker to the water supply
Before you begin, please note:
• This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or ice
maker manufacturer.
• Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of water
damage.
• Water hammer (water banging in the pipe) in house plumbing can
cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or
flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before
installing the water supply li
ne to the refrigerator.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line
to the hot water line.
• If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make
sure the ice maker wire signal arm is in the OFF position.
• Do not install the ice maker tubing in areas where temperature falls
below freezing.
• When using any electrical devices (such as power drill) during
installation, be sure the device is double insulated or grounded
in a
manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code
requirements.
1 Disconnect the refrigerator from the electric wall outlet.
2 Remove the parts in the water line kit that you purchased for this
purpose.
3 Connect the end of the water supply line to the household cold water
line behind the refrigerator. Choose a location for the valve that is
easy
to access. We recommend that you connect it to the side of a vertical
water pipe. If it is necessary to connect it to a horizontal water pipe,
make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoiding drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
4 Make sure that the household water supply is turned off, then drill a ¼”
hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting
from drilling the hole. Take care
not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a ¼” hole may
result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
5 Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp,
then tighten the pipe clamp screws until the sealing washer begin to
swell. Do not over-tighten or you may crush the tubing.
Warnings
• The ice maker should be installed by an authorized service
technician.
• Make sure that the refrigerator is unplugged to eliminate
the danger of electric shock during installation.
Ice Maker
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