NOTE:
To allow
sufficient
water
flow
to the refrigerator,
a
minimum
1/2" size copper
household
supply
line is
recommended.
A
B
C
D
A. Bulb
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
B. Nut
D. Household
supply line (½ "minimum)
4°
Now
you are ready
to connect
the copper
tubing
to the
shutoff
valve.
Use 1/4" (6.35
mm) OD
soft copper
tubing
to
connect
the shutoff
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.
5°
A. Compression
sleeve
B. Compression
nut
C. Copper
tubing
Place
the free end of the tubing
into a container
or sink, and
turn on main water
supply
to flush out tubing
until water
is
clear.
Turn off shutoff
valve
on the water
pipe.
NOTE:
Always
drain
the water
line before
making
the final
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.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator
or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the
end of the water line inlet.
3.
Thread
the nut onto the end of the tubing.
Tighten
the nut by
hand.
Then tighten
it with a wrench
two more turns.
Do not
overtighten.
NOTE:
To avoid
rattling,
be sure the copper
tubing
does
not
touch
the cabinet's
side wall
or other
parts
inside the
cabinet.
A
B
C
D
A. Line to refrigerator
B. Nut
{purchased)
C. Ferrule
(purchased)
D. Supplied
line from
refrigerator
4°
5.
6.
Install the water
supply
tube
clamp
around
the water
supply
line to reduce
strain
on the coupling.
Turn shutoff
valve
ON.
Check
for leaks. Tighten
any connections
(including
connections
at the valve)
or nuts that
leak.
Style 2
1.
Unplug
refrigerator
or disconnect
power.
2.
Remove
and discard
the plastic
part that is attached
to the
inlet of the water
valve.
3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator
to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator
as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator
is pushed back
against the wall.
5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6°
Check
for leaks. Tighten
any connections
(including
connections
at the valve)
or nuts that
leak.
A
B
_
D
'-,P_;
E
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp
screw
D. Compression
nut
E. Valve
inlet
C. Copper
tubing
7. On some models, the ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If your water conditions require a second
water strainer, install it in the 1/4" (6.35 mm) water line at
either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your
nearest appliance
dealer.
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