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Installation
Connecting the Water Supply
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow
basic
precautions,
including
the following:
• Read all instructions
before installing
ice maker.
• Do not attempt installation
if instructions
are not
understood
or if they are beyond personal skill level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
• Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended
in this Use & Care Guide or
published
user-repair
instructions.
• Disconnect
power to refrigerator
before installing
ice maker.
• Water damage due to an improper water
connection
may cause mold/mildew
growth. Clean
up spills or leakage immediately!
Notes:
• Use copper tubing
only for installation.
Plastic is
less durable and can cause damage.
• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of service loop.
.
.
Create service loop with
copper tubing
(minimum
2'
diameter).
Avoid kinks in the
copper tubing when
bending the service loop. Do
not use plastic tubing.
Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
2' diameter
minimum
To avoid property
damage
or possible
injury,
follow
basic precautions,
including the
following:
• Consult a plumber to connect '/4" O.D. copper
tubing to household
plumbing
to assure
compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
• Water pressure to water valve must be between 35
and 100 pounds per square inch to function
properly.
A minimum
pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended
for refrigerators
with
water filters.
• Do not use a self-piercing,
or Y_" saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow, can become clogged over
time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening
nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do
not over-tighten.
• Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
• Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth
and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.
Materials
Needed:
• '/4"outer diameter
flexible copper tubing
• Shut-off valve (requires a '/;' hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)
• Adjustable
wrench (2)
• '/;' hex nut driver
• Brass nut and sleeve
.
.
Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B)
on copper tube end as illustrated.
Reminder:
Do not use an old
sleeve. The nut and sleeve are
provided
in the Use and Care
packet.
.
Place end of copper tubing
into
water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightly. Do not kink - so
that tubing feeds straight
into inlet
port.
Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port.
Place adjustable wrench on nut
(1)
attached to plastic waterline
and maintain
position.
.B
Using second adjustable
wrench
turn the lower nut (2)
counterclockwise
and fully
tighten while holding the upper
nut in place.
Important:
Do not over-tighten.
Cross threading
may occur.
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