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CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO WATER SUPPLY
Do Not Install Ice Maker Tubing Where
Temperature May Fall Below Freezing,
Check to be sure your water connection will comply with
local plumbing codes°
Water quality determines your ice quality, tt is best to
connect the ice maker to water' that is not softened.. Chemi-
cats from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice
maker:. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure
that the softener is maintained and working properly
The ice maker requires a 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) copper water
supply line (with shut off) from your' household water sys-
tem. Allow enough tubing behind your refrigerator to permit
moving out to clean floor.
Water line kit 5308950117 is available through your Dealer at
extra charge. This kit includes 25 ft (7°6 meters) of 1/4 inch
diameter copper tubing plus parts to connect to your cold
water line including a saddle valve assembly You will need
to purchase a 1/4 inch brass compression nut and ferrule
from your local hardware or plumbing store..
1.. Turn ON water supply and flush out copper tubing. Turn
OFF water' supply.
2. Unplu!l refrigerator_
Figure 1
3_ Install WATER SUPPLY LINE as follows (Figure 2):
•SIide brass nut, then ferrule, onto copper tubing
• Push end of copper tubing as far into the metal water
valve fitting as it will go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule into
fitting and thread brass nut onto inlet, tighten finger tight
plus one-half turn with wrench..
NOTE: Some models may have a cap on the valve_
Unscrew the cap and discard°
Copper water linefrom
household water supply
Figure 2
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Brass nut--I_ ......
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Ferrule--_
4_ Secure copper tubing with STEEL CLAMP and screw to
rear panel at location shown (Figure 3).
5o Coil water supply tubing as shown (Figure 3).
NOTE: To prevent vibration noise and wear, leave a space
between all tubing and other surfaces.
6 Turn on water supply and check all connections for leaks
(Figure 3).
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Figure 3
7. Plug refrigerator cord into wall outleL
8. To begin ice production, lower the Wire Signal Arm to the
"down" or' "ON" position. (Figure 4)
Figure 4 wire
Signal Arm
Ice Maker
IMPORTANT
Ice production will begin when freezer reaches normal
operating temperaturer Air in new plumbing lines may cause
ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full
tray of ice_
New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or have poor
flavor_ Discard ice made during the first 24 hours. After
installation, if you wish to shut the ice maker off, Iift shutoff
arm until it clicks and locks in UP position_