Connecting
the Tubing to the Shutoff Valve
Attach
the fitting
with the male
thread
supplied
with the water supply
kit to the shutoff
valve
(or pressure
limiting
_dve,
if fitted),
and
tighten.
NOTE: PTFE tape should
be used fi)r a watertight
seal when
assembling
all the above
fittings.
Rome
the robing
through
a hole drilled
in the side
of the cupboard
as dose
to the wall as possible.
Make sure there is sufficient
length of tubing
[approximately
240 cm coiled into 3 turns of
approximately
25 cm] to allow the refrigerator
to move out from the wall after installation.
Insert
and
push
the
end
of the
robing
into
the
fitting
as flu" as possible.
With
the
fl'ee
end
of the
tubing
located
in a
suitable
containe_;
turn
the
main
water
supply
On and
flush
out
the
tubing
tmtil
the
water
is clear.
Turn
Off the
shutoff
valve
alter
approximately
1 litre
of water
has
been
flushed
through
the
tubing.
Connecting
the Tubing to the Refrigerator
Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be
sure the power is turned OFF and the power cord is
disconnected
from the Power Outlet.
If your refl'igerator
does not include
a water filter,
we recommend
installing
one in the water line near
the refl'igerator
if your water supply
has sand
or
particles
that could
clog the screen
of the
refl'igerator's
water valve.
Remove
the refrigerator
access
cover.
Remo\
e the plastic
flexible
cap fl'om
the water
_dve
(refrigerator
connection).
Attach
the fitting
with the temale
thread
supplied
with the water supply
kit to the water valve and
tighten.
Insert
and
push
the end
of the robing
into the
fitting
as flu" as possible.
Fasten
the tubing
into
the clamp
provided
to hold
it in position.
You may need
to pry open
the clamp.
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