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Gather the required tools and partsbeforestarting i nstallation.
Read and followthe instructions
providedwithany tools listed
here.
IMPORTANT:
•
If you turn the refrigerator
on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
•
All installations must meet local plumbing code
requirements.
•
Use copper
tubing
and check
for leaks.
Install copper
tubing
only in areas
where
the household
temperatures
will remain
above
freezing.
TOOLS
NEEDED:
Flat-blade
screwdriver,
7/_6"
and
1/2"
open-end
wrenches
or two adjustable
wrenches,
1/4" nut driver
and drill bit,
cordless
drill.
NOTE:
Your refrigerator
dealer
has a kit available
with a 1/4"
(6.35
mm) saddle-type
shutoff
valve,
a union,
and copper
tubing.
Before
purchasing,
make
sure a saddle-type
valve
complies
with
your
local
plumbing
codes.
Do not use a piercing-
type
or 3A6" (4.76
mm) saddle
valve
which
reduces
water
flow
and clogs
more easily.
Water
Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate ice maker. If
you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified
plumber.
Reverse Osmosis
Water
Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator
needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
•
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
•
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified
plumber.
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator
on before the water
line is connected,
turn the ice maker OFF.
Connect to Water
Line
1. Unplug refrigerator
or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a 1/2" to 11/4 '' (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IM PORTANT:
4.
°
Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the
valve.
Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator
to
the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be
sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
Using a cordless drill, drill a 1/4" hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.
A. Co/c/water
pipe
E, Compression
sleeve
B. Pipe
clamp
F, Shutoff
valve
C, Copper
tubing
G. Packing
nut
D. Compression
nut
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4"drilled hole
in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe
clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight
seal.
Do not overtighten
or you may crush the copper tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression
nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression
nut onto outlet end with adjustable
wrench. Do not
overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and
turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water
is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil
the copper tubing.
