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Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
9
CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE REFRIGERATOR
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onto the end of the tubing as shown. On
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
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connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of
the tubing into the refrigerator connection and
tighten compression nut until it is hand tight,
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
10
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the compressor compartment access
cover.
11
INSTALLING THE
REFRIGERATOR
Plug in the refrigerator.
Arrange the coil of tubing
so that it does not vibrate
against the back of the
refrigerator or against the
wall. Push the refrigerator
back to the wall.
11
START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON
position. The icemaker will not begin to operate
until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F
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automatically if the icemaker power switch is in
the ON position.
Tubing
Clamp
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Compression
Nut
SmartConnect
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Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
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Ferrule
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