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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
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onto the end of the tubing as shown. On
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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
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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.
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Compression
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Ferrule
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TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
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cover.
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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.
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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.