Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Connect the Water Supply
t _k WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death_ disconnect power to refrigerator before
connecting water supply. After connecting water supply, connect power.
1 _[k CAUTION
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
• Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed, water
pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.
• DO NOT use a self piercing, or 31_6'(48 mm) saddle valve Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time, and may
cause leaks if repair is attempted
• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches Do not overtighten
• Wait 24 hours before placing unit into final position to check and correct any water leaks
Materials Nccdcd
• 1/4"(6 mm) outer diameter flexible copper tubing
NOTE: Add 8 (2 m) to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of service loop
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Remove plastic cap (14) f?om
water valve inlet port (B).
f2 Place brass not and sleeve on copper robe |
end and insert robe into valve inlet port.
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Attach nut on copper tubing to valve inlet port.
• Brass nut and sleeve (included in literature pack)
• Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4"or 6 mm hole to be drilled
into water supply before valve attachment)
• Adjustable wrench
I3 onfirm secure attachment by pzdling on l
tubing,
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