Kenmore 970F44853 Series User Manual

15
Connecting Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause
death or severe personal injury, disconnect
the appliance from electrical power
before connecting a water supply line to
the appliance.
CAUTION
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing
is recommended for the water supply
line. Water supply tubing made of ¼
inch plastic is not recommended to be
used. Plastic tubing greatly increases
the potential for water leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for
any damage if plastic tubing is used for
the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in
areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker. If
the ice maker is connected to soft water,
ensure that the softener is maintained
and working properly.
NOTE
Ensure that your water supply line
connections comply with all local
plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line,
You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, at-blade
screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with
water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4
mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing.
To determine the length of tubing needed,
measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of the unit to your
cold water pipe. Then add approximately
7 feet (2.1 meters), so the appliance can
be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
• A shuto valve to connect the water
supply line to your household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shuto valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
connecting a copper water supply line to
the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker
Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect unit from electric
power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into
sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply
and ush supply line until water
is clear. Turn OFF water supply at
shuto valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet and discard cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass
compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve)
onto water supply line. Push water
supply line into water valve inlet as
far as it will go (¼ inch / 6.4 mm).
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet
and nger tighten compression nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn
with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten.
See below.
Plastic Water
Tubing to
IceMaker
Fill Tube
Steel
Clamp
Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
Water Line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper Water Line
from household
water supply

Kenmore 970F44853 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	970F44853 Series
Category	Freezer
Language	English