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Instatlatioft o Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the
refrig orator from electricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property Damage:
Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply Jine. Water suppJy tubing made of 1/4"plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water Jeaks. Manufacturer wiJJnot be responsiMe
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply Jine.
• DO NOT install water suppJy tubing in areas where temperatures fall beJow freezing.
• ChemicaJs from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. Jfthe ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
iMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before lnstMling The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, fiat=blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver
o Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi,
• A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6,4 mm) OD, copper tubing or braided water line, To determine the length of
copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the
refrigerator to your cold water pipe, Then add approximately 7 feet (2,1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out
for cleaning (as shown),
o A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system, DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve,
o A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve,
NOTE: A watei line kit is available through sears ietail ar Catalog Stores at additional CoSt,
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1, Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source,
2,
Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket, Turn ON water supply
and flush supply line until water is clear, Turn OFF water supply at shut
off valve,
3, Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap,
4, Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,
as shown,
5, Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1Ainch),
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
onto valve, Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten,
6, With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown,
7, Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2turns) behind refrigerator as shown
and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface ......
8, Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that
leak,
•-Copper water Ene
9, Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source, (Indude enough tubing in loop to aHow
10, Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/ rnovirtgrefrigeratoroutfo[cUeaoing.
OFF position of arm),
iMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice, Air in new plumbing !ines may
cause ice maker to Cycletwo or three times before making a fu!!_ray0f !ce,New plumb!ng may cause iceto be disce!ored
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours,