Kenmore 596.50002100 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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MATERIALS NEEDED
> Y4"outer diameter flexible copper
tubing
Brass compression nut and sleeve for
Y4"outerdiameter copper tubing.
Shut-off valve (requires a Y4"hole to
be drilled into water supply before
valve attachment)
> Adjustable wrench
> Y4"hex nut driver
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length neededto
reach water supply for creation of
service loop.
1. Create service loopwith tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
2. Remove plastic capfrom water valve
inlet port.
4. Placeend of copper tubinginto water
valve inlet port. Shapetubing slightly-
DO NOT KINK - so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut
with wrench.
IMPORTANT:DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (C) and turn
on water supply. Check for leaks and
correct, if present.
C
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated.
A
7. Monitor water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.
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