Kenmore 596.50019100 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Connect the Water Supply
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,
[ CAUTION i
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)_"{4 8 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
Marerials Needed
V4" (6 mm) outer diameter flexible
copper tubing
Brass nut and sleeve (see
literature pack)
Shut-off valve (requires a V4" or 6
mm hole to be drilled into water
supply before valve attachment)
. Adjustable wrench
1 Create sezvice loop with tubing using care to
avoid kinks in tubing.
NOTE: Add 8' (2 m) to tubing length needed to reach
water supply for creation of service loop,.
i2 emove plastic
p oz' t.
cap from water valve inlet
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P!ace brass nut and sleeve on copper tube __,,1
end as iBustzated°
I4 PIace end of copper tubing into water valve inlet
port, Shape tubing slightly-DO NOT KINK-so
that tubing [eeds straight into inlet porL
Im Hde brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet
potL Tighten nut with wrench. Pull on tubing to
confirm connection is secure.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten, Cross threading may occur
_6 Locate water tubing damp and install with ¼" hex
1' head screw, as illustrated. Turn on water supply
_andcorrectanyleaks, ifpresent.
_7 Monitor connection For 24 hours. Correct if
water
leaks,
necessary.
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