KitchenAid 12642708SP Refrigerator User Manual


 
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7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely
as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end
with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing into a bucket or sink. Turn ON
main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. Check for leaks.
Coil copper tubing.
Connecting to Refrigerator
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and
sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks.
Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a P
clamp.
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
5. Push refrigerator into opening.
Base Grille
Removing the base grille
1. Grasp the grille with both hands.
2. Pull up on the bottom and tilt it toward you.
3. Pull down to release the top of the grille.
Replacing the base grille
1. See markings on inside of base grille for proper placement.
2. Snap the top of the grille into place first.
3. Press down and in on the bottom of the grille until it snaps
into place.
Refrigerator Doors
Handle Removal
(Graphics are included later in this section.)
1. Using a ³⁄₃₂ in. Allen wrench, loosen the 2 set screws located
on the side of each handle.
2. Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep
screws for reattaching handles.
Freezer Drawer Removal
(Graphics are included later in this section.)
1. Open freezer drawer to full extension.
2. Remove all articles from baskets.
3. Slide top wire basket out to full extension and lift out to
remove.
4. Remove the bottom wire basket by pressing the release
button on each side and lifting the basket from the rail guides.
1. Copper Tubing
2. “P” Clamp
3. Compression Nut
4. Compression Sleeve
5. Water Valve Inlet Port
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1. Release button
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