KitchenAid W10291426A Refrigerator User Manual


 
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5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten.
IMPORTANT: Before attaching the tubing to shutoff valve, flush
the main water supply line to remove particles and air in the water
line. Allow enough flow so that water becomes clear. Flushing the
water line may help avoid filters and/or water valves from
becoming clogged.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten the
clamp or the sleeve. This will crush the copper tubing.
8. Turn off the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper
tubing.
9. Connect the flexible, codes approved water supply line to the
water shutoff valve by threading the provided nut onto the
shutoff valve.
10. Place the end of the tubing into a bucket, and turn shutoff
valve ON.
11. Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Tighten any nuts or
connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.
Connect to Refrigerator
Parts Supplied:
¹⁄₄" to ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm to 6.35 mm) male-to-male coupling
NOTE: The flexible, codes approved water supply line can
connect to the supply valve through the floor or through the side
cabinets, as indicated by the gray boxes above.
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Connect the 7 ft (2.13 m) flexible codes approved water tube
to the water supply valve.
3. Flush the main water supply line to remove particles and air in
the water line. Allow enough flow so that water becomes clear.
4. Tape the 7 ft (2.13 m) flexible codes approved water supply
line to the floor, 7" (17.78 cm) from the left side of the
refrigerator. Tape along the length of the tubing, which will
allow it to pass beneath the refrigerator without interference.
NOTE: Allow a minimum of 26" (66.04 cm) of flexible codes
approved water supply line to be loose at the front of the
refrigerator for connecting to the refrigerator.
5. Connect the 7 ft (2.13 m) flexible codes approved water
supply line to the refrigerator.
NOTE: If the main water shutoff valve is behind the
refrigerator, a secondary water shutoff valve may be installed
in line with the water supply line at the front of the product.
6. Turn on the water supply valve and check all connections for
leaks.
Plug in Refrigerator
1. Set control switch at top of cabinet to the OFF position.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
A.Cold water pipe
B.Pipe clamp
C.Copper tubing
D.Compression nut
E.Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G.Packing nut
A
B
C
DEF
G
1"
(2.54 cm)
7"
(17.78 cm)
A.Household water line
B.Nut (purchased)
C.Ferrule (purchased)
D.Coupling
E.Bulb
F. Nut
G.Refrigerator water tubing
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING