setting up
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Connect the household water line to the 1.
assembled compression fitting.
If you are using copper tubing, slip the -
compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and
ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not
supplied) as shown.
If you are using plastic tubing ( - B ) , insert the
molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing ( B )
into the compression fitting.
Do not use without the molded end (Bulb)
of the plastic tubing ( B ).
Tighten the compression nut ( 2. B ) onto the
compression fitting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut ( B ) .
Turn water on and check for any leakage. If you 3.
find water drops or leakage in the connection
the connections and, if necessary, tighten.
Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter 4.
before drinking or using the water from the
refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
To flush, press a large glass or cup against the
water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, empty it
into the kitchen sink after it is filled, and then
repeat.
After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice 5.
maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that
period of time, throw out the first 1 or 2
buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all
impurities have been removed from the water
line.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable
water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line,
get a snug, leak-free connection.
You can test the water line quickly using a
paper cup.Under normal conditions, the water
10 seconds.
COMPLETING THE SET UP
Now that you have your new refrigerator installed
in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the
features and functions of the appliance.
By completing the following steps, your refrigerator
should be fully operational.
Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate 1.
location with reasonable clearance between it
and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in
this manual.
Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure 2
.
the interior light comes on when you open the
doors.
Set the Temperature control to the coldest 3.
temperature and wait for an hour. The freezer
will get slightly chilled and the motor will run
smoothly. Reset the refrigerator and freezer to
the temperatures you want.
After you plug the refrigerator in, it will 4.
take a few hours to reach the appropriate
temperature. You can store food and drinks
in the refrigerator after the temperature is
sufficiently cool.
Compression
Nut (1/4”)
(Assembled)
Ferrule
(Not supplied)
Plastic Tubing
(Assembled)
Compression
Fitting
(Assembled)
Molded
end(Bulb)
Compression
nut (B) (1/4”)
(Not supplied)
or
Copper tubing
(Not supplied)
Plastic tubing (B)
(Not supplied)
Household water supply line
Refrigerator
CAUTION
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In the event of a power failure, call the local offi ce
of your Electricity Company and ask how long it is
going to last.
Most power failures that are corrected in an -
hour or two will not aect your refrigerator
temperatures. However, you should minimize
the number of door openings while the power
is o.
But Should the power failure last more than -
24hours, remove all frozen food.
If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys
should be kept out of the reach of children and
not be in the vicinity of the appliance.
The appliance might not operate consistently
(possibility of defrosting of co tents or
temperature becoming too warm in the frozen
food compartment) when sited for an extended
period of time below the cold end of the range of
temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance
is designed.