01 SETTING UP
Setting Up _19
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator.
There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection.
You may fi nd these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
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Indicator sticker
(month indicator)
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1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression fi tting.
- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut
(not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) on
copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.
- If you are using plastic tubing
, insert the molded end(Bulb) of the plastic tubing into the
compression fi tting.
Do not use without the molded end(Bulb) of the plastic tubing
.
2. Tighten the compression nut
onto the compression fi tting. Do not over-tighten the compression nut .
3. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug,
leak-free connection.
CAUTION
1. Remove the water fi lter cover (
1
)
2.
Remove the fi xed cap (
2
) by turning it counter clockwise. Keep
the cap in a safe place for later use if you don’t use the fi lter.
3. Remove the water fi lter (
3
) from the box and put a
replacement indicator sticker (Indicator sticker is included in
the box) on the fi lter as shown. Place the sticker on the fi lter
that dates six months in the future. For example, if you install
the water fi lter in March, put the “SEP” sticker on the fi lter
to remind you to replace it in September. This way, you can
remember the time to replace the water fi lter. Normally, a fi lter
life is about 6 months.
Installing the water fi lter.
After remove the right side upper shelf, you can install the
water fi lter more easily.
Use Copper Tubing Use Plastic Tubing
•
¼” copper tubing
•
¼” compression nut (1pc)
•
Ferrule (2pc)
•
¼” plastic tubing
→ Molded end(Bulb)
•
¼” compression nut (1pc)
Compression
Nut (1/4”)
(Assembled)
Ferrule
(Not supplied)
Plastic Tubing
(Assembled)
Compression Fitting
(Assembled)
Molded end(Bulb)
Compression nut
(1/4”) (Not supplied)
Copper tubing
or
Plastic tubing
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)
Household water supply line
Refrigerator
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