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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE
Connect the water tube to the refrigerator.
• This water line installation is not warranted by Samsung.
Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
• Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts
and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct the problem before installing
the water supply line to the refrigerator.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
• If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the”Ice Type” is set to the ICE
OFF position.
• Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is insu-
lated or wired in a manner to prevent electric shock.
• All installations must be in a accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
Before You Install the water line
1) Slip the compression nut through the provided
plastic tubing.
2) Tighten the compression nut onto the 1/4”
compression fitting.
Water line must be connected to drinkable water only.
Cut off 1/4 inch of the provided plastic tubing squarely to prevent leaks when
reconnecting.
NOTE
Do not overtighten the compression nut.
NOTE
●
Using Copper Tubing
- Slip the compression nut and ferrule on copper
tubing as shown.
●
Using Plastic Tubing
- Insert the molded end of the plastic tubing into
the compression fitting.
3) Tighten the compression nut onto the
compression fitting.
4) Turn water on and check for any leakage.
Compression Nut
(1/4”) (Provided)
Ferrule
(Purchased)
Compression Fitting
(Provided)
Compression Nut
(1/4”) (Purchased)
Copper Tubing
(Purchased)
Plastic Tubing
(Purchased)
Refrigerator
Household Water Line
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