Whirlpool ED20DFXEB00 Refrigerator User Manual


 
10
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Connecting to refrigerator
1. While your refrigerator is away from the wall, remove
and save the lower cover by removing the screws.
2. Remove the nut and sleeve from the adapter fitting
and slide the brass nut and sleeve over the end of
the copper tubing. Insert the copper tubing com-
pletely into the adapter fitting and make sure that the
hose washer is in place. Tighten the adapter fitting
by hand as much as possible, then tighten
1
/2 turn
with an adjustable wrench. Make sure the copper
tubing is secure by pulling on it gently.
3. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS.
TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING
CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS
THAT LEAK.
4. Replace the lower back cover onto the refrigerator
and replace and tighten the screws. Be sure to tuck
wires inside the cover. Do not allow wires to be
pinched.
5. Create a service loop with the copper tubing to avoid
kinks and secure it to the refrigerator cabinet
using the “P” clamp.
6. Plug in the refrigerator and recheck for leaks while it
is running. Make sure that the water inlet tube in the
freezer section stays firmly in place.
7. Reposition the refrigerator against the wall.