Whirlpool WRT771RWYB Refrigerator User Manual


 
5
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water
tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill ice container.
Refrigerator Doors
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex head socket wrench, Torx
®†
T27
screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆"
open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any
adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
Depending on your model, you have either Style 1 - interior
controls and water dispenser or Style 2 - exterior controls and
water dispenser. Follow the instructions and graphics specific
to your model.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
Style 1 - Remove Doors and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex Head Hinge Screw
12-24 Torx
®†
Head Screw
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Open the refrigerator door and remove the base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
A.Refrigerator water tubing
B.Nut (provided)
C.Bulb
D.Coupling (provided)
E.Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G.Household water line
A.Bulb
B.Nut (provided)
A B C D E F G
A
B
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
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.