Use and Care Guide

6
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe per-
sonal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power
before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the
water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ in.
plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing
greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if
plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the
ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, en-
sure that the softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, at-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ in. (6.4 mm) OD, stainless
steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed,
measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at
the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then
add approximately 7 ft. (2.1 m.), so the refrigerator can
be moved out for cleaning.
• A shuto valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shuto valve.
• Do not reuse compression tting or use thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a
copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
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NOTE
Check with your local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and associated
materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.
Depending on your local/state building codes, Frigidaire
recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart
Choice
®
water line kit 5304437642 (with a 6 ft. Stainless
Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing
valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart Choice
®
water
line kit 5304493869 (with a 6’ Polyline Waterline).
Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/Filters--Accessories/
Refrigerator-Accessories for more information.