Service manual

Installation Information
2-6
Water Supply
The ice maker (if equipped) requires a permanent water
supply to function correctly. During installation, establish
this water supply by connecting a copper tube from the
household water system to a valve at the rear of the unit.
Requirements:
• Access to a cold water line with pressure of 20-120
psi. (System supplied with cold water only.)
• Copper tubing with ¼ inch (6.4mm) Outside
Diameter (OD). Length is the distance from the rear
of the unit to your household water supply line, plus
seven (7) feet (2.1 meters).
• A shut-off valve for the connection between your
household water line and the refrigerator supply line.
DO NOT use a self-piercing shut-off valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the water
supply connection at the water valve inlet.
To connect the water supply to the rear of the unit
(See Figure 2-7 and 2-8a):
1. Ensure that the unit is unplugged.
2. Flush the supply line until water is clear by placing
the end of the copper tube in a sink or bucket and
opening the shut-off valve. Close shut-off valve
when flushing is complete.
3. Remove and discard the plastic cap from the water
valve inlet at the rear of the unit.
4. Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule
(sleeve) onto the copper tube.
5. Push the copper tube into the water valve inlet as far
as it will go (¼ inch or 6.4mm).
6. Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the water valve and
finger-tighten the compression nut onto the valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench but DO NOT
over-tighten.
Figure 2-8a. Water Valve Connection
To avoid property damage:
• Use copper tubing for the water supply line
(plastic tubing is more likely to leak).
Manufacturer is not responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.
• Ensure water supply and installation comply
with state and local laws and regulations.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener
can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is
connected to soft water, ensure that the softener
is maintained and working properly.
Water line kit number 5303917950, available from the
appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet
(7.6 meters) of 1/4” OD copper tubing, a saddle type
shut-off valve (non piercing), (2) 1/4” brass compres-
sion nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for
installing a water supply line.
Figure 2-7. Water Connection
Ice Maker Water Supply Hookup
For All-Freezer/All-Refrigerator Side-by-Side Installation
All
Freezer
Water Filter
Ice Maker
Connection
Note: For single-unit
installation,
direct plumbing
to ice maker
recommended.
Water Inlet
All
Refrigerator
Connection