Aftermarket Installation Information

7
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water
supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Use stainless steel braided tubing for the water
supply line. Do not use water supply tubing made
of ¼" plastic. Plastic tubing greatly increases the
potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer
will not be responsible for any damage if you use
plastic tubing 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, ensure the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing the Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-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 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, 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 fitting or use thread
seal tape.
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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,
we recommend for homes with existing valves
Smart Choice
®
water line kit 5304437642 (with a 6'
Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an
existing valve, we recommend Smart Choice
®
water
line kit 5304493869 (with a 6’ Polyline Waterline).
Please refer to Frigidaire.com for more information.
To Connect the Water Supply Line To the Ice Maker
Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical
power source.
2. Place the end of the water supply line into a sink
or bucket. Turn ON the water supply and flush the
supply line until the water is clear. Turn OFF the
water supply at the shuto valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet
and discard the cap.
4. If you use copper tubing, slide the brass com-
pression nut, and then the ferrule (sleeve) onto
the water supply line. Push the water supply line
into the water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼" /
6.4 mm). Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve
inlet and finger tighten the compression nut onto
the valve. Tighten another ½ turn with a wrench;
DO NOT overtighten.
If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing,
the nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide
the nut onto the valve inlet and finger tighten
the nut onto valve. Tighten another ½ turn with a
wrench; DO NOT overtighten.
Units with
copper
tubing
A
B
D
F
G
H
C
Units with
braided flexible
stainless steel
tubing
E
B
F
G
H
Parts
A Clamp
B Brass compression nut
C Ferrule sleeve
D Copper line
E Braided flexible stainless steel water line
F Water valve bracket
G Water valve inlet
H Water valve
Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving the
refrigerator out for cleaning.