Installation guide

lytstallation o Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe persona[ injury, disconnect the freezer
from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the freezer.
To Avoid Property Damage:
- Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.Water supply tubing made of 1A" pJastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water [eakso Manufacturer will not be responsiMe for
any damage if plastic tubing is used for suppJy Hne.
• DO NOT install water suppJy tubing in areas where tern peratures fall beJow freezing.
• Chemicais from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, ff the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working property.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You WiH Need
* BasicToo[s: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver
* Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
* A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. Todetermine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the freezer to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the freezer can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
* A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
* A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE: Water line kit number 53039i7950, available from your appliance dealer at additional COst,Contains 25 feet (7.6
1 1
meters) of _-_inch QD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpierc ng) (2) _;_inch brass compression nuts (2)
ferrubsisbeves, and instructions for installing
a water supply line:
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
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1, Disconnect freezer from electric power source, \ \-inlet
2,P aceondofwatorsupp y,no,ntos,nkorbucket,TurnON
water supply and flush supply line until water is clear, Turn o
OFF water supply at shut off valve,
3, Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap,
4, Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water
supply line, as shown,
5, Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will
go (¼ inch), Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger
"-Compression
tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half
,, Nut
turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten, X C0pPerwaier
6, With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to LineF_om
rear panel of freezer as shown. Household Water Supply
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) behind freezer
as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect freezer to electrical powersource.
10. To tu rn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).
ice. Air in new plumbing lines may
cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of [ce_New plumb!ng may cause ice to be discobred
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
PN: 216901700B