Use and Care Manual

49-60698 Rev. 7 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
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to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
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water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
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plumbing codes.
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drinking water line.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
2
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
3
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the
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in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
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