Use and Care Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
STEP 10 CONNECT WATER
SUPPLY
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cabinet.
• Turn the water on to flush debris from the line. Run
about a quart of water through the tubing into a
bucket, then shut off the water.
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fitting on the unit and tighten the nut to the union.
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
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Tubing:
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line because the line is under pressure at all times.
Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age
and cause water damage to your home.
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in the following lengths:
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refrigerator connection. Tighten the compression nut
until it is just hand tight.
• Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
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• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
NOTE: Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with the toekick installation.
Refrigerator
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
STEP 11 CONNECT POWER,
CLOSE GRILLE PANEL
• Open the grille panel.
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is too tight, remove the 2 screws holding the water
filter bracket and move aside. Plug in the power cord
and secure the bracket with the original screws.
• Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by
opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are
on.
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adjustments.
STEP 12 START ICEMAKER
• The icemaker will begin operation automatically.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
feeler arm.
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Master Light
Switches
Electrical
Outlet Access
Bracket
Screws
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Power
Switch