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4. Now you are ready to connect the copper or PEX tubing to the
shutoff valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft
copper or PEX tubing to connect the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator.
� Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job.
Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
� Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper
tubing as shown. (PEX tubing has compression sleeves
and compression nuts preinstalled.) Insert end of tubing
into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw
compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench.
Do not overtighten.
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper or PEX tubing
5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final
connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6. Bend the copper or PEX tubing to meet the water line inlet,
which is located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet.
Leave a coil of copper or PEX tubing to allow the refrigerator
to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for
service.
Connect to Refrigerator
Depending on your model, the water line may come down from
the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions
for your model.
Style 1
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper or PEX tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Confirm copper or PEX tubing is secure by pulling
on tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the tubing. Secure copper or PEX tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.
A. Copper or PEX
tubing
B. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end
of the water line inlet.
3. Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by
hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not
touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
A. Household water line
B. Nut (purchased)
C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Refrigerator water tubing
4. Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply
line to reduce strain on the coupling.
5. Turn shutoff valve on.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
7. On some models, the ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If your water conditions require a second
water strainer, install in the 1/4ʺ (6.35 mm) water line at
either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your
appliance dealer.
Complete the Installation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3–prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to
completely fill the ice storage bin.
2. Flush the water system. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”
17-Dec-2020 11:40:23 EST | RELEASED
In some European factories the letter "W" of the part code mentioned herein will be automatically
replaced by the number "4000" (e.g. "W12345678" becomes "400012345678")