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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Water Supply Requirements(optional)

This water line installation is not warranted by the

refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive

water damage.

Gather the required tools and parts before starting

installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with

any tools listed here.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• ¼” outer diameter refrigerator copper tubing kit

• Flat-blade screwdriver

• ½” open-end wrenches or adjustable wrench

• Two ¼” outer diameter compression nuts and 2 sleeves

• Power drill and drill bit

IMPORTANT:

• If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the icemaker OFF.

• All installations must meet local plumbing code

requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper

tubing only in areas where the household temperatures

will remain above freezing.

• To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up

the water line to the hot water line.

• When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)

during installation, be sure the device is double insulated

or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of

electric shock, or is battery powered.

NOTE:

If your existing copper water line has a ared

tting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at

plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to

the refrigerator OR you can cut o the ared tting

with a tube cutter and then use a compression tting.

Shuto valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shuto valve should have a water inlet with a

minimum inside diameter of 5/32”(3.97 mm) at the point

of connection to the cold water line. Saddle-type shuto

valves are included in many water supply kits. Before

purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with

your local plumbing codes.

Install the shuto valve on the nearest frequently used

drinking water line.

Water Pressure

IMPORTANT:

A cold water supply with water pressure

between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to

operate the icemaker.

NOTE:

If the water pressure is less than what is required,

ice cubes could be hollow or irregular shaped.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a

licensed, qualied plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

If a reverse osmosis water ltration system is connected to

your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse

osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276

to 414 kPa). If the icemaker is still not operating properly:

• Check to see whether the sediment lter in the

reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the lter if

necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to

rell after heavy usage.

Connect the Water Supply(optional)

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

If you turn the refrigerator on before the

water line is connected, turn the icemaker OFF.

Connect to Water Line

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet

long enough to clear line of water.

Locate a ½” to 1 ¼” (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold

water pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

• Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of

the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water

away from the drill and normal sediment from

collecting in the valve.

Determine the length of copper tubing you need.

Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of

refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 8 ft (2.4 m) to allow

for cleaning. Use ¼” (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)

copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are

cut square.

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