Kenmore 71212 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Connect the Water Supply (continued)

Drill a ¼” hole in the cold water pipe (even if using a

self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs

resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not

to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a

¼” hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller

cubes.

Fasten the shuto valve to the cold water pipe with the

pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¼”

drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is

under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten

the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer

makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may

crush the copper tubing.

Place the compression nut and sleeve for copper tubing

onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shuto

valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the

valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

For plastic tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing

into the shuto valve and tighten compression nut until

it is hand-tight; then tighten one additional turn with a

wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink,

and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing

until water is clear. Turn OFF the shuto valve on the

water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Remove the screws holding the compressor compartment

access cover to the back) of the refrigerator case.

Remove the cover and the plastic exible cap from the

water valve (refrigerator connection)

NOTE:

Be sure to save the screws as the access cover

must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will

function properly.

Place the compression nut and sleeve onto the end of

the tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into

the water valve connection as far as possible. While

holding the tubing, tighten the tting.

For plastic tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing

into the water valve connection and tighten compression

nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten one additional turn

with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to

secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will

help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator

is pushed back against the wall.

Turn shuo valve ON.

Reattach the access cover.

Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

The icemaker is equipped with a built-in water strainer.

If your water conditions require a second water strainer,

install it in the ¼” (6.35 mm) water line at either tube

connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest

appliance dealer.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type

Shutoﬀ Valve

Washer

Vertical Cold

Water Pipe

Inlet End

Tubing Clamp

Compression Nut

Sleeve

Refrigerator

Connection

Plastic Tubing

¼” Tubing

Outlet Valve

Sleeve

Compression Nut

Plastic Tubing

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