Kenmore 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Black Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 10)

Water Supply Requirements

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

TOOLS NEEDED:

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄"

(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper

tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve

complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-

type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow

and clogs more easily.

IMPORTANT:

■ 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.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and

120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water

dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water

pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

■ If your refrigerator has a water dispenser: After installation

is complete, use the water dispenser to check the water

pressure.

■ With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL)

of water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or

less, the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the

minimum requirement.

■ If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of

water, the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower

than recommended. See “Problem Solver” for

suggestions.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the

refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and

827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration 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 water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than

40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

■ If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce

the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse

osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See “Water

Filtration System” in the User Instructions, User Guide, or

Use & Care Guide.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,

qualified plumber.

Connect Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

■ Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the

International Plumbing Code and any local codes and

ordinances.

■ The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator (which

is used to connect to the household water line) is a PEX

(crosslinked polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing

connections from the household water line to the refrigerator

are acceptable, and will help avoid offtaste or odor in your

ice or water. Check for leaks.

■ Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain

above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

■ ¹⁄₄" nut driver

Connect to Water Line

IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water

line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

Style 1 (Recommended)

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by

a ¹⁄₂" copper household supply line.

NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a

minimum ¹⁄₂" size copper household supply line is

recommended.

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end or

two adjustable wrenches

■ ¹⁄₄" nut driver

■ ¹⁄₄" drill bit

■ Cordless drill

A. Bulb

B. Nut

C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)

D. Household supply line (½" minimum)

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