This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator
warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the
risk of expensive water damage.
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can
to correct water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, only
connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water
line, make sure the icemaker is turned OFF at the control
panel.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 psi. If the refrigerator is installed in an area
booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
If a
to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not
covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water
damage.
If a
to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the
reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to
If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to
If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
Wear eye protection during installation to
prevent injury.
Copper Tubing, ¼ in. outer
diameter, to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply. Be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you
need: measure the distance from the water valve on the
back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then,
from the wall after installation.
Power drill.
½ in. or adjustable wrench.
Two ¼ in. outer diameter
compression nuts and
connect the copper tubing
refrigerator water valve.
If your existing copper water
is connected
end, you will need an adapter
to the refrigerator OR you can
a tube cutter and then use a
is connected
to the cold water line. The
inside diameter of / in. at the point of connection
to the COLD WATER LINE.
are included in many water
supply kits. Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
not be used.
powered, double insulated or grounded in a manner that
will prevent the hazard of electric shock.
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A Self Piercing Saddle Type Water Valve should