18) Secure plastic water tubing to rear of cabinet with two plastic clamps (9).
NOTE:Clean back of cabinet with a commercial household cleaner, ammonia or alcohol
before applying clamps.
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Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
Unplug the refrigerator. To eliminate the danger of electric shock during installation, you
must unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing
codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
•Basic tools: adjustable wrench, flat blade screwdriver, and Phillips
•Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
•A water supply line made of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of
copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at
the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters),
so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.
•A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use
a self-piercing type shutoff valve.
•A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker
inlet valve.
NOTE: Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at additional cost,
contains 25 Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at
additional cost, contains 25 compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing
a water supply line.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power supply.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line
until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
screwdriver.
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