Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only. A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals).
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only. DO NOT
drill into the refrigerator.
• A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. The water pressure must be between 40
and 120 p.s.i.
(275-827 kPa).
• Route 1/4" OD copper
SmartConnect
™
plastic
tubing between house
cold water line and the water connection location.
• Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of
the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to accommodate
bend leading into the water line connection.
NOTE: The only Cafe-approved plastic tubing is supplied
in the SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not
use any other plastic water supply line because the line
is under pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may
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crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to
your home.
SmartConnect
the following lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X1 0015
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
• Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into a
bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off valve.
Floor
or
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many
Waterline Tubing
water supply kits, but are not recommended for this
application.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle
valves are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in
8' (2.4 m) - WX08X10006
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
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