Connecting The Water Line - Kenmore 795.7940 Serie Manual De Uso

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator
warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the
risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can
lead to water leakage or
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 power switch is in the OFF (O)
position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
WATER PRESSURE
A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 psi on models without a water
between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water
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 60 psi (2.8
kgf/cm 2 ~ 4.2 kgf/cm 2 ) which is the pressure required to
a 7 oz cup in 2 - 3 seconds.
If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less
than 21 psi or 1.5 kgf/cm2 (takes more than 4.0 sec to
cup of 7 oz capacity):
• Check to see if the sediment
system is blocked. Replace the
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to
after heavy usage.
• If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse
osmosis remains, call a licensed,
• All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
CAUTION: Wear eye protection during installation to
prevent injury.

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 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,
add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is
(about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in.
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
• Power drill.
• ½ in. or adjustable wrench.
• Flat blade and Phillips head screwdrivers.
• Two ¼ in. outer diameter
compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves) to
connect the copper tubing
to the valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
• If your existing copper water
line has a at the
end, you will need an adapter
(available at plumbing supply
stores) to connect the water line
to the refrigerator OR you can
cut the
a tube cutter and then use a
compression
•
to the cold water line. The
valve should have a water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the point of connection
to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-type valves
are included in many water
supply kits. Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
NOTE: A Self Piercing Saddle Type Water Valve should
not be used.
extra tubing
with