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INSTALLATION
7
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of
the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted
into the valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
8
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water
supply on and flush
out the tubing until the
water is clear.
Shut the water off at the
water valve after about
one quart of water has
been flushed through the tubing.
9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTE: Before making the connection to
the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator
power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water
valve.
b. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
c. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
connection as far as possible. While holding
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Tubing Clamp
¼ in.
Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
10
Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.
11
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator
or against the wall. Push the refrigerator
back to the wall.
12
START THE ICEMAKER
The icemaker will not begin to operate until
it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F
(–9°C) or below.
Turning On The Power
1
Plug in the
refrigerator.
y Connect to a rated power outlet.
y Have a certified electrician check the wall
¼ in. Tubing
outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
y Do not damage or cut off the ground
terminal of the power plug.
Refrigerator
Connection
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
CAUTION
CAUTION