Connect to Refrigerator
1. Unplug refrigerator
or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator
to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator
as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator
is pushed back
against the wall.
Turn shutoff valve ON.
4.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
D
6.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp
screw
C. Copper
tubing
D. Compression
nut
E. Valve in/et
The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the 1/4" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain
a water strainer from your nearest appliance
dealer.
Complete
the Installation
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical
shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE= Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to
completely
fill ice container.
TOOLS NEEDED= 5A6" hex head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade
screwdriver, 5/_6"open-end wrench, flat
2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT=
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Before you begin, turn the refrigerator
control OFF, unplug
refrigerator
or disconnect
power. Remove food and any
adjustable
door or utility bins from doors.
If you are only removing and replacing
the doors, the
instructions are the same regardless of door style. See
"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and
Hinges" later in this section.
Depending on your model, you may have standard Style 1 or
contour Style 2 doors. If you are also going to reverse the
door swing, follow
the instructions for the appropriate
door
style.
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All graphics referenced
in the following
instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
Remove Doors and Hinges
s_6" Hex
Head
Hinge
Screw
.
2.
.
Unplug refrigerator
or disconnect power.
Open refrigerator
door and remove base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator.
See Base Grille graphic.
Close the refrigerator
door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE= Provide additional
support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic.
Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the
Center Hinge graphic.
Lift the refrigerator
door free from
the cabinet.
6.
Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
NOTE= For 21 cu ft models, remove both the bottom hinge
assembly and the leveling foot.
IMPORTANT= If you want to reverse your doors so that they
open in the opposite direction, continue with the "Reverse Doors
(optional)"
instructions. If you are not reversing the doors, see
"Replace Doors and Hinges."