CONNECTING ICEMAKER TOWATERSUPPLY
DoNotInstall I ceMakerTubing Where
Temperature May FallBelow Freezing,
Check t obesure your w ater c onnection willcompiy w ith
local p lumbing codes
Water q uati b,determines youricequality It isbest t o
connect theicemaker towater t hatisnotsoftened, Chemi-
calsfrom a malfunctioning
softener candamage theice
maker
i f the ice maker is connected
to soft water, ensure
that the softener is maintained and working properly
The ice maker requires a 1/4 inch (6,4 mm) copper water
supply line (with shut off) from your household water sys-
tem Allow enough tubing behind your refrigerator to permit
moving out to clean [loot
Water line kit 978567 is available through your Dealer at
extra charge
This kit includes 25 ft (7_6 meters) of 1/4 inch
diameter copper tubing ptus parts to connect to your cold
water tine including a saddle valve assembly You will need
to purchase a 1/4 inch brass compression
nut and ferrule
from your local hardware or plumbing store.
1 Turn ON water supply and flush out copper tubing "rum
OFF water supply
2 Unplug refrigerator.
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3 Install WATER SUPPLY LINE as follows (Figure 2):
Slide brass nut, then ferrule, onto copper tubing
• Push end of copper tubing as far into the metal water
valve fitting as it wilt go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule into
fitting and thread brass nut onto inlet, tighten finger tight
plus one-half turn with wrench..
NOTE:
Some models may have a cap on the valve.
Unscrew the cap and discard.
Copper water line from __._J t
household water supply
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Brass nut--{_
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Ferrute_
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Figure 2
4, Secure copper tubing with STEEL CLAMP and screw to
rear panel at location shown (Figure 3).
5, Coil water supply tubing as shown (Figure 3).
NOTE: To prevent vibration noise and wear, leave a space
between all tubing and other surfaces.
6, Turn on water supply and check all connections
for beaks
(Figure 3),
Figure 3
7, Plug refrigerator
cord into wall outlet,.
8, To begin ice production, lower the Wire Signal Arm to the
"down" or "ON" position
(Figure 4)
Figure
4
wire
SignetArm
]ca Maker
IMPORTANT
Ice production will begin when freezer reaches normal
operating temperature, Airinnew plumbinglines may cause
ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full
tray of ice.
New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored
or have poor
flavor. Discard ice made during the lirst 24 hours. After
instalIation,,if
you wish to shut the ice maker off, lift shutoff
arm until it clicks and locks in UP position.