Water System Preparation; Connecting The Refrigerator To A Water Source - Whirlpool Estate TS22AQXGN01 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Water System Preparation

Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below
to make sure that the water system is properly
cleaned.
1. Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lifting up the signal arm as shown.
2. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding
2-3 gallons (approximately 6-7 minutes) of water
through the dispenser. This will clean the system and
help clean air from the lines. Additional flushing may be
required in some households.
3. Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lowering the signal arm as shown.
4. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Ice
maker should then produce approximately 7 to 9
batches of ice in a 24-hour period. Discard the first
three batches of ice produced.
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Connecting the Refrigerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to
prevent operation without water.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures
will remain above freezing.
It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
Tools required:
Standard screwdriver
⁷⁄₁₆-inch and ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wrenches or two
adjustable wrenches
¹⁄₄-inch nut driver
¹⁄₄-inch drill bit
Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄-inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a
piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆-inch saddle valve which reduces water
flow and clogs more easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is
used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to
be connected to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your
utility company.
Connecting to water line:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a ¹⁄₂-inch to 1¹⁄₄-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from
collecting in the valve.
4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from connection on lower left rear of
refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for
moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄-inch O.D.
(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
copper tubing are cut square.