Connect To Refrigerator; Complete The Installation; Refrigerator Door(S) And Drawer - Whirlpool W11296635A Instructions D'installation

Connect to Refrigerator

Depending on your model, the water line may come down from
the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions
for your model.
Style 1
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp.
A
B
C
D
A. Copper tubing
B. "P" clamp
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
Style 2
1. Create a service loop (minimum diameter of 2 ft [61 cm])
with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper
tubing.
2. Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place a
compression nut and sleeve on the copper tubing.
3. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve inlet
port. Shape tubing slightly so that the tubing feeds straight
into the port to avoid kinks.
4. Slide the compression nut over the sleeve and screw into the
water valve inlet port.
A. Plastic water tubing
B. Sleeve
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C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve
A
B
C
D
C. Compression nut
D. Copper tubing
5. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water
line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn
the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise
to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.
A. "P" clamp
B. Plastic water line
6. Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach the
plastic water line to the refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp.
7. Turn on water supply to the refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.

Complete the Installation

WARNING
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 the ice storage bin.

Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer

TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16", 3/8", 1/4" hex head socket wrenches, a
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
Your refrigerator has a standard reversible refrigerator door
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with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors.
Follow the instructions specific to the door style of your
model.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
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included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics
shown for the standard door are for a right-hand swing
refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right).
If you only want to remove and replace the doors see
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"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and
Hinges."
A
B
C
D
C. Compression nut
D. Copper tubing