Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply; Important - Frigidaire IM116000 Instructions D'installation

WARNING
Ice maker kit should be installed only by an authorized
service technician.
WARNING
• To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a water supply line
to the refrigerator.
• Connect the ice maker to a potable water supply only.

IMPORTANT

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
Basic tools: adjustable wrench, ¼ inch nut driver, and
Phillips screwdriver.
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• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi. (2 and 6.9 bar)
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper
tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold
water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters),
so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting
the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power supply.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply
and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff
valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve), onto water supply line,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch).
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator at location as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2 ½ turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate
or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electric power supply.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm. (See ice maker front cover for on/off position of arm.)

Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply

CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.
Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic should not
be used since it greatly increases the potential for water
leaks. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• If the water source uses a water softener, ensure that the
softener is maintained and working properly. Chemicals
from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker.
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NOTE
A water line kit is available from your appliance dealer at
additional cost. It contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of ¼ inch
OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (non-piercing),
(2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and
instructions for installing a water supply line.
IMPORTANT
It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin
producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines 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 first 24 hours.
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Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Brass
Maker Fill
Compression
Tube
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper water line
from household
water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop
to allow moving refrigerator out
for cleaning.)
Steel
Clamp