Water Pressure; Connect The Water Supply - Whirlpool WSZ57L18D Guide D'utilisation

Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi
(207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser and ice
maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, see "Problem
Solver" or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the freezer
needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold
water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs
to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to
60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis
system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after
heavy usage.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Connect the Water Supply

Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn o n nearest faucet long enough
to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe
near the freezer.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not
the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and
normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the
connection on the lower left rear of freezer to the water pipe. Add
7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside
diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of tubing are cut
square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water
pipe you have selected.
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F
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
(on some models)
A
B
C
E D
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and
evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper
tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end
squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end
with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the copper tubing in a container or sink, and
turn on the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.
Turn off the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper
tubing.
Connect to Freezer
1. Remove the valve access cover from the compressor cover on the
lower back of the cabinet.
2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
3. Insert the valve assembly into the compressor cover. Then, fasten
the valve assembly to the freezer cabinet with a ¹⁄₂" hex-head
machine screw.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the freezer to fasten the tubing
to the freezer as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing
when the freezer is pushed back against the wall.
5. Turn shutoff valve on.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at
the valve) or nuts that leak.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
7. 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.
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.
8. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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A
B
C
D
E
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
WARNING