INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
28 | INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
Plumbing shall be installed in accordance
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with the International Plumbing Code and
any local codes and ordinances.
Use copper tubing or JennAir supply line,
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Part Number 8212547RP, and check for
leaks.
Install tubing only in areas where
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temperatures will remain above freezing.
Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest
faucet line long enough to clear line of water.
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Using a minimum 1/2" copper tubing
with a quarter turn shut-off valve or
the equivalent supply line, connect the
ice maker as shown.
Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. soft copper
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tubing or Whirlpool approved
refrigerator water hose with square cut
ends for the cold water supply. Slip the
compression sleeve and nut onto the
copper tubing. Be sure that you have
the proper length needed for the job.
Route the water line through the
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cabinetry to the ice maker utility
cutout. Be sure there water line
extends 30" beyond the cabinet for
future servicing purpose.