2. Place freezer door on center hinge pin and door closure.
3. Use a dime at top to space door
cabinet. Make sure handle side of door is
higher than hinge side of door before tightening top
hinge screws.
Note: If not proceding with Connect Ice Maker Water Supply
Line , continue with section entitled Leveling Refrigerator.
11/16"
(18 mm)
Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
(some models)
!
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
materials when moving refrigerator. Make sure
stabilizing leg is raised before moving refrigerator.
Raise stabilizing leg by turning counterclockwise.
!
Observe the following to avoid property damage:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20
and
120
pounds per square inch.
• Copper supply tubing must be routed where the
temperature is 55°F (13°C) or higher to prevent
freeze-ups.
• Start adaptor fitting and nuts by hand to avoid cross
threading.
Tighten adaptor fitting and nuts with a
wrench.
Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning refrigerator to normal location, and
24 hours after connecting.
Important
•
Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
•
DO NOT use self-piercing type or
Both reduce water flow, develop sediment build-up more
rapidly, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The
correct type of shut-off valve requires a ¼" hole to be
drilled on top or side (not bottom of horizontal pipe) of
water supply pipe prior to valve attachment.
Materials Required
¼" O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing
½" open end wrench
Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection to water valve inlet port on back of refrigerator
plus an additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a service loop. A
service loop will allow refrigerator to be pulled away from
the wall without disconnecting tubing.
11
/
" (17.5 mm) from
16
1
/
" (3 mm)
8
1/8"
(3 mm)
CAUTION
CAUTION
3
/
" saddle valves!
16
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap (A) from water valve inlet port (B) .
2. Place brass nut (D) and brass sleeve (C) on copper
tubing (B) (Brass nut and sleeve are found in literature
packet). Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet
port (E) . Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Start connection by hand then use a ½"
open end wrench. Make sure copper tubing is secure by
pulling on copper tubing.
3. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks.
Secure copper tubing (B) to refrigerator cabinet with a
"P" clamp (A) .
E
4. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks at connection. Be careful not to
overtighten connection.
5. Proceed to Leveling Refrigerator for final refrigerator
placement.
5
B
A
A
B
C
D