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Connect
the
Water
Supp(y
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
•
Plumbing shall be installed in accordance
with the
International
Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator (which is
used to connect to the household water line) is a PEX
(cross-linked
polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing
connections from the household water line to the refrigerator
are acceptable, and will help avoid off-taste or odor in your
ice or water. Check for leaks.
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the
following Whirlpool Part Numbers:
W10505928RP (7 ff [2.14 m] jacketed PEX),
8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] PEX), or
W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).
•
Install tubing only in areas where temperatures
will remain
above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
•
Flat-blade screwdriver
•
7/le" and 1/2"open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches
•
1/4"nut driver
NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type
or 3Ae"(4.76 mm) saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs easier.
Connect
to Water
Line
IMPORTANT:
If you turn the refrigerator on before the water is
connected, turn the ice maker OFE
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect
power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by a
1/2"household supply line.
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a
minimum 1/2"size household supply line is recommended.
5.
6.
Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the
job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut
square.
Slip compression
sleeve and compression
nut onto
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression
nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
A. Compression
sleeve
B. Compression
nut
C. Copper tubing
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final
connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is
located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Connect
to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions
specific to 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.
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A. Sleeve
B. Nut
C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (V2"minimum)
4.
Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shutoff valve. Use 1/4"(6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to
connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.
A. Copper tubing
B. "P" clamp
C. Compression
nut
D. Compression
sleeve
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