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18 INSTALLATION
Connecting Refrigerator to Water Supply
Before Beginning
CAUTION
• Turn off the main water shutoff valve to prevent flooding and property damage.
• To prevent burns and product damage, only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
These instructions assume you have an existing water supply connection and shutoff valve for the
refrigerator located in the rear of the enclosure. If necessary, call a qualified plumber to install a water
supply line for the refrigerator.
1
Connect a water line to the shutoff valve at the rear of the enclosure.
• Place the compression nut and ferrule(sleeve) onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the
shutoff valve. If you are using PEX, the tubing may already have the required fittings at either end.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
2
Flush out the tubing into a bucket.
• Flush out the tubing coming from the home water supply until the water is clear. Shut the water off
at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing.
NOTE
• If connecting to a copper water line behind the refrigerator, make sure that the water line is long
enough to allow you to pull the refrigerator out of the enclosure for servicing. To determine how much
tubing you need, measure the distance from the water valve on the front of the refrigerator to the water
supply pipe and add 8 feet. You will need at least an additional 6 to 8 feet of pipe, coiled into turns, to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
• If using PEX or flexible water line, you can route it under the refrigerator and connect the house water
line to the refrigerator water line at the front (see diagram). A 6-foot water line is recommended for front
connections.
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