Connect to Refrigerator
Depending on your model, the water line may come down from
the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions
for 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.
A
B
C
D
E
A. Copper tubing
B. "P" clamp
C. Compression nut
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
Style 2
1. Create a service loop (minimum diameter of 2 ft [61 cm]) with
the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper
tubing.
2. Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place a
compression nut and sleeve on the copper tubing.
3. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve inlet
port. Shape tubing slightly so that the tubing feeds straight
into the port to avoid kinks.
4. Slide the compression nut over the sleeve and screw into the
water valve inlet port.
A. Plastic water tubing
B. Sleeve
D. Compression sleeve
E. Water valve inlet port
A
B
C
D
C. Compression nut
D. Copper tubing
5. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water
line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn
the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise
to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.
A. Plastic water line
B. Water valve inlet port
C. Compression nut
6. Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper
tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp. Turn on water
supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
Complete the Installation
WARNING
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.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill the ice container.
Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see
"Remove Door(s) and Hinges" and "Replace Door(s) and
Hinges."
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and
remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the doors.
A
B
C
D
E
D. Copper tubing
E. "P" clamp
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