Whirlpool 2315220 Use & Care Manual - Page 4

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Read a lldirections before y oubegin.

IMPORTANT:

• Ifyouturn therefrigerator

onbefore t hewater lineis

connected, turn theicemaker OFE

• Allinstallations

must m eet local p lumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing andcheck f orleaks. Install copper tubing

only inareas w here t hehousehold temperatures

will r emain

above f reezing.

TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver,

7_6" and1/2" open-end

wrenches ortwoadjustable wrenches, 1/4" nutdriver anddrill b it,

hand drill o relectric d rill ( properly grounded).

NOTE: Your r efrigerator

dealer has a kitavailable witha1/4"

(6.35 mm) s addle-type

shutoff valve, aunion, and copper tubing.

Before p urchasing,

make sure asaddle-type valve complies with

yourlocal p lumbing codes. Donotuseapiercing-type

or3/16"

(4.76 mm) s addle v alve w hich reduces water flowand clogs more

easily.

Water P ressure

Acold water s upply w ithwater pressure ofbetween 30and

120 psi(207 - 827 kPa) i srequired tooperate thewater d ispenser

and icemaker. Ifyouhave questions about your w ater p ressure,

call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse O smosis Water S upply

IMPORTANT:

The pressure ofthewater s upply c oming o utofa

reverse osmosis system going tothewater i nlet v alve ofthe

refrigerator

needs t obebetween 30and120 psi(207 - 827 kPa).

Ifareverse osmosis water filtration s ystem isconnected toyour

cold water s upply, thewater p ressure tothereverse osmosis

system needs t obea minimum o f40to60psi(276 -414kPa).

Ifthewater p ressure tothereverse osmosis system isless than

40to60psi(276 -414kPa):

• Check t osee whether thesediment filter inthereverse

osmosis system isblocked. Replace thefilter ifnecessary.

• Allow thestorage tank onthereverse osmosis system torefill

after h eavy u sage.

• Ifyour r efrigerator

hasawater filter cartridge, it may further

reduce t hewater pressure when used inconjunction witha

reverse osmosis system. Remove thewater f ilter cartridge.

See "Water Filtration System."

Ifyouhave questions about your w ater p ressure, call a licensed,

qualified plumber.

Determine thelength o fcopper tubing y ouneed. Measure

from theconnection onthelower rear c orner oftherefrigerator

tothewater p ipe. A dd7ft (2.1 m)toallow forcleaning. Use

1/4" (6.35 mm) O .D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Besure

bothends o fcopper tubing arecutsquare.

Using a grounded drill, d rill a 1/4" (6.35 mm) h ole inthecold

water p ipe youhave selected.

......................

A. Cold water pipe

E. Compression sleeve

B. Pipe clamp

F Shutoff valve

C. Copper tubing

G.Packing nut

D. Compression nut

6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be

sure outlet end is solidly in the 1/4"(6.35 mm) drilled hole in the

water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten

packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly

so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or

you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression

sleeve and compression

nut on the

copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the

outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression

nut onto the outlet end with an adjustable wrench. Do not

overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and

turn ON main water supply and flush out the tubing until water

is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the

copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

Style 1

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing

on the rear of the refrigerator.

3. A 1/4"x 1/4"coupling is needed to order to connect the water

tubing to an existing household water supply line. Thread the

provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper

tubing.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

two more turns. Do not overtighten.

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker OFE

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a 1/2" (12.70 mm) to 11/4"(3.18 cm) vertical cold water

pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

•

Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

•

Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from

the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

A. Refrigerator water tubing

E.Ferrule (purchased)

B. Nut (provided)

F Nut (purchased)

C. Bulb

G.Household water line

D. Coupling (provided)

Turn shutoff valve ON.

Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections

(including

connections at the valve) that leak.

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing

on the rear of the refrigerator.