FRIGIDAIRE 297298800 - Manual (Page 12)

WATER SUPPLY
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will
Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, fl at-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips TM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD,
copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the
length of tubing needed, measure the distance from
the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the freezer to
your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet
(2.1 meters), so the freezer can be moved out for
cleaning (as shown).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to
your household water system. DO NOT use a
self-piercing type shutoff valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a
copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet
Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket.
Turn ON water supply and fl ush supply line until
water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard
cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression
nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line.
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far
as it will go (¼ inch / 6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve)
into valve inlet and fi nger tighten compression nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench;
DO NOT over tighten. See Figure A.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and
ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide
compression nut onto valve inlet and fi nger tighten
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half
turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
See Figure B.
Plastic Water Tubing Steel
Clamp
Brass
Clamp
Compression
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
Waterline
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
Water Valve
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Copper Water Line
From Household Water Supply
Include enough tubing
in loop to allow moving
freezer out for cleaning.
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CONNECTING WATER SUPPLY TO FREEZER
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the freezer from
electrical power before connecting a water supply line
to the freezer.
CAUTION
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is
recommended for the water supply line. Water supply
tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to
be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential
for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be
responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used
for the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can
damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected
to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained
and working properly.
 NOTE
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
Figure A. Copper Water Line Connection