FRIGIDAIRE 242008000 - Manual (Page 7)

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CAUTION
To avoid property damage:
• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply
line. Water supply tubing made of 1/4” plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potential
for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for 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
A kit is available from your dealer that provides all
materials for a water supply installation, including 25
feet of copper tubing and full instructions.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a water supply line
to the refrigerator.
 NOTE
After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime
the Water Supply System” for important information about
priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several
tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a water
tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works
properly, this system must be completely filled with
water when your refrigerator is first connected to the
household water supply line.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
CONNECTINg THE WATEr SUPPLy
What you will need:
• A cold water line with pressure of 30-100 psi.
(System is to be supplied with cold water only.)
• Copper tubing with ¼ inch (6.4mm) Outside
Diameter (OD). Length for this tubing is the
distance from the rear of the refrigerator to your
household water supply line plus seven (7) feet
(2.1 meters).
• A shut-off valve for the connection between your
household water line and the refrigerator supply
line.
Do not use a self-piercing shut-off valve.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the
water supply connection at the rear of your
refrigerator.
Copper water line
from household water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Water Valve
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Bracket
Steel
Clamp Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube Brass
Compression
Nut
To connect the 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 suply and flush supply line until water
is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3 Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet
and discard the cap.
4 Slide the brass compression nut, then the ferrule
(sleeve) onto water supply line.
5 Push the water supply line into the water valve
inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch).
6 Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve and finger-
tighten the compression nut onto valve. Tighten
another half turn with a wrench. Do not over-tighten.
7 Secure the copper tube to your refrigerator’s
rear panel with a steel clamp and screw (see
illustration).
8 Coil the excess water supply line (about 2½ turns)
behind your refrigerator as shown. Arrange coiled tubing
to avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.
9 Turn ON water supply shut-off valve and tighten
any connections that leak.
10 To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see
ice maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).