Whirlpool 2195258 - Manual (Page 24)

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Connecting to refrigerator
1. Disconnect the tube clamp on the back of
the product and insert copper tubing through
the clamp as shown at the right. Attach
the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown.
Tighten the compression nut. Do not over-
tighten. Reattach the tube clamp and tube
to the back of the cabinet. Move to step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR
LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS
(INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE
VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If local water conditions
require periodic cleaning or a well is your
source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be installed in the
1 ⁄
4
-inch
water line. Obtain a water strainer from
your nearest appliance dealer. Install at
either tube connection.
4. Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.
Removing the base grille
w WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch refrigeration tubes near
defrost pan.
Doing so can result in burns.
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Grasp the grille with both hands.
3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to
release the top clips.
4. Roll grille toward you to release top clips.
5. Pull grille away from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet
fastened behind the grille.
Use only 1 ⁄
4
-inch
copper tubing from
cold water line
Mounting
screw
Copper tubing
1 ⁄
4
-inch
compression
nut and sleeve
Water inlet
fitting
Copper
tubing
clamp
Water
valve
Defrost
pan Condenser
coils