LG LFC24770ST - Manual (Page 23)

23 INSTALLATION
7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of
the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted
into the valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water
supply on and flush
out the tubing until the
water is clear.
Shut the water off at
the water valve after
a b o u t o n e q u a r t o f
water has been flushed through the tubing.
9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTE: Before making the connection to
the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator
power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
a . Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
b . Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
c . Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
connection as far as possible. While holding
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
1 0 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
1 1 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall. Push the refrigerator back
to the wall.
1 2 START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON
position.
The icemaker will not begin to operate until
it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F
(–9°C) or below. It will then begin operation
automatically if the icemaker power switch
is in the ON (I) position.
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Tubing Clamp
¼ in. Tubing
¼ in.
Compression
Nut
R e f r i g e r a t o r
Connection
Ferrule (sleeve)
CAUTION
Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.
ENGLISH
Never use old or used hoses. Always use
new ones to have a better use and
experience. Connect always to a potable
water source to avoid security and health
issues.
WARNING