Kenmore 596.50012100 - Manual (Page 10)

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR,
CONI
HOVf TO CONNECT THE
WATER SÜPPIY
To redyes the risk of injury or
death, follow baste precautions,
including the following:
Read all insiructions before
installing device.:
> DO NOT attempt installation if
instructions are net understood or
if they are beyond personal skill
level.' V f;',
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> Observe all local codes and \ .
■ ordinances. ^ -
>- DO NOT service device unless
specifically recommended in
owner’s manual or published
user-repair instructions,
> Disconnect power to refrigerator
prior to Installing device. ,
A CAUTION
To avoid property damage of
possible injury, foliow basic
precautions, including the
following:
> Consult a plumber to connect
~ copper tubing to ^ household';. :.
plumbing to assure compliance ■
with local codes and ordinances;
> Confirm water pressure to water
valve Is between 20 and 100
pounds per square inch. If water
■, filter is installed, water pressure to
water valve must be á minimum of
35 pounds per square inch.
> DO NOT use a self'■piercing, or fm"
saddle valve! Both reduce water ;
flow, become clogged with time,
-- ' and may cause leaks if repair is -
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> Tighten nuts by hand to prevent ;
cross threading. Finish tightening ;
nuts with pliers and wrenches; DO
V . NOT overtighten - : ■ ' - . ■
> Wait 24 hours before placing .
refrigerator into final position to
check and correct any water leaks
>■ V a outer diameter flexible copper
tubing
>■ Brass compression nut and sleeve for
ki" outer diameter copper tubing,
>■ Shut-off valve ^requires a ’/f hole to
be drilled into water supply before
valve attachment)
>• Adjustable wrench
>- '/ 4 " hex nut driver
NOTE: Add 8 ' to tubing length needed to
reach water supply for creation of
service loop.,
1 . Create service loop with tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
2 Remove plastic cap from water valve
Inlet port.
3 Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated
4, Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port,. Shape tubing slightly -
DO NOT KfNK - so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
5, Slide brass riut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port Tighten nut
with wrench .
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten,
Cross threading may occur.
6 , Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing damp (C) and turn
on water supply Check for leaks and
correct, if present.
7 Monitor water connection for 24
hours Correct leaks, if necessary.
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