Kenmore 241858201 - Manual (Page 6)

ffWïïf
0 1
ik WARNING
instßllBtion
■■ Connecting: To Water Supply
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe persona! injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from efectrical.power before connecting a water supply fine to the refrigerator. ■ ■ ■ . ' ^ ■
A CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage:
.m .:
;z
Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of vr 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 thatthe softener is maintained and working properly. .. . :
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
• BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips™ screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of Vt inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator 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) tor connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE: A water line kit is available from your appliance dealer at additional cost It contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of 14
inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), ( 2 ) 14 inch brass compression nuts, ( 2 ) ferrules./
sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line. ^ ^ T / /
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
flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut off valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as
shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (14 inch). Slide
ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench;
DO NOT over tighten.
6 . With Steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator
as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2 V 2 turns) behind refrigerator as shown
and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8 . Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10 . To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for
ON/OFF position of arm).
Steei
Ciamp •
Valve inlet
'ater Valve
Copper water line ■ • ■ - -
from household water supply
. (Include enough tubing in loop to allow ,
.' moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
IMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24hourstorthe ice makertob^in producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice
Discard ice made during thefirst 24. hours, Afterconnecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water SupijIySystemloi
irnportant 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
is first connected to the household water supply line.