Attaching the ice maker to a water supply, Read all directions carefully before you begin, Important – Whirlpool 2194182 User Manual
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the refrigerator before
installing ice maker.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT:
• Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
• Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.
Tools required:
• Standard screwdriver
• yi6-inch and y
2
-inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
• V4-inch nut driver
• V4-inch drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a V4-inch saddle type shut-off
valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
Do not use piercing type or yis-inch saddle
valve which reduces water flow and clogs
more easily.
Cold water supply
Ice maker water valve contains a flow
washer which is used as a water pressure
regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water
pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
• It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
• If operating the refrigerator before install
ing the water connection, turn ice maker to
the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.
• All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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