Connect water supply – Maytag MSB26C6MDM User Manual

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Water Pressure

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and

120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water

dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water

pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

If your refrigerator has a water dispenser: After installation is

complete, use the water dispenser to check the water

pressure.

With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of

water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less,

the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum

requirement.

If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of

water, the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than

recommended. See “Problem Solver” for suggestions.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT:

The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the

refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and

827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your

cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis

system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than

40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the

water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse

osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See “Water

Filtration System” in the User Instructions, User Guide, or

Use & Care Guide.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,

qualified plumber.

Connect Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:

Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the

International Plumbing Code and any local codes and

ordinances.

The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator (which is

used to connect to the household water line) is a PEX

(cross-linked polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing

connections from the household water line to the refrigerator

are acceptable, and will help avoid off-taste or odor in your

ice or water. Check for leaks.
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the

following Whirlpool Part Numbers:

W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed PEX),

8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] PEX), or

W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).

Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain

above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Flat-blade screwdriver

⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

¹⁄₄" nut driver

Connect to Water Line

IMPORTANT:

If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line

is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

Style 1 (Recommended)

1.

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.

Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3.

Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by a

¹⁄₂" copper household supply line.
NOTE:

To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a

minimum ¹⁄₂" size copper household supply line is

recommended.

4.

Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the

shutoff valve. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to

connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.

Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the

job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut

square.

Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto

copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet

end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut

onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not

overtighten.

5.

Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and

turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is

clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE:

Always drain the water line before making the final

connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible

water valve malfunction.

6.

Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is

located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.

Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be

pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.

A. Bulb
B. Nut

C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (½" minimum)

A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut

C. Copper tubing

A
B

D

C

B

C

A

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