
14 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION (SOME MODELS)
Before Installing The Water Supply Line,
You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,
flat-blade screwdriver, and
PhillipsTM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water
line with water pressure between
30 and 100 psi.
• A braided stainless steel water supply
line with integral fittings such as Smart
Choice® 5304437642 or ¼" copper
line with compression fittings. The line
must be 6' or longer to allow appliance
to be moved out for cleaning.
• A shuto valve to connect the water
supply line to your household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shuto valve.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or
use thread seal tape.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Use Copper or Stainless Steel braid-
ed tubing for the water supply line.
We do not recommend water supply
tubing made of ¼” plastic. Plastic
tubing greatly increases the potential
for water leaks, and the manufac-
turer will not be responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for
the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the unit from electrical
power source before connecting a
water supply line to the appliance.
NOTE
Ensure your water supply line
connections comply with all local
plumbing codes.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Water
Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical power source.
2. Place the end of the water supply
line into a sink or bucket. Turn ON
the water supply and flush the supply
line until the water is clear. Turn OFF
the water supply at the shuto valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the wa-
ter valve inlet and discard the cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide the
brass compression nut and then
the ferrule (sleeve) onto the water
supply line. Push the water supply
line into the water valve inlet as far
as it will go (¼"/6.4 mm). Slide the
ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet
and finger tighten the compression
nut onto the valve. Tighten another
half turn with a wrench; DO NOT
overtighten. See Figure 1.
If you use braided flexible stainless
steel tubing - The nut is already
assembled on the tubing. Slide the
nut onto the valve inlet and finger
tighten the nut onto valve. Tighten
another half turn with a wrench; DO
NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.
5. With the steel clamp and screw,
secure the water supply line (copper
tubing only) to the rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
6. Coil the excess water supply line
(copper tubing only), about 2½turns,
behind refrigerator as shown and
arrange coils so they do not vibrate or
wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON the water supply at shuto
valve and tighten any connections
that leak.
8. Reconnect the appliance to the
electrical power source.
• A compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for connecting a copper
water supply line to the water valve.