Before You Begin:
o If the water supply to the refligerator is fiom a
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System and the
refrigerator is equipped with a built-in filtration
system, it is not necessary to use the refrigerator's
water filter:L Use the refiigerator's Filter Bypass Plug.
Using the refiigerator's water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow from the water
dispense_:,
_,This water line installation is not wartanted by the
refiigerat0r or icemal_er manufacturer'. Follow these
instructions caxefially to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
o Water hammer (water' banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leal_age or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hamrrler before installing
the water supply line to the refiigeratorr.
°To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water liner
" If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept
in the STOP (up) position°
o DO NOr install the icema]ier tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing_
• When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is
insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock°
° All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements,
WhatYou WRJ Need
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
Measure the distance fi'om the water' valve on the back
of the refiigerator to the water supply pipe_ Then add
8 feet (244 cm)_ Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
[about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10
inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
O
o
Awater supply ldt (containing copper tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available
at extra cost from your Sears store or Sears
Service Center,
Cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s,io
Power drill.
Copper tubing, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water' supply, Be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut square
DO NOT use plastic tubing or plastic fittings
because the water supply line is under pressure at
all times. Certain types of plastic tubing may become
brittle with age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
°Two 114" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)_to connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve°
o If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing
supply stores) to connect the water' line to the
refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with
a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting,
o Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line, The
shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD VVATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply idts,
Befme purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
[_ Shut Off the Main Water Suppa¥.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to cleat' the
line of water,
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