
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a water supply line
to the refr!gerator. .................................................................................
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*Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing isrecommended
for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of
1/4inchplastic isnot recommended to be used. Plastic
tubing greatly increasesthe potential for water leaks,and
the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage
if plastic tubing isused for the 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 that the softener is maintained
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
Before [nstailing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
*Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, fiat-blade
screwdriver, and Phillipd" screwdriver
*Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
*A water supply line made of 1/4inch (6.4 mm) OD,
copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the
length of tubing needed, 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.
*Do not re-usecompressionfitting or usethread sealtape.
*A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting
a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ioe 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 isclear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and
discard cap.
4. If you use copper tubing -Slide brass compression
nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push
water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it
will go (1/4inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into
valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto
valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO
NOT over tighten. See Figure1.
If you use stainless steel tubing -The nut and
ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide
compression nut onto valve inletand finger tighten
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn
with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure2.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water
supply line (copper tubing only) to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only),
about 21/2turns, behind refrigerator as shown and
arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against
any other surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten
any connections that leak.
8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
9. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (side
mounted) or set the ice maker's On/Off power
switch to the "T" position (rear mounted).
Figure 1Figure 2
Checkwith your localbuilding authority for recommendations
on water linesand associated materials prior to installing
your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state
building codes, Electrolux recommends for homes with
existing valves its Smart Choice®water line kit 5305513409
(with a 6 ft. StainlessSteel Water Line) and for homes
without an existing valve, Electrolux recommends its Smart
Choicewatere line kit 5305510264 (with a 20 It. Copper
Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve). Pleasereferto
www.ffigidaire.com/store for more information.
After connectingthe water supply, refer to "How to Prime
the Water Supply System" for important information about
priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator'swater supply system includesseveraltubing
lines,a water filter,a water valve, and a water tank. Toensure
that your water dispenserworks properly,this system must
be completely filled with water when your refrigerator isfirst
connectedto the householdwater supply line.
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