5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 1??" hole in the cold water pipe
Water Pressureyou have selected.
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A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water BG
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
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pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
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reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and A.Cold water pipeE.Compression sleeve
827 kPa).B.Pipe clampF.Shutoff valve
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your C.Copper tubingG.Packing nut
D.Compression nut
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).6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1??" drilled hole
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws
 Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
 Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
after heavy usage.copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
qualified plumber.onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and
turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is
Connect the Water Supply
clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the
Read all directions before you begin.copper tubing.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.Connect to Refrigerator
Connect to Water Line1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long not overtighten.
enough to clear line of water.3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
3. Locate a 1" to 11??" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid
pipe near the refrigerator.damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
IMPORTANT:against the wall.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
 Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
 Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.A
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the B
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1??"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure
both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
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A.Tube clampC.Compression nut
B.Copper tubingD.Valve inlet
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the 1??" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
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