Use and Care Manual

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NOTE:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure
the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
• Before connecting the water line to the house, purge the
house line for at least 2 minutes.
• Only use approved plastic universal tubing if not using
copper tubing. Cross linked High Density Polyethylene
(PEX) hose is extremely durable and is becoming
increasingly preferred.
• Install a shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinker water line.
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Then turn on the nearest faucet long
enough to clear the line of water.
2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose an easily accessible location on the
cold water pipe for the shutoff valve. It is
best to connect into the side of a vertical
water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than
at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any
sediment from the water pipe.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if
using a self-piercing valve) using a sharp
bit. Be cautious not to allow water to drain
into the drill. Remove any burrs resulting
from drilling the hole in the pipe. Failure to
drill a 1/4" hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.