Aftermarket Installation Information

6
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screw-
driver, and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line preferably made of Braided
Stainless Steel or Braided Poly with integral fittings
for connection to the refrigerator and the valve at
the wall. If the home has a ¼" copper line, and the
owner prefers to keep the copper line, a compres-
sion fitting ferrule (sleeve) and nut should be
replaced each time the fitting is reused.
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NOTE
Check with your local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and associated
materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.
Depending on your local/state building codes,
Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing
valves its Smart Choice
®
water line kit 5304437642
(with a 6 ft. Stainless Steel Water Line) and
for homes without an existing valve, Frigidaire
recommends its Smart Choice
®
water line kit
5304493869 (with a 6’ Polyline Waterline). Please
refer to www.frigidaire.com.
WARNING
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 refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended
for the water supply line. Water supply tubing
made of ¼" plastic is not recommended to be
used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the poten-
tial for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not
be responsible for any damage.
• 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 con-
nected to soft water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
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NOTE
Water lines should be long enough to all ow the
refrigerator to roll forward for cleaning or service.
Typically, 6 ft. length works well for braided
Stainless or Poly kits. A ¼” copper line should be
longer to coil extra length behind the refrigerator so
movement will not kink the copper line.