Owner’s Manual

22 INSTALLATION
are using PEX, the tubing may already have
the required fittings at either end. Make
sure the tubing is fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
a Packing Nut
b Shutoff Valve
c Compression Nut
d Ferrule (sleeve)
2 Flush out the tubing into a bucket.
• Flush out the tubing coming from the home
water supply until the water is clear. Shut
the water off at the water valve after about
one quart of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
NOTE
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
3 Remove the flexible plastic cap from the water
valve on the refrigerator.
4 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. If you
are using a PEX connection kit, it may already
have the required fittings.
5 Insert the end of the copper or PEX tubing
into the connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
a Tubing Clamp
b ¼ in. Tubing
c ¼ in. Compression Nut
d Ferrule (sleeve)
e Refrigerator Connection
6 Turn the water on at the shutoff valve.
• Tighten any connections that leak.
CAUTION
• Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.
• Make sure the house water valve is fully open. If
it is not open completely, the icemaker and
dispenser may not work properly.
Turning on the Power
• After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power
cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push
the refrigerator into the final position.
CAUTION
• Connect to a rated power outlet.
• Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet
and wiring for proper grounding.
• Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of
the power plug.
Position the Refrigerator
• Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall. Push the refrigerator back
toward the wall.