Whirlpool 8ET8MTKXKT00 - Manual (Page 7)

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4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from connection on lower left rear of
refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for
moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use
¹⁄₄-inch O.D.
(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a
¹⁄₄-inch hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the
¹⁄₄-inch drilled
hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe
clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a
watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush
the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper
tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the
copper tubing.
7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink,
and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing
until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water
pipe. Coil copper tubing.
Connecting to refrigerator:
NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your
refrigerator is different depending on the type of water
valve provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams
below to determine the style of valve you have. (On kit
models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit
instructions.)
1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of
the product and insert the copper tubing through the
clamp, as shown. Remove the tape label from the valve
inlet and insert copper tubing until it bottoms out
(approximately
³⁄₄-inch). Tighten nut by hand as much
as possible; then turn the nut an additional
¹⁄₂ turn using
a wrench. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube
clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Skip to
Step 2.
For Style 2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of
the product and insert copper tubing through the
clamp as shown. Attach the copper tube to the valve
inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown.
Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Re-
attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the
cabinet. Move to Step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check For Leaks. Tighten
any connections (including connections at the
valve) or nuts that leak.
Style 1
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet