Whirlpool WRS571CIDM User Manual

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4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff

valve. Use

¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to connect the

shutoff valve and the refrigerator.

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Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job.
Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.

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Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto
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.

5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and

turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final
connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.

6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is

located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a

¹⁄₂

" (1.27 cm) to 1

¹⁄₄

" (3.18 cm) vertical cold water

pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:

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Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

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Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure

from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to
the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use

¹⁄₄"

(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a

¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold

water pipe you have selected.

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe

clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the

¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)

drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight
seal. Do not overtighten, or you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the

copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression
nut 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 clear.
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper
tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

Style 1

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end

of the water line inlet.

3. Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by

hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not
touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.

4. Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply

line to reduce strain on the coupling.

5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the plastic part that is attached to the

inlet of the water valve.

3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression

nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.

4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure

the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.

5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut

C. Copper tubing

A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp

C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve

F. Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

A. Household water line
B. Nut (purchased)

C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Refrigerator water tubing

A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw

C. Copper tubing

D. Compression nut

E. Valve inlet

D
E