Whirlpool 2183013 - Manual (Page 13)

U S I N G Y O U R R E F R I G E R A T O R
Connecting to refrigerator
1. (On kit models, assemble water valve to
refrigerator per kit instructions.) Route the
copper tubing through the tube clamp
provided as shown at right. Connect the
V4-inch copper tube from the shut-off
valve to the water valve at the lower, left
rear of cabinet. Remove tape label from
valve inlet and insert tubing until it
bottoms out. (Approximately ’/2 inch.)
Tighten nut by hand as much as possible;
then turn the nut an additional V
2 turn
using a wrench. Do not over tighten.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR
LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS
(INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE
VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If local water conditions
require periodic cleaning or a well is your
source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be installed in the V4-inch
water line. Obtain a water strainer from
your nearest appliance dealer. Install at
either tube connection.
4. Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.
Use only 'A-Inch
copper tubing
from cold
water line
Tube clamp
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