Attaching the ice maker to a water supply, Read all directions carefully before you begin, Important – Whirlpool 2194182 User Manual

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

AWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug the refrigerator before
installing ice maker.

Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT:

• Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
• Install ice maker tubing in areas where

temperatures are above freezing.

Tools required:

• Standard screwdriver
• yi6-inch and y

-inch open-end wrenches or

2 adjustable wrenches

• V4-inch nut driver
• V4-inch drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a V4-inch saddle type shut-off

valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
Do not use piercing type or yis-inch saddle
valve which reduces water flow and clogs
more easily.

Cold water supply

Ice maker water valve contains a flow

washer which is used as a water pressure

regulator. The ice maker needs to be

connected to a cold water line with water

pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.

IMPORTANT:

• It may take up to 24 hours for your ice

maker to begin producing ice.

• If operating the refrigerator before install

ing the water connection, turn ice maker to

the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.

• All installations must be in accordance with

local plumbing code requirements.

INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED

BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER

MANUFACTURER.