Connecting The Water Supply - Kenmore 596.57002600 Use & Care Manual

Installation

Connecting the Water Supply

To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before installing ice maker.
• Do not attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
• Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in this Use & Care Guide or
published user-repair instructions.
• Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing
ice maker.
• Water damage due to an improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean
up spills or leakage immediately!
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Consult a plumber to connect
tubing to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Water pressure to water valve must be between 35
and 100 pounds per square inch to function
properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended for refrigerators with
water filters.
• Do not use a self-piercing, or
Both reduce water flow, can become clogged over
time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do
not over-tighten.
• Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
• Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth
and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.
Materials Needed:
• 1 " outer diameter flexible copper tubing
⁄
4
• Shut-off valve (requires a
water supply line before valve attachment)
• Adjustable wrench (2)
• " hex nut driver
1
⁄
4
• Brass nut and sleeve
10
WARNING
CAUTION
1 " O.D. copper
⁄
4
3 " saddle valve.
⁄
16
" hole to be drilled into
1
⁄
4
Notes:
• Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is
less durable and can cause damage.
• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of service loop.
1. Create service loop with
copper tubing (minimum 2'
diameter). Avoid kinks in the
copper tubing when
bending the service loop. Do
not use plastic tubing.
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B)
on copper tube end as illustrated.
Reminder: Do not use an old
sleeve. The nut and sleeve are
provided in the Use and Care
packet.
4. Place end of copper tubing into
water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightly. Do not kink – so
that tubing feeds straight into inlet
port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port.
Place adjustable wrench on nut
(1) attached to plastic waterline
and maintain position.
Using second adjustable wrench
turn the lower nut (2)
counterclockwise and fully
tighten while holding the upper
nut in place.
Important: Do not over-tighten. Cross threading
may occur.
2' diameter
minimum
B
A
1
1
2
2