
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
NOTE: Only use approved plastic tubing kits if not using
copper, certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
Cross linked High Density Polyethylene, PEX, hose is extremely
durable and is becoming increasingly preferred.
• A Copper or approved flexible type, Universal
Refrigerator Tubing Kit or Ice-Maker install kit..
• 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the
water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut square.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (138-827 kPa).
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• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
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ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
You can find kits that come with all parts included
such as Stop Tee and compression fittings.
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at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression
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• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
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shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
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drinking water line.
2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
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a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
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connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE
VALVE
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a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into
the drill.
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ice production or smaller cubes.
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