KitchenAid KBSD702MPS Owners Manual - Page 20

Connect the Water Supply Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: � If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF. � Connect to potable water supply only. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. Connect to Water Line Parts Needed � Minimum 7 ft (2.13 m) flexible, codes-approved water supply line. Style 1 - Shutoff Valve Connection NOTE: If your water line connection does not look like Style 1, see "Style 2 - Copper Line Connection." 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power supply. IMPORTANT: � There is not enough clearance to achieve a flush installation if a water shutoff valve is located in the wall behind the refrigerator. The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on either side of the refrigerator. � Before attaching the tubing to shutoff valve, flush the main water supply line to remove particles and air in the water line. Allow enough flow so that water becomes clear. Flushing the water line may help avoid filters and/or water valves from becoming clogged. 2. Connect the flexible, codes-approved water supply line to the water shutoff valve by threading the provided nut onto the shutoff valve as shown. Style 2 - Copper Line Connection NOTE: If there is a water supply line that meets the specifications in "Water Supply Requirements," proceed to "Connecting to Refrigerator." If not, use the following instructions to connect to the household cold water supply. 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" to 11/4" (1.3 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator. IMPORTANT: � Make sure it is a cold water pipe. � 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 keep normal sediment from collecting in the valve. 4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the 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. A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper or PEX tubing D. Compression nut E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve G. Packing nut A. Bulb B. Nut C. Water tubing 3. Place the end of the tubing into a bucket, and turn shutoff valve ON. 4. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak. 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 washer makes a watertight seal. IMPORTANT: Before attaching the tubing to shutoff valve, flush the main water supply line to remove particles and air in the water line. Allow enough flow so that water becomes clear. Flushing the water line may help avoid filters and/or water valves from becoming clogged. 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 compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten the clamp or the sleeve. This will crush the copper tubing. 8. Turn off the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing. 9. Connect the flexible, codes-approved water supply line to the water shutoff valve by threading the provided nut onto the shutoff valve. 10. Place the end of the tubing into a bucket, and turn shutoff valve ON. 11. Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak. 20