KitchenAid KDDC24CVS Use & Care Guide - Page 8
Installation Instructions - refrigerator freezer
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator Drawers WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard 5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. A G B C Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator drawer(s). Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove the Packaging Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator drawers. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the glue residue with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator drawers. Properly dispose of packaging. When Moving Your Refrigerator Drawers: Your refrigerator drawers are heavy. When moving the appliance for service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the appliance straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or "walk" the appliance when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Clean Before Using After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator drawers before using them. See "Cleaning." Connect Water Supply (Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers and Double Freezer Drawers only) FE D A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve G. Packing nut 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" 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. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing. 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. 8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing. Connect to Refrigerator 1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall. 2. Turn shutoff valve ON. 3. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. Connect to Water Line 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 ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.25 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 normal sediment from collecting in the valve. 4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of 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. A B C A. Plug B. Compression nut C. Pex tubing 4. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. 5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. 8