KitchenAid KUDF204KPA Owners Manual - Page 7
Water Supply Requirements, Connect Water Supply
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Dispose of and/or recycle all packaging materials. After all packaging materials have been removed, clean the inside of your double drawer the cleaning instructions in "Cleaning" section. 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 only) 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. Water Supply Requirements (Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers only) Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. IMPORTANT: If you turn ON the refrigerator before the water line is connected, turn OFF the ice maker. All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements. Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing. Tools needed: 3. Locate a 11/2" to 11/4" (3.81 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator. IMPORTANT: Connect to potable water supply only. 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" (0.63 cm) 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" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. Flat-blade screwdriver, 7/16" and 1/2" open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, 1/4" nut driver and drill bit, cordless drill. NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily. Water pressure: A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Reverse osmosis water supply: IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa). If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa). Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary. Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. A- Cold water pipe A B- Pipe clamp G C- Copper tubing D- Compression nut B C E- Compression sleeve F- Shutoff valve G- Packing nut F ED 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 tubing 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. 05-May-2021 10:43:59 EDT | RELEASED In some European factories the letter "W" of the part code mentioned herein will be auto7matically replaced by the number "4000" (e.g. "W12345678" becomes "400012345678")