Whirlpool GC3NHAXVS Installation Instructions - Page 6

3. DetermintheelengtohfcoppetrubingyouneedM, easure fromtheconnectioonnthelowelreftreaor frefrigeratorthe watepr ipeA. dd7ft (2.1m)toallowforcleaninUg.se1/4" (6,35mm)O,D(.outsiddeiametecro)ppetrubingB. esureboth endsofcoppetrubingarecutsquare. 4. Usinga groundeddrill,drilla1/4("6.35mm)holeinthecold watepr ipeyouhaveselected. 7, Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. A G B.... A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve G. Packing nut 5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1/4"(6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. 6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. 7. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. A. Tube clamp B. Copper tubing C. Compression nut D. Valve inlet 8. 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. Style 2 - Connection to Water Line 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove and discard the shipping tape and the black nylon plug from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator. 3. Before attaching copper tubing to refrigerator, flush at least 2 qt (1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing and into a bucket to get rid of any particles in the water line. 4. Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Do not overtighten clamp or sleeve. This will crush copper tubing. 5. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a 1/4"x 1/4"coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing. NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten. Style I - Connection to Water Valve 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Before attaching copper tubing to refrigerator, flush at least 2 qt (1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing and into a bucket to get rid of any particles in the water line. 3. Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Do not overtighten clamp or sleeve. This will crush copper tubing. 4. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. 5. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall. 6. Turn shutoff valve ON. AB C A. Refrigerator water tubing B. Nut (provided) C. Bulb D. Coupling (provided) D E FG E. Ferrule (purchased) F. Nut (purchased) G. Household water line 6, Turn shutoff valve ON. 7. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.