Whirlpool W1TXEMMWT User Guide - Page 4

2. TurnOFFmainwatesrupplyT.urnONnearesfatuceltong enougtho clealrineofwater. 3. Locatea1/2to" 11/4(1" .25cmto3.18cm)verticacloldwater pipeneatrherefrigerator. IMPORTANT: • Makesureitisacoldwatepr ipe. • Hpiopreiz,noonthtpaeilpbeowttiollwmTo.hrkibs,wuitldlhreilllopknteheeptwoapsteidarewoaftyfhreom thedrillandnormasledimenfrtomcollectinignthevalve. 4. DetermintheelengthofcoppetrubingyouneedM. easure fromtheconnectioonnthelowelreftrearofrefrigerattoorthe watepr ipeA. dd7 ft (2.1m)toallowforcleaninUg.se1/4" (6.35mm)O.D(.outsiddeiametecro)ppetrubingB. esureboth endsofcoppetrubingarecutsquare. 5. Usingacordlesdsrill,drillaV4"hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. A. Cold waterpipe 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. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. 3. 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. 4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. ..........A... .... S A. Tube clamp B. Tube clamp screw C. Copper tubing E D. Compression nut E. Valve inlet 6. 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. Complete the Installation Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container. TOOLS NEEDED: 5/le"hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, 5/le" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife. IM PORTANT: All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right). • If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see "Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and Hinges." • Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style. • Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Remove Doors and Hinges (all models) %6" Hex-Head Hinge Screw 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic. 3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.