Whirlpool WRF954CIHV Owners Manual - Page 15
Connect to Refrigerator, Connect to Water Line, IMPORTANT
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Connect to Water Line IMPORTANT: If you have turned the refrigerator on before the water was connected, turn off the ice maker. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough to reduce water pressure in the water line. 3. Use a quarter-turn shut-off valve or the equivalent, served by a 1/2" household supply line. NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a minimum 1/2" (12.7 mm) size household supply line is recommended. A B 5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink and turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn off shut-off valve on the water pipe. NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible water valve malfunction. 6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown. Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service. Connect to Refrigerator Follow the connection instructions specific to your model. 1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing. 2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp. A C B D C A. Sleeve C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator) B. Nut D. Household supply line (1/2" minimum) D 4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shut-off valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve and the refrigerator. ■■ Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square. ■■ Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. A. Copper tubing B. "P" clamp C. Compression nut D. Compression sleeve A B C A. Compression sleeve C. Copper tubing B. Compression nut 3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks. 4. If ice is desired, turn on the ice maker. 15