Electrolux ERFG2393AS Complete Owners Guide - Page 16

16 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the unit from electrical power source before connecting a water supply line to the appliance. CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage: • We recommend using Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing for the water supply line. We do not recommend using water supply tubing made of ¼ in. plastic. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if you use plastic tubing for the supply line. • Do Not install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. • Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker. If your home has a water softening system, ensure you maintain the softener and it is and working properly. IMPORTANT Ensure your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes. Before Installing the Water Supply Line, You Will Need: • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi. • A water supply line made of ¼ in. (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the water inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 6 ft. (1.8 m), so you can move the refrigerator out for cleaning. • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve. • Do not reuse compression fittings or use thread seal tape. • A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.  NOTE Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/ state building codes, we recommend, for homes with existing valves, Smart Choice® water line kit 5305513409 with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel Water Line, and for homes without an existing valve, Smart Choice® water line kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft. (6 meters) Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle valve. Please refer to Electrolux.com for more information.