LG LSC27925SW Owner's Manual - Page 11

Flush Out The Tubing, Connect The Tubing To The Refrigerator, Notes, Caution, Plug In - water filter

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Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Packing Nut Outlet Valve REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Back of refrigerator Compression Nut Tubing Clamp 1/4" (6,35 mm) Compression Nut 1/4" (6,35 mm) Tubing Ferrule (sleeve) Ferrule (sleeve) Figure 1 Refrigerator Connection NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber. Fasten the tubing into the tubing clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator. First, loosen the screw fastening the clamp. Next, insert the tubing in the groove. Finally, re-fasten the screw. 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 L) of water has been flushed through the tubing. 10. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve, install the filter in the water line near the refrigerator. • Do not uses old hoses; only use new hoses provided by the manufacturer. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the refrigerator connection. 2.Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing. (See figure 1). 3.Insert the end of the tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. 11. START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to the ON (I) position. The ice maker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 °F (-9 °C) or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the ice maker power switch is in the ON (I) position. CAUTION: Check to make sure that leaks are not occurring in the water line. 11

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and
flush out the tubing until the water is
clear. Shut the water off at the water
valve after about one quart (1 L) of
water has been flushed through the
tubing.
9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet.
If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we
recommend installing one. If your water supply has
sand or particles that could clog the screen of the
refrigerator’s water valve, install the filter in the water
line near the refrigerator.
Do not uses old hoses; only use new hoses provided
by the manufacturer.
1.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the refrigerator
connection.
2.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing. (See figure 1).
3.
Insert the end of the tubing into the connection as
far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the
fitting.
CAUTION:
Check to make sure that leaks are not
occurring in the water line.
Fasten the tubing into the tubing clamp attached to the
back of the refrigerator.
First, loosen the screw fastening the clamp. Next, insert
the tubing in the groove. Finally, re-fasten the screw.
10. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that
it does not vibrate against the
back of the refrigerator or against
the wall. Push the refrigerator
back to the wall.
11. START THE ICE MAKER
Set the ice maker power switch to the
ON (I)
position.
The ice maker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15 °F (-9 °C) or below. It
will then begin operation automatically if the ice maker
power switch is in the
ON (I)
position.
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing
Nut
Outlet
Valve
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
1/4” (6,35 mm) Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
1/4” (6,35 mm)
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Back of refrigerator
Figure 1
Tubing Clamp