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Connecting the Water Supply - ice maker removal

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Installation 3. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door. 4. Grasp the handle firmly and slide handle to the right and remove from surface. To Remove: 1. With both hands, firmly grasp the handle toward the right side. 2. Slide toward the left, lift and remove from the surface. Metal Handle Materials Needed: • 3⁄32" Allen wrench • Gloves to protect hands Note: Metal handles can scratch doors. To Remove: • Loosen set screws in handle using 3⁄32" Allen wrench. • Repeat the procedure on all screws. To Replace: • Align handle with the mounting posts. • Fully tighten all set screws to secure handle in place. Connecting the Water Supply WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before installing ice maker. • Do not attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level. • Observe all local codes and ordinances. • Do not service ice maker unless specifically recommended in Use and Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. • Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing ice maker. • Water damage due to an improper water connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean up spills or leakage immediately! CAUTION To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Consult a plumber to connect 1⁄4" O.D. copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and ordinances. • Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds per square inch without filter. • Do not use a self-piercing, or 3⁄16" saddle valve. Both reduce water flow and can become clogged over time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted. • Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not over-tighten. • Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator into final position to check and correct any water leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours. • Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve. 8

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8
Connecting the Water Supply
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
•
Read all instructions
before
installing ice maker.
•
Do not
attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
•
Observe all local codes and ordinances.
•
Do not
service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in Use and Care Guide or published
user-repair instructions.
•
Disconnect power to refrigerator
before
installing
ice maker.
•
Water damage due to an improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean
up spills or leakage immediately!
WARNING
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the
following:
•
Consult a plumber to connect
1
±
4
”
O.D. copper
tubing
to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
•
Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds
per square inch without filter.
•
Do not
use a self-piercing, or
3
±
16
” saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow and can become clogged
over time, and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
•
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not
over-tighten.
•
Wait two to three hours
before
placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water
leaks.
Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
•
Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is
smooth and free from defects.
Do not
reuse an
old sleeve.
CAUTION
Installation
3. Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against
the door.
4. Grasp the handle firmly and slide handle to the
right
and remove from surface.
To Remove:
1. With both hands, firmly grasp the handle toward
the right side.
2. Slide toward the
left
, lift and remove from the
surface.
To Remove:
• Loosen set screws in
handle using
3
±
32
” Allen
wrench.
• Repeat the procedure on
all screws.
To Replace:
• Align handle with the
mounting posts.
• Fully tighten all set
screws to secure handle
in place.
Metal Handle
Materials Needed:
•
3
±
32
” Allen wrench
• Gloves to protect hands
Note:
Metal handles can scratch doors.