Maytag MFX2570AEM Use & Care Guide - Page 5
Connect to Refrigerator, Style 1, Style 2 - model #
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5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. A B C A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut D E F G 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 the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten. 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 or you may crush the copper tubing. 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. Connect to Refrigerator Depending on your model, the water line may come down from the top or up from the bottom. Follow the connection instructions for your model. Style 1 1. Remove the plastic cap from water supply connection. Place brass nut and compression sleeve on copper tube end as shown. 4. Check connection by pulling on the copper tubing. 5. Fasten the plastic water line to the refrigerator with a "P" clamp. Slide the plastic water line into the retainer. A B C A. Brass nut B. Compression sleeve C. "P" clamp 6. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks. Style 2 1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube 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 the tubing. 2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the tubing. Fasten the copper tubing to the refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp. A B C D A B A. Brass nut B. Compression sleeve 2. Place end of the copper tubing into the plastic water valve supply line. Slide the brass nut over the sleeve and screw the nut into supply line. 3. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten. A. Copper tubing B. "P" clamp C. Compression nut D. Compression sleeve 3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks. 5