Jenn-Air JIC4715GS, Use & Care Manual

9

Connect Water Supply

(Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers only)

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long 

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ½" to 1

¹⁄₄

" (12.5 mm to 31.8 mm) vertical cold water 

pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:

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Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

■

Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the 
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from 
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure 

from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to 

the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 

¹⁄₄

" (6 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure 

both ends of copper tubing are cut square. 

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 

¹⁄₄

" hole in the cold water pipe 

you have selected.

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 washer makes a watertight seal. Do not 
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing. 

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. 

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. Coil the 
copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression 

nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do 
not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the 
refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. 
This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the 
refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.

2. Turn ON shutoff valve. 

3. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including 

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

4. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If 

your water conditions require a second water strainer, install 
it in the 

¹⁄₄

" (6 mm) water line at either tube connection. 

Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Move the Refrigerator Drawers to 

Final Location

1. Place top of cardboard carton or plywood under the 

appliance. Remove dolly.

2. Do not remove film or cover.

3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Move the refrigerator drawers straight back and evenly in 

front of the opening.

A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp

C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve

F. Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A. Plug
B. Compression nut

C. Pex tubing

A
B

C

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING