Maytag MFT2772HEZ, Use & Care Manual

12

Connect to Water Line

IMPORTANT:

 If you turn the refrigerator on before the water is 

connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

1. 

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. 

Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long 

enough to clear line of water.

3. 

Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by a 

1/2" (12.7 mm) household supply line.

NOTE:

 To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a 

minimum 1/2" (12.7 mm) size household supply line is 

recommended.

4. 

Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the 

shutoff valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to 

connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator. 

■

Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. 

Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.

■

Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto 

copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet 

end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut 

onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not 

overtighten.

5. 

Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and 

turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is 

clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe.

NOTE:

 Always drain the water line before making the final 

connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible 

water valve malfunction.

6. 

Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which 

is located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown. 

Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be 

pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.

Connect to Refrigerator

Follow the connection instructions specific to your model.

Style 1
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 

copper tubing.

2. 

Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks 

when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to 

refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

3. 

Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. 

Correct any leaks.

Style 2
1. 

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. 

Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end 

of the water line inlet.

3. 

Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by 

hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not 

overtighten.

NOTE:

 To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not 

touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.

A
B

D

C

A. Sleeve
B. Nut

C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (1/2"

[12.7 mm] minimum)

B

C

A

A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut

C. Copper tubing

B

A

C

D

A. Copper tubing
B. “P” clamp

C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve

D

A

B

C

A. Household water line
B. Nut (purchased)

C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Refrigerator water tubing

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