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Installation Instructions
Install New Water Line (if required)
TOOLS NEEDED:
• Flat-blade screwdriver
•
1
⁄
4
” Drill bit
•
7
⁄
16
” and
1
⁄
2
” Open-end or
• Cordless drill
two adjustable wrenches
1. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
2. Find a
1
⁄
2
” (12.70 mm) to 1
1
⁄
4
” (3.18 cm) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE:
Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of
the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sedi-
ment from collecting in the valve.
3. 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
” (6.35 mm) O.D.
(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
4. Using a cordless drill, drill a
1
⁄
4
” (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the
1
⁄
4
” (6.35
mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tight-
en the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or
you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready
to connect the copper tubing.
6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the
end of the tubing into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut
onto the outlet end with an adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
7. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, turn ON main water supply and flush out
tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.
Connect Water Supply
Style 1 - Connection to Water Valve
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Before attaching copper tubing to refrigerator, flush at least 2 qt (1.9 L) of water through the copper
tubing and into a bucket to get rid of any particles in the water line.
3. Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Do not overtighten clamp or sleeve. This will crush copper
tubing.
4. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
Summary of Contents for Designer DDSF136DSS
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