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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

OFF

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be

sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into

the wall outlet.

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supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen

of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water

line near the refrigerator. If using SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need an additional tube

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Remove the access cover.

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or screw cap from the water

valve (refrigerator connection)

and discard.

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto

the end of the tubing as shown. On SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already

assembled to the tubing.

Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve

connection as far as possible. While holding the

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For plastic tubing from a SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator

Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into

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is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a

wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it

in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the

clamp.

TURN THE WATER

ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections

that leak.

Reattach the

access cover.

Set the ice maker power switch to the 0N position.

The ice maker will not begin to operate until it reaches

its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below.

It will then begin operation automatically.

See page 6, About the AutoFill Pitcher, for

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from the system, and how to use the pitcher.

START THE ICE MAKER

AUTOFILL PITCHER

Power

switch

Power switch model

11a

11b

Tubing

Clamp

1/4” Compression

Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

SmartConnect

™

Tubing

Refrigerator Connection

1/4”

Copper

Tubing

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

Plug in the refrigerator.

Arrange the coil of tubing so

that it does not vibrate against

the back of the refrigerator

or against the wall. Push the

refrigerator back to the wall.

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