CONNECT THE TUBING TO THEREFRIGERATOR1Installation InstructionsINSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)NOTES:• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,be sure the refrigerator power cord is notplugged into the wall outlet.• We recommend installing a water filter if yourwater supply has sand or particles that could clogthe screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Installit in the water line near the refrigerator.TypicalCompressionNutTubingClampTubingFerrule(sleeve)RefrigeratorConnectionReattach the access cover.Set the icemaker power switch to the l position. Theicemaker will not begin to operate until it reachesits operating temperature of –9°C or below. It willthen begin operation automatically if the icemakerpower switch is in the l position.NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, thewater valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliverenough water to the icemaker.START THE ICEMAKER3PowerswitchArrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrateagainst the back of the refrigerator or against thewall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.TURN THE WATER ON AND PLUGIN THE REFRIGERATOR216Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) ontothe end of the tubing as shown.Insert the end of the tubing into the water valveconnection as far as possible. While holding thetubing, tighten the fitting.Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to holdit in a vertical position. You may need to pry openthe clamp.On models using therefrigeration connection atthe water valve, remove theplastic flexible cap.Some models have the refrigerator connection atthe end of tubing located outside the compressorcompartment access cover. On other models, thecompressor compartment access cover must beremoved in order to access the refrigerator connectionat the water valve.TubingTubing ClampTypicalCompression NutFerrule(sleeve)Refrigerator ConnectionThe illustration below or at right will look like theconnection on your icemaker.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THEREFRIGERATOR (CONT.)1