Refrigerator User's Manual

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NOTE
Check with your local building authority
for recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing your
new refrigerator. Depending on your local/
state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for
homes with existing valves its Smart Choice
®
water line kit 5305513409 (with a 6 ft. Stainless
Steel Water Line) and for homes without an
existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart
Choice
®
water line kit 5305510264 (with a 20
ft. Copper Water Line with self-tapping saddle
valve). Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/
store for more information.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
Before Installing The Water
Supply Line, You Will Need:
• BasicTools:adjustablewrench,at-blade
screwdriver, and Phillips
TM
screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with
water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4
mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing.
To determine the length of tubing needed,
measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator
to your cold water pipe. Then add
approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the
refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning
(as shown).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply
line to your household water system. DO
NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.
• Donotreusecompressionttingoruse
thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
connecting a copper water supply line to the
ice maker inlet valve.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• CopperorStainlessSteelbraided
tubing is recommended for the water
supply line. Water supply tubing made
of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended
to be used. Plastic tubing greatly
increases the potential for water leaks,
and the manufacturer will not be
responsible for any damage if plastic
tubing is used for the supply line.
• DONOTinstallwatersupplytubingin
areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
• Chemicalsfromamalfunctioning
water softener can damage the ice
maker. If your home has a water
softening system, ensure the softener
is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.