Whirlpool WF-NL500 - Manuel (Page 6)

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3. Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker by lowering
the wire shutoff arm. Please refer to the “Ice Maker and
Storage Bin/Bucket” section for further instructions on the
operation of your ice maker.
■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
■ Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
Water Supply Connection
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■ If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Tools required: Flat-blade screwdriver,
⁷⁄₁₆
in. and
¹⁄₂
in. open-
end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches,
¹⁄₄
in. drill bit, hand
drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄
in.
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or
³⁄₁₆
in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Cold Water Supply
Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call your utility company.
Connecting to Water Line
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a
¹⁄₂
in. (12.70 mm) to 1
¹⁄₄
in. (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 sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Route ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) copper tubing from the water pipe to
the lower rear corner of the refrigerator location. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully
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.
7. 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.
8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.
Connecting to Refrigerator
1. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Style 1: Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end
of the copper tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it
with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
Style 2: Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as
shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
3. Turn shutoff valve ON.
4. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
6. Flush the water system. See the “Water System Preparation”
section.
NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
1. Cold water pipe
2. Pipe clamp
3. Copper tubing
4. Compression nut 5. Compression sleeve
6. Shutoff valve
7. Packing nut
1. Line to refrigerator
2. Nut (provided)
3. Bulb 4. Coupling (purchased)
5. Ferrule (purchased)
6. Nut (purchased)
1. Bulb
2. Nut (provided)
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