Whirlpool ET18NKXFN03 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 7

Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is
used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to
be connected to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your
utility company.
Installation is not warranted by refrigerator or ice
maker manufacturer.
Connecting to water line:
1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power supply.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear line of water.
3. Find a ¹⁄₂-inch to 1¹⁄₄-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator.
1. Pipe Clamp
2. Copper Tubing or Reinforced Poly-Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Compression Sleeve
5. Shut Off Valve
6. Packing Nut
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
precaution must be taken: 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. Measure from connection on lower left rear of
refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for
moving refrigerator for cleaning. This is the length of ¹⁄₄-
inch O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing you will
need for the job (length from connection to water pipe
PLUS 7 feet [2.1 m]). Be sure both ends of copper
tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄-inch hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄-inch 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 diagram. Insert end of tubing
into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw
compression nut onto outlet end with 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 shut-off valve on the water
pipe. Coil copper tubing.
Connecting to refrigerator:
1. Disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product
and insert copper through the clamp as shown. Attach
the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut.
Do not overtighten. Reattach teh tube clamp and tube
to the back of the cabinet. Mover to step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS.
TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING
CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS THAT
LEAK.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer.
If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a
well is your source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be installed in the ¹⁄₄-inch water line.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance
dealer. Install at either tube connection.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power supply.
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