Connecting Water Line to Refrigerator

• Connect the tubing to the shutoff valve.

  • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the copper tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. If you are using PEX, the tubing may already have the required fittings at either end. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

  

  1. Packing Nut

  2. Shutoff Valve

  3. Compression Nut

  4. Ferrule (sleeve)

• Flush out the tubing into a bucket.

  • Flush out the tubing coming from the home water supply until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing.

  

  Note

  • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

• Remove the flexible plastic cap from the water valve on the refrigerator.

• Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. If you are using a PEX connection kit, it may already have the required fittings.

• Insert the end of the copper or PEX tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

  

  1. Tubing Clamp

  2. ¼ in. Tubing

  3. ¼ in. Compression Nut

  4. Ferrule (sleeve)

  5. Refrigerator Connection

• Turn the water on at the shutoff valve.

  • Tighten any connections that leak.

  Caution

  • Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections.

  • Make sure the house water valve is fully open. If it is not open completely, the icemaker and dispenser may not work properly.