LG GR-Y31FWAHL Product Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

GR-Y31FWAHL

P/No. : MFL68507640

www.lg.com

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES	37		- Storing Frozen Food
			38		Adjusting the Fridge Shelves
	4	IMPORTANT SAFETY	38		- Detaching the Shelf
			38		- Refitting the Shelf
		INSTRUCTIONS
			39		- Using the Folding Shelf
	8	COMPONENTS	39		- When Closing the Door
			40		Big Fresh Zone
	8	Fridge Exterior
			40		- Removal of the Big Fresh Zone
	9	Fridge Interior			drawer
			40		- Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer
	10 INSTALLATION		41		How to remove and refit the vegetable
					box
	10	Installation Overview
			42		Extra Space (Multi collection corner)
	11	Unpacking Your Fridge
			42		Fridge Basket
	11	Choosing the Proper Location
			42		Dairy Corner
	11	- Flooring
			42		Door-In-Door
	12	- Ambient Temperature
			43		- Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
	12	How to Remove the Fridge Door
	17	How to Remove the Freezer Door	44		Adjustable Moving Basket
	17	Height Adjustment	44		Freezer Drawer
	17	- Fridge Door Height Adjustment	44		- Freezer Drawer Removal
	18	- If the heights of the Freezer doors are	45		- Refitting the Freezer Drawer
		different
			45		Freezer/Fridge Basket
	19	Connecting the Water Line
	19	- Before You Begin	46 MAINTENANCE
	19	- Water Pressure
	20	- What You Will Need
			46		Cleaning
	20	- Water Line Installation Instructions
			48		Replacing the Water Filter
	22	Turning On the Power

23 HOW TO USE

23Before Use

24Control Panel

24 - Control Panel Features

31 In-Door Ice Bin

31- Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin

31- Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin

32Automatic Icemaker

34Ice and Water Dispenser

35Storing Food

35 - Food Preservation Location

37 - Food Storage Tips

49 SMART DIAGNOSIS

49Using Smart Diagnosis

50TROUBLESHOOTING

63 SPECIFICATION

•This product is exclusive use at 220V/50Hz.

•You should purchase transformer of more than 2.0KVA when you want to use it at the 110V area.

•You can’t use it anywhere except 50Hz area.

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

Door Alarm

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent fridge malfunctioning that could occur if a fridge door or freezer door remains open. If a fridge door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed.

Auto Closing Hinge

The fridge doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

Express FREEZE

The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period before automatically resuming normal operation. The freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freeze is engaged. It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water.

The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

Power

yy NEVER unplug your fridge by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

yy If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

yy Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

yy Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm. yy Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

yy Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the fridge.

yy When moving your fridge away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

yy Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

yy Do not install the fridge where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.

yy Connect to potable water supply only.gas.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

Use

yy DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the fridge doors or shelves in the fridge. They could damage the fridge and seriously injure themselves.

yy Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the fridge or hang onto it. yy Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the fridge.

yy Do not put live animals inside of the fridge.

yy Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of use.

yy In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the fridge.

yy In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the fridge. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.

yy Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the fridge or store them inside the fridge. Do not place the fridge in the vicinity of flammable gas.

yy This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

-staff kitchen areas, offices and other working environments;

-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-bed and breakfast type environments.

-catering and similar non-retail applications.

yy Do not use this product for special purposes or mobile applications (storage of medicine or test materials or on ships, etc).

yy Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the fridge.

yy If the fridge is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the fridge or turn off the power before doing so.

yy Do not modify or extend the power cord.

yy Do not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove any interior odor.

yy For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

yy Do not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard

3-prong wall outlet.

yy Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

yy Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

yy Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.

yy Turn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates into the fridge. Call a service agent.

yy Do not disassemble or modify the fridge.

yy Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the fridge. yy Do not operate the fridge or touch the power cord with wet hands.

yy In fridges with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the fridge is plugged in.

yy When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

yy Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your fridge is in operation.

yy Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.

yy Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

yy This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

yy Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health issues.

yy If you are throwing away your old fridge, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law.

yy Disposed or abandoned fridges are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing the fridge, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

yy If the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the fridge or the power outlet and ventilate the room immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this fridge uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount (50~60g) is combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or using the fridge, any spark may cause fire or burns.

yy When Disposing the refrigerator, remove the door Gasket from the door. It may cause to lock ut the child.

CAUTION

Installation

yy The fridge must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the fridge.

yy Be careful when you unpack and install the fridge. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

yy Close the doors carefully when children are around.

yy Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

yy If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the door is opened.

yy Do not move fridge while the fridge is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may occur as a result and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the unit is turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on the performance or the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor comes to a rest.)

Maintenance

yy Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.

yy Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas before connecting.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

WARNING

yy Use drinkable water for ice making.

WARNING

yy Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

yy Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

yy Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

yy Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

yy The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. When disposal, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person.

This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), natural gas with high environmental compatibility, but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1m2 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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8 COMPONENTS

COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your fridge. Page references are included for your convenience.

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Fridge Exterior (Applicable to some models only)

LED Display

Displays the fridge and freezer’s target temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status.

Filtered Water and

Ice Dispenser

Dispenses water and ice.

Door in Door release Button

Fridge

Freezer

COMPONENTS 9

Fridge Interior (Applicable to some models only)

	LED interior lamps	Hygiene Fresh Filter
	The interior lamps light up the inside	Shelf
	of the fridge.
		Dairy Product Bin
		Used to preserve
	Fridge Basket	dairy products.
	Shelf	Folding Shelf
	Indoor Ice Bin	Door-In-Door
	Ice cubes are
	automatically	Big Fresh Zone
	produced.

Water Filter	Extra Space
Freezer Basket	Freezer Basket
Drawer	Drawer

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10 INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

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1 Unpacking your					2 Choosing the
fridge							proper location

3 Connecting the	4 Leveling and Door
water supply and	Alignment
water line

INSTALLATION 11

Unpacking Your Fridge

WARNING

yyUse two or more people to move and install the fridge. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yyYour fridge is heavy. When moving the fridge for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the fridge straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the fridge when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Wind the leveling feet up first so that the unit is on its rollers.

yyKeep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the fridge. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your fridge before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the fridge.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your fridge.

Fridge shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

yy Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

NOTE

The water pressure must be 20 – 120 psi or 138 – 827 kPa. If the fridge is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.

yy The fridge should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded

electrical outlet rated for 220 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. This provides the best performance

and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the fridge in a wet or damp area. do not install in any outdoor or sheltered outdoor location or direct sunlight.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the

leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to lower it. Poorly constructed timber flooring can cause a limit in door adjustment and the cabinet to become out of shape. (See Leveling and door AlIgnment.)

NOTE

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Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform or weakly supported structure is not recommended.

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Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an indoor area where the temperature is between 13°C and 43°C. If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, the cooling ability may be adversely affected.

1Place your appliance where it is easy to use.

2Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

3To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) from the rear wall.

4To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.

5Don’t install the appliance below 5°C. It may affect the performance.

24” (61 cm)

2” (5.08 cm)

How to Remove the Fridge Door

Removing the Left Fridge Door

1The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the fridge. Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown in .

Collet

NOTE

Detachment of the water supply line is applicable only when detaching the left fridge door.

2Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the fridge. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom

of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.

INSTALLATION 13

3 Remove the cover and pull out the tube

Removing the Right Fridge Door

. Disconnect all wire harnesses .

1 Remove the top hinge cover screw. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover, with a flat-head screwdriver.

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4 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise

. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch.

2	Detach the wire harness .
Hinge Lever Latch

CAUTION

When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

5Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

CAUTION

Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

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3Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch.

NOTE

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Hinge Lever Latch

1) Gently insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.

CAUTION

When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

4Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2)Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened.

CAUTION

Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

INSTALLATION 15

Assembling the Right Fridge Door

3 Connect the wire harness .

Install the right-side door first.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

4 Make sure that the door-switch located

inside the cover is tightly connected. Position the cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.

2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

Hinge Lever Latch

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Assembling the Left Fridge Door

4 Push the water supply tube into the

hole on the top case and pull it through Install the left fridge door after the right the backplate.

door is installed.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the fridge door onto the middle hinge.

5 Hold the water supply connection and

gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown in . Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector.

2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever

latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever clockwise and fasten the hinge.

	Collet
Hinge Lever Latch
6 Make sure that the door-switch located
inside the cover is tightly connected.
Place the cover	in its position and
tighten the cover screw .

3 Connect all the wire harnesses.

INSTALLATION 17

How to Remove the Freezer Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER. Same procedure for left and right doors)

1 Remove the inner hinge bolt.

2Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off.

3Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge.

Lower hinge

Height Adjustment

Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction. The fridge is heavy and should be installed on a rigid and solid surface. Some Timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excesively.

Fridge Door Height Adjustment

yy If the left side door is lower, lift the left side door, and turn the hinge bolt using the spanner as in the drawing. (for upper fridge doors, use spanner 1 .)

yy If the right side door is lower, lift the right side door, and use a pair of long nose pliers (not supplied) to additionally insert 3 a snap ring until the heights are balanced as in the drawing.

Height difference

Refrigeration

left hand door

Refrigeration right hand door

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If the heights of the Freezer doors	2 (Method 2, only allows a maximum of
are different	3mm of adjustment)

yy Method 1 is recommended.

yy For freezer doors, use spanner 2 .

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Height difference

(1) Use the wider side of the number 2

spanner to turn locking nut ( ) clockwise to unscrew the locking nut.

Unscrew nut

(2)Use the narrower side of the spanner to turn the adjustment hinge

pin ( ) clockwise or ( ) counterclockwise, and adjust the gap difference between the fridge and the freezer door.

1(Method 1)

Open the door, and adjust the height by screwing the nut above the foot with the 2 spanner.

Lift door

Spanner Lower

door

Locking nut

Adjustment

hinge pin

Lower door

Lift door

(3)After the door heights are adjusted, completely tighten the locking nut ( ) counterclockwise.

Tighten nut

CAUTION

Do not adjust the hinge pin height level too much. The hinge pin can fall out. (Range of height adjustment : Max. 3mm)

INSTALLATION 19

Connecting the Water Line

Before You Begin

This water line installation is not covered by the fridge warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to fridge parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the fridge.

CAUTION

To prevent burns and product damange, only connect the fridge water line to a cold water supply.

Water Pressure

A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138 and 827kPa) on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (280 and 830 kPa) on models with a water filter.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not covered by the fridge warranty. Follow the following instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 and 60 psi (280 and 420 kPa), less than 2.0~3.0 sec. to fill a cup of 7 oz (200 cc) capacity.

If you use your fridge before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF (O) position.

CAUTION

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

CAUTION

Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury.

If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 21 psi (145 kPa) (takes more than 4.0 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz (200 cc) capacity):

yy Check to see if the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

yy Allow the storage tank on the reverse usage.

yy If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

yy All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

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What You Will Need

yy Copper Tubing, ¼ in. outer diameter, to connect the fridge to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

yy To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the

water valve on the back of the fridge to the water supply pipe. Then, add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. [25 cm] diameter) to allow the fridge to move out from the wall after installation.

yy Power drill.

yy ½ in. or adjustable wrench.

yy Flat blade and Phillips head screwdrivers.

yy Two ¼ in. outer diameter

compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the fridge water valve.

yy If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the

water line to the fridge OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube

cutter and then use a compression fitting.

yy Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve

complies with your local plumbing codes.

NOTE

A self piercing saddle type water valve should not be used.

Water Line Installation Instructions

WARNING

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is battery powered, double insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock.

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

1SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.

2CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location for

the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to

connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect

into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a ¼ in. hole in

the water pipe using a sharp bit. Remove

any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.

Be careful not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a ¼ in. hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

NOTE

The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.

INSTALLATION 21

4FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type	Vertical Cold
Shutoff Valve	Water Pipe

NOTE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

5TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the tubing.

	Washer
Pipe Clamp	Inlet End
Clamp Screw

6ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the fridge.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the fridge or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE

Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the fridge to move out from the wall after installation.

7CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

Saddle-Type	Compression
Shutoff Valve	Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve	Ferrule
	(sleeve)

8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush

out the tubing 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.

9CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE FRIDGE

NOTE: Before making the connection to the fridge, be sure that the fridge power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

a.Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

b.Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.

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

Tubing Clamp	¼ in. Tubing
¼ in.
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)	Fridge
	Connection

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