INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe
personal injury, disconnect the Ice Maker from an
electrical power outlet before connecting a water
supply line to the Ice Maker.
Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.
Water supply tubing made of1/4” plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potential
for water leaks. 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.
Connect the ice maker to a drinkable water source
that is not tied into a water softening system.
Chemicals from the softener may damage the ice
maker, causing it to malfunction.
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing the Water Supply Line, You
Will Need
1. Basic tools: adjustable wrench and standard, flat blade
screwdriver.
2. Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
3. A water supply line made of 1/4 inch (6.4mm)OD,
copper tubing, To determine the length of copper
tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance
from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the Ice
Maker to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately
7 feet (2.1 meters), so the Ice Maker can be moved out
for cleaning.
4. A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. (DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.)
5. A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the
water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line to Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect Ice Maker from electric power supply.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn
ON water supply and flush supply line until water is
clear, turn OFF water supply at shut off valve. Unscrew
plastic cap from water valve inlet and save.
3. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve), onto
water supply line, as shown in Fig. A.
4. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it
will go (1/4 inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet
and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten
another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over-tighten.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to
rear panel of Ice Maker at location shown in Fig. A.
6. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind
Ice Maker as shown in Fig. A and arrange coils so they
do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shut off valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
8. Reconnect Ice Maker to electric power supply.
NOTE:
It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin
producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice
maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray
of ice. New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or
have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24hours.
Although the unit has been tested and cleaned at the
factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first
batch or two of cubes must be discarded.
Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice
maker is working.
Never touch evaporator when unit is running!
Except to take ice from the unit, keep the door closed
to reduce melting and insure proper ice formation.
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