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electric power source.  \n2.Place end of water supply line into sink or  \nbucket.Turn ON water supply and flush  \nTo avoid electric shock,which can cause death or severe personal  \nsupply line until wateris clear.Turn OFF  \ninjury,do not connect your refrigerator to an electrical power source  \nwater supply at shutoff valve.  \nuntil you have completed Step 2 of these instructions.  \n3.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet  \nand discard cap.  \n## NOTE\n\n4.If you use copper tubing -Slide brasscompression nut,then ferrule (sleeve)onto  \nwater supply line.Push water supply lne into  \nIf you need to remove the doors to getyour refrigerator into the house,please refer to \"Removing Doors\"in the Use &Care Guide.These instalaton instructions are provided only as a possible customer option.  \nwater valve inlet as far as it willgo(V/4 inch).  \nSlide ferrule(sleeve)into valve inlet andfinger tighten compression nut onto valve.  \nFrigidaire recommends that you use a service or kitchen contracting professional to installyour refigerator.  \nTghten another half turn with a wrench;DO  \n!CAUTION  \nNOT overtighten.See Figure 1.  \nIf you use stainless steel tubing-The nutand ferrule are already assembled on the  \n● Shifting the refrigerator from side to side  \ntubing.Slide compression nut onto valve  \nmay damage flooring.  \ninlet and finger tighten compression nut  \n● Do not block the toe grille on the lower  \nonto valve.Tighten another half turn with a  \nfront of your refrigerator.Sufficient air cir-  \nwrench;DO NOT overtighten.See Figure 2.  \n culation is essential for proper operation.   \n5.With steel clamp and screw,secure watersupply line(copper tubing only)to rear panel  \nof refrigerator as shown.  \n6.Coil excess water supply line(copper tubing  \nBe sure to coordinate site preparation and installation  \nonly),about 2Vz turns,behind refrigerator  \nwith your kitchen contractor.  \nNOTE  \nas shown and arrange coils so they do not  \nInclude these minimum guidelines in your site preparation:  \nvibrate or wear against any other surface.  \n7.Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve andtighten any connections that leak.  \n·Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.  \n·Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a range,dishwasher or other heat source.  \nPlease call 1-800-944-9044 if you  \nneed assistance with this installation.  \n8.Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power  \n·Floor should be level and able to support fully                \nsource.  \nloaded refrigerator.  \n9.To turn ice maker on,lower wire signal arm  \n·The refrigerator's Ice Dispenserrequires water supply access.  \n(freezerice maker)or set the ice maker's On/  \n·Plan for easy access to counter tops  \nOff power switch to the \"ON\"position(fresh  \nwhen removing food.  \nfood ice maker).  \n·For complete access to drawers and  \nfreezer baskets,doors must be able to  \noinosato romseof caone  \nNOTE  \nCheck with your local building authority for  \nAllow the folowing clearances for ease of installation,proper aircirculation,and plumbing and electrical connections:Sides &Top:3/a inch/Rear:1 inch  \nrecommendations on water lines and associated  \nmaterials prior to installing your new refrigerator.  \nDepending on your local/state building codes,  \nFrigidaire recommends for homes with existing  \n#  Connect Water Supply           \n\nvalves its Smart ChoiceR water line kit5305513409(with a 6ft.Stainless Steel Water  \nBefore Installing The Water Supply Line,You WillNeed:  \nLine)and for homes without an existing valve,  \nFrigdaire recommends its Smart Choice waterR  \nline kit 5305510264(with a 20 ft.Copper WaterLine with self-tapping saddle valve).Please refer  \nPhillips screwdriver  \n● Access to a household cold water line with water pressurebetween 30 and 100 psi.  \nto www.frigidaire.com for more information.  \n● A water supply line made of 4 inch(6 mm)OD,copperor stainless steel tubing.To 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