Maytag MRT711BZDM Manuale Proprietario

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Water Pressure
IMPORTANT: A cold water supply with water pressure between 
30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice 
maker. 
NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, ice 
cubes could be hollow or irregular shaped.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, 
qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
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 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the ice maker is still not operating properly:
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse 
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill 
after heavy usage.
Connect the Water Supply
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn ON the refrigerator before the water line 
is connected, turn OFF the ice maker.
Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long 
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ½" to 1
¹⁄₄" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water 
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the 
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from 
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure 
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the 
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 
¹⁄₄" 
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both 
ends of copper tubing are cut square. 
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 
¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you 
have selected.
 
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe 
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 
¹⁄₄" drilled hole in 
the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. 
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly 
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not 
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing. 
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the 
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the 
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 in a container or sink, and turn 
ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. 
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper 
tubing.
Connect to Refrigerator
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a 
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the 
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure 
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid 
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back 
against the wall.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including 
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. 
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your 
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in 
the 
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain 
a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard 
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely 
fill ice container.
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
A
C
B
D
E
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING