GE 22 Installation And Owner's Manual

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker and dispenser operation. If there
is not a cold water supply, you will need to
provide one. See ,QVWDOOLQJWKH:DWHU/LQH
section.
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to
the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator
power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have a water
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water supply has sand or particles that
could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s
water valve. Install it in the water line near
the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an
additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect
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If you are using copper tubing, place a
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing coming from the house
cold water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect
™
tubing, the nuts are already assembled
to the tubing.
If you are using copper tubing, insert
the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
connection, at the back of the refrigerator,
as far as possible. While holding the tubing,
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If you are using GE SmartConnect
™
tubing,
insert the molded end of the tubing into
the refrigerator connection, at the back of
the refrigerator, and tighten the compression
nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten one
additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
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Tubing Clamp
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Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect
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Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
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TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
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water supply) and check for any leaks.
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PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Before plugging in the refrigerator, make sure
the icemaker power switch is set to the O
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attached to the power cord.
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GE 22 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Category	Refrigerator
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Door Swing	Reversible
Crisper Drawers	2
Type	Top Freezer
Defrost Type	Frost Free