Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR []
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
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A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker
operation, Ifthere isnot a cold water supply, you will
need to provide one,SeeInstalling the Water Linesection,
NOTES:
• Beforemaking the connection to the refrigerator, be
surethe refrigerator power cord is not plugged intothe
wall outlet,
• Ifyour refrigerator does not have a water filter, we
recommend installing one if your water supply has
sandor particles that could clogthe screen ofthe
refrigerator's water valve, Installit in the water line
near the refrigerator, If using GESmartConnecC
RefrigeratorTubing Kit,you will need an additional tube
(WXO8X10002)to connect the filter, Donot cut plastic
tube to install filter,
• Beforeconnecting the water lineto the house,purge
the house linefor at least 2 minutes,
Ifyou are usingcopper tubing, place a compression nut
and ferrule (sleeve)onto the end of the tubing coming
from the housecold water supply,
Ifyou are usingthe GESmartConnectTMtubing, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing,
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If you are using copper tubing, insertthe end of the
tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the
refrigerator, asfar as possible,While holding the tubing,
tighten the fitting,
If you are using GESmartConnec£ 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 ishand tight, Thentighten
one additional turn with a wrench, Overtightening may
cause leaks,
Fastenthe tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
position,Youmay need to pry open the clamp,
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1/4" Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
TubingClamp
Bride
Abrazaderadeltubo
1/4" Tubing
Tuyaude 1/4 po
Tuberfade 1/4"
SmartConnect 'M
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
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