Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR(cont,)
IT] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATORTO
THE HOUSEWATER LINE
(cont.)
[] If you are using copper tubing, placea
compression nut and ferrule(sleeve)onto the
end ofthe tubingcoming from the house cold
water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect '_
tubing, the nuts are already assembled to
the tubing.
r_ 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,
tighten the fitting.
If you are using GE SmartConnect 'Mtubing,
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.
F_ Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like
the connection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker-Ready models
Tubing
Clamp
1/4"
Compression
Nut_-_
Ferrule
(sleeve) J _
Refrigerator
Connection j
1/4"Copper
SmartConnectTM
Tubing
Icemaker-lnstalled Models
Ferrule 1/4"
Refrigerator (sleeve) Compression
Connection
SmartConnec( M
Tubing
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Tubing
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[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
(icemaker and dispenser models}
Turn the water on at the shutoff valve (house
water supply) and check for any leaks.
[3-]PLUG INTHE REFRIGERATOR
On models withan icemaker,beforeplugging
inthe refrigerator,make surethe icemaker
power switch is set to the O (off) position.
See the grounding information attached to the
power cord.
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Move the refrigeratorto itsfinallocation.
[] LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR
Adjustable legs at the front corners of the
refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is
firmly positioned on the floor, and the front is
raised just enough that the door closes easily
when opened about halfway.
To adjust the leveling legs, turn the
legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
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