GE GTE21 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
11
INSTALLING THE
REFRIGERATOR
Plug in the refrigerator.
Arrange the coil of
tubing so that it does
not vibrate against the
back of the refrigerator
or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator
back to the wall.
12
START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON
position. The icemaker will not begin to operate
until it reaches its operating temperature
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operation automatically if the icemaker power
switch is in the ON position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO
THE REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
Remove the access
cover.
Remove the plastic
flexible cap from the water valve
(refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and
ferrule (sleeve) onto the end
of the tubing as shown. On SmartConnect™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already
assembled to the tubing.
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connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
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Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of
the tubing into the refrigerator connection and
tighten compression nut until it is hand tight,
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
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hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
Tubing
Clamp
1/4"
Compression
Nut
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
1/4" Tubing
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(sleeve)
10
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
Reattach the
compressor
compartment access
cover.
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
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NOT drill into the refrigerator.

GE GTE21 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GTE21
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English