Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
F8]CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
. Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet,
. We recommend installing (] water filter (GXRLO,(]v(]il(]ble
on GEApplianceparts,com or 800,626,2002)if your 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 SmartConnecf M
Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need an additional tube
(WXO8X!O002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic
tube to install filter.
Remove the access cover, _.______ [
Remove the plastic flexible
cap from the water valve
(refrigerator connection),
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Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing as shown, On GE SmartConnect 'M
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled
to the tubing,
Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible, While holding the tubing,
tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect 'M
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the
tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression
nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional
turn with a wrench, Overtightening may cause leaks,
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a
vertical position, You may need to pry open the clamp,
1/4" _ Tubing
Copper Clamp
Tubing
1/4"Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator
SmartConnect TM
Tubing
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@ TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak,
@ 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,
[] START THE ICE MAKER
Set the ice maker power switch to the ON position,
The ice maker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below,
It will then begin operation automatically,
Power
switc h
Power switch model
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