Installation Instructions
[] REPLACINGTHE FREEZER DOOR (cont.)
REPLACE THE FREEZER BIN
Hookthe endsof the freezer bin into both brockets,ond push
down untilthey lock into place.(Seepoge 19.)
[] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
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A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. Ifthere isnot a cold water supply, you will
need to provide one. SeeInstalling the Water Line
section.
NOTES:
• Beforemaking the connection to the refrigerator,be
surethe refrigerator power cord isnot plugged into
the wall outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have awater filter,we
recommend installing one if your water supply has
sandor particlesthat couldclog the screen of the
refrigerator's water valve.Installit inthe water line
near the refrigerator. If usingGESmartConnecf'_
RefrigerotorTubingKit,you will need an additional
tube (WXO8XIO002)to connect the filter.Do not cut
plastictube to installfilter.
If you are using copper tubing, place a compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)ontothe end of the tubing
coming from the housecold water supply.
If you are using the GESmartConnect'" tubing,
the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
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CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.)
If you are using copper tubing, insert the end
of the tubing intothe refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator,as far as possible.
Whileholding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
If you are using GESmartConnect'" 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. Thentighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may
cause leaks.
r_ Fastenthe tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
position.Youmay need to pry open the clamp.
Ferrule 1/4"
(sleeve) Compression
Refrigerator //Nut
Connection...............
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SmartConnectT_ ___..._, _/
Tubing_-___
[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
Turnthe water on at the shutoff valve (housewater
supply)and checkfor any leaks.
I_] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Seethe grounding information attached to the power
cord.
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