Installation Instructions
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STEP 10 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
(FREEZER MODELS ONLY)
• Locate and bring the tubing to the front
of the cabinet.
• Turn the water on to flush debris from the line.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing
into a bucket, then shut off the water.
Copper Tubing:
• Slip a 1/4" nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends
of the copper tubing. Insert the tube into the union
fitting on the unit and tighten the nut to the union.
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
GE SmartConnect
™
Tubing:
• Insert the molded end of the tubing into
the refrigerator or freezer connection. Tighten
the compression nut until it is just hand-tight.
• Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening can cause leaks!
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
NOTE:
Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with the toekick installation.
Freezer
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
STEP 12 INSTALL TOEKICK
• Locate the supplied toekick (shipped taped to the side
of the product). Install with 2 screws provided, adjust
to the desired height and tighten the screws.
• A custom toekick can be installed to match
or complement the surrounding cabinetry.
Use the supplied toekick as a template to cut
out the notch.
IMPORTANT:
The vented toekick must remain
unobstructed for proper air circulation and
operation.
Supplied Toekick
1/4" or Thicker Toekick
STEP 11 START ICEMAKER
• Slide the switch to ON. The icemaker will begin opera-
tion automatically.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
• Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes.
• To turn the icemaker off, slide the switch to OFF.
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Power
Switch
