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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for
automatic icemaker and dispenser
operation. If there is not a cold water
supply, you will need to provide one.
See
Installing the Water Line section.
NOTES:
•
Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator
power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
•
If your refrigerator does not have a
water filter, we recommend installing
one 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 SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
Tubing Kit, you will need an additional
tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter.
Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.
If you are using copper tubing,
place a
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing coming from the
house cold water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect
™
tubing,
the nuts are already assembled to
the tubing.
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
™
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.
Then tighten one additional turn with a
wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
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A
B
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided
to hold it in position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
1/4
″
Tubing
Tubing Clamp
1/4
″
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
C
TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
Turn the water on at the shutoff valve
(house water supply) and check for
any leaks.
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PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Before plugging in the refrigerator, make
sure the icemaker power switch is set to
the
OFF
position.
See the grounding information attached
to the power cord.
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