Installation Instructions
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Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On a GE
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the
tubing into the refrigerator connection and tighten
the 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 as shown
to keep it in position. You may need to pry open the
clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
On models using the refrigeration connection at the
water valve, remove the plastic flexible cap.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
7
Some models have the refrigerator connection at
the end of tubing located outside the compressor
compartment access cover. On other models,
the compressor compartment access cover must
be removed in order to access the refrigerator
connection at the water valve.
Ý
Compression
Nut
Tubing
Clamp
1/4
ļ
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Tighten any connections that leak.
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
Reattach the access cover.
8
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.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
9
START THE ICEMAKER
Slide the icemaker power switch to the ON position.
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below.
It will then begin operation automatically if the
icemaker power switch is in the ON position.
.
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7
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Ý
Compression
Nut
Ý
Tubing
Tubing
Clamp
Refrigerator
Connection
Ferrule
(sleeve)
