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STEP 5 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
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Locate and bring the tubing to the front of the cabinet.
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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.
STEP 5 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
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Locate and bring the tubing to the front of the cabinet.
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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.
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Remove strain relief screw to allow for enough slack
to make a proper water connection. (Screw must be
replaced in the next step.)
Copper Tubing:
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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.
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Turn on the water to check for leaks.
SmartConnect
™
Tubing:
NOTE:
The only GE Appliances-approved plastic
tubing is supplied in the SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply
line because the line is under pressure at all times.
Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age
and cause water damage to your home.
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Insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator or freezer connection. Tighten the
compression nut until it is just hand-tight.
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Follow the instructions provided with the tubing.
Overtightening can cause leaks!
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Turn on the water to check for leaks.
Freezer
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
Refrigerator/
Freezer
Water Supply
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only. A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals).
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only. DO
NOT drill into the refrigerator.
Installation Instructions - Single Integrated Installation
Strain Relief
Screw
AVERTISSEMENT
Raccordez l’appareil à
une alimentation d’eau potable seulement. Une
alimentation d’eau froide est requise pour faire
fonctionner la machine à glaçons et le pichet à
remplissage automatique. La pression d’eau doit se
situer entre 40 et 120 psi. (275 à 827 kPa).
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE
Fixez le collier de serrage dans le trou présent seulement.
NE PERCEZ PAS dans le réfrigérateur.
ADVERTENCIA
Realice la conexión a un
suministro de agua potable únicamente. Se requiere
un suministro de agua fría para el funcionamiento de la
máquina de hielos automática y de la jarra de llenado
automático. La presión del agua deberá estar entre 40
y 120 p.s.i. (275 – 827 kPa).
ADVERTENCIA
PELIGRO DE DESCARGA
ELÉCTRICA
Adhiera la abrazadera de la tubería usando el agujero
existente únicamente. NO perfore el refrigerador.
