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.
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.
• Insert the molded end of the tubing into the appliance
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
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation
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STEP 11 START ICEMAKER
(FREEZER MODELS
ONLY)
• Slide the switch to ON. The icemaker will begin
operation 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
STEP 12 INSTALL TOEKICK
• Locate Supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the side
of the appliance). The unit will be shipped with two
sets of toekicks. The shorter toe kick should be
used for standard installation. Discard the other set
of toe kicks. Install the toekick assembly with the 2
screws provided, adjust to the desired height and
tighten the screws.
IMPORTANT:
A custom toekick can be installed to
match or complement the surrounding cabinetry but
can NOT cover the horizontal vent slots of the factory
toe kick.
