Use and Care Manual

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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker
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.
• Before connecting the water line to the house, purge
the house line for at least 2 minutes.
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. Over tightening may
cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
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A
B
C
1/4”
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)
1/4“ Tubing
Tuyau de 1/4 po
Tubería de 1/4“
Tubing Clamp
Bride
Abrazadera del tu
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