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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection m the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not
plugged into the ,a-all outlet.
• We recommend installing a w-arer filter if your
w-ater supply has sand or particles that could clog
tile screen of tile refrigerator's water valve. Install
it in tile water line near the refrigerator: If using
GE SmartConnec(" Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the fihen Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Remove the screws holding the right side of the
access covm: Fold back the coven
Remove the plastic flexible cap
from the ,a-ater valve
(refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and
ferrule (sleeve) onto tile end of
the tubing as shown. On GE
SmartConnect ''_Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the nuts are already
assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of tile tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnecC'
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the water valve connection and
tighten compression nut until it is hand-right;
then righten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtighrening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold
it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker Models without Water Dispenser
1/4" Tubing
. TubingClamp
(sleeve}
Tubing
Water Dispenser Models
Connection
1/4"Tubir
1/4" CompressionNut,
SmartConnect'_Tubing
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access covm:
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