Installation Instructions
Step 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
STEP 3 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Check to be sure that refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
Skip this step when not using RO System
IMPORTANT:
When connecting a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System to your refrigerator, the GE RVKit must be used. For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
1/4" Tubing
SmartConnect™ Tubing
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water System, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes and slower water flow from the water dispenser.
Turn left to remove | Turn right to install bypass plug |
If you are using copper tubing:
•Place compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing coming from the house water supply.
•Insert the end of the copper tubing into the refrigerator connection at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. Hold the tubing in place and 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. Overtightening may cause leaks.
•Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
•Turn on the water at the
STEP 4 CONNECT POWER
•Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly grounded receptacle.
•Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on.
STEP 5 MOVE REFRIGERATOR
INTO POSITION
•Remove outside protective wrapping.
•Move the refrigerator into final installation position.
•Remove door spacer and all inside packaging.
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