Installation Instructions
1INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
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1SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR
Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long enough to clear the line of water.
2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side
of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal
water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom,
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3DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe (even if using a self- piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4” hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
5ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
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6CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect
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Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the
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4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Compression
Nut
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Ferrule (sleeve)
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the pipe clamp.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
tubing.
Washer
Pipe Clamp | Inlet End |
Clamp
Screw
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Water Pipe
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
7FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on
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