GE 197D5226P005 Shut OFF the Main Water Supply and Unplug Refrigerator, Fasten the Shutoff Valve

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Installation Instructions

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

1SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR

Turn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long enough to clear the line of water.

2DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

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, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

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.

3FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.

4ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 ″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

5CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.

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 tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.

 

Compression

Saddle-Type

Nut

SmartConnect™

Shutoff Valve

 

Tubing

Packing Nut

 

Outlet Valve

Ferrule (sleeve)

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.

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Washer

Inlet End

Vertical Cold

Water Pipe

6FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on (counterclockwise) and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing.

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.

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Contents Escriba aquí el modelo y el número de serie Modelo # Serie # Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #Refrigerants Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerHOW to Connect Electricity About the fresh food compartment shelves About the temperature control dialAbout the freezer compartment shelves About the storage drawersAbout the automatic icemaker About storage drawer and cover removalCare and cleaning of the refrigerator Refrigerator Location ClearancesRollers and Leveling Legs What YOU will Need Before YOU BeginDrill the Hole for the Valve Shut OFF the Main Water Supply and Unplug RefrigeratorFasten the Shutoff Valve Route the TubingConnect the Tubing to Refrigerator Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorTurn the Water On AT Shutoff Valve Plug in the RefrigeratorTools Required Important NotesRemove the Freezer Door Before YOU StartRemove the Fresh Food Door Reversing the HardwareTransfer door stop Reversing the Door HandlesReversing the Door Handles RE-HANGING the DoorsNormal operating sounds Before you call for service…See Installing the water line See Care and cleaningFrost or ice crystals On frozen foodCustomer Warranty Consumer Product Ownership Registration For refrigerators installed in the U.S GE Consumer & Industrial What GE Will Not Cover GE Will ReplaceAvertissement Conservez CES Instructions Bouton de commande de la température Bacs de rangement Machine à glaçons automatique Soins et nettoyage de votre réfrigérateur Alimentation D’EAU DE LA Machine À Glaçons Emplacement DU RéfrigérateurDégagements Roulettes ET Pieds DE NivellementCE Dont Vous Aurez Besoin Avant DE CommencerFixez LE Robinet D’ARRÊT Percez UN Trou Pour LE RobinetAcheminez LE Tuyau Branchez LE Tuyau AU Robinet Branchez LE Tuyau À Votre RéfrigérateurPurgez LE Tuyau Branchez Votre Réfrigérateur Mettez EN Marche LA Machine À GlaçonsFermez L’EAU AU Niveau DU Robinet D’ARRÊT Outils Requis Enlèvement DE LA Porte DU Congélateur Inversion DE L’OUVERTURE DES PortesInversion DE L’OUVERTURE DES Portes Suite Inversion DES Poignées DE Porte Inversion DE LA QuincaillerieTransfert de la poignée de porte du réfrigérateur suite Inversion DES Poignées DE Porte SuiteRemontage DES Portes Suite Remontage DES PortesPage Bruits normaux de fonctionnement Avant d’appeler un réparateur… Bourdonnement Garantie DU Client Soutien au consommateur Antes de desechar su viejo refrigerador o congelador ¡ADVERTENCIASoporte InstruccionesGe.com InstruccionesSobre los estantes del compartimiento de alimentos frescos Sobre el dial de control de la temperaturaDial de control de la temperatura en algunos modelos Estantes mediosSobre las gavetas de almacenamiento Sobre los estantes del compartimiento del congeladorEstante para las gavetas gemelas Sobre la remoción de la gaveta de almacenamiento y cubiertaPara retirar Para reemplazarCuidado y limpieza del refrigerador Ubicación DEL Refrigerador Suministro DE Agua Hacia LA Máquina DE HielosÁrea Rodillos Y Patas NiveladorasQUÉ Necesita EN Algunos Modelos Antes DE IniciarDirija LA Tubería Seleccione LA Ubicación DE LA VálvulaConecte LA Tubería LA Válvula Instale LA Válvula DE CierreAbra LA Llave DEL Agua EN LA Válvula DE Cierre Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorConecte EL Refrigerador Inicie LA Máquina DE HieloHerramientas Requeridas Retire LA Puerta DEL Congelador Notas ImportantesRetire LA Puerta DE Alimentos Frescos Retire LA Puerta DE Alimentos FrescosTraslade la manija de la puerta de alimentos frescos Cómo Invertir LAS Manijas DE LAS PuertasCómo Volver a Colgar LAS Puertas Cómo Invertir LAS Manijas DE LA PuertaSonidos normales de operación Es normal Los cubos sonMuy pequeños Soporte al consumidor Notas Instrucciones de Operación Por el período de GE reemplazará Soporte al Consumidor Garantías ampliadasGe.com GE Appliances Website

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