Americana Appliances 15 Fasten the Shutoff Valve, Tighten the Pipe Clamp, Route the Tubing

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Installation Instructions

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

4FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

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

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type

 

 

 

Vertical Cold

 

 

Shutoff Valve

 

Water Pipe

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves

7CONNECT 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 an approved 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.

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

5TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

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

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Packing Nut

Compression

Nut

Approved

Plastic Tubing

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

 

Washer

Pipe Clamp

Inlet End

Clamp Screw

6ROUTE 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.

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.

8FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on 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.

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Contents Refrigerators Safety Precautions RefrigerantsTroubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportAbout the temperature control dial Temperature Control DialFull-Width Shelves SafetyHalf-Width Shelves Spillproof Shelves on some modelsAbout the freezer compartment shelves About the storage drawersDrawer and Cover Removal Adjustable Humidity Drawer on some modelsAbout storage drawer and cover removal Full-Width Drawer with Plastic CoverAbout the automatic icemaker Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIcemaker Accessory Kit InstructionsCleaning the Inside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Outside Tips Consumer SupportPreparing for Vacation Consumer Support TroubleshootingBehind the Refrigerator Preparing to MoveRollers and Leveling Legs Refrigerator LocationClearances Before YOU Begin What YOU will NeedDrill the Hole for the Valve Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyChoose the Valve Location Route the Tubing Fasten the Shutoff ValveTighten the Pipe Clamp Flush OUT the TubingConnect the Tubing To the Refrigerator Turn the Water on AT the Shutoff ValveImportant Notes Plug in the RefrigeratorStart the Icemaker Tools RequiredBefore YOU Start Remove the Freezer DoorRemove the Fresh Food Door Reversing the Hardware Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this timeRehanging the Doors Rehang the fresh food doorNormal operating sounds Hummm WhooshBefore you call for service… Does not work See Installing the water lineAutomatic icemaker On some modelsOperating Instructions Safety Instructions We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration What Is Not Covered Refrigerator WarrantyTroubleshooting Tips Consumer Support We Will ReplaceConsumer Support Contact UsRefrigeradores Instrucciones Para la ProblemasInstrucciones de Operación Para la instalación ConsumidorInstrucciones Para laAl consumidor SoporteInstalación Sobre el dial de control de la temperaturaInformación de Seguridad Dial de control de la temperaturaSobre los estantes del compartimiento De alimentos frescos Seguridad InformaciónSobre los estantes del compartimiento del congelador Sobre las gavetas de almacenamientoRemoción de la gaveta y cubierta Sobre la remoción de la gaveta De almacenamiento y cubiertaGaveta preservadora de humedad ajustable en algunos modelos Gaveta de tamaño completo con cubierta plásticaSobre la máquina de hielos automática Kit de accesorios de la máquina de hielosLimpieza exterior Problemas Para laCuidado y limpieza del refrigerador Limpieza interiorDetrás del refrigerador Instrucciones para la Instalación Para la ProblemasConsejos Solución Reposición de la bombillaÁrea Suministro DE Agua Hacia LA Máquina DE HielosUbicación DEL Refrigerador Rodillos Y Patas NiveladorasAntes DE Iniciar QUÉ NecesitaSeleccione LA Ubicación DE LA Válvula Perfore EL Orificio Para LA VálvulaApriete LA Abrazadera DEL Tubo Instale LA Válvula DE CierreConecte LA Tubería LA Válvula Dirija LA TuberíaInicie LA Máquina DE Hielo Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorConecte EL Refrigerador Notas Importantes Herramientas Requeridas Antes DE IniciarRetire LA Puerta DEL Congelador Retire LA Puerta DE Alimentos Frescos Cómo Invertir LOS Elementos DE Soportes Cómo Volver a Colgar LAS Puertas Vuelva a colgar la puerta de los alimentos frescosSonidos normales de operación ¿Usted escucha lo que yo escucho? Estos sonidos son normalesAntes de llamar a solicitar servicio… Los cubos son ZumbidoFrecuente Muy pequeñosNotas Consejos para laInstrucciones para Notas Lo que GE no cubrirá Garantía del RefrigeradorDurante GE reemplazará Un añoSoporte al Consumidor Solicite una reparación

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