Americana Appliances 17, 18, 16 Shut OFF the Main Water Supply, Choose the Valve Location

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Installation Instructions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

A water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 1.888.261.3055.

A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).

Power drill.

1/2or adjustable wrench.

Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

Two 1/4 outer diameter compression nuts and

2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

OR

If you are using an approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing.

If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end from approved plastic refrigerator tubing.

Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

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

1SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

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

2CHOOSE 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, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

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.

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Contents Refrigerators Refrigerants Safety PrecautionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsTemperature Control Dial About the temperature control dialHalf-Width Shelves SafetyFull-Width Shelves Spillproof Shelves on some modelsAbout the storage drawers About the freezer compartment shelvesAbout storage drawer and cover removal Adjustable Humidity Drawer on some modelsDrawer and Cover Removal Full-Width Drawer with Plastic CoverIcemaker Accessory Kit Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the automatic icemaker InstructionsCleaning the Outside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Inside Tips Consumer SupportBehind the Refrigerator Consumer Support TroubleshootingPreparing for Vacation Preparing to MoveClearances Refrigerator LocationRollers and Leveling Legs What YOU will Need Before YOU BeginChoose the Valve Location Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyDrill the Hole for the Valve Tighten the Pipe Clamp Fasten the Shutoff ValveRoute the Tubing Flush OUT the TubingTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing To the RefrigeratorStart the Icemaker Plug in the RefrigeratorImportant Notes Tools RequiredRemove the Freezer Door Before YOU StartRemove the Fresh Food Door Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time Reversing the HardwareRehang the fresh food door Rehanging the DoorsHummm Whoosh Normal operating soundsBefore you call for service… Automatic icemaker See Installing the water lineDoes not work On some modelsOperating Instructions Safety Instructions We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered We Will ReplaceContact Us Consumer SupportRefrigeradores Instrucciones de Operación Para la instalación Para la ProblemasInstrucciones ConsumidorAl consumidor Para laInstrucciones SoporteInformación de Seguridad Sobre el dial de control de la temperaturaInstalación Dial de control de la temperaturaSeguridad Información Sobre los estantes del compartimiento De alimentos frescosSobre las gavetas de almacenamiento Sobre los estantes del compartimiento del congeladorGaveta preservadora de humedad ajustable en algunos modelos Sobre la remoción de la gaveta De almacenamiento y cubiertaRemoción de la gaveta y cubierta Gaveta de tamaño completo con cubierta plásticaKit de accesorios de la máquina de hielos Sobre la máquina de hielos automáticaCuidado y limpieza del refrigerador Problemas Para laLimpieza exterior Limpieza interiorConsejos Solución Instrucciones para la Instalación Para la ProblemasDetrás del refrigerador Reposición de la bombillaUbicación DEL Refrigerador Suministro DE Agua Hacia LA Máquina DE HielosÁrea Rodillos Y Patas NiveladorasQUÉ Necesita Antes DE IniciarPerfore EL Orificio Para LA Válvula Seleccione LA Ubicación DE LA VálvulaConecte LA Tubería LA Válvula Instale LA Válvula DE CierreApriete LA Abrazadera DEL Tubo Dirija LA TuberíaConecte EL Refrigerador Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorInicie LA Máquina DE Hielo Herramientas Requeridas Antes DE Iniciar Notas ImportantesRetire LA Puerta DEL Congelador Retire LA Puerta DE Alimentos Frescos Cómo Invertir LOS Elementos DE Soportes Vuelva a colgar la puerta de los alimentos frescos Cómo Volver a Colgar LAS Puertas¿Usted escucha lo que yo escucho? Estos sonidos son normales Sonidos normales de operaciónAntes de llamar a solicitar servicio… Frecuente ZumbidoLos cubos son Muy pequeñosConsejos para la NotasInstrucciones para Notas Durante GE reemplazará Garantía del RefrigeradorLo que GE no cubrirá Un añoSolicite una reparación Soporte al Consumidor

16, 17, 18 specifications

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