Installation Instructions
1INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
7CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
•Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
•We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.
Remove the access cover.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve (refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
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.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
8TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
9PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
12START THE ICEMAKER
On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to the l (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F
Power switch
Power switch model
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position
Feeler arm model
1/4″ Copper
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
Tubing Clamp
1/4″ Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect™
Tubing
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker.
Reattach the access cover.
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