GE 22, 25 INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE

FLUSH 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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CONNECT 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.

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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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

Installation Instructions

Saddle-Type

Shutoff Valve

Compression

Nut

SmartConnect™

Tubing

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve)

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with

the pipe clamp.

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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Vertical Cold

Water Pipe

Saddle-Type

Shutoff Valve

Pipe Clamp

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer

begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the

tubing.

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Washer

Inlet End

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

ROUTE 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

.

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Contents

Main GEAppliances.com Models 22, 25 Refrigerators Top-Freezer 200D2462P001 Rev. 1 49-60103-1 06-01 JR Owners Manual & Installation Instructions Safety Information WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: CFC Disposal IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY DO NOT USE READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the controls on the refrigerator. Rearranging the Shelves To remove: Rearranging the Shelves Spillproof Shelves About the shelves and bins. To remove: Refrigerator Compartment Freezer Compartment To replace: Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf Adjustable Bins on the Door Freezer Tilt Out Bin About the crispers and pans. About the additional features. COLDEST, Adjustable Temperature Deli Pan To remove, About crisper removal. Automatic Icemaker www.GEAppliances.com stop A newly-installed refrigerator may take 1224 hours to begin making ice. Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Behind the Refrigerator Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move Replacing the lightbulbs. Turning the control to the O (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Freezer Compartment Dome Light Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Lightbulbs may be hot. Installation If you have questions, call 1-800-GECARES or Refrigerator Instructions Models 22 and 25 INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE WHAT YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE FLUSH OUT THE TUBING VALVE FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP REFRIGERATOR TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE REFRIGERATOR TOOLS YOU WILL NEED INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR 11 START THE ICEMAKER REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REVERSING THE DOOR SWING TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT TRANSFER DOOR STOPS TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT REVERSING THE DOOR SWING REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation. Before you call for service Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number CONSUMER WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: WHAT IS NOT COVERED: IMPORTANT Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: What GE Will Not Cover: Page Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website Schedule Service Register Your Appliance Contact Us Parts and Accessories