Installation Instructions
1CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE (cont.)
AIf you are using copper tubing, place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing coming from the house cold water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
BIf you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
CFasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the connection on your refrigerator.
Tubing | 1/4Copper |
Tubing | |
Clamp |
|
1/4 Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator |
|
Connection | SmartConnect™ |
| Tubing |
Icemaker-Installed Models
Ferrule 1/4
Refrigerator (sleeve) Compression
Connection Nut
SmartConnect™
Tubing
1/4Tubing
Tubing Clamp
2TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
(icemaker and dispenser models)
Turn the water on at the
3PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
On models with an icemaker, before plugging in the refrigerator, make sure the icemaker power switch is set to the O (off) position.
See the grounding information attached to the power cord.
4PUT THE REFRIGERATOR IN PLACE
Move the refrigerator to its final location. Make sure the back side of the refrigerator engages the
5LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR
Turn the front roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use a 3/8hex wrench with extension, or an
adjustable wrench. | Roller adjusting screws |
To adjust the rollers on 21‘ Counter Depth models:
These models also have rear adjustable rollers so you can align the refrigerator with your kitchen cabinets. Use a 3/8hex wrench with extension to turn the screws for the rear
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