Connecting The Refrigerator

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR			If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR	B		If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE			tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the
A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker			refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing,
A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker			tighten the fitting.
operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you will			tighten the fitting.
operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you will			If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert
need to provide one. See Installing the Water Line section.			If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing, insert
need to provide one. See Installing the Water Line section.			the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator
NOTES:			the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator
NOTES:			connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be			connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be			the compression nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the			the compression nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the			one additional turn with a wrench. Over tightening may
wall outlet.			one additional turn with a wrench. Over tightening may
wall outlet.			cause leaks.
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we			cause leaks.
			Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
	C
recommend installing one if your water supply has	C
			position. You may need to pry open the clamp.

sand or particles that could clog the screen of the
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.
• Before connecting the water line to the house, purge
the house line for at least 2 minutes.
If 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.		1/4”		SmartConnect™
		1/4”		SmartConnect™
		Compression		Tubing
		Nut