Installation Instructions

1INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)

7

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

Before making the connection to the refrigerator,

7CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)

Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.

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 SmartConnectRefrigerator 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.

1/4Copper

Tubing

Refrigerator

Connection

Tubing Clamp

1/4Compression

Nut

Ferrule

(sleeve)

SmartConnect

Tubing

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 SmartConnectRefrigerator 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 SmartConnectRefrigerator 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.

Reattach the access cover.

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.

10START THE ICEMAKER

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 (–9°C) or below. It will then begin operation automatically.

Feeler Arm in the

STOP (up) position

Feeler Arm in

the ON (down) position

NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the icemaker.

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