Installation Instructions
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
CAUTION: Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom – be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from side only.
PRUDENCE: Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut qu'en bas. Il faut être prudent lors des déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever le réfrigérateur sur le côté seulement.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom, |
remove outer carton. |
• Slide out back corner posts (2). |
Toekick
Remove
•Remove the four 7/16" bolts securing the straps to the skid.
CAUTION: DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.
PRUDENCE: IL NE
FAUT PAS ESSAYER DE FAIRE ROULER LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR POUR L'ENLEVER DE LAY PALETTE.
• Slide carton off top of cabinet. |
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY CABINET DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID!
•The unit is secured to the skid with 4 slotted
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
•A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
•Route 1/4" OD copper or GE SmartConnect™ plastic tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location.
•Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to accommodate bend leading into the water line connection.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is supplied in the GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home.
GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:
2' (.6 m) WX08X10002 6' (1.8 m) WX08X10006 15' (4.6 m) WX08X10015 25' (7.6 m) WX08X10025
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
•Install a
•Support blocks on the bottom of the refrigeration case must be removed before the refrigerator is taken off the skid or damage will occur. Carefully, tilt refrigerator and slide blocks out from beneath.
•Remove toekick. Set aside for final installation.
•Lift the refrigerator off the skid with an appliance dolly. Handle from the sides.
Floor
Copper Tubing
Compression Nut
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (Sleeve)
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a vertical water pipe. If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection at the top or side to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
•Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
•Fasten the
•Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. Do not overtighten.
•Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the
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