Installing The Refrigerator - GE 15 Série Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
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REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet.
on GEApplianceparts.com or 800.626.2002) 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 SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need an additional tube
Remove the access cover.
cap from the water valve
(refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator 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,
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the
nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional
turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a
vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
1/4"
Copper
Tubing
Refrigerator Connection
Reattach the access cover.
Installation Instructions
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Tubing
Clamp
1/4" Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
SmartConnect
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Tubing
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(CONT.)
TURN THE WATER
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ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR

10
Plug 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.
START THE ICE MAKER
11
Set the ice maker power switch to the 0N position.
The ice maker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below.
It will then begin operation automatically.
Power
switch
OFF
ON
Power switch model