The Refrigerator; Shutoff Valve - Hotpoint HTJ17CBB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, 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 SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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you will need an additional tube (WX08X10002)
to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Remove the access cover.
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
SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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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 SmartConnect
Refrigerator 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.
Installation Instructions
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(CONT.)
7
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
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.
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TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections
that leak.
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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 ICEMAKER
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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.
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water
valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water
to the icemaker.
(CONT.)
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect
Tubing
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position
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