GE GSS22VGM Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 19

Installation Instructions
[] 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 outleL
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we
recommend installing one ff 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 a GE
SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08Xl0002)
to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube
to install filter.
Some models have the refrigerator connection at
the end of tubing located outside the compressor
compartment access cover. On other models, the
compressor compartment access cover must be
removed in order to access the refrigerator
connection at the water valve.
On models using the refrigeration connection at
the water valve, remove the plastic flexible cap.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On a GE
SmartConuect Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
Insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
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 refrigerator connection and
tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight,
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Over tightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided as
shown to keep it in position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
Tubing.
Clamp
Tubing
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Cecmectio_
Tubing
Clamp
Ferrule
SmartConr_-t
TM
Tubing
1/4 _ 1/4 _
, Cetnprsssioo Tubing
Nut
SmartConnect
TM
C0nc_ti0n
Tul_ng
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access cover.
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