GE 21 Owner's Manual And Installation page 21

CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
1
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. If there is not a cold water
supply, you will need to provide one.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The water line installation is not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow
these recommendations carefully to minimize the
risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes)
in house plumbing can cause damage to
refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or
flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water
hammer before installing the water supply line to
the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not
hook up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch
is in the O (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
Installation of the icemaker must be
qualified service technician.
WARNING!
water supply only.
NOTES:
• It is the installer's responsibility to ensure
plumbing is compliant with local codes and
regulations.
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord
is not plugged into the wall outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter,
we recommend installing one 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 ™
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Installation Instructions
done by a
Connect to potable
Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
1
TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
(cont.)
If you are using copper tubing, place a
A
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing coming from the
house cold water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect
tubing, the nuts are already assembled to
the tubing.
B If you are using copper tubing, insert
the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
connection, at the back of the refrigerator,
as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
If you are using GE SmartConnect
tubing, insert the molded end of the
tubing into the refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten
the compression 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
C
to hold it in position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like
the connection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker-Ready models
Tubing
Clamp
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
Icemaker-Installed Models
Ferrule
Refrigerator
(sleeve)
Connection
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
21
™
1/4" Copper
Tubing
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
1/4"
Compression
Nut
1/4" Tubing
Tubing Clamp
™