Shutoff Valve; Installing The Refrigerator - GE 17 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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.
• 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, 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, 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.
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

9
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
10
On power switch models, set the icemaker power
switch to the 0N position. On feeler arm models,
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.
Power
switch
Feeler arm model
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water
valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough
water to the icemaker.
OFF
ON
Power switch model
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position