GE GTH22SBSSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 17

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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 ™
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.
Installation Instructions
Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
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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.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker Models without Water Dispenser
1/4" Tubing
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
Water Dispenser Models
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
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SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access cover.
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(CONT.)
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
1/4" Tubing
SmartConnect ™ Tubing