GE GSS20GEWBB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 13

7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
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 SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
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. Overtightening 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
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
Installation Instructions
7
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
8
™
9
™
10
1/4"
Tubing
SmartConnect™
Tubing
13
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
Tubing
Clamp
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF
VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access cover.
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
Slide the icemaker power switch to the ON 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 if the icemaker
power switch is in the ON position.
1/4"
Compression
1/4"
Nut
Tubing
SmartConnect™
Tubing
.