GE 27 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 27

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (Cont.)
CONNECTING THE
1
REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE
WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
not a cold water supply, you will need to provide
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
we recommend installing one if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator's water valve.
plastic tube to install filter.
A
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing coming from the house cold
water supply.
the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
B
of the tubing into the refrigerator connection,
at the back of the refrigerator, as far as
possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the
fitting.
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.
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure
must be between 40 and 120 psi (275-827
kilopascals).
WARNING
Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only.
DO NOT drill into the refrigerator.
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Installation Instructions
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD
C
hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
Tubing Clamp
Compression Nut
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Universal Water Line Tubing
Connection
Universal Water
Line Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
Turn the water on at the
shutoff valve (house water
supply) and check for any
leaks.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
3
Before plugging in the
refrigerator, make sure the
icemaker power switch is set to
See the grounding information
attached to the power cord.
Option 2
Option 3
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