GE CFE29TSDSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 31

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR
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TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker
operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you will
need to provide one. See Installing the Water Line section.
NOTES:
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the
wall outlet.
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
Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube
(WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic
tube to install filter.
the house line for at least 2 minutes.
A
If you are using copper tubing, place 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
are already assembled to the tubing.
Installation Instructions
(cont.)
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tubing, the nuts
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Ferrule
(sleeve)
Tubing Clamp
Bride
Abrazadera del tubo
1/4" Tubing
Tuyau de 1/4 po
Tubería de 1/4"
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If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the
B
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
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. Over tightening may
cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
C
position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
1/4" Compression
Nut
tubing, insert
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SmartConnect
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Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection