AMERICANA Model 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 10

Installation Instructions
B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
I_ CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the reiiig_l.mm be sure
the rcfligecator power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter i| your water supply
has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the
refligemtor's water vane. Install it in the water line near the
refligemtor. If using GE SmartConnecg" Refl'igemtor Tubing
kit, you will need an additional robe (_X08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic robe to install filter:
Remove the access covet:
Remoxe the plastic flexible cap fiom the water
xalxe (refiigecator connection).
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Place the compression nut and tcrmle (sleeve) onto the end
of the tubing as shown. On GE SmartConnecf _ Refl'ig_cator
Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the robing into the water valve connection
as flu as possible. ¼]file holding the tubing, tighten the
fitting.
For plastic tubing fl'om a GE SmartConnecf _ Refl'igecator
Tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the
slmtoff valve and tighten corn pression nut until it is hand
tight, then tighten one additkmal turn with a wrench.
Ovcrtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
a vertical position. You may need to pry ()pen the clamp.
1/4" Copper
Tubing
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Compression
Nut
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnect T_
Tubing
I-8-1 T URN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not xibrate
against the back of the refligerator or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
I_ START THE ICEMAKER
On power switch models, set the icemaker power
switch to the / (Of/) 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.
Powerswitch model
in
the ON (down)position
Feelerarm model
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may ttlrn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemakeL
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