GE GBS18SBPARSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 17

Installation Instructions
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before makii_g the COlmection to the refligerator,
be sure the refl'igerator power cord is not
I)lugged into the wall outlet.
• _'e recomlnei_d installing a water filter if wmr
water SUl)ply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refl'igerator's water wdve, Install
it in the water line near the refl'igerator, If using
(;E Slnart(_onnect "_ Refl'igerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Remove the screws holding the right side of the
access cover. Fold back the cover.
Remoxe the plastic flexible cap
from the water xalxe
tEJ
(refi'igerator COlmection),
Place the comi)ressiot_ nut and
terrule (sleeve) onto the end of
the tubing as shown, On GE
Slnart(]ot_t_ect _'_Refi]gerator
Tubing kit, the imts are ah'eadv
asselnbled to the robing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water wdve
COlmection as fin" as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing fl'oln a GE Smart(_oimect "¢
Refl'igerator Tubing kit, insert the inolded end
of the tubing into the water wdve colmection and
tighten conq)ression nut until it is hai_d-tight;
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightelfing lnav cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clam I) provided to hold
it in a vertical position. You inav need to pi T open
the clamp.
Tubing
1/4"Tubing
SmartConnect
TM
Tubing
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
Refrigerator
" Connection
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any COlmections that leak.
[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
_rranoe the coil of tubing so that it does not _ibrate
a
against the back of the refrigerator or against the
wall, Push the refrigerator back to the wall,
START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icelnaker power switch to the I (on) position.
The icelnaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its ol)erating teml)erature of 15°F (-9°C)
or below. It will then begin oi)eration automatically.
NOTE: In lower water i)ressure conditions, the
water xalxe Ina) turn on up to B tilnes to delixer
enou,d_ water to the icelnaker.
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