GE GTS18ABSALWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 16

Installation Instructions
B INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• gefl)re making tile connection to tile refrigerator,
be sure tile refrigerator, power cord is not I_lugged,,
into tile wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if wmr
water sui)ply has sand
or particles
that could clog
the screen of the reti'igerator's water wdve. Install
it in the water line near the retiigerator. If using
GE SmartConnect'" Reliigerator Tubing kit,
wm will need an additional tube (WX08X10002)
to connect tile filte_: Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
RelllO_,e tile access co_,er.
Remoxe tile plastic flexible cap from tile water
;al;e (refrigerator connection).
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Place tile compression nut and ti_Hule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE
SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing kit,
the nuts are ah'eadv assembled to the tubing.
Insert tile end of tile tubing into tile water wdve
connection as flu" as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten tile fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE Slnart(_onnect '_
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert tile molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut tmtil it is hand tight, then
tighten one additional tm'n with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks,
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
Fasten tile tubing into tile clamp provided to
hold it in a vertical position. You may need to
pry open tile clamp.
1/4" Copper _ -- TubingClamp
Tubing
1/4" Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnect _
Tubing
Reattach tile access cover.
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
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