Hotpoint 18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 18

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the reli'igerator,
be sure the refl'igerator power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refl'igerator's water wdve. ]nstall
it in the water line near the refl'igerator. If using
GE Smart(_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
fl'om the water xalxe
CJ
(refi'igerator connection),
Place the compression nut and
ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of
the tubing as shown. On GE
Smart(:onnect "_ Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the nuts are alreadv
assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water wdve
connection as flu" as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing fl'om a GE Smart(_onnect "_
Refi'igerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the water wdve connection and
tighten compression nut until it is hand-tight;
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold
it in a vertical position. You mav need to PU open
the clamp.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
One of the illustrations below will look like the
cmmection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker Models withoutWater Dispenser
1/4" Tubing
SmartC(
Tubing
Water DispenserModels
Tubing Clamp_.
1/4" Compression Nut.
_ressionNut
(sleeve)
- Refrigerator
Connection
1/4" Tubin_
Refrig
)nnect_ Tubing
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access coxer.
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