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Installation Instructions
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE
SmartConnect"
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert
the end of the tubing
into the water valve
connection
as far as possible.
While holding
the
tubing,
tighten
the fitting.
For plastic tubing
from a GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator
Tubing
kit, insert the molded
end
of the tubing
into the refrigerator
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 may need to pry open
the clamp.
Tubing_
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1/4"Tubing
Compression
_
Ferrule
(sleeve)
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Refrigerator _
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SrnartC°nnect_
Connection
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Tubing
[_]PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange
the coil of tubing
so that it does not
vibrate
against
the back of the refrigerator
or
against
the wall. Push the refrigerator
back to
the wall.
[_START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on)
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 if the icemaker power switch is
in the I (on) position.
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemaker.
I_TURN
THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Tighten
any connections
that leak.
Reattach
the compressor
compartment
access cover.
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