Hotpoint 19 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 17

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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator 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 refrigerator's water valve. Install
it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using
GE SmartConnect ™
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.
Remove the plastic flexible cap
from the water valve
(refrigerator connection).
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 water valve 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.
1/4" Tubing
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
Installation Instructions
Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
™
Tubing
Clamp
1/4"
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
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SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access cover.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
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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
On power switch models, set the icemaker power
switch to the l (on) 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.
Power
switch
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemaker.
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Power switch model
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position
Feeler arm model