STEP 11 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker
operation. If there is not a cold water supply, you will need
to provide one. See Installing the Water Line section.
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure
the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall
outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we
recommend installing one 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 ™
Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube
(WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic
tube to install filter.
• Before connecting the water line to the house, purge the
house line for at least 2 minutes.
A. If you are using copper tubing, place a compression nut
and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing coming
from the house cold water supply.
If you are using the GE SmartConnect ™ tubing, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
B. If you are using copper tubing, insert the end of the
tubing into the refrigerator connection, at the back of the
refrigerator, as far as possible. While holding the tubing,
tighten the fitting.
If you are using GE SmartConnect ™ tubing, insert
the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator
connection, at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten
the compression nut until it is hand tight. Then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Over tightening may
cause leaks.
C. Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in
position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
D. Turn on the water at the shut-off valve to check
for leaks.
Installation Instructions
1/4" Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Tubing Clamp
Bride
Abrazadera del tu
1/4" Tubing
Tuyau de 1/4 po
Tubería de 1/4 "
STEP 12 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
See the grounding information attached to the power
cord.
STEP 13 LEVEL THE RE FRIG ER A TOR
The leveling legs have two purposes:
• Leveling legs adjust so the refrigerator is firmly posi-
tioned on the floor and does not wobble.
• Leveling legs serve as a stabilizing brake
to hold the refrigerator securely in position during
operation and cleaning. The leveling legs also prevent
the refrigerator from tipping.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to lower it.
NOTICE:
damage, the leveling legs must be firmly
touching the floor.
12
Raise
Flat-Head Screwdriver
To avoid possible property