GE 20 Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 19

Installation Instructions
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Befbre 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 filtm,
we recommend installing one if your ,_-aWr supply
has sand or particles that could clog the screen of
the refrigerator's water valve. Install it in the
water line near the refrigeramn If using a GE
SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional robe (WX08X10002)
to connect the fllren Do not cut plastic tube
to install fiher.
Some models have the refrigerator connection at
the end of tubing located outside the compressor
compartment access coven On other models, the
compressor compartment access cover must he
removed in order to access the refrigerator
connection at the water valve.
On models using the refrigeration connection at
the water valve, remove the plastic flexible cap.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing 2_s shown. On a GE
SmartCommct Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
Insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator 'lklbing kit, insert the molded end of
the robing into the refrigerator connection and
tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight,
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtighrening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided as
shown to keep it in position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
Clamp
1/4"
Compression , __
Nut
Tubing
Clamp
Ferrule
(sleeve)
_SmartConnect _a
Connection Tubing
1/4"
1/4"
Tubing
Ferrule
{sleeve)_
SmartConnect
TM
Connection Tubing
1_ TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any commctions that leak.
Reattach the access cover.
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