Installation
Instructions
[] CONNECT
THE TUBING
TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
Some
models
have the refl'igerator
connection
at
the end of robing
located
outside
the compressor
comi)arm_ent
access
cover. On other
models,
the
COU/l)ressor
COUll)_lI'tIIlent
access
cover
UltlSt
be
removed
in order
to access
the refiigerator
connection
at the water wdve.
On models
using
tile refrigeration
connection
at
the water xalxe, remoxe
the plastic
flexible
cap.
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Place tile compression
nut and ti_Hule
(sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing
as shown.
On a GE
SmartConnect'"
Refi_igerator
Tubing
kit, tile ntlts
are ah'eadv
assembled
to the tubing.
Insert tile end
of tile tubing
into tile refl'igerator
connection
as flu" as possible.
While
holding
the
robing,
tighten
tile fitting.
For plastic
tubing
from
a GE Smart(:onnec("
Refrigerator
Tubing
kit, insert
tile molded
end
of
tile tubing
into
tile reti'igerator
connection
and
tighten
the compression
nut/mtil
it is hand
tight,
then
tighten
one additional
turn with a wrench.
Overtightening
may cause leaks.
Fasten
the robing
into the clamp
provided
as
shown
to kee I) it in position.
You may need
to pry
open
tile clamp.
One of the illustrations
below
will look like the
commction
on your refrigerator.
Tubing
Clamp _
1/4"
Compression
Nut
_
1/4"
Tubing
Ferrule
{sleeve)
SmaltConnect TM
Connection
Tubing
[] CONNECT
THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
Tubing
1/4"
ression
1/4"
Tubing
Ferrule
{sleeve)
Refrigeratol
Connection
SmartConnect rM
Tubing
I_TURN
THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten
am connections
that leak.
Reattach
tile
access
cover.
[] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
a_rraw,e
tile coil of tubing
so that it does not vii)rate
against
the back of the refrigerator
or against
the
wall. Push
the refrigerator
back to the wall.
[] START THE ICEMAKER
Slide the icemaker
power
switch to tile
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 ON position.
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