GE 18 - Manual (Page 12)

Installation Instructions
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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
™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will
need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connect
the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.
Remove the access 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 shutoff valve 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.
7 TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
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Tubing Clamp
1/4 ″ Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
Refrigerator Connection
1/4 ″ Copper
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.
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Reattach the access cover.
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
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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.
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemaker.
START THE ICEMAKER
Power
switch
Power switch model
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position
Feeler arm model
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