AMERICANA 16 Manual Del Usaurio página 10

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
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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.
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
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
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.
1/4"Copper
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
Reattach the access cover.
Installation Instructions
Remove
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
™
Refrigerator Tubing
™
Tubing Clamp
1/4"Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
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(CONT.)
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TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
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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.
START THE ICEMAKER
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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.
Power
switch
Power switch model
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position
Feeler arm model
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water
valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver enough water
to the icemaker.
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position