Installing The Refrigerator - GE 16 Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.)
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
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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
or 877.959.8688) if your water supply has
sand or particles that could clog the screen
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
install filter.
WARNING
or electric shock, you must follow these
instructions:
Unplug the refrigerator before removing
any panels.
Do not damage any wiring while the panel
is removed.
Replace all parts and panels before
plugging the refrigerator back in.
• Remove the access
cover.
• Remove the plastic
flexible or screw cap
from the water valve
(refrigerator connection) and
discard.
• Place the compression nut and
ferrule (sleeve) onto the end
of the tubing as shown. On
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the
nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
connection as far as possible. While holding
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
• For plastic tubing from a 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.
WARNING
Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only.
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To reduce the risk of death
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (Cont.)
Copper
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
• Reattach the access
cover.
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TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that
leak.
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INSTALLING THE
REFRIGERATOR
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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START THE ICE MAKER
Set the ice maker power switch to the
0N position. The ice maker will not begin
to operate until it reaches its operating
temperature
of 15°F
Power
(–9°C) or switch
then begin
operation
automatically.
Tubing
Clamp
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
OFF
ON
Power switch model
49-1000394 Rev. 2