GE 18 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 18

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• gelm'e making the connection to the reti'igerator,
be sure the refligerator power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
• _4'e recommend installing a water filter if wmr
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator's water wdve. Install
it in the water line near the refligerator. If using
GE SmartConnect "_ Refl'igerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Remove the screws holding the right side of the
access cover. Fold back the cover.
Remoxe the plastic flexible cap
fl'om the water xalxe
CJ
(refi'igerator connection),
Place the compression nut and
fenule (sleexe) onto the end of
the tubing as shown. On (;E
Sma_t()mnect '*Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the nuts are already
assembled to the tubing
Insert the end of the tubing into the water xalxe
com_ection as fin" as possible. X4bile holding the
tubing tighten the fitting
For plastic tubing from a GE Slnalt(_onnect '*
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the water xalxe connection and
tighten compression nut tmtil it is hand-tight;
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Oxertightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp proxided to hold
it in a xertical position. You may need to I)_T open
the clamp.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
One of the illustrations below will look like the
cmmection on your refrigerator.
Icemaker Models withoutWater Dispenser
1/4" Tubing
SmartG
Tubing
Water Dispenser Models
Tubing Clamp_.
_ressionNut
(sleeve)
- Refrigerator
Connection
1/4" Tubir
1/4" Compression Nut.
Refrig
SmartConnect _ Tubing
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the access coxer.
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