Installation
Instructions
[] CONNECT
THE TUBING
TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection
m the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator
power cord is not
plugged into the ,a-all outlet.
• We recommend
installing
a w-ater filter if your
w-ater supply has sand or particles that could clog
tile screen of tile refrigerator's
water valve. Install
it in tile water line near the refrigerator:
If using
GE SmartConnec("
Refrigerator
Tubing kit, you
will need an additional
tube (WX08X10002)
to
connect
the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filtel:
Remove the screws holding
the right side of the
access covm: Fold back the coven
Remove
the plastic
flexible
cap
from
the ,a-ater valve
(refrigerator
connection).
Place the compression
nut and
ferrule
(sleeve) onto tile end of
the tubing as shown. On GE
SmartConnec(
"_ Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the nuts are already
assembled
to the tubing.
Insert the end of tile tubing into the water valve
connection
as far as possible. While holding
the
tubing, tighten
the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnecC'
Refrigerator
Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the water valve connection
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.
Tubing
1/4" Tubing
SmartConnecP _
Tubing
1/4"
Compression
Ferrule
Refrigerator
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Tighten
any connections
that leak.
Reattach
the access cover.
[] 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
On power switch models, set the icemaker
power
switch to the I (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 s witchmodel
17
in the
STOP(up)position
r Arm in
the ON (down)position
Feelerarm model
NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions,
the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough
w-ater to the icemaken