GE 21, Owner'S Manual

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Installation Instructions
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The water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
recommendations carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is
in the
O (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is
insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
Installation of the icemaker must be done by a
qualified service technician.
WARNING!
Connect to potable
water supply only.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing as shown.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing,
tighten the fitting.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a
vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
On models using the
refrigeration connection at
the water valve, remove the
plastic flexible cap.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
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Some models have the refrigerator connection
at the end of tubing located outside the compressor
compartment access cover. On other models, the
compressor compartment access cover must be removed
in order to access the refrigerator connection at the
water valve.
Reattach the access cover.
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.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
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Typical
Compression
Nut
Tubing
Clamp
Tubing
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
Tubing
Tubing Clamp
Typical
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your icemaker.