GE DFE28 series, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE WATER LINE
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• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
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filter, we recommend installing one if your
water supply has sand or particles that
could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s
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• Before connecting the water line to the house,
purge the house line for at least 2 minutes.
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end of the tubing coming from the house cold
water supply.
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nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
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of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at
the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible.
While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
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insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator connection, at the back of the
refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut
until it is hand tight. Then tighten one additional
turn with a wrench. Over tightening may cause
leaks.
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hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
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INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (Cont.)
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