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Installation Instructions

Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end 
of the tubing and connect it to the 
shutoff valve. 

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted 
into the valve. Tighten the compression 
nut securely.

For plastic tubing from a GE
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.

NOTE:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered
to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not
permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with
your licensed plumber.

CONNECT THE TUBING 
TO THE VALVE

7

Saddle-Type 
Shutoff Valve

Compression Nut

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

Ferrule (sleeve)

Turn the main water supply on and flush
out the tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after
about one quart (1 liter) of water has been
flushed through the tubing.

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

8

SmartConnect

Tubing

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
pipe with the pipe clamp.

NOTE:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered
to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not
permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with
your licensed plumber.

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

4

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell. 

NOTE:

Do not overtighten or you may

crush the tubing.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

5

Pipe Clamp

Vertical Cold Water Pipe

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

Washer

Inlet End

Pipe Clamp

Clamp
Screw

Route the tubing between the cold water
line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in

the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall
as possible. 

NOTE:

Be sure there is sufficient extra

tubing (about 8

[2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns

of about 10

[25 cm] diameter) to allow the

refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.

ROUTE THE TUBING

6

To complete the installation of the refrigerator,
go back to Step 1 in 

Installing the Refrigerator

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Product Code: GEPDS20MFSWW

www.spaequip.com

P: 707-737-1100 F: 707-737-1150

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Summary of Contents for GEPDS20MFSWW

Page 1: ...nts perfectly in place Integrated Icemaker with GE SmartWater Filtration Combines an icemaker and ice bin in one system so cubes don t fall onto the freezer floor BrightSpace Interior with GE Reveal Lighting casts a natural looking glow throughout the refrigerator SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 29 7 8 W x 33 7 8 D x 68 H Electrical 120V 60Hz 15A Suggested Outlet Behind Unit 3 Prong Grounding Plumbing C...

Page 2: ...mal Operating Sounds 34 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Performance Data Sheet 45 Product Registration for Canadian Customers 41 42 Product Registration for U S Customers 39 40 Warranty for Canadian Customers 43 Warranty for U S Customers 44 Réfrigérateurs Congélateur inférieur Refrigeradores Congelador inferior Write the model and serial numbers here Model ______________________ Seri...

Page 3: ...er drawer or door depending on model can be removed To remove the refrigerator door see Step 1 in the Reversing the Door Swing section To remove the freezer drawer see the Removing the Freezer Drawer section To remove the freezer door see Steps 2 and 3 in the Reversing the Door Swing section PREPARATION cont WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER AND DISPENSER ON SOME MODELS If the refrigerator has an icema...

Page 4: ...nsure the door is properly aligned to the case top to avoid readjustment of the door during top cap reinstallation Place cap over the top of the refrigerator Reinstall the original screws in the top and back of the cap Reinstall the bottom freezer drawer Refer to Replacing the Freezer Drawer section E F G A Top Hinge B REMOVE TOP CAP on some models IMPORTANT NOTE This refrigerator is 34 1 2 deep D...

Page 5: ...ided to hold it in position You may need to pry open the clamp One of the illustrations below will look like the connection on your refrigerator Icemaker Ready models Icemaker Installed Models 18 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR cont 1 A B C 1 4 Tubing Tubing Clamp 1 4 Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve SmartConnect Tubing Refrigerator Connection TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY icemaker ...

Page 6: ...teners to the right side Remove and transfer the plug button and logo badge to the left side of the fresh food door NOTE Use a flat plastic edge to prevent damaging the door Remove any adhesive on the door with a mild detergent Remove the paper covering on the adhesive backing on the logo badge prior to carefully attaching the badge to the door A A 5 After removing the handle Move the small plug b...

Page 7: ...OOD DOOR HANDLE Stainless steel handle Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3 32 Allen wrench NOTE For Double Door models follow the same procedure on the opposite door Plastic handle Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners by aligning the slots with the handle mounting fasteners Slide it down until it is firmly locked into position A A 7 ...

Page 8: ... holes in the cabinet Push forward until the grille snaps into place 9 A B Installation Instructions 21 SET THE CONTROLS Set the controls to the recommended setting 10 REMOVE PACKAGING START ICEMAKER icemaker models A Remove all tape foam and protective packing from shelves and drawers B Remove the tie downs from the freezer baskets C Place half width basket onto drawer slides See About the freeze...

Page 9: ...ight out 3 The freezer drawer can be removed if needed to fit through tight areas Read these instructions completely and carefully REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT FROM THE SLIDES Remove the Phillips head screw on each side of the railing DO NOT remove the hex head screws from the rail assemblies 2 A Phillips Screw DO NOT remove hex head screws DO NOT remove hex head screws REMOVE THE DRAWER FRONT FROM THE...

Page 10: ... assemblies Lower the front of the drawer making sure the tabs on the sides of the railings fit into the front slots in the rail assemblies 1 A B D C REPLACE THE FREEZER BASKET Replace the lower freezer basket by lowering it into the frame 2 Two people may be required to complete this procedure ATTACH AND SECURE THE DRAWER FRONT TO THE SLIDES cont Replace the Phillips head screws on both rail asse...

Page 11: ... the adhesive cover on the back side NOTE If necessary call Customer Service for a replacement badge Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet Empty all door shelves including the dairy compartment Putty Knife or Thin blade Screwdriver Masking Tape Adjustable Wrench 3 8 and 10 mm Socket Ratchet Driver REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape Remove the hinge cover...

Page 12: ... 10 mm socket ratchet driver and Phillips head screwdriver remove the bolts and screws securing the center hinge to the cabinet Set hinge bolts screws washer on freezer door models and hinge pin aside On models with a freezer drawer skip to Step 7 4 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET freezer door models Remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it straight out Using a 3 8 or 10 mm...

Page 13: ...g the two screws Move the plastic hinge hole thimble to the opposite hole Install the door stop on the left side 6 A B C Bottom of Freezer Door Right Side Bottom of Freezer Door Left Side A INSTALL CENTER HINGE Transfer the plug button and screws in the hinge holes on the left side to the right side Install the center hinge on the left side 7 A B HANG THE FREEZER DOOR freezer door models Lower the...

Page 14: ...LE TO RIGHT Refer to Remove the Fresh Food Door Handle and Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle sections for instructions 11 REHANG REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge pin Ensure that the white hinge pin thimble is on the center hinge pin or inside door hinge pin hole located in the bottom of the door Insert the top hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the refrigera...

Page 15: ...e cover lift the hinge cover and place to the side on top of the refrigerator Carefully disconnect the wire connector and remove the screw securing the ground wire Using a 3 8 or 10 mm socket ratchet driver remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet Then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the hinge pin hole in the top of the door Carefully remove the wires from the h...

Page 16: ...s and screw securing the center hinge to the cabinet Set hinge bolts and screw aside 2 29 REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR Follow the same procedure on the opposite door 3 REMOVE FREEZER DRAWER Refer to the Removing the Freezer Drawer section for instructions 4 Product Code GEPDS20MFSWW www spaequip com P 707 737 1100 F 707 737 1150 Page 16 of 21 ...

Page 17: ...e sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front While holding the aligned door in place tighten the top hinge bolts Replace the hinge cover and screw E C Hinge Pin Thimble Top Hinge Pin Slot Top Hinge Pin Wire Connector Ground Wire Top Hinge Bolts Hinge Cover ALIGN DOUBLE DOORS If the...

Page 18: ...t 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 double insulated o...

Page 19: ... a compression fitting Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your ...

Page 20: ...ough the tubing FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 8 SmartConnect Tubing Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE 4 Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell ...

Page 21: ...er snapping in and out of the defrost cycle Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound On models with an icemaker after an icemaking cycle you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket On models with a dispenser during water dispense you may hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after dispenser button is released ...

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