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INST
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TION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
STEP 10 CONNECT WATER
SUPPLY
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only.
• Locate and bring the tubing to the front of the
cabinet.
• Turn the water on to flush debris from the line. Run
about a quart of water through the tubing into a
bucket, then shut off the water.
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fitting on the unit and tighten the nut to the union.
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
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Tubing:
NOTE:
The only GE Appliances-approved plastic
tubing is supplied in the SmartConnect
Refrigerator
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line because the line is under pressure at all times.
Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age
and cause water damage to your home.
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in the following lengths:
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refrigerator connection. Tighten the compression nut
until it is just hand tight.
• Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
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• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
NOTE:
Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with the toekick installation.
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STEP 11 CONNECT POWER,
CLOSE GRILLE PANEL
• Open the grille panel.
• Plug in the power cord (if necessary) by reaching
into the opening next to the water filter. The water
filter guard will need to be removed for access
(some models). Remove the 3 screws holding it in
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holding the water filter bracket and move aside. Plug
in the power cord. Secure the bracket and guard
with the original screws.
• Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by
opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are
on.
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adjustments.
Water Filter
Guard in Front of
Electric Outlet
Access
Bracket
Screws
Screws
STEP 12 START ICEMAKER
CAUTION
Avoid contact with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element (located on the bottom of the icemaker) that
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on the automatic ice making mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
• Slide the power switch to ON.
• The icemaker will begin operation automatically.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
feeler arm.
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