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STEP 10 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
• Locate and bring tubing to the front of the cabinet.
• Turn the water on to flush debris from line. Run about
a quart of water through tubing into a bucket, then
shut off water.
Copper Tubing:
• Slip a 1/4
”
nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends
of the copper tubing. Insert tube into the union fitting
on the unit and tighten nut to union.
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
GE SmartConnect
™
Tubing:
NOTE: The only GE-approved plastic tubing is supplied
in the GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do
not use any other plastic water supply 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.
• Insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator connection. Tighten the compression nut
until it is just hand tight.
• Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening can cause leaks!
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
Note: Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with drawer closing or toekick installation.
STEP 11 CONNECT POWER
• Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the
receptacle.
• Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by
opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on.
• The temperature controls are preset at 37°F for the
fresh food section and 0°F for the freezer.
• Allow 24 hours to stabilize before making adjustments.
STEP 12 START ICEMAKER
• Flip the switch to I (ON). The icemaker will begin
operation automatically.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of
the feeler arm.
• Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes.
• To turn the icemaker off, set the switch to O (OFF).
ON
OFF
Refrigerator
Water Suppl
y
House
Water Supply
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation
STEP 13 INSTALL TOEKICK
• Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the side
of the refrigerator.
• The wider set of toe kicks will be used for flush
installation. You can discard the other set of toe kicks.
• Attach the toekick assembly to the refrigerator using
the supplied screws (2).
• A custom toekick can be installed to match or
complement the surrounding cabinetry. Use the
supplied toekick as a template to cut the shape.
IMPORTANT: A custom toekick can be installed to match
or complement the surrounding cabinetry but can NOT
cover the horizontal vent slots of the factory toe kick.
