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Installation Instructions - Dual Retro-Fit Installation
STEP 6 CONNECTING WATER
SUPPLY
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Locate and bring the tubing to the front of the cabinet.
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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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Remove strain relief screw to allow for enough slack
to make a proper water connection.
(Screw must be
replaced in the next step.)
Copper Tubing:
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Slip a 1/4” nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends
of the copper tubing. Insert the tube into the union
fitting on the unit and tighten the nut to the union.
Ŷ
Turn on the water to check for leaks.
SmartConnect
™
Tubing:
NOTE:
The only GE Appliances-approved plastic tubing
is supplied in the 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.
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Insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator or freezer connection. Tighten the
compression nut until it is just hand-tight.
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Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening can cause leaks!
Ŷ
Turn on the water to check for leaks.
STEP 5 JOINING DUAL INSTALLED
UNITS (Cont.)
CASE TRIM INSTALLATION
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Fit the top trim and side trim rails together by sliding
the exposed edges of the corner trim into the right
and left trim kit side rails. Press downward on the
top trim until each corner key is fully seated in each
side rail. Use the provided set screws to ensure each
corner key is snugly fit to each trim kit side rail.
Ŷ
Secure the top trim to the case by using the provided
#8 Phillips head screws (4 screws).
Freezer
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
Refrigerator/
Freezer
Water Supply
Strain Relief
Screw
Anti-tip Strap
Top Trim
with Keys
Screws
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only.
