Installation Instructions
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Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On the GE
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
NOTES:
•
Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
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If your refrigerator does not have a water filter,
we recommend installing one. If your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog the
screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in
the water line near the refrigerator. If using GE
SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will
need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Some models have the refrigerator connection at
the end of tubing located outside the compressor
compartment access cover. On other models the
compressor compartment access cover must be
removed in order to access the refrigerator
connection at the water valve.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
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On models using the refrigeration connection at
the water valve, remove the plastic flexible cap.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the refrigerator connection and
tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight,
then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold
it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
1/4
″
Compression
Nut
Tubing
Clamp
1/4
″
Tubing
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnect™
Tubing
1/4
″
Tubing
Tubing Clamp
1/4
″
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect™ Tubing
Refrigerator Connection
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
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