Installation Instructions
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Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On a GE
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the refrigerator
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 as
shown to keep it in position. You may need to pry
open the clamp.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
On models using the refrigeration connection at
the water valve, remove the plastic flexible cap.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
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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.
1/4
″
Compression
Nut
Tubing
Clamp
1/4
″
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Tighten any connections that leak.
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
Reattach the access cover.
SmartConnect™
Tubing
1/4
″
Compression
Nut
1/4
″
Tubing
8
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate
against the back of the refrigerator or against the
wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
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START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the
I (on)
position.
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C)
or below. It will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker power switch is in the
I (on)
position.
NOTE:
In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemaker.
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Tubing
Clamp
Refrigerator
Connection
Ferrule
(sleeve)
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