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Installation Instructions - Dual Integrated 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.
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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!
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Turn on the water to check for leaks.
Strain Relief
Screw
Anti-tip Strap
Freezer
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
Refrigerator/
Freezer
Water Supply
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only.
