GE 197D5226P005 - Manual (Page 10)

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
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Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in a vertical position. You may need to
pry open the clamp.
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Installation Instructions
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged
into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter 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.
Remove the access cover.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water
valve (refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE
SmartConnect
™ Refrigerator Tubing kit,
the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
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 shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then
tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
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TURN THE WATER
ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections
that leak.
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Tubing Clamp
1/4 ″ Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
1/4 ″ Copper
Tubing
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
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.
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Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) 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.
START THE ICEMAKER
Feeler Arm in the
STOP (up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down) position
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NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the
water valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliver
enough water to the icemaker.
Reattach the access cover.
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
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