Hotpoint 18 - Manual (Page 17)

Set the icemaker power switch to the l (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 l (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.
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 screws holding the right side of the
access cover. Fold back the 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 water valve connection and
tighten 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.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR 9
Installation Instructions
Tighten any connections that leak.
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE 10
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 11
START THE ICEMAKER
Power
switch
Reattach the access cover.
1/4
″
Compression
Nut
Tubing
Clamp
1/4 ″ Tubing
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
SmartConnect™
Tubing
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