GE GTS18JCPCC Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Installation Instructions 7 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 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. 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) One of the illustrations below will look like the connection on your refrigerator. Icemaker Models without Water Dispenser 1/4″ Tubing Tubing Clamp SmartConnect™ Tubing Water Dispenser Models Tubing Clamp 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection 1/4″ Tubing Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. Reattach the access cover. 13