Installation Instructions

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STEP 8 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
(FREEZER MODELS ONLY)
• Locate and bring the tubing to the front of the
cabinet.
• 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.
Copper Tubing:
• 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.
• 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.
• Insert the molded end of the tubing into the appliance
or freezer connection. Tighten the compression nut
until it is just hand-tight.
• Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening can cause leaks!
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
NOTE: Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with the toekick installation.
Freezer
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
STEP 9 START ICEMAKER
(FREEZER MODELS
ONLY)
• The icemaker will begin operation automatically.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
feeler arm.
• Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes.
• To turn the icemaker off, slide the switch to OFF.
Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Power
Switch
STEP 10 INSTALL TOEKICK
• Locate the supplied toekick (shipped taped to the
side of the appliance). Install the toekick assembly
with the 2 screws provided, adjust to the desired
height and tighten the screws.
IMPORTANT: A custom toekick can be installed to
match or complement the surrounding cabinetry but
can NOT cover the horizontal vent slots of the factory
toe kick.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation