GE 17 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Installation Instructions
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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
1
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
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supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen
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line near the refrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect
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Remove the access cover.
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nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional
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vertical position. You may need to pry open the clamp.
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TURN THE WATER
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Tighten any connections
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Refrigerator Connection
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INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
Plug in the refrigerator.
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or against the wall. Push the
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Reattach the access cover.
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switch to the 0N position. On feeler arm models,
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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.
START THE ICEMAKER
Power
switch
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