24Installation InstructionsCONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR TOTHE HOUSE WATER LINE(icemaker and dispenser models)A cold water supply is required for automaticicemaker and dispenser operation. If there isnot a cold water supply, you will need toprovide one.See “Installing the Water Line” section.NOTES:• Before making the connection to therefrigerator, be sure the refrigerator powercord is not plugged into the wall outlet.• If your refrigerator does not have a waterfilter, we recommend installing one if yourwater supply has sand or particles that couldclog the screenof the refrigerator’s water valve. Installit in the water line near the refrigerator.If using GE SmartConnect™ RefrigeratorTubing Kit, you will need an additional tube(WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Do notcut plastic tube to install filter.If you are using copper tubing, place acompression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto theend of the tubing coming from the house coldwater supply.If you are using the GE SmartConnect™ tubing,the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.If you are using copper tubing, insertthe end of the tubing into the refrigeratorconnection, at the back of the refrigerator, asfar as possible. While holding the tubing,tighten the fitting.If you are using GE SmartConnect™ tubing,insert the molded end of the tubing into therefrigerator connection,at the back of the refrigerator, and tighten thecompression nut until it is hand tight. Thentighten one additional turn with a wrench.Overtightening may cause leaks.1ABFasten the tubing into the clamp provided tohold it in position. You may need to pry openthe clamp.1/4” TubingTubing Clamp1/4”Compression NutFerrule(sleeve)SmartConnect™ TubingRefrigeratorConnectionCTURN ON THE WATER SUPPLYTurn the water on at the shutoff valve (housewater supply) and check forany leaks.2PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATORBefore plugging in the refrigerator, make surethe icemaker power switch is set to the OFFposition.See the grounding information attached to thepower cord.3INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)