GE ESHF5MGXGEWW Owner's Manual And Installation

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Installation Instructionsl]] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATORTO THE HOUSE WATER LINE(icemaker and dispenser models}A cold water supply is required for automaticicemaker and dispenser operation. If thereis not 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 screen of the refrigerator's watervalve. Install it in the water line near therefrigerator. If using GE SmartConnect"Refrigerator Tubing Kit, you will need anadditional tube (WX08X10002) to connectthe filter. Do not cut plastic tube to installfilter.r_ If gou are using copper tubing, place acompression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto theend of the tubing coming from the house coldwater supply.If gou are using the GE SmartConnect'"tubing, the nuts are already assembledto the tubing.r_ If gou (]re using copper tubing, insertthe end of the tubing into the refrigeratorconnection, at the back of the refrigerator,as far as possible. While holding the tubing,tighten the fitting.If gou are using GE SmartConnect'" tubing,insert the molded end of the tubing into therefrigerator connection, at the back of therefrigerator, and tighten the compressionnut until it is hand tight. Then tighten oneadditional turn with a wrench. Overtighteningmay cause leaks.[][] CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR{cont.}r_ Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided tohold it in position. You may need to pry openthe clamp.1/4"Tubing1/4"CompressionNutFerrule(sleeve)RefrigeratorConnection SmartConnedMTubing[] TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLYTurn the water on at the shutoff valve (housewater supply) and check for any leaks.[_] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATORBefore plugging in the refrigerator, make surethe icemaker power switch is set to the O (off}position.See the grounding information attached tothe power cord.21