GE GTL17JBSBS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions12CONNECT THE TUBINGTO THE REFRIGERATORNOTES:• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,be sure the refrigerator power cord is not pluggedinto the wall outlet.• We recommend installing a water filter if your watersupply has sand or particles that could clog thescreen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it inthe water line near the refrigerator. If using GESmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you willneed an additional tube (WX08X10002) to connectthe filter. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.Remove the access cover.Remove the plastic flexiblecap from the water valve(refrigerator connection).Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GESmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit,the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.Insert the end of the tubing into the water valveconnection as far as possible. While holding thetubing, tighten the fitting.For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded endof the tubing into the shutoff valve and tightencompression nut until it is hand tight, thentighten one additional turn with a wrench.Overtightening may cause leaks.Fasten the tubing into the clamp providedto hold it in a vertical position. You may needto pry open the clamp.7 TURN THE WATERON AT THESHUTOFF VALVETighten any connectionsthat leak.8Tubing Clamp1/4″ CompressionNutFerrule (sleeve)SmartConnect™TubingRefrigerator Connection1/4″ CopperTubingPLUG IN THE REFRIGERATORArrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrateagainst the back of the refrigerator or against thewall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.9Reattach the access cover.INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)1On power switch models, set the icemaker powerswitch to the l (on) position. On feeler arm models,move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. Theicemaker will not begin to operate until it reachesits operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below.It will then begin operation automatically.NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, thewater valve may turn on up to 3 times to deliverenough water to the icemaker.START THE ICEMAKERPowerswitchPower switch modelFeeler Arm in theSTOP (up) positionFeeler Arm inthe ON (down) positionFeeler arm model10