GE GTS21 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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20NOTES:• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,be sure the refrigerator power cord is notplugged into the wall outlet.• We recommend installing a water filter if yourwater supply has sand or particles that could clogthe screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Installit in the water line near the refrigerator. If usingGE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, youwill need an additional tube (WX08X10002) toconnect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube toinstall filter.Remove the screws holding the right side of theaccess cover. Fold back the cover.Remove the plastic flexible capfrom the water valve(refrigerator connection).Place the compression nut andferrule (sleeve) onto the end ofthe tubing as shown. On GESmartConnect™ RefrigeratorTubing kit, the nuts are alreadyassembled 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 water valve connection andtighten compression nut until it is hand-tight;then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.Overtightening may cause leaks.Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to holdit in a vertical position. You may need to pry openthe clamp.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THEREFRIGERATOR9Installation InstructionsTighten any connections that leak.TURN THE WATER ON AT THESHUTOFF VALVE10Reattach the access cover.1/4″ Compression NutTubing Clamp1/4″ TubingFerrule (sleeve)RefrigeratorConnectionSmartConnect™TubingINSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)One of the illustrations below will look like theconnection on your refrigerator.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THEREFRIGERATOR (CONT.)9