CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATORTO THE HOUSE WATER LINE(cont.)If you are using copper tubing, place acompression nut and ferrule (sleeve) ontothe end of the tubing coming from thehouse cold water supply.If you are using the GE SmartConnect ™tubing, the nuts are already assembled tothe tubing.If you are using copper tubing, insertthe end of the tubing into the refrigeratorconnection, at the back of the refrigerator,as far as possible. While holding thetubing, tighten the fitting.If you are using GE SmartConnect ™tubing, insert the molded end of thetubing into the refrigerator connection,at the back of the refrigerator, and tightenthe compression nut until it is hand tight.Then tighten one additional turn with awrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.Fasten the tubing into the clamp providedto hold it in position. You may need to pryopen the clamp.One of the illustrations below will look likethe connection on your refrigerator.Icemaker-Ready modelsIcemaker-Installed Models18Installation InstructionsINSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)1ABC1/4″ TubingTubing Clamp1/4″CompressionNutFerrule(sleeve)SmartConnect™TubingRefrigeratorConnectionTURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY(icemaker and dispenser models)Turn the water on at the shutoff valve(house water supply) and check forany leaks.2PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOROn models with an icemaker, beforeplugging in the refrigerator, make surethe icemaker power switch is set to theO (off) position.See the grounding information attachedto the power cord.3PUT THE REFRIGERATORIN PLACEMove the refrigerator to its final location.4TubingClamp1/4″CompressionNutFerrule(sleeve)SmartConnect™Tubing RefrigeratorConnection1/4″CopperTubing