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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Recommended copper water supply kits
are
WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on
the amount of tubing you need. Approved
plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015
and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a
GE
Reverse Osmosis Water System
, the only
approved installation is with a GE RVKit. For
other reverse osmosis water systems, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND
the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the
refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. Using the
refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the RO filter can result in
hollow ice cubes and slower water flow from
the water dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted
by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Follow these instructions carefully to minimize
the risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer
(water banging in the pipes)
in house plumbing can cause damage to
refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage
or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to
correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not
hook up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker power
switch is in the
O
(off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is double insulated or grounded in a
manner to prevent the hazard of electric
shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
•
Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator
Tubing kit
, 1/4
″
outer diameter to connect
the refrigerator to the water supply. If using
copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are
cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need:
measure the distance from the water valve on
the back of the refrigerator to the water supply
pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m]
coiled into 3 turns of about 10
″
[25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move
out from the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits
are available in the following lengths:
2
′ (.6
m)
– WX08X10002
6
′ (1.8
m)
– WX08X10006
15
′ (4.6
m)
– WX08X10015
25
′ (7.6
m)
– WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8
feet (2.4 m) as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is
that supplied in GE SmartConnect™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other
plastic water supply line because the line is
under pressure at all times. Certain types of
plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause
water damage to your home.
•
A GE water supply kit
(containing tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is
available at extra cost from your dealer or
from Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002.
•
A cold water supply
. The water pressure must
be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.2 bar) on
models without a water filter and between 40
and 120 p.s.i. (2.8–8.2 bar) on models with a
water filter.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
