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31-1000600 Rev. 0
Installation Instructions - Dual Integrated Installation
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
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Remove front access cover from unit by removing two 1/4”
hex head screws. (Some models have access cover in a
box on the left side of the cabinet.) Place the cover and
screws to the side for future installation
.
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Remove three 3/8” drive screws and two 7/16” drive
screws from each side of the unit to release it from the
shipping skid. Tip the unit from the side enough to remove
the shipping material from under the unit, but above the
shipping skid (both sides)
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CAREFULLY roll the unit off the back side of the shipping
skid.
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Handle from side only with a hand truck.
Shipping
Bracket
7/16” Drive
Screws
3/8” Drive
Screws
1/4” Hex Head
Screws
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of
water.
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Install a shut-off valve between the water valve and cold
water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve
should be located where it will be easily accessible.
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Turn on the main water supply and flush debris. Run about
a quart of water through the tubing into a bucket. Shut off
water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE:
Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle
type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
NOTE:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle
valves are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
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Route 1/4” OD copper or SmartConnect
™
(WX08X10006)
plastic tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location at the front of the unit.
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available.
One 8’ (2.4m) water line (WX08X10006) is needed for
each unit. The waterline(s) will be taped to the floor using
masking tape after anti-tip bracket installation.
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Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the
unit. Allow enough tubing to accommodate bend leading
into the water line connection. Unit must be tipped on its
side to route waterline underneath and to the front of the
appliance.
NOTE:
The only GE Appliances approved plastic tubing is
supplied in the SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do
not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is
under pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may crack
or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home.
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply
only. A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals).
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only. DO
NOT drill into the refrigerator.
AVERTISSEMENT
Raccordez l’appareil à une
alimentation d’eau potable seulement. Une alimentation
d’eau froide est requise pour faire fonctionner la machine à
glaçons et le pichet à remplissage automatique. La pression
d’eau doit se situer entre 40 et 120 psi. (275 à 827 kPa).
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE
Fixez le collier de serrage dans le trou présent seulement.
NE PERCEZ PAS dans le réfrigérateur.
ADVERTENCIA
Realice la conexión a un suministro
de agua potable únicamente. Se requiere un suministro de
agua fría para el funcionamiento de la máquina de hielos
automática y de la jarra de llenado automático. La presión del
agua deberá estar entre 40 y 120 p.s.i. (275 – 827 kPa).
ADVERTENCIA
PELIGRO DE DESCARGA
ELÉCTRICA
Adhiera la abrazadera de la tubería usando el agujero
existente únicamente. NO perfore el refrigerador.
