Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
P.econ/mended
copper
water
supply
kits are WXSX2,
WX8X3
or WX8X4,
depending
on the amount
of
tubing
you need.
Approved
plastic
water
supply
lines
are GE SmartConnect'"
Refl'igerator
Tubing
(WX08X10002,
WX08X10006,
WX08X10015
and
WX08X10025).
When
connecting
yore" refl'igerator
to a GE Reverse
()smosis
_'_ater S}_stem, the only approved
installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other
revelse
osmosis
water
systems,
follow
the mansffhctm'er's
recmmnendations.
If the water sui)i)ly to the iefl'igerator
is ti'om
a P,everse
()smosis
_'LJter Filtration
System
AND the reii'igerator
also has a water filtei,
use the refl'igerator's
filter
bypass
plug.
Llsing the refl'igerator's
water filtration
cartridge
ill col_jsmction
with the RO filter
can result
in hollow
ice cubes
and slower
water
flow fl'om the water
dispenser.
This water lisle installation
is not warranted
by the
refl'igerator
or icemaker
mansffhcturer.
Follow these
instructions
carefully
to minimize
the risk of expensive
water
damage.
_'Laer lmmmer
(water
banging
in the pipes)
ill house
plmnbing
can cause
damage
to refl'igerator
parts
and
lead
to water leakage
or flooding.
(;all a qualified
plmnber
to correct
water
lmmmer
beflwe
installing
the water supply
lisle to the refi'igerator.
To prevent
burns
and
product
damage,
do slot hook
up the water
line to the hot water lisle.
If you use votlr refl'igerator
bet/re
connecting
the
water
line, make
sure the icemaker
power
switch is in
the 0 (off) position.
Do not install
tile icemaker
robing
in areas where
temperatures
fhll below
fl'eezing.
When
using ally electrical
device
(such
as a power
drill)
dm'ing
installation,
be sure
the device
is double
insulated
or grotmded
in a maxmer
to pievent
the
hazard
of electric
shock,
or is battery
powered.
All installations
must
be in accordance
with local
phm/bing
code
requirements.
WARNING
-
Connect
to potable
water
supply
only.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper
or GE SmartConnect"
Refrigerator
Tubing
kit,
l/4"
outer
dialneter
to connect
the reli'igerator
to the water
supply,
If using
copper,
be sure
both
ends
of the tubing
are cut square.
To deteiinine
how inuch
tubing
you need:
nleasure
tile distance
ti'oln
the water
valve on the back
of the
reli'igerator
to the water supply
pipe.
Then
add 8'
(2.4 I/l). Be sure there
is sufficient
extra
tubing
(about
8' [2.4 Ill] coiled
into
3 turns
of about
10" [25 cm]
diameter)
to allow the reli'igerator
to move otlt ti'oIll
the wall atier
installation.
GE SnmrtConnect'"
Refl'igerator
Tubing
lZdts are
awfilable
in the fi_llowing
lengths:
2' (0.6 Ill)
-- _4_X08X10002
6' (1.8 Ill)
-- WX08X10006
15' (4.6 Ill)
-- WX08X10015
25' (7.6 I/l)
-- WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit vou select
allows at least 8' (2.4 I/l)
as described
above.
NOTE:
The
only
GE approved
plastic
tubing
is that
supplied
in GE SmartCmmect'"
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
mid
cause
water
damage
to your
home.
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