GE GTH21 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 17

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (ONSOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
I_.e{ on/mended copper water supply kits m'e WXSX2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending {)n tile amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
ate GE SmartConnect" Refl'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, tile only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, fl)llow tile
l//a(ltl[_lcttlrer's recol/ll//e(ldatio(is.
This water line installation is not warranted by tile
refi'igerator or icemaker manufi(cturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize tile risk of expensive
water damage.
_ter hammer (water banging ill tile pipes) ill house
plumbing can cause damage to t e_/"igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. (:all a qualified
ph*mber to correct water hammer beflwe installing tile
water supply line to tile refi'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do *lot hook
up tile water line to tile hot water line.
If you use your rei/"igerator beflwe connecting tile
water line, make sure tile icemaker power switch is in
tile 0 (Off} position (on power switch models) (55" tile
fbele_ arm is in tile
STOP(up)
position (on ieeler arm
models).
Do not install tile icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures thll below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure tile device is double
insulated or grounded ill a manner to prevent tile
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WiLL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect '' Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer dialneter to connect the refl'igerator
to the water supply, If using copper, be sure both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
T(( detelmine how inuch tubing you need: Measure
tile distance ti'oln the water valve on the back of the
reli'igerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sulticient extra tubing to
allow the refrigerator to Inove ()tit ti'()Ill the wall
aDer installation.
GE Slnart(_olmect ''_ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the fi)llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WXO8XIO002
6' (1.8 m) - WXOSXIO006
15' (4.6 m) - WXOSXIO015
25' (7.6 m) - WXOSXlO025
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartCmmec( _' 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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