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Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reconlmended copper water stlpply kits are WXSX2,
WXSX3 or WXSX4, depending on tile amount of
tubing you need. Appr(wed 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, follow tile manufimturer's recommendations.
If tile water supply to tile reflJgemtor is tom a Re','e_e
Osmosis \'_'ater Filtration System AND tile retiigerator also
has a water filte*; use tile reti-igerator's filter bypass plug.
Using the reiiigetator's wate_ filtration cartridge ill
coi_jtmcfion with the RO filter can result in hollow ice
cubes and slower water flow fl'om tile water dispensel:
This water lille installation is not warranted bv tile
refl'igerator or icemaker manufiicturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize tile risk of expensive
water damage.
_%_ter hammer (water banging ill tile pipes) ill house
plumbing call cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. (;all a qualified
plmnber to correct water hammer betore installing
tile water supply line to tile refl'igerator.
To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook
up tile water lille to tile hot water line.
If you use your refl'igerator betiwe connecting tile
water line, make sure tile icemaker power switch is
in tile 0 (Off} position.
Do not install tile icemaker tubing ill areas where
temperatures thll below freezing.
When using ally electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure tile device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent tile
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be ill accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect tile refrigerator
to the water supply: If using coppe_, be sm'e both ends
of tile 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 tibet
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 teet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 tm'ns of about 10" [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out ti'oln
the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing Fdts are
available in the fi)llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m)
-_,\_X08X10002
6' (1.8 m) -WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X 10025
Be sure that tile kit you select allows at least 8 feet
(2.4 m) as described aboxe.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmaactCmmect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use m_y other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age m_d cause
water dmnage to your home.
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