User Manual

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
linesareSmartConnect™RefrigeratorTubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only
approvedinstallationiswithaGEAppliances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 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.
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
● Copper or
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.
SmartConnect™RefrigeratorTubingKitsare
available in the following lengths:
2' (.6 m) – WX08X10002
8' (2.4 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 Appliances approved plastic
tubing is that supplied in 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 Appliances water supply kit (containing
tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is
available at extra cost from your dealer or from
Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688.
● 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.
● Power drill.
●1/2"oradjustablewrench.
● Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS