Owners Manual and Installation Instructions

42 49-60792 Rev. 3
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
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Refrigerator Tubing
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When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only
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manufacturer’s recommendations.
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refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction
with the RO water filter can result in hollow ice cubes.
Some models do not come equipped with the filter
bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800.
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This water line installation is not warranted by the
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water damage.
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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.
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connection is made to the ice maker, see Controls
section on page 9 to turn ice maker off.
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insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
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All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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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. Be sure there
is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
SmartConnect
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in the following lengths:
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. The water pressure must be between 40
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS