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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Recommended copper water supply kits are
WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the
amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic
water supply lines are GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002,
WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a
GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only
approved installation is with a GE 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 O (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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Copper or GE 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′ (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient
extra tubing (about 8′ [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.
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2′ (.6 m) – WX08X10002
6′ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006
15′ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25′ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8′
(2.4 m) as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is
that supplied in GE 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.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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