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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, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.888.261.3055).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must
be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• 1/2” or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4d outer diameter compression nuts
DQGIHUUXOHVVOHHYHV³to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
• If you are using a SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings
are preassembled to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared
fitting at the end, you will need an adapter
(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut
off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then
use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end
from SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with
a minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the
point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle-type valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough
to clear the line of water.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
1
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side
of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary
to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make
the connection to the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment
from the water pipe.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
3
Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe (even if using
a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the
drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4” hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
Installation Instructions
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