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49-1000105 Rev. 0 27
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (Cont.)
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. (138-827 kPa).
• Power drill.
• 1/2” or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)—to 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
withaminimuminsidediameterof5/32”atthe
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.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
CHOOSE THE VALVE
LOCATION
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.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE
VALVE
Drilla1/4”holeinthewaterpipe(evenifusing
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.
Failuretodrilla1/4”holemayresultinreduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
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Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
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