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•Copper tubing or plastic tubing from a GE water
supply kit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings, unless
they are part of a GE water supply kit, because the
water supply line is under pressure at all times.
Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle
with age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
•Two 1/4″ outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the tubing to the
shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
•If your existing 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.
•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
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 (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
[about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about
10 inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator
to move out from the wall after installation.
•A GE 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.
•A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 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.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
Installation Instructions
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