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36 49-60805 Rev. 3
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (cont.)
NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved
plastic tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect™
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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 (in Canada
1.800.661.1616).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (138-827 kPa).
• Power drill.
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• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
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ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
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Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
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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
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Refrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
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shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
Installation Instructions
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drinking water line.
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CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
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a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
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connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
3
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE
VALVE
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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.
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ice production or smaller cubes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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