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Installation Instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE IoNSOMEMODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended COl)per water supply kits are _,\_NSX2,
_X8X3 or _X8X4, depending on the amom_t of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water sui)ply lines are GE
SmartConnect ''_Refrigerator Tubing (_._X08X10002,
_._5X08X 10006, _._5X08X 10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting yore" refl_igerator to a GE Reve_e
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is
with a GE RVKit. For other reve_e osmosis water systems,
follow the inanttfilcturer's recolmnendations.
If the water sui)ply to the reti'igerator is from a Revelse
Osmosis _,Vater Filtration Svstem AND the refrigerator
also has a water filter, use the refl'igerator's filter bypass
plug. Using the refl'igerator's water filtration cartridge
in conjm_ction 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 bv the
refrigerator or icemaker manufi_cturer. Follow these
instructions carefifllv to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. (:all a qualified
plmnber to correct water hammer before installing the
water supply line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If wm rise your refrigerator beti)re connecting the
water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below fl'eezing.
When using anv electrical device (such as a power
drill) dm'ing installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grotmded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations inust be in accordance with local
l)ltm_bing code reqtfirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmaactCommc('" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refl'igerator
to the water supply: If using COl)per, be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To detem_ine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance fl'om the water wove on the back of the
refl'igerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sm'e there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cnl]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out fl'om
the wall alier installation.
GE Smart(_onnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
awfilable in the fi_llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WXO8XIO002
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006
15' (4.6 m) - WXO8XIO015
25' (7.6 m) - _T_O8XlO025
Be sure that the kit wm select allows at least 8' (2.4 in)
as described above.
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