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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper vrater supply kits are WX8X2,
_X8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic tater supply lines are GE
SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing 0NX08Xl0002,
WX08Xl0006, V_08X10015 and W,rX08X10025).
xv_qcmconnecting your refiigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation ks
with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems,
fnllow the marmfactnrer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is f_rom a Reverse
Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigerator
also has a vrater filter, use the refi'igerator's filter bypass
plug. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge
in conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow from the water
dispenser.
This water line installation ks not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker mamffacmrer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water danlage.
"Nater haanmer (water banging in the pipes) in house
phunbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to vrater leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plmnbcr to correct -€ater hammer before installing the
water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water llne.
If you use your reli'igerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperanlres fall below freezing.
When using may electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the dc.wice is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" onter diameter to connect the refi'igerator
to the water supply. If using copper, be sure bnth
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To detemfine how much tubing you need: measure
die distance from the v,Ttter valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there kssufficient extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 m] culled into 3 turns ofabtmt 10" [25 cm]
diameter) to allot,- the refrigerator to move out from
the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2" (.6 m) -WX08X10002
6" (1.8 m) - _A08XI0006
15" (4.6 m) - V_,'X08X10015
25' (7.6 tax) - WX08X10025
Be sttre that the kit you select allov,,s at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
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