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Installation Instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (oNSOMEMODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WXSX4, depending on the mn()unt of robing
you need. Appr()ved plastic water supply lines are GE
Smart( onnec/TM Refligerator Tubing (WX08X10002,
WX08X 10006, WX08X 10/!15 and WX/!8X 10025).
When connecting _)ur refiigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only appr()ved installation is
with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems,
fi)llow the mam_tilctmer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the refligerator is flom a Reverse
Osmosis Water Fihration System AND the refligerator
also has a water filter, use the refligerator's fiher bypass
plug. Using the refligerator's water fihration cartridge
in conjunction with the RO fiher can resuh in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow flom the water
dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refligerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions careflflly to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refligerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer befine 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 line.
If you use your refligerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (o#) position.
Do not install the icemaker robing in areas where
temperatures tall below fleezing.
When using aW electrical device (such as a power drill)
during installation, be sure the device 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
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refligerator to
the water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much robing you need: measure
the distance flom the water valve on the back of the
refligerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refligerator to move out flom
the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnecl TM Refligerator Tubing Kits are
available in the fi)llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WXOSX10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX/!8Xl0015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
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