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Installation Instructions
El INSTALLING THE WATER LINE CONSOMEMODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reconm_ended copper water supply kits are _4UXSX2,
_X8X3 or _X8X4, depending on the amom_t of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect ''_ Refrigerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
_43X08X 10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVEfit. For other reverse osmosis water
s}_stems, follow the manufi_cturer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufi_cturer. Follow these
instructions carefldlv to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage,
_4'ater hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plmnber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refl'igerator,
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If vou/lse gOllY refl'igerator before connecting the
water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is
in the 0 (off) position (on power switch models) or
the feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on teeler
arm models).
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatm'es tall below fl'eezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sm'e 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
plmnbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
•Copper or GE SmaxtCmmecf'" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply: If using COl)per, be sm'e both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
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'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8' [2.4 m ] coiled into 3 turns of about l 0"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refl'igerator to move
out fl'om the wall after installation.
GE Smart(_onnect _'_Refrigerator Tubing 14dts are
available in the fi)llowing lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit wm select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The mtiy GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic 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.
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