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28 49-1000364 Rev. 5
STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE
(Cont.)
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i. (275-827 kPa).
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plastic
tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location.
• The tubing should be long enough to extend to the
front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to
accommodate the bend leading into the water line
connection.
NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved
plastic tubing is supplied in the SmartConnect
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plastic water supply line because the line is under
pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may
crack or rupture with age and cause water damage
to your home.
SmartConnect
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in the following lengths:
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Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water.
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valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into
a bucket. Shut off the water supply at the shut-off
valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in
many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing
codes.
STEP 5 INSTALL SIDE PANELS
Skip this step when not using side panels.
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should be inserted into the case trim. Fasten the
panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop
fastener strips before setting the refrigerator in place.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
STEP 4 WATER LINE
INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE
OSMOSIS SYSTEM OR OTHER
HOUSEHOLD FILTRATION SYSTEM
Skip this step when not using an RO System or
other household filtration system.
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household filtration system, use the refrigerator’s filter
bypass plug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration
cartridge with the RO filter can result in hollow ice
cubes.
Filter Bypass
Plug
Rotate Counterclockwise
to Remove
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Floor
Cold Water Line
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