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WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A cold water supply is required for
automatic icemaker operation. Water
pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
Copper tubing, 1/4″ O.D., should be used to
connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Do
not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings
because the connection between the water
supply and the refrigerator water valve inlet is
under constant water pressure. Also, certain
types of plastic tubing may become brittle with
age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
A shutoff valve should be connected to the
cold water line. The shutoff valve should have a
water inlet with a minimum inside diameter
of 5/32″ at the point of connection to the
COLD WATER LINE. A saddle-type shutoff
valve permitted by many local plumbing codes is
shown below.
Check your local plumbing codes before
choosing this type of valve. We recommend
using the saddle valve supplied with GE Water
Supply Kits WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4.
NOTE: DO NOT USE A SELF-PIERCING
VALVE.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler
arm is kept in the STOP (up) position.
CAUTION:
• When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is insulated or wired in a manner to
prevent the hazard of electric shock.
• All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This water line installation is not
warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker
manufacturer. Follow these instructions
carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
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Min. 5/32″ dia. opening
Shutoff Valve
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