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NOTE: The only 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.
• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing,
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at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.888.261.3055).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• 1/2µ or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4µ outer diameter compression nuts
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water valve.
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are preassembled to the tubing.
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(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut
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from GE SmartConnect
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Refrigerator tubing.
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connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
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kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
Installation Instructions
34
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
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used drinking water line.
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Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side
of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary
to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make
the connection to the top or side, rather than at
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from the water pipe.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
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a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into
the drill.
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ice production or smaller cubes.
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