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12 49-60807 Rev. 3
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
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When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
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For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use
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refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction
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filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call
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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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plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
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plumber to correct water hammer before 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.
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connection is made to the icemaker, press and
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to disengage the icemaker. When the refrigerator
has been connected to the water supply, press and
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re-engage the icemaker.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
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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
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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1/4” outer diameter to
connect the refrigerator to
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copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut
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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. Be sure there
is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
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available in the following lengths:
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NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved
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water supply line because the line is under pressure
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rupture with age and cause water damage to your
home.
• A GE Appliances water supply kit (containing
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available at extra cost from your dealer or from
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• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
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models without a water filter and between 40 and
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water filter.
• Power drill.
• 1/2” or adjustable wrench.
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• Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts and 2
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the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
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Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are pre-assembled
to the tubing.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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operation. The water pressure must be between 40
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