GE GTS18HBMFRCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 13

Installation Instructions
El INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(ON SOME MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnec( "_Refrigerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturen Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage m refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct,a-ater hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refi'igeraton
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refiigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure tile icemaker power switch is
in the 0 (Off) position (on power switeh models) or
the feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on feeler
arm models).
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure tile 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 Mth local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refi'igerator
to tile water supply. If using coppm, be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance fi'om the water valve on the back of the
refi'igerator to the ,a-ater 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 10"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refi'igerator to move
out fi'om the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnecC' Refi'igerator Tubing Kits are
available in tile following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WXO8XIO002
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006
15" (4.6 m) - WXO8XIOOf5
25" (7.6 m) - WXO8XlO025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect
TM
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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