GE GSH25JFPACC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 16

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic ,a-ater supply lines
are GE SmartConnect '' Refiigeramr 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 ,a-ater
systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the refi'igerator is from a Reverse
Osmosis Water Filtration System AND the refi'igerator
also has a water filtm; use the refrigerator's filter bypass
plug. Using the refrigerator's water fihration cartridge
in coiljunction with the RO filter can resuh in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow fi'om the water
dispensen
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 to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refi'igeratol:
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the w-ater line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator befbre connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (Off) position.
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 the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is batte W powered.
All installations must be in accordance with 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 the 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
refrigerator to the water 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 SmartConnect ''_Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the follovdng 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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