GE Profile 23 Owner's Manual And Installation page 30

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(ICEMAKER &DISPENSER MODELS}
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X$ or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect TM Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO002,
WXO8XIO006, WXO8XIO015 and WXO8XlO025).
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.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from
a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
AND the refrigerator also has a water filter,
use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. Using
the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow from the water
dispenser.
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.
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 refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker power
switch is in the 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 battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator
Tubing kit, 114" outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply. If using copper,
be sure both ends of the tubing ore cut square.
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. 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
refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
GE SmartConnect T"Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WXO8XIO002
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006
15'(4.6 m) - WXO8XIO015
25'(7.6 m) -WXO8XlO025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least
8' (2.4 m) as described above.
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