Grounding The Refrigerator - GE Monogram ZIK30GNZAII Design & Installation Manual

Design Guide
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
Water and Electrical Locations
Electrical and water supply should be located in shaded area only as shown.
PREPARINGINSTALLWATERLINE
, A cold water supply is required
for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
, Route 1/4" OD copper or GE SmartConnect T"plastic tubing between
the house cold water line and the water connection location.
, Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the
encloasure.
, Water line can enter an opening through the floor or back wall.
, Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water valve and cold
water supply in the home.
NOTE:
. It is recommended that the water shut-off valve be placed in a
location that is easily accessible. We do not advise placing it behind
the unit because of access difficulties. If it is necessary to install the
valve behind the unit, it must be located in the shaded area.
, Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many water supply kits, but are
not recommended for this application.
, The only GE-approved plastic tubing is supplied in the GE
Anti-Tip location. Do
not obstruct this area. _'\
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Front view
Install Space
Water and Electrical
Tube Outlet
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SmartConnecf" Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under
pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home. GE
SmartConnecf" Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:
6'(1.8 m) W×08×10006, 15'(4.6 m) WXO8XIO01S & 25'(7.6 m) WXO8X10025
, Commonwealth of Hassuchusetts Plumbing Codes 248CHRshall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not
permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your licensed plumber.
Electrical Specifications
, A Z]_5-volt, 60-Hz., Z5- or 20-amp power supply is required. An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit
breaker is recommended.
, Install a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located on rear
wall as shown.
NOTE: GFI(ground fault interrupter)is not recommended.
GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT--(Please read carefullg)
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a :3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded :3-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT,UNDERANY _I_ m]
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(GROUND)PRONGFROM
THE POWERCORD.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE
REFRIGERATORTO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
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