Water Line Installation - GE PSE25KGHBHBB Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(ICE MAKER & DISPENSER MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WXSX2,
WXSX3 or WXSX4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect 'MRefrigerator Tubing (WXOSX10006,
WXOSX10015 and WXOSX10025).
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 ice maker 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 ice maker power switch is
in the 0 (off) position.
Do not install the ice maker 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
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect 'MRefrigerator
Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply. If using copper,
be sure both ends of the tubing are 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. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
GE SmartConnect 'MRefrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
8' (2.4 m) - WXOSX10006
15' (4.6 m) - WXOSX10015
25' (7.6 m) - WXOSX10025
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