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Water Line
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Installation Instruction
If
you use your refrigerator before
connecting the water line, make sure the
icemaker feeler arm is kept in the
"OFF"
position.
CAUTION:
When using any electrical device (such
as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A cold water supply is required for
automatic icemaker operation. Water
pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
Copper tubing, 1/4" O.D., should be used to
connect the refrigerator to the water
supply. Do
not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings
because the connection between the water supply
and the refrigerator water valve inlet is under
constant water pressure. Also, certain types of
plastic tubing may become brittle with age and
crack, resulting in water leakage.
A shutoff valve should be connected to the cold
water line. The shutoff valve should have a water
inlet with a minimum inside diameter of
5/32" at the point of connection to the COLD
WATER
LINE. A saddle type shutoff valve
permitted by many local plumbing codes is shown
below.
Min. 5/32" dia. opening
Check your local plumbing codes before choosing
this type of valve. We recommend using the
saddle valve supplied with GE Water Supply Kits
WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4.
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