GEAppliances GTL27 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 17

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFOREYOU 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 (WXOSXlO002,
WXOSX10006, WXOSX10015 and WXOSX10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GEReverse
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 AN D 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 ROfilter 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 feeler arm 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
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect _ Refrigerator
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:
2' (.6 m) - WXO8X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WXOSX10006
15' (4.6 m) - WXOSX10015
25' (7.6 m) - WXOSX10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet
(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.
• AGE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at
extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.2 bar) on models
without a water filter and between 40 and 120
p.s.i. (2.8-8.2 bar) on models with a water filter.
• Power drill.
. I/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
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