GE GNE26GGDABB Owner's Manual page 31

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect T_Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO006,
WXO8X10015 and WXO8X10025).
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 MWF filter can result in
hollow ice cubes.
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.
For Non-LCD Models: If the refrigerator
is operated before the water connection is made
to the ice maker, press and release the ICE OFf/
LOCK pad on the control panel to disengage the ice
maker. When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, press and release the ICE OFf/
LOCK pad on the control panel to engage the ice
maker.
For LCD Models: If the refrigerator is operated
before the water connection is made to the ice
maker, see ICE MAKER under Screen Functions
of the LCD Operations section and follow the screen
commands to turn the ice maker OFf.
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 TM 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 SmartConnecf _ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006
15'(4.6 m) - WXO8X10015
25' (7.6 m) -WXO8XlO025
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