GE GTE21 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 13

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (Cont.)
nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)—to
connect the copper tubing to the
shutoff valve and the refrigerator water
valve.
OR
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
at the end, you will need an adapter (available
at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water
line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the
flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
drinking water line.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
1
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric
shock or injury during installation, you must first
unplug the refrigerator before proceeding.
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Installation Instructions
2 CHOOSE THE VALVE
LOCATION
Choose a location for the
valve that is easily accessible.
the side of a vertical water
pipe. When it is necessary
water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side,
rather than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing off any
sediment from the water pipe.
3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE
VALVE
a self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe. Take
care not to allow
water to drain
into the drill.
1/4" hole may
result in reduced
ice production
smaller cubes.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF
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VALVE
with the pipe clamp.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered
to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not
permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your
licensed plumber.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
a
or
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
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