Installing The Water Line; Installation Instructions; What You Will Need - GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recomn_ended copper water supply kits are _4UX8X2,
WX8X3 or _X8X4, depending on the amom_t of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water SUl_ply lines are
GE Smart(:onnect _'_Refl_igerator Tubing (_4_X08X10002,
WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and X43X08X10025).
When connecting yore" refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis _'_ter System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RV/4dt. For other reve_e osmosis water
systems, tollow the inanufilcturer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the reti'igerator is ti'om a Revei_e
Osmosis X4'ater Filtration System AND the refrigerator
also has a water filtei; use the reti'igerator's filter byl)ass
plug. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow ice
cubes and slower water flow fl'om the water dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufi_cturer. Follo_' these
instructions carefifllv to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
_'ater hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to reflJgerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
phunber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refl_igerator.
To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If wm use your refrigerator betore connecting the water
line, make'sm'e the icemaker power switch is in the OFF
position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatm'es tall below freezing.
All installations ulust be in accordance with local
pltmfl)ing code reqtfirements.
WARNING - Com,e,t top.t ,ble,, ,te,
supply only.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartCmmecf _"Refrigerator Tubing
kit, l/4" outer diameter to connect the refi'igerator
to the water supply. If using copper, be sm'e both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measm'e
the distance ti'om the water wflve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Be sm'e there is
sufficient extra tubing to allow the refl'igerator to move
out fl'om the wall alier installation.
GE SlnartConnect _'' Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
available in the ti_llowing lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) -_X08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
NOTE: The tufty GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmaxtCmmect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use may 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.
• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra
cost fl'om your dealer or fl'om Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
• A cold water supply. The water pressm'e 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.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts m_d
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the COl)per tubing
to the shutoff wflve and the refl'igerator water wflve.
OR
• If wm are using a GE Smart(_onnect
TM
Refl'igerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to
the tubing.
• If wmr existing COl)per water line has a flared fitting
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
i)lmnbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refrigerator OR you can ctlt off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression
fitting. Do not cut ti_rmed end from GE
Smart(_onnect
TM
Refl'igerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff wflve should have a water inlet with a
minimmn inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff wflves are included in many water supl)ly kits.
Before pro'chasing, make sm'e a saddle-Vpe wflve
complies with yore" local phunbing codes. Install the
shutoff wflve on the nearest ti'equently used drinking
water line.
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