Installing The Water Line - GE Profile PYE22PSKSS Owner's Manual And 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
SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006,
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WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Appliances
Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved
installation is with a GE Appliances RVKit. For
other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from
a Reverse Osmosis (RO) 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 RO water 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.
If the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the ice maker, see Controls
section on page 9 to turn 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.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or SmartConnect
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.
SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
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available in the following lengths:
8' (2.4 m) – WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) – WX08X10025
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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