GE GSS25WGMCWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 16

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
ulbing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnecff MRefl'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
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, fbllow the rnam6imturer'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 RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow from the water
dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refl'igerator or icemaker manufimmrer. Follow these
instructions careflllly to minimize the risk of expensive
water dmnage.
Water hmnmer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause dmnage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer befbre installing
the water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
tip the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator befbre connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off)position.
Do not install the icemaker robing 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 battm T powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnecff u Refrigerator Tubing
kit, l/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 robing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra robing (about
8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from
the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnecff v Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the fbllowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) -WX08X10002
6' (1.8
111)
-WX08Xl0006
15' (4.6 m) -WX08X10015
25' (7.6
111)
- WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (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.
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