GE ESHF5MGXGEWW Owner's Manual And Installation page 24

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(ICEMAKER &DISPENSER MODELS)
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
SmurtConnect T"Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO002,
WXO8XIO006, WXO8X10015 and WXO8X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to u GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with u GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from u
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System AND
the refrigerator also has u 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 refrigerator or icemuker manufacturer. Follow
these instructions carefully to minimize the risk
of expensive water damage.
Water hummer (water bunging in the pipes)in
house plumbing con cause damage to refrigerator
parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Cull u
qualified plumber to correct water hummer 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 you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemuker power switch is
in the 0 loft} position.
Do not install the icemuker tubing in ureas where
temperatures full below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such us u power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in u manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is buttery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" 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 SmurtConnect T"Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WXO8XIO002
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006
15' (4.6 m) - WXO8X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WXO8X10025
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