The Refiigerator - GE GTH18SBXARSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LINE (ONSOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
I_.e{ ommended copper water supply kits m'e WXSX2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
ate GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When comlecting yore" refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RV/_At. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, fl>llow the l//alltl[_lCttlrer's recol/ll//elldatiollS.
This water line installation is not warranted bv the
refl'igerator or icemaker manufhcturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
_%_ter hammer (water banging ill the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to t efl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. (:all a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer beflwe installing the
water supply line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refi'igerator beflwe connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (0f/) position (on power switch models) or the
fbeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on fl_eler arm
models).
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures Ihll below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded ill a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery 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 refi'igerator
to the water supply. If using coppe_; be sure both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
To (letemfine how inuch tubing you need: Measure
tile distance ti'oln the water valve on the back of the
refi'igerator to the water supl)ly pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufliciei_t extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 in] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
dialneter) to allow the reli'igerator to inove out ti'Olll
the wall atier installation.
GE Slnart(;olmect ''_ Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
awfilable in the fl)llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit wm select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartCmmect '_' 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 mad cause
water damage to your home.
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