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

Installati0n instructions
iNSTALLiNG T HEWATER LiNE
BEFOREYOU 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
SmartConnect _MRefrigerator 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,
follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse
Osmosis Water Filtration System AN D 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
refrigerator or icemaker 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 you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line,
make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFFposition.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
WARN I NG -- Connect to potable water
supply only.
WHATYOUWILL NEED
o Copper or GE SrrlartConnect
TM
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 SmartConnect 'M Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
in the following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) -WX08Xl0002
6' (1.8 m) -WX08Xl0006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
WHATYOUWILL NEED
(CONT.)
NOTE:
The only 6E 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.
o AGE water supply kit
(containing tubing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost
from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
o A cold water supply. The water pressure 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.
o Power drill.
o 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
o Straight and
Phillips
blade
screwdriver.
%
= Two 1/4" outer
diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
o If you are using a GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings ar_,4a_assembled to the
tubing.
o If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at
the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing
supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator
OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator tubing.
o Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes, install the
shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking
water line.
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