GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 16

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
P.ecommended copper water supply kits are WXSX2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting yore" refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
()smosis _'_ater S}_stem, the only approved installation
is with a GE RV/Zit. For other revelse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufilcturer's recmmnendations.
If the water sui)i)ly to the iefl'igerator is ti'om a Reverse
()smosis _'LJter Filtration System AND the reii'igerator
also has a water filtei, use the refl'igerator's filter bypass
plug. Using the refl'igerator's water filtration cartridge
ill col_junction with the RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow fl'om the water
dispenser.
This water lisle installation is not warranted by the
refl'igerator or icemaker mansffhcturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
_'Laer lmmmer (water banging in the pipes) ill house
plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. (;all a qualified
plmnber to correct water lmmmer beflwe installing
the water supply lisle to the refi'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do slot hook
up the water line to the hot water lisle.
If you use votlr refl'igerator befl/re connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off) position.
Do not install tile icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fhll below fl'eezing.
When using ally electrical device (such as a power
drill) dm'ing installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battes T powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
phm/bing code requirements.
WARNING
- Connect to potable
water supply onl 5
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, l/4" outer dialneter to connect the reli'igerator
to the water supply, If using copper, be sure both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
To detei_nline how much tubing you need: nleasure
the distance ti'oln the water wflve on the back of the
reli'igerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 I/l). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 Ill] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the reli'igerator to move o/lt ti'oill
the wall atier installation.
GE SnmrtConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing lZdts are
awfilable in the fi_llowing lengths:
2' (0.6 Ill) -- _'_X08X10002
6' (1.8 Ill) -- WX08X10006
15' (4.6 Ill) -- WX08X10015
25' (7.6 I/l) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit vou select allows at least 8' (2.4 I/l)
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 mid cause
water damage to your home.
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