GE Profile 21 Owner's Manual And Installation page 26

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ONSOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RecommendedcopperwatersupplykitsareWX8X2, W X8X3orWX8X4,
dependingon theamount of tubingyou need.Approvedplasfc water supply
lines areGESmaztConnect
T M
Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002,
WX08Xl0006,WX08Xl0015and WX08X10025).
When connectingyourrefrigerator t oa GEReverse OsmosisWaterSystem,
the onlyapprovedinstallationiswitha GERVKit.Forother reverse m mosis
watersystems, f ollowthe manufacturer'srecommendations.
Ifthewater supplyto the refrigerator isfrom a ReverseOsmosisWater
Filtration SystemANDthe refrigerator also hasa water filter, use the
refrigerator's f ilter bypassplug. U singthe refrigerator's water filtration
cartridge in conjunction withthe RO filter can result in hollowicecubes
and slowerwater flowfrom the water dispenser.
This waterline installation isnot warranted by the refrigemtur or
icemakermanufacturer. Followthese instructions carefullytominimize
the risk of expensivewater damage.
Water hammer (waterbanging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause
damage to refrigerator parts and lead towater leakageor flooding. Calla
qualified plumber to correctwater hammer before installing the water
supplyline to the refrigerator.
To prevent bums and product damage, do not hook up the waterline to
the hot watevline.
If YOU USeyour refrigerator
beforeconnectingthewater line,make sure
the icemaker power s witchisin the 0/0ff]position.
Donot install the icemaker t ubingin areaswheretemperatures fallbelow
freezing.
Whenusinganyelectrical d evice (suchasa powerdrill)during
installation, be surethe device isdoubleinsulated orgrounded ina
mannertoprevent t he hazardofelectric shock,orisbattery p owered.
Allinstallations must beinaccordance withlocalplumbing code
requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
•CopperorGESmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing ldt, 1/4"outer
diameterto connect t he refrigerator t o the water supply. I f usingcopper,
besureboth endsofthe tubingare cutsquare.
Todetermine howmuchtubingyouneed:measure the distance f rom the
watervalve onthebackofthe refrigerator to the water supply pipe.Then
add 8feet (2.4m).Besurethereissutficient e xtratubing(about8 feet
[2.4m] coiled into 3turnsofabout 10inches[25on] diameter) to allow
the refrigerator to moveoutfromthewallafterinstallation.
GESmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available i n the
following lengths:
2'(.6m) - WX08X10002
6'(18 m) -WX08X10006
15'(4.6m)- WX08XI0015
25'(7.6m)-WX08XI0025
Besurethatthe kityouselectallows atleast8 feet(2.4m) asdescribed
above.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
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.
• 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,
8004126-2002.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and PhiIUps blade screwdriver.
• Two l/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper tubing to
the shutoffvalve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled m
the tubing.
• 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 m
the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cuter and then use a compression fitting.
Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoffvalve 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.
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