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

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recoininended copper water supply kits are WXSX2,
1\'_28X3 or 1\'_28X4, depending on the amount of Ulbing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect "_" R efrigerator Tubing (1\'L'_Z08X10002
1\'L'_Z08X10006, 1\'LX08X 10015 and 1\'L'_408X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator m a GE Reverse Osmosis
"_\;amr System, tile only approved installation
is with a GE R\TKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems,
fi)llow tile manufimmrer's recommendations.
If the water supply to tile refrigerator is froln a Reverse
Osmosis Water Filtration System AXD the refrigerator also
has a water filter, use the refrigerator's filter bypass phlg:
[sing the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the RO filter call 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 manufimmrer. Follow these
instructions carefillly to minimize the risk of expensive water
damage.
Water hammer iwater banging ill tile pipes) in house
phnnbing call cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to
water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
water hammer befi)re 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 befbre connecting the water line,
make sure the icelnaker power switch is in the 0FFposition.
Do not install the icemaker Ulbing in areas where
telnperatures fall below freezing:
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
WARNING
- Connect to potable water
supply only.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
* Cop, per or GE SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing kit,
1/4 outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to tile
water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of the
tubing are cut square.
To
determine how much robing you need: measure
the distance from tile water valve on tile back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Be sure there is
sufficient extra robing to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
GE SinartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
in tile following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) 1\'LX08X10002
6' (1.8 in) 1\'LX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) 1\'LX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) 1\'_208X10025
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
(CONT.)
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic robing 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
w;dl crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to
your home.
*A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve
and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost froln
your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
*A cold water supply. The water pressure nmst 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.
* Power drill.
* 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
* Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
* Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules
(sleeves) to connect the copper tubing
to tile shutoff valve and tile refrigerator water valve.
OR
* If you are using a GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preasselnbled to the
tubing:
* If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at
the end, you will need an adapter (available at phlmbing
supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator
OR
VOU call cut of["
the flared fitting
with a robe cutter and then use a compression fitting Do
not cut fiormed end from GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator tubing.
* Shutoffvalve to connect to the cold water line.
Tile shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
mininmm inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are inchlded in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-b3oe valve COlnplies
with your local plumbing codes. Install the shutoff valve
on tile nearest frequently used drinking water line.
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