The Refrigerator; Water Line Installation - GE 15 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU 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 Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006,
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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.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or ice maker 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
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 ice maker power switch is in the OFF
position (on power switch models) or operating arm is in
OFF position.
Do not install the ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)
during installation, be sure the device is double insulated
or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric
shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
CAUTION
Connect to potable water supply only.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect
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. Then add 6' (1.8 m).
coiled into 2 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
Installation Instructions
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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' [1.8 m]
(ON SOME MODELS)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
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in the following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) – WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25' (7.6) m) – WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 6' (1.8 m) as
described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect
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.
• A GE water supply kit
your dealer or from Parts and Accessories.
• 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 Phillips
blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)
valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect
to the tubing.
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the
refrigerator OR
with a tube cutter and then use a compression
Refrigerator tubing.
• to connect to the cold water line.
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
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