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NOTE:
The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect
™
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.
A GE 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 (in Canada
1.800.661.1616).
A cold water supply.
The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
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the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
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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
™
Refrigerator tubing.
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.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
(CONT.)
Installation Instructions
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
1
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of
a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
3
Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe (even if using
a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the
drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4” hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
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