GE DFE28 series, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved
plastic tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect Œ
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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.
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available at extra cost from your dealer or from
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• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
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• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
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tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
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Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
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line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the
flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a
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SmartConnect ΠRefrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet
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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.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
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used drinking water line.
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Choose a location for the valve that is easily
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a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
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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
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any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
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ice production or smaller cubes.
Installation Instructions
INST
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TION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (Cont.)