Installation Instructions
STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard.
The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the
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truck, handle from the side only.
• Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom, remove
the outer carton.
• Slide out the back corner posts (2).
• Slide the carton off the top of the cabinet.
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY THE CABINET DOWN
IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE SKID!
• The unit is secured to the skid with 4 slotted tie-down
straps. Remove the six 7/16” bolts from the base
channels in the tie-downs.
• Remove the six 7/16” bolts securing the straps to the
skid.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.
• The support blocks on the bottom of the refrigeration
case must be removed
before the refrigerator
is taken off the skid
or damage will occur.
Carefully tilt the
refrigerator and slide the
blocks out from beneath.
• Remove the toekick
and set aside for final
installation.
• Lift the refrigerator off the
skid with an appliance
dolly. Handle from the
sides.
STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and
120 p.s.i.
• Route 1/4” OD copper or GE SmartConnect
™
plastic
tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location.
• The tubing should be long enough to extend to the
front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to
accommodate the bend leading into the water line
connection.
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Remove
Tie Downs
Toekick
Floor
Cold Water Line
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is supplied
in the GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do
not use any other plastic water supply line because
the line is under pressure at all times. Other types of
plastic may crack or rupture with age and cause water
damage to your home.
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2’ (.6 m) WX08X10002
8’ (2.4 m) WX08X10006
15’ (4.6 m) WX08X10015
25’ (7.6 m) WX08X10025
STEP 2 MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR
INTO THE HOUSE
• Re-use the corner posts from the packaging to protect
stainless steel models. Run the appliance dolly straps
over the posts and under the handles.
• Leave the protective film on the refrigerator until
installation is complete. IMPORTANT: Never lift the
refrigerator by the handle or push against the grille
panel; this could cause damage or misalignment.
• Avoid laying the unit on its back or side to prevent
sealed system restrictions.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
• Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into a
bucket. Shut off the water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle
type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
