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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. The water pressure must be between 40
and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals)
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 SmartConnect
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Refrigerator Tubing
(WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the
only approved installation is with a GE Appliances
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follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a
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refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction
with the RO water filter can result in hollow ice
cubes. Some models do not come equipped with the
filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call
1.800.GECARES and request WR17X33825 filter
bypass plug. In Canada, call 800.561.3344.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
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expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in
house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator
parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a
qualified plumber 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 the refrigerator is operated before the water
connection is made to the ice maker, see
Controls
section on page 10 to turn ice maker off.
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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
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All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing
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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. Be sure there
is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
SmartConnect
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available in the following lengths:
8’ (2.4 m)
– WX08X10006
15’ (4.6 m)
– WX08X10015
25’ (7.6 m)
– WX08X10025
