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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (on some models) BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5HFRPPHQGHGFRSSHUZDWHUVXSSO\NLWVDUH RU:;;GHSHQGLQJRQWKHDPRXQWRI tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing DQG When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only DSSURYHGLQVWDOODWLRQLVZLWKD*($SSOLDQFHV59.LW 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 LQVWUXFWLRQVFDUHIXOO\WRPLQLPL]HWKHULVNRIH[SHQVLYH 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. ,I\RXXVH\RXUUHIULJHUDWRUEHIRUHFRQQHFWLQJWKH 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. 'RQRWLQVWDOOWKHLFHPDNHUWXELQJLQDUHDVZKHUH WHPSHUDWXUHVIDOOEHORZIUHH]LQJ 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 KD]DUGRIHOHFWULFVKRFNRULVEDWWHU\SRZHUHG All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. WARNING Connect to potable water supply only. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, ´RXWHUGLDPHWHUWRFRQQHFWWKHUHIULJHUDWRUWRWKH ZDWHUVXSSO\,IXVLQJFRSSHUEHVXUHERWKHQGVRI 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). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about ¶>P@FRLOHGLQWRWXUQVRIDERXW´>FP@ diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (Cont.) 6PDUW&RQQHFWŒ5HIULJHUDWRU7XELQJ.LWVDUHDYDLODEOH in the following lengths: ¶P ¶P ¶ P Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 6' (1.8 m) as described above. NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved plastic tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect™ Refrigerator 7XELQJNLWV'RQRWXVHDQ\RWKHUSODVWLFZDWHUVXSSO\ 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 Appliances water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688. • A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138 - 827 kilopascals) on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (275 - 827 kilopascals) on models with a water filter. • Power drill. ‡´RUDGMXVWDEOHZUHQFK • Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver. ‡7ZR´RXWHUGLDPHWHU compression nuts and 2 ferrules VOHHYHV ²WRFRQQHFWWKHFRSSHU tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. OR ‡,I\RXDUHXVLQJD6PDUW&RQQHFWŒ5HIULJHUDWRU Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing. ‡,I\RXUH[LVWLQJFRSSHUZDWHUOLQHKDVDIODUHGILWWLQJ 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 ILWWLQJ'RQRWFXWIRUPHGHQGIURP6PDUW&RQQHFWŒ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a PLQLPXPLQVLGHGLDPHWHURI´DWWKHSRLQWRI FRQQHFWLRQWRWKH&2/':$7(5/,1(6DGGOH type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. 49-1000478 Rev. 1 11