GE 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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8WHAT YOU WILL NEED• Copper or GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubingkit, 1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigeratorto the water supply. If using copper, be sure bothends of the tubing are cut square.To determine how much tubing you need: measurethe distance from the water valve on the back of therefrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8′(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing(about 8′ [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10″[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to moveout from the wall after installation.INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS)Installation InstructionsBEFORE YOU BEGINRecommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount oftubing you need. Approved plastic water supply linesare GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing(WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).When connecting your refrigerator to a GE ReverseOsmosis Water System, the only approved installationis with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis watersystems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.This water line installation is not warranted by therefrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow theseinstructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensivewater damage.Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in houseplumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts andlead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualifiedplumber to correct water hammer before installingthe water supply line to the refrigerator.To prevent burns and product damage, do not hookup the water line to the hot water line.If you use your refrigerator before connecting thewater line, make sure the feeler arm is in theSTOP(up) position.Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas wheretemperatures fall below freezing.When using any electrical device (such as a powerdrill) during installation, be sure the device is doubleinsulated or grounded in a manner to prevent thehazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.All installations must be in accordance with localplumbing code requirements.1WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits areavailable in the following lengths:6′ (1.8 m) – WX08X1000615′ (4.6 m) – WX08X1001525′ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8′ (2.4 m)as described above.NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is thatsupplied in GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubingkits. Do not use any other plastic water supply linebecause the line is under pressure at all times. Certaintypes of plastic will crack or rupture with age andcause water damage to your home.• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoffvalve and fittings listed below) is available at extracost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,1.800.661.1616.• A cold water supply. The water pressure must bebetween 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).• Power drill.• 1/2″ or adjustable wrench.• Straight and Phillipsblade screwdriver.• Two 1/4 ″ outer diameter compression nuts and2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connectthe copper tubing to the shutoffvalve and the refrigerator water valve.OR• If you are using a GE SmartConnect™ RefrigeratorTubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembledto the tubing.• If your existing copper water line has a flared fittingat the end, you will need an adapter (available atplumbing supply stores) to connect the water line tothe refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fittingwith a tube cutter and then use a compressionfitting. Do not cut formed end from GESmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing.• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with aminimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point ofconnection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-typeshutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valvecomplies with your local plumbing codes.