GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions13INSTALLING THE WATER LINERecommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubingyou need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GESmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002,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.If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a ReverseOsmosis Water Filtration System AND the refrigeratoralso has a water filter, use the refrigerator’s filter bypassplug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge inconjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubesand slower water flow from the water dispenser.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 qualified plumberto 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 the waterline, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFFposition.Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas wheretemperatures fall below freezing.All installations must be in accordance with local plumbingcode requirements.WARNING Connect to potable water supply only.BEFORE YOU BEGIN• Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit,1/4Ý outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to thewater supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of thetubing 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. Be sure there issufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to moveout from the wall after installation.GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are availablein the following lengths:2’ (0.6 m) – WX08X100028’ (2.4 m) – WX08X1000615’ (4.6 m) – WX08X1001525’ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025WHAT YOU WILL NEEDNOTE: 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, shutoff valveand fittings listed below) is available at extra cost fromyour dealer or from Parts and Accessories,800.626.2002.• A cold water supply. The water pressure must bebetween 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.2 bar) on modelswithout a water filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i.(2.8–8.2 bar) on models with a water filter.• Power drill.• 1/2Ý or adjustable wrench.• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.• Two 1/4Ý outer diameter compression nuts and2 ferrules (sleeves)³WRFRQQHFWWKHFRSSHUWXELQJto the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.OR• If you are using a GE SmartConnect™ RefrigeratorTubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled tothe 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 compression fitting.Do not cut formed end from GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator tubing.• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with aminimum inside diameter of 5/32Ý 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. Install theshutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinkingwater line.WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)