GE 24 Owner's Manual

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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation Instructions15What You Will NeedTo determine how much copper tubing you need:Measure the distance from the water valve on theback of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe.Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficientextra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into3 turns of about 10 inches (25 cm) diameter] toallow the refrigerator to move out from the wallafter installation.nA water supply kit (containing copper tubing,shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is availableat extra cost from your dealer or from Parts andAccessories, 800-626-2002.nA cold water supply. The water pressure must bebetween 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).nPower drill.nCopper tubing, 1/4≤ outer diameter to connect therefrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both endsof the tubing are cut square.Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because thewater supply line is under pressure at all times. Certaintypes of plastic tubing may become brittle with age andcrack, resulting in water leakage.nTwo 1/4≤ outer diameter compression nuts and2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the coppertubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigeratorwater valve.n If your existing water line has a flared fitting atthe end, you will need anadapter (available atplumbing supply stores) to connect the waterline to the refrigeratorOR you can cut off theflared fitting with atube cutter and then use acompression fitting.n 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 theCOLD WATER LINE. Saddle-typeshutoff valves are included in many water supplykits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-typevalve complies with your local plumbing codes.Installing the water line.Read these instructions completely and carefully.Before You BeginThis water line installation is not warranted bythe refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.Follow these instructions carefully to minimizethe risk of expensive water damage.Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) inhouse plumbing can cause damage torefrigerator parts and lead to water leakage orflooding. Call a qualified plumber to correctwater hammer before installing the water supplyline to the refrigerator.To prevent burns and product damage, do nothook up the water line to the hot water line.If you use your refrigerator before connectingthe water line, make sure the icemaker feelerarm is kept in the STOP (up) position.Do not install the icemaker tubing in areaswhere temperatures fall below freezing.When using any electrical device (such as apower drill) during installation, be sure thedevice is insulated or wired in a manner toprevent the hazard of electric shock.All installations must be in accordance withlocal plumbing code requirements.