GE GBE21D Quick Use & Care

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49-60803 7Water Line InstallationBEFORE YOU BEGINRecommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,:;;RU:;;GHSHQGLQJRQWKHDPRXQWRIWXELQJ\RXQHHG$SSURYHGSODVWLFZDWHUVXSSO\OLQHVDUHSmartConnect ™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006,WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).When connecting your refrigerator to a GE$SSOLDQFHV5HYHUVH2VPRVLV:DWHU6\VWHPWKHRQO\DSSURYHGLQVWDOODWLRQLVZLWKD*($SSOLDQFHV59.LWFor other reverse osmosis water systems, follow themanufacturer’s recommendations.If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse2VPRVLV:DWHU)LOWUDWLRQ6\VWHP 52 $1'WKHUHIULJHUDWRUalso has a water filter, use the refrigerator’s filter bypassplug. Using the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge inconjunction with an RO water filter can result in hollowice cubes. Some models do not come equipped withthe filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call*(&$5(6,Q&DQDGDFDOOThis water line installation is not warranted by therefrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow theseLQVWUXFWLRQVFDUHIXOO\WRPLQLPL]HWKHULVNRIH[SHQVLYHwater damage.Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in houseplumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and leadto water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber tocorrect water hammer before installing the water supplyline to the refrigerator.To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up thewater line to the hot water line.Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas whereWHPSHUDWXUHVIDOOEHORZIUHH]LQJWhen using any electrical device (such as a power drill)during installation, be sure the device is double insulatedRUJURXQGHGLQDPDQQHUWRSUHYHQWWKHKD]DUGRIHOHFWULFshock, or is battery powered.$OOLQVWDOODWLRQVPXVWEHLQDFFRUGDQFHZLWKORFDOSOXPELQJcode requirements.WHAT YOU WILL NEED&RSSHURU6PDUW&RQQHFW5HIULJHUDWRU7XELQJNLW´outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the watersupply. If using copper, be sure both ends of the tubingare cut square.To determine how much tubing you need: measure thedistance from the water valve on the back of the refrigeratorto the water supply pipe. Be sure there is sufficient extratubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wallafter installation.SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available inthe following lengths:6’ (1.8 m) – WX08X1000615’ (4.6 m) – WX08X1001525’ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025WARNINGConnect to potable water supply only.$FROGZDWHUVXSSO\LVUHTXLUHGIRUDXWRPDWLFLFHPDNHUoperation. The water pressure must be between 40 and120 psi (275-827 kilopascals)Clearances$OORZWKHIROORZLQJFOHDUDQFHVIRUHDVHRILQVWDOODWLRQproper air circulation and plumbing and electricalconnections.6LGHV ´ PP7RS ´ PP &DELQHW+LQJH&RYHUBack 2” (50 mm)