GE PFS23KSHAFSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation InstructionsWHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubingis that supplied in GE SmartConnect" RefrigeratorTubing kits. Do not use any other plastic watersupply line because the line is under pressureat all times. Certain types of plastic will crack orrupture with age and cause water damage toyour home.• AGE water supply kit (containing tubing,shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is availableat extra cost from your dealer or from Partsand Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada1.888.261.3055).• A cold water supply. The water pressure mustbe between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).• Power drill.• I/2" or adjustable wrench.• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nutsand 2 ferrules (sleeves)-to connect the coppertubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigeratorwater valve.OR• If you are using a GE SmartConnect 'MRefrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittingsare preassembled to the tubing.• If your existing copper water line has a flaredfitting at the end, you will need an adapter(available at plumbing supply stores) to connectthe water line to the refrigerator OR you can cutoff the flared fitting with a tube cutter and thenuse a compression fitting. Do not cut formed endfrom GE SmartConnect 'MRefrigerator tubing.• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line,The shutoff valve should have a water inlet witha minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at thepoint of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in manywater supply kits. Before purchasing, make surea saddle-type valve complies with your localplumbing codes.Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequentlyused drinking water line.r£l SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY_oUrc/2an [he lea roeftwf_U_.etlong enough[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATIONChoose a location for the valve that is easilyaccessible. It is best to connect into the sideof a vertical water pipe. When it is necessaryto connect into a horizontal water pipe, makethe connection to the top or side, rather than atthe bottom, to avoid drawing off any sedimentfrom the water pipe.DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVEDrill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if usinga self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Removeany burrs resulting from drilling the hole inthe pipe.Take care not to allow water to drain into thedrill.Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may result in reducedice production or smaller cubes.31