GE 17 Refrigerator User Manual


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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS)
Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
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you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
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When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse
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with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems,
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refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
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supply line to the refrigerator.
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supply only.
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NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect
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Refrigerator Tubing kits.
Do not use any other plastic water supply line because
the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of
plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water
damage to your home.
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your dealer or from Parts and Accessories.
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blade screwdriver.
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compression nuts and
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valve and the refrigerator water
valve.
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