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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006,
WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from
a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
AND the refrigerator also has a water filter,
use the refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. Using
the refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the MWF filter can result in
hollow ice cubes.
This water line installation is not warranted
by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Follow these instructions carefully to minimize
the risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes)
in house plumbing can cause damage to
refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage
or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
For Non-LCD Models: If the refrigerator
is operated before the water connection is made to
the icemaker, press and release the ICE OFF/LOCK
pad on the control panel to disengage the
icemaker. When the refrigerator has been
connected to the water supply, press and release
the ICE OFF/LOCK pad on the control panel to
engage the icemaker.
For LCD Models: If the refrigerator is operated
before the water connection is made to the
icemaker, see ICEMAKER under Screen Functions
of the LCD Operations section and follow the screen
commands to turn the icemaker OFF.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent
the hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
Tubing kit,1/4” outer diameter to connect
the refrigerator to the water supply. If using
copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are
cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need:
measure the distance from the water valve
on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply
pipe. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
6’ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006
15’ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25’ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025