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WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. Water pressure must be between 20 and
120 psi.
Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing,
1/4″ O.D., should be used to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect™ 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.
A shutoff valve should be connected to the cold water
line. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. A saddle-type
shutoff valve permitted by many local plumbing codes
is shown below.
Check your local plumbing codes before choosing this
type of valve. We recommend using the saddle valve
supplied with GE Water Supply Kits WX8X2, WX8X3
and WX8X4. NOTE: DO NOT USE A SELF-
PIERCING VALVE.
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CAUTION
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When using any electrical
device (such as a power drill) during installation,
be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner
to prevent the hazard of electric shock.
• All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept
in the STOP (up) position.
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Min. 5/32″ dia. opening
Shutoff valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Compression
nut
Compression
nut