Installing the water line –35, Installation instructions, Installing the water line – GE 49-60612 User Manual

Page 33: Icemaker models), Before you begin what you will need

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Installation Instructions

33

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

(ICEMAKER MODELS)

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 RO 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.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the

water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is

in the O (off) position.
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

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