What You Will Need; Water I Jne Installation - GE GTH21 Manual De Uso

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (ONSOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
ulbing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect F''Refiigerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refligerator to a GE Reverse
Oslnosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKIt. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, follow the manufhcmrer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refiigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions careflflly to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refiigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer before installing the
water supply line to the refiigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refligerator before connecting the
water line, make sme the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off} position (on power switch models) or the
feeler arm is in the STOP (up) position (on feeler arIll
models).
Do not install the icemaker robing in areas where
temperatures f_dl below fieezing.
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
Inust
be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WiLL NEED
J
" Copper or GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refligerator
to the water supply. If using coppm; be stue both ends
of the robing are
CUt
square.
To determine how much tubing you need: Measure
the distance fiom the water valve on the back of the
refiigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8"
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra robing to
allow the refiigerator to move out flom the wall
after installation.
GE SmartConnect _"Refligerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
2' (.6 m) - %_X08X10002
6" (1.8 m) - %PX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - %PX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - %_X08X10025
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect
TM
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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