GE 21 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 24

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
]_.ecommended copper water supply kits are WXSX2,
WX8X3
or WX8X4,
depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
ale GE SmartConnect
TM
Refi'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis _'\ater System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RV/_t. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, ti)llow the mamlflmturer's recommendations.
If tile water supply to the refrigelator is flora a P.eves_e
Osmosis \'\atel Filtration S\ stem AND the refligerator also
has a water filtes; use the refrigerator's filter bypass phlg.
Llsing the refligeiator's water filtration calqrridge in
cos_j unction with the P.O fiher call result in hollow ice
cubes and slower water flow fl'om the water dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted bv the
refl'igerator or icemaker manufiictm'er. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
_%lter hammer (water banging ill the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber
to correct water hammer beflwe installing
the water supply line to the reti'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water lisle to the hot water lisle.
If you use your refl'igerator befl)re connecting the
water lille, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is ill
the 0 (Off) position.
Do not install tile icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatm'es fidl below freezing.
When using ally electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grotmded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
l)lmnbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
/
• Copper or GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer dialneter to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply. If using coppeL be sm'e both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how inuch tubing you need: ineasure the
distance fl'oln the water wdve on the back of the
refl'igerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 ti_et
(2.4 Ill). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
dialneter) to allow the refrigerator to inove Otlt ti'()lll
the wall atier installation.
GE SlllartConnect
TM
Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
awfilable ill the tollowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) -X43X08X10002
6' (1.8 m) -X43X08X10006
15' (4.6 Ill) -- X43X08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - _4_X08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 tibet
(2.4 m) as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmaactCmmect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use may other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age mad cause
water dmnage to your home.
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