GE 21 Manual Del Propietario Y Instalación página 30

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(ICEMAKER MODELS}
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supplg kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO006,
WXO8X10015 and WXO8X10025).
When connecting gour refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the onlg 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 Sgstem AND
the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the
refrigerator's filter bgpass 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 bg
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow
these instructions carefullg 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 supplg line to
the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If gou use gour refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is
in the 0 (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using ang 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 batterg powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator
Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supplg. If using copper,
be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing gou need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of
the refrigerator to the water supplg pipe. Be sure
there is sufficient extra tubing to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) - WXO8XIO006
15' (4.6 m) - WXO8X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WXO8X10025
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