Installation Guide
Installation Instructions
N O TE: T h e o n l y G E a p p r o v e d p l a s t i c t u b i n g
is that supplied in GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
Tu bi n g ki t s. Do n ot use an y ot h er pl ast i c w a t er
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 GE water supply kit (containing tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.800.661.1616).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• 1/2” or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts
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tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect
™
Re f r i g e r a t o r Tu b i ng k i t , t h e n e c e s s a r y f it t i n gs
are preassembled to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared
fitting at the end, you will need an adapter
(available at plumbing supply st ores) t o connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut
off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then
use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end
from GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
Th e sh u t of f v al v e sh o ul d h av e a w a t er i n let w i t h
a minimum inside diameter of 5/32” at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Tu r n o n t h e nea r est f a uc et lon g en ou gh t o c lea r
the line of water.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
1
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side
of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary
to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make
the connection to the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment
from the water pipe.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
3
Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe (even if using
a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into
the drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4” hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont .)