Installing The Water Line - GE 18 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
lines are Universal Water Line Refrigerator Tubing
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only
manufacturer's recommendations.
refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator's
filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator's water
filtration cartridge in conjunction with an RO water filter
can result in hollow ice cubes. Some models do not
come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To order the
This water line installation is not warranted by the
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.
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
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
49-1000472 Rev. 1
Installation Instructions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or Universal Water Line Refrigerator Tubing
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.
available in the following lengths:
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals)
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