Installing The Water Line - GE GBSC3HBXCRBB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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 gou need. Approved plastic
water supplg lines ore GE SmurtConnect"
Refrigerator Tubing (WXO8XIO006, WXO8X10015
and WXO8X10025).
When connecting gour refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water Sgstem, the onlg approved
installation is with u GE RVKit. For other reverse
osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's
recommendations.
If the water supplg to the refrigerator is from
u 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 con 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 hummer (water bunging 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 icemoker power
switch is in the 0 {off} position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures full below freezing.
When using ung electrical device (such as u power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in u 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
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• 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 T"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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