Water Line Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept in the STOP (up) position.

•CAUTION – When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock.

•All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. Water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi.

Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing, 1/4″ O.D., should be used to connect the refrigerator to the water supply.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water 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 shutoff valve should be connected to the cold water line. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. A saddle-type shutoff valve permitted by many local plumbing codes is shown below.

Compression Ferrule (sleeve) nut

Shutoff valve

SmartConnect™

TubingCompression

nut

Min. 5/32″ dia. opening

Check your local plumbing codes before choosing this type of valve. We recommend using the saddle valve supplied with GE Water Supply Kits WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4. NOTE: DO NOT USE A SELF-

PIERCING VALVE.