Installation Instructions
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| STEP 1 | (continued) | REINSTALL DOORS |
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| Refer to the illustration on page 5. |
| To move the refrigerator indoors: | • Carefully, route the water line tubing and electrical | |
| • Place a piece of the carton or soft cloth against the | through the freezer side bottom hinge. Lower the | |
| side panel of the refrigerator to pad and protect the | door onto bottom hinge. | |
| stainless steel finish. | • Secure top hinge. | |
| • Place the refrigerator on the handtruck with a side | • Insert the tubing all the way into the coupler. | |
| against the truck only. | • Reconnect the wiring harness. | |
| • Move the refrigerator indoors. | • Replace top filler strip. | |
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| • Replace top cap with original screws and springs. |
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| HINT: Use tape or Perma Gum to prevent the spring |
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| from sliding off the screw. |
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| Follow the same procedure to reinstall the fresh food door. |
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STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
•A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
•Route 1/4" OD copper tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location.
•Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply line. Add 8 foot length to allow the refrigerator to be moved away from the wall after installation. Bend the tubing into 3 coils of about 10".
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is 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.
GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:
2' | (.6 m) | – WX08X10002 |
6' | (1.8 m) | – WX08X10006 |
15' (4.6 m) | – WX08X10015 | |
25' (7.6 m) | – WX08X10025 |
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
•Install a
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a vertical water pipe. If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection at the top or side, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
Compression Nut
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (Sleeve)
•Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
•Fasten the
•Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. Do not over tighten.
•Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the
•Turn on the main water supply and flush debris. Run about a quart of water through the tubing into a bucket. Shut off water supply at the
NOTE: Saddle type
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
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