GE 17 Installation Instructions, 1INSTALLING THE WATER LINE ON SOME MODELS, What You Will Need

Installation Instructions

1INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS)

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When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems,

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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.

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