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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER

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be connected to a cold water line. A GE Appliances

water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve,

fittings and instructions) is available at extra cost from

your dealer, by visiting our website at

GEAppliances.com (in Canada at

www.GEAppliances.ca) or from Parts and

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IMPORTANT — Plumbing shall be installed

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and any local codes and ordinances.

The gray water tubing on the back of the

refrigerator (which is used to connect to the

household water line) is a PEX (cross-linked

polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing

connections from the household water line to the

refrigerator are acceptable and will help avoid

off-taste or odor in your ice or water. Check for

leaks.

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CONNECT TO WATER LINE

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turn the ice maker or auto fill functions on to

avoid excessive noise or damage to the water

valve.

CONNECT TO WATER LINE

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faucet and let it run until there is no more water

in the line.

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equivalent, served by a 1/2" household supply

line.

NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the

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household supply line is recommended.

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copper tubing to connect the refrigerator to the

water shutoff valve.

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enough to make the connection, and with

enough allowance so that the refrigerator can

be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the

wall for service.

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cut square.

E. Slip the compression sleeve and compression

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end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely

as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto

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tighten.

F. Place the free end of the tubing into a container

or sink, and turn on main water supply to flush

out tubing until water is clear. Turn off shutoff

valve on the water pipe.

NOTE: Always drain the water line before

making the final connection to the inlet of

the water valve to avoid possible water valve

malfunction.

G. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line

inlet, located on the back of the refrigerator

cabinet.

TOOLS NEEDED

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7/16" and 1/2" Open-end wrenches

or adjustable wrenches (2)

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(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow

and clogs easier.

Compression

Sleeve

Compression Nut

Copper Tubing

Compression Sleeve

Compression Nut

Copper Tubing

Household Supply Line

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