GE GAS18PGJWW Installation Manual download pdf (Page 9)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing kit,

1/4” outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the

water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of the

tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure

the distance from the water valve on the back of the

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 6’ (1.8 m).

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coiled into 2 turns of about 10” [25 cm] diameter) to allow

the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS)

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,

WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing

you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are

SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006,

WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).

When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Appliances

Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved

installation is with a GE Appliances RVKit. For other

reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer’s

recommendations.

This water line installation is not warranted by the

refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer. Follow these

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive

water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house

plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and

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to correct water hammer before installing the water

supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up

the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water

line, make sure the ice maker power switch is in the OFF

position (on power switch models) or operating arm is in

OFF position.

Do not install the ice maker tubing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)

during installation, be sure the device is double insulated

or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric

shock, or is battery powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

CAUTION

Connect to potable water supply only.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)

SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in

the following lengths:

8’ (2.4 m) – WX08X10006

15’ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015

25’ (7.6) m) – WX08X10025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 6’ (1.8 m) as

described above.

NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved plastic tubing

is that supplied in 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 GE Appliances water supply kit (containing tubing,

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at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and

Accessories.

• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be

between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).

• Power drill.

• 1/2” or adjustable wrench.

• Straight and Phillips

blade screwdriver.

• Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts and

2 ferrules (sleeves)³WRFRQQHFW

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valve and the refrigerator water valve.

• If you are using a SmartConnect

™

Refrigerator Tubing

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tubing.

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at the end, you will need an adapter (available at

plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the

refrigerator OR \RXFDQFXWRȺWKHÀDUHG¿WWLQJ

with a tube cutter and then use a compression

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™

Refrigerator tubing.

• 6KXWRȹYDOYH to connect to the cold water line.

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minimum inside diameter of 5/32” at the point of

connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type

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Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve

complies with your local plumbing codes.

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