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NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved

plastic tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect

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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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available at extra cost from your dealer or from

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• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be

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• Power drill.

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• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.

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tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator

water valve.

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Refrigerator

Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled

to the tubing.

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line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the

flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a

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SmartConnect

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Refrigerator tubing.

• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.

The shutoff valve should have a water inlet

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Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many

water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure

a saddle-type valve complies with your local

plumbing codes.

SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear

the line of water.

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used drinking water line.

Choose a location for the valve that is easily

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a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to

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connection to the top or side, rather than at the

bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from

the water pipe.

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE

VALVE

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any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the

pipe.

Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.

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ice production or smaller cubes.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED (Cont.)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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