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2 INSTALL WATER LINE

A cold water supply is required for automatic

icemaker operation. The water pressure must
be between 40 and 120 psi.

Route 1/4

O.D. copper tubing or GE

SmartConnect

tubing between cold water

line and the water connection location.

Tubing should be long enough to extend to the

front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to
accommodate bend leading into the water line
connection.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is
supplied in the GE SmartConnect

Refrigerator

Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water
supply line; the line is under pressure at all times.
Certain types of plastic may crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
GE SmartConnect

refrigerator tubing kits are

available in the following lengths:
2

(0.6m) WX08X10002

6

(1.8m) WX08X10006

15

(4.6m) WX08X10015

25

(7.6m) WX08X10025

Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough
to purge all the water from the line.
Install a shutoff valve between the icemaker

water valve and cold water pipe in a basement
or cabinet. The shutoff valve should be located
where it will be easily accessible.

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.
Drill a 1/4

hole in the water pipe.

Fasten the shutoff valve to the pipe with pipe

clamp.

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing

washer begins to swell. Do not OVERTIGHTEN.

Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for

copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the
tubing is fully inserted into the valve and ferrule
is tightened.

For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect

refrigerator tubing kit, insert the molded end of
the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten the
compression nut until it is hand tight, and then
tighten an additional turn with a wrench.

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 shutoff valve.

NOTE: 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.

Floor

Copper Tubing,

or GE SmartConnect

Tubing

Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve

Compression Nut

Ferrule
(Sleeve)

Outlet Valve

Packing Nut

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR must be adhered to.
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.

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