GE 22 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 14

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (ONSOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WXSX2,
WXSX3 or WXSX4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your reh'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis l,Llter S}_stem, the only approved installation
is with a GE RV/<it. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, fl)llow the mantffhcturer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufimmrer. Follow these
instructions carehdly to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
_Aater hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plmnber to correct water hammer beflwe installing
the water supl_ly line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use vom" refl'igerator before comlecting the
water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is
in the 0 (of[} position.
Do not install the icemaker robing in areas where
temperatures thll below fl'eezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sm'e the device is double
insulated or gr(mnded in a maxmer to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is batte_ T powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
phm_bing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect '' Refrigerator Tubing
kit, l/4" outer diameter to connect the refi'igerator
to the water supply. If using copper, be sm'e both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much robing you need: measure
the distance from the water wdve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add
8' (2.4 m). Be sure there is sulticient extra robing
(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about
10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the reh'igerator to
nlove out ti'oin the wall aDer installation.
GE Smart(hmnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing lZdts are
available in the following lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - _TX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartComaect '_' 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 mad cause
water dmnage to your home.
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