Installing The Water Line; Before You Begin; What You Will Need - GE IM4D Manuel D'utilisation Et Instructions D'installation

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use
refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in conjunction
slower water flow from the water dispenser.
This water line installation is not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow
these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
plumber 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.
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the OFF position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
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
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Copper or
SmartConnect™
connect the refrigerator to
copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut
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 8 feet
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from
the wall after installation.
available in the following lengths:
15'
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet
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
tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is
available at extra cost from your dealer or from
A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
models without a water filter and between 40 and
water filter.
Power drill.
Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
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