GE GTE21 Manuel D'utilisation page 13

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and 2
ferrules (sleeves)
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water
line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the
flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a
compression fitting. Do not cut formed end from
GE SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing.
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• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. 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.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
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SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.)
(CONT.)
Refrigerator
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CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoid drawing off any sediment from the water
pipe.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
3
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using
a self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into
the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
4
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
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Vertical Cold
Water Pipe