GE IM6D Manuel Du Propriétaire Et Instructions D'installation page 43

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
lines are SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
Appliances Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only
approved installation is with a GE Appliances RVKit.
For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use
the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. Using the
refrigerator's water filtration cartridge
in conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and 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.
house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator
parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a
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.
the 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™
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply.
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.
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
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
1.877.595.8688).
• 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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