GE GTE21GTHBB Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation page 12

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 (WX08X10002,
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WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and 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.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from
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.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in
house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator
parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a
qualified 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.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the feeler arm is in the OFF
position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
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
plumbing code requirements.
WARNING
Connect to potable water
supply only.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or SmartConnect
1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the
water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut square.
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 (2.4
m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter)
to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in
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the following lengths:
2' (.6 m) – WX08X10002
8' (2.4 m) – WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) – WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet
(2.4 m) as described above.
NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved plastic
tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect
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 (containing tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and
Accessories, 877.959.8688.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.2 bar) on models
without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
(2.8–8.2 bar) on models with a water filter.
• Power drill.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
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Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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Refrigerator
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