GE 22 Installation And Owner's Manual

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ICEMAKER & DISPENSER MODELS)
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing
you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE
SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006,
WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
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systems, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from
a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
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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
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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 icemaker power
switch is in the 2Rȹ 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installation Instructions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
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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
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the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are
available in the following lengths:
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GE 22 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Category	Refrigerator
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Door Swing	Reversible
Crisper Drawers	2
Type	Top Freezer
Defrost Type	Frost Free