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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (icemaker & dispenser models)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply

lines are Universal Water Line Refrigerator Tubing

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When connecting your refrigerator to a Reverse

Osmosis Water System, the only approved

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other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

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the refrigerator also has a water filter, use the

refrigerator’s filter bypass plug. To order the

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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

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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.

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water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is

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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

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All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Copper or Universal Water Line Refrigerator

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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. Be sure there

is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to

move out from the wall after installation.

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available in the following lengths:

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WARNING

Connect to potable water supply only.

A cold water supply is required for automatic

icemaker operation. The water pressure must be

between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals).

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GE GSS25GYPFS Specifications

General

Type	freestanding
Style	contour; side-by-side
Color	dark grey; stainless steel
Total Capacity	25.3 cu. ft.
Refrigerator Capacity	16.07 cu. ft.
Freezer Capacity	yes; 9.25 cu. ft.
Humidity Controlled Crispers	2
Defrost System	frost guard
Number of Refrigerator Shelves	4; 1 spill proof, 3 adjustable, 3 slide-out, 4 total, glass
Number of Refrigerator Door Bins	4; 2 adjustable with gallon storage, 2 fixed, 4 total
Number of Refrigerator Adjustable Shelves	3
Number of Refrigerator Drawers	2-stack drawer system, multi-level drawers
Number of Freezer Shelves	1 sweet spot shelf, 3 wire
Number of Freezer Door Bins	2 adjustable, 2 fixed, 4 total
Number of Freezer Baskets	1 wire
Wine Rack	no
Dispenser	integrated with cubes, crushed ice & chilled water; external
Ice Maker	factory-installed; yes
Water Filter	ge water filtration (xwfe filter); yes
Control Type	actual temperature display, upfront electronic touch temperature controls
Remote Control	no
Wi-Fi	no
Voltage	120 volts
Current	15