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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

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

(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and

WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse

Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation

is with a GE 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 icemaker power switch is in

the O (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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing

kit

, 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′

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 

8′ [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.
GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are

available in the following lengths:

2′ (.6 m)

– WX08X10002

6′ (1.8 m)

– WX08X10006

15′ (4.6 m)

– WX08X10015

25′ (7.6 m)

– WX08X10025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8′ (2.4 m)

as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE 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.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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