GE 22 User Manual

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.

• Copper or GE 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

′

(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

′ (0.6 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