Installation Instructions
11
A. Reinstall center hinge first and torque the screws
to 65 in-lbs. With the LH door at 90º to the front ofthe
case, lower the refrigerator door onto the center
hinge. Ensure that the door and hinge align correctly.
B. Rotate door closed and make sure moveable center
sealing portion of the door aligns with the striker. If
the door will not self-close after reinstalling, remove
door, turn door upside down, check alignment mark
and arrow; (there is an alignment mark on the door
closure mechanism It corresponds to an alignment
mark on the bottom end cap. Rotate door closure
mechanism to align mark and arrow, reinstall door).
Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or have a
second person support the door. Reinstall the top hinge
and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs.
C. Be sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain relief
to the top hinge.
D. Reinstall the hinge cover. Note: Ensure wires are not
pinched or under screw bosses before tightening
screws
.
E. Follow the same procedure on the opposite door.
STEP 9 REPLACE FRESH FOOD DOORS
STEP 10 INSTALL 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 (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 (RO)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 an RO water filter can result in hollow ice
cubes.
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or ice maker 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.
Do not install the ice maker 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
™
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. Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available
in the following lengths:
6’ (1.8 m) – WX08X10006
15’ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25’ (7.6 m) – WX08X10025
align marks
Underside OF
Fresh Food Door
If door cannot be installed at 90° follow steps below:
1. If space or model limits opening door to less than 180°, then:
a) Remove door, carefully turn door upside down.
b) Check alignment of door closure mechanism shaft on
underside of door. The flats on the shaft should
correspond to alignment tab on plastic ring or mark
on bottom end cap.
c) If shaft is not aligned to tab/mark, using 5/32” Allen
wrench, rotate door closure mechanism shaft
counterclockwise for right door and clockwise for left
door. Then align flat with tab/mark.
d) Install the door at 90°.