AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
An authorized service technician is recommended to install the ice maker kit.
WARNING
• To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
• Connect the ice maker to a potable water supply only.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior
to installing your new refrigerator. For household water line hookup from the home water supply system to
the unit, we recommend for homes with existing valves Smart Choice® water line kit 5304437642 (with a 6'
Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without an existing valve, we recommend Smart Choice® water
line kit 5304493869 (with a 6' Polyline Waterline). Please refer to Frigidaire.com for more information.
Tools Needed:
• Flat head screw driver • Phillips or Quadrex driver
• ¼" Hex driver • Gloves
• Drill • Needle nose pliers
Ice Maker (IMKTTM0018) Kit Components
Parts needed for install inside the unit
5304525288
Shoulder Screw
QTY: 5
5304520536
Ice Maker
QTY: 1
5304520538/5304520539
Cover with Door
QTY: 1
5304520535
Ice Bin
QTY: 1
Parts needed for install on back side of the unit
Fill Tube Kit
A23489801/2107000021
A23222001
Foam
Rectangle
QTY: 1
A23297701
Screw
QTY: 2
A23221901
Foam Pad
QTY: 1
A22628901
Fill Tube
QTY: 1
241500304
#8 screw
QTY: 2
5304455846
Clamp ¼"
QTY: 1
5304520540
Water Valve
QTY: 1
218976923
Tube
QTY: 1
5303001193
Clamp ½"
QTY: 1
P/N: A23224101
Ice Maker Installation Instructions
1. Unplug refrigerator from electrical outlet.
2. Lift the freezer shelf up and out. Set aside.
See Figure 1.
Figure 1
3. Remove water inlet and electrical cover, located
on the inside of the unit, by inserting a flathead
screwdriver on right side of opening in the small
cover. Push to the left to disengage the snap.
See Figure 2
5. Insert the ice maker connector and wire through
the hole in the middle of the water inlet and
electrical cover. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
6. Plug the ice maker in the electrical connector
on the back wall. Then install the water inlet and
electrical cover back in position by inserting the
tab on the left side into the slot and push in the
right side to make the snap engage. See Figure 5.
Align Water
Inlet
Figure 2
4. Locate dimples in the freezer liner for screw
placement (a flashlight may help). Align the
shoulder screws with the dimples. Push the
screws to penetrate the freezer liner and drive the
screws in until they are tight against the liner. Use
2 screws on the left side wall, and 3 on the top of
the liner. See Figure 3.
To Ceiling
To Wall
Figure 3
Install 5
Shoulder
Screws
Plug
Electrical
Connector
Figure 5
Slide the ice maker onto the 2 side wall shoulder
screws. The ice maker will snap into place.
See Figure 6.
Figure 6
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Ice Maker Installation Instructions
7. Remove the silicone paper on the foam pads.
Stick the ring shaped foam pad to the fill tube.
See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Wrap the rectangular foam pad around the fill
tube. See Figure 8.
Align the fill tube key to the slot. Insert the fill
tube with foam pads. Drive the 2 screws to fix the
fill tube against the refrigerator. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
Make sure the end of water fill tube sits within the
water channel of the ice maker. See Figure 11.
Figure 8
8. Locate the Ice maker installation label on the
rear outside right top corner of the refrigerator.
Cut the label on the dashed lines, and push flaps
inward until they stick to the unit. See Figure 9.
Cut on dashed lines
and push in on flaps
Figure 9
Figure 11
9. Slide the ice maker cover onto the shoulder
screws on top of the unit until it locks into place
with a snap. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
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Ice Maker Installation Instructions
10. To install the ice bin, the freezer shelf needs to be
in the lowest position. Slide the ice bin between
the side wall and the right side of the ice maker
housing positioned on the shelf. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
11. Install the water line by screwing the nut on the
end of the tube onto the water inlet. Tighten the
nut until snug, and then tighten an additional ¼
turn with needle nose pliers. See Figure 14.
A
Water
Inlet
13. Place the green water tube to the ice maker into the
bottom outlet of the water valve. The tube must be
pushed into the valve up to the black line marked
on the tube. Check to make sure the tube is installed correctly. See Figure 16.
Plug water tube
into water valve
Figure 16
14. The water valve location has pre-made holes on
the right rear of the unit. The water line should be
oriented downward when the valve is installed.
Install the water valve using a ¼" hex head driver,
install the 2 hex head screws. Tighten screws until
they are snug and then tighten an additional ¼
turn. See Figure 17.
Water
Line
Figure 14
B
Clip
CAUTION
Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when
handling the access cover.
12. Remove 8 screws from access cover located at
the bottom rear outside of the unit. Set aside. See
Figure 15.
Remove 8 Screws
Figure 17
15. Plug connector on water valve wire harness into
the connector above the condenser coil. Install
the water valve clip at the bottom right side of the
unit, and route and attach the water valve harness
into the clip. See Figure 18.
Figure 15
Figure 18
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Ice Maker Installation Instructions
16. Reinstall the access cover by hooking cover onto
the bottom flange of the cabinet, and then tilt the
cover upward to align with the screw locations on
the cabinet. Install the screws starting with the
2 on the left side, then the right side , finish with
the center screws. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
NOTE
Ensure power cord is aligned with the notch at the
bottom of the access cover and the water line is
located inside the notch at the top right of the cover.
See Figure 20.
Water
Power cord
Figure 20
17. Connect the household water line to the water
valve. Follow instructions in Connecting Ice
Maker to Water Supply.
line
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water
supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended
for the water supply line. Water supply tubing
made of ¼" plastic is not recommended to be
used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not
be responsible for any damage.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can
damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flathead screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line preferably made of Braided
Stainless Steel or Braided Poly with integral fittings
for connection to the refrigerator and the valve at
the wall. If the home has a ¼" copper line, and the
owner prefers to keep the copper line, a compression fitting ferrule (sleeve) and nut should be
replaced each time the fitting is reused.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and associated
materials prior to installing your new refrigerator.
Depending on your local/state building codes,
we recommend for homes with existing valves
Smart Choice® water line kit 5304437642 (with a 6'
Stainless Steel Water Line) and for homes without
an existing valve, we recommend Smart Choice®
water line kit 5304493869 (with a 6' Polyline
Waterline). Please refer to Frigidaire.com.
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moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
service
mode
NOTE
Water lines should be long enough to all ow the
refrigerator to roll forward for cleaning or service.
Typically, 6 ft. length works well for braided
Stainless or Poly kits. A ¼" copper line should be
longer to coil extra length behind the refrigerator so
movement will not kink the copper line.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from an electrical
power source.
2. Place the end of water supply line into the sink or
a bucket. Turn ON the water supply and flush the
supply line until the water is clear. Turn OFF the
water supply at the shuto valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet and
discard the cap.
4. If you use copper tubing, slide the brass com-
pression nut and then ferrule (sleeve) onto the
water supply line. Push the water supply line into
the water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼" / 6.4
mm). Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet
and finger tighten the compression nut onto the
valve. Tighten another ½ turn with a wrench; DO
NOT overtighten. See below.
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill Tube
Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
Sleeve
¼" Clamp
If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing,
the nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide
the nut onto the valve inlet and finger tighten the
nut onto the valve. Tighten another ½ turn with a
wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See below.
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill Tube
½" Clamp
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
6 ft minimum (1.8 m)
braided flexible stainless steel
water line from household water supply
(Include enough tubing in to allow
6. With the steel clamp and the screw, secure the
water supply line to the rear panel of the refrigerator as shown.
7. To turn the ice maker on, press the ice maker’s On/
O power switch so the LED is steadily illuminated.
Water
Valve Inlet
Water
Valve
from household water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
Copper water line
5. Secure the copper line to the clamp (as shown),
using the existing screw.
8. Turn ON the water supply at the shuto valve and
tighten any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect the refrigerator to an electrical
power source.
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Ice Service
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, minimal ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of
operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the
ice maker to cycle 2 or 3 times before making a full
tray of ice. With no usage, it will take approximately 1
to 2 days to fill the ice bin.
New plumbing connections may cause the first production of ice cubes to be discolored or have an odd
flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
Turning Your Ice Maker On
After the plumbing connections have been
completed, the water supply valve must be opened.
Place the ice bin under the ice maker, pushing it as
far back as possible. Press the ice maker’s On/O
button. The button will illuminate in green when the
ice maker is On.
Turning Your Ice Maker O
To stop the ice maker, press the ice maker’s On/O
button. The ice maker also stops producing
ice automatically when the bin is full, and then it
resumes when the level in the bin drops.
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper function for your ice maker, hook
up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF.
If the ice maker is on and the water supply is not
connected, the water valve can make a loud chattering noise.
Ice Production: What To Expect
The ice maker will produce about 2 pounds of ice every
24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 10 cubes every 100 to 160 minutes.
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your dishwasher.
Ice Maker Tips
Remember that water quality determines your ice
quality. If the water source uses a water softener,
ensure that the softener is maintained and working
properly. Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener
can damage the ice maker.
CAUTION
Do Not place the ice container in your dishwasher.
• Wash ice container in warm water with mild
detergent. Rinse well and dry.
• Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or
for short vacations.
• If the ice maker will be turned o for a long
period of time, turn the water supply valve to
the closed position.
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