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GE
Answer
800.6262000
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on the bottom
Installer:
Please leave this
with the Consumer.
book
Use and Care
Instruction?*
For-Your
Do
not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in.
protect you from possible injury.
also
It will
with moving parts of the ejector
mechanism and the heating
element that releases the cubes.
Under certain rare circumstances,
ice cubes may be discolored,
usually appearing
bluish hue.
unusual discoloration is apparently
a
combination of factors such
certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing and
the accumulation of copper salts
an inactive water supply line which
feeds the icemaker. Continued
consumption of such discolored ice
cubes may be injurious to health. If
such discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and contact
the dealer from whom the icemaker
or
refrigerator was purchased,
Factory Service Center,
authorized Customer Care@
servicer.
Safety
This will help
prevent interference
with
a green-
The cause of this
as
a
or
an
in
How
Water fills
(Fig.
has cooled to freezing temperature.
Cold air is forced directly over mold.
When frozen, the cubes are rotated
up and out of the mold (Fig.
The sweeper arm ejects them into
the ice storage bin below.
the Icemaker Works
Inlet Tube-
the
empty cube mold
1)
when freezer compartment
2).
3)
The feeler arm (Fig.
when bin is
icemaker to stop ejecting more
cubes. However, the mold has been
refilled and cubes frozen
new supply is ready when needed.
As
soon
bin, the feeler arm signals that
more is needed. Icemaker resumes
operation by ejecting ready-andwaiting frozen cubes.
as
full
and signals
ice
is
senses
so
the
removed from thc
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
2
How
to
Use
Your Icemaker
Arm
down-
icemaker
1.
To start Icemaker, lower the
feeler arm to the
ON
Make sure the ice bin is at the
rear of the freezer compartment,
below the icemaker.
2.
When Icemaker is first
connected
or
after any extended
period of non-use, you should
discard the first few batches of
cubes. Use ice regularly to
maintain the best quality.
will
operate
position.
6.
The Icemaker ejects cubes in
groups and
it
is normal for several
cubes to be joined together.
7.
Ice cubes that have been
for
ice storage bin
a considerable
in
the
length of time may pick up off-flavor
tastes, stick together, and gradually
become smaller. We suggest that
these cubes be thrown away.
8.
You may, on occasion, find a few
smaller than normal cubes
in
the
bin. This is probably caused by low
water pressure at time of water fill,
and is no cause for concern.
9.
The ice storage bin should be
cleaned occasionally
in
warm
water. Rinse and wipe dry. Be
sure to shut the Icemaker
OFF
when cleaning the bin.
3.
The feeler arm must be free to
operate upward and outward over
the top of the ice storage bin during
each ice-delivery cycle. Make sure
packages
do not interfere
4.
(up)
a.
for
b.
in
the freezer compartment
with
its movement.
Raise the feeler arm to the
OFF
position when:
Ice storage bin is to be removed
extended period of time.
Refrigerator is not to be used for
a considerable time, such as
vacations.
supply to the Icemaker
Also,
turn
off the water
in
this
instance.
c.
Water supply is to be shut off for
several hours.
5.
During operation, you may hear
hum
certain sounds, such as the
of
the motor, movement of the cube
or
ejector, humming
water valve, and rattling of ice as
clicking of the
it
falls into the bin. These sounds are
normal.
10.
Keep ice level to keep
If cubes should build up
it
coming.
in
one area
of the ice storage bin after being
ejected from the mold, just level
them out with your hand. Keep
cubes distributed evenly and the
bin can reach its maximum cube
capacity.
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Questions?
Use
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PROBLEM
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ICEMGKER APPEARS
TO
HAVE STOPPED
OPERATING
WATER OVERFLOWS
ICE MOLD
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ICE CUBES HAVE
ODORITASTE
This
1
POSSIBLE
connected and turned on.
your refrigerator use and care book.)
clogged. Unclog it.
odors which affect
OdorItaste to ice cubes.
Pimblem Solver
CAUSE
Feeler Arm up in
Icemaker not getting necessary supply of water. Make sure water supply is
Freezer compartment too
Cubes too small. Shutoff valve connecting refrigerator
Let three or four batches of ice
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Use ice regularly. Discard old cubes. Ice stored for extended periods may absorb
Ice storage bin needs to be;emptied and
Unsealed packages.in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-see your refrigerator
AND
REMEDY
“OFF”
taste.
position-should
warm.
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lbm
temperature control to colder setting.
be
made. If water still overflows, call for service.
washed.
be
down in
“ON”
position.
t.
to
home water line may
use
and care
(See
be
book.
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If
you
need more help.. .call, toll free:
GE
Answer Center@
800.6262000
consumer information service
If
You
To obtain service, see your
warranty on the back page of
this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
Need Service
with
the
NEXT,
write all the details-including
your phone number-to:
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
if
you are still not pleased,
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20
North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
40225
60606
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UK-Kit-3 Installation
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nstructions
Read these instructions all the way throughbefore starting.
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IMPORTANT OBSERVE
ALL
GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Installer-Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
Consumer-Keep these instructions with your
CAUTION
For your safety, unplug the refrigerator from its
electrical outlet to eliminate danger of electric
shock during installation.
tyy
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A;
TOOLS
REQUIRED
Phillips-type screwdriver
Blade-type screwdriver
114” socket and driver
CONTENTS
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OF
Use
and Care
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Copper tubing, shutoff valve and fittings
necessary to supply water to your refrigerator.
They are not included in UK-KIT-3.
You can purchase a complete water supply kit
GE
from your
water supply kits are:
Cat.
No.
Cat.
No.
Cat.
No.
or Hotpoint dealer. Recommended
WX8X2 with 15 feet
WX8X3 with 20 feet.
WX8X4 with
UK-KIT-3
:
Book
-
for future reference.
YOU
WILL
NEED
of
copper tubing.
25
feet.
Use & Care
Instructions.
installation
Instructions
and Warranty
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Adhesive-Backed Fasteners
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Screw Clamp
(continued
next
page)
INSTALL
111
REMOVE MANUAL
(on
On some models, a manual ice service rack is
mounted on two screws in the freezer side wall. If
your refrigerator has an ice service rack:
a.
Remove ice trays and storage bin.
THE
ICEMAKER
ICE
models
so
equipped)
As
Received Ready for Removal
SERW-YCK
141
ATTACH
EXTENSION TO CABINET.
Slide the fill tube
extension
the inlet tube until it
reaches the back wall.
151
LOOSEN ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS.
FILL
(1)
onto
TUBE
Mounting Screw Slide Rack Forward
b.
Carefully slide ice rack toward front of freezer
about
3/8
"
until screws are in the middle
mounting holes.
c.
Gently pull the ice rack toward the center of the
freezer.
d.
Remove and discard the screws from the wall.
121
REMOVE ELECTRICAL
PLUG COVER.
Remove screw
holds the electrical
plug cover in place.
--
Discard screw and cover.
(A)
that
to
Middle Hole
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.
Loosen two screws
NOT
REMOVE THE SCREWS.
HANG ICEMAKER ON FREEZER WALL.
(C)
approximately
1/2!'
DO
Cover
Removed
131
REMOVE
COVER.
Remove plastic cap
from the water inlet
tube and discard cap.
Flll
TUBE
(B)
6
a.
Place icemaker in freezer compartment
shown. Insert icemaker power cord plug
socket on side wall, making sure prongs are
matched to corresponding holes and
firmly
seated
in
socket.
plug
as
(D)
is
into
b.
Lift the icemaker and position the rear opening
of the fill cup
Hang the icemaker on the two screws
Make sure:
electrical plug
fill
tube extension
icemaker mounting screws are located in
uppermost position of mounting slots. THEN
TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER MOUNTING
SCREWS SECURELY.
(E)
over the fill tube extension
is
still firmly in socket.
(1)
is
still in fill cup opening.
(1).
(C).
(*
PLACE
ICE
STORM
Move ice storage bin
the icemaker.
NOTE: Check again to make sure the icemaker
is
power cord
prongs matched to corresponding holes.
Check again to make sure the icemaker feeler
(F)
arm
fully inserted into its socket with
is
in the
BIN
(3)
OFF
(up) position.
ON
FREEZER
into place directly under
SHUF.
171
LIFT ICEMAKER FEELER ARM
TO
OFF (UP) POSITION.
icemaker
The icemaker should feel secure when you
Leave the feeler arm
the refrigerator
to prevent premature operation.
(F)
is
connected to the water supply
in the
will
operate
OFF
position until
do
so.
APPLY WARRANTY LABEL
TO
BACK
OF
REFRIGERATOR.
A label
date
(9)
is
provided in the kit. On it record the
of
installation for warranty purposes.
The icemaker installation is now complete.
Refer to the following instructions for
connecting the icemaker to the home water
supply.
7
PREPARE
THE
BACK
OF
THE
REFRIGERATOR
At bottom of rear of refrigerator, remove 4 screws
holding compressor compartment access cover
and save them for re-installation later. Remove
cover and set it aside.
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AlTACH
a.
Remove small plastic cap
fill tube inlet located on back of refrigerator.
b.
Slip screw clamp
as shown. Insert plastic water line into inlet
as it will go (approximately
c.
Tighten screw clamp firmly to hold plastic
water line in place, but be careful not to restrict
water flow.
PIASTK
TUBE
TO
WATER INLET.
(H)
from bottom of
(7)
from kit over fill tube inlet
1").
as
far
121
CONNECT WATER VALVE
A clamp on the rear rail holds a female electrical
plug. Remove the plug from the clamp and
connect it to the water valve
Fasten water valve
(4)
TO
INTERIOR WIRING.
(4).
151
MOUNT
REFRIGERATOR.
Push metal clamp
directly in line with the water valve as shown.
COPPER
TUBING
(9)
CLAMP
onto the refrigerator back
TO
8
Water Line
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EInstallation Instruction
If
you use your refrigerator before
connecting the water line, make sure the
icemaker feeler arm is kept in the
position.
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CAUTION:
When using any electrical device (such as
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is
insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
WARRANTY
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.
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INFORMATION
"OFF"
a
WHAT YOU WILL
A
cold water supply is required for
automatic icemaker operation.
pressure must be between
Copper tubing,
connect the refrigerator to the water supply.
not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings
because the connection between the water supply
and the refrigerator water valve inlet
constant water pressure. Also, certain types of
plastic tubing may become brittle with age and
crack, resulting in water leakage.
A
shutoff valve
water line. The shutoff valve should have a water
inlet with a
5/32"
WATER
permitted by many local plumbing codes
below.
at the point of connection to the
LINE.
NEED
Water
20
and
120
psi.
114"
O.D.,
should be used to
is
under
should be connected to the cold
minimum inside diameter of
COLD
A saddle type shutoff valve
is
Do
shown
Min.
5/32"
dia.
opening
Check your local plumbing codes before choosing
this type of valve. We recommend using the
GE
saddle valve supplied with
WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4.
Water Supply Kits
9
TYPICAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION WITH
WATER
SUPPLY
KITS
WX8X2, WX8X3
and
WX8X4
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111
SHUT
OFF
MAIN WATER SUPPLY.
121
INSTALL SHUTOFF VALVE ON NEAREST
’
FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING WATER UNE.
a.
Choose a location for the valve that
accessible. It
vertical water pipe. When
connect into
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
b.
Drill a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the pipe.
c.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
131
ROUTE COPPER TUBING BETWEEN
LINE AND REFRIGERATOR.
a.
Make sure the flare nut is correctly positioned
on the copper tubing at the flared end of the
tubing.
b.
Then route the tubing through a hole drilled in
the floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet)
there
is
3
turns of about
into
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
is
best to connect into the side of a
it
is
necessary to
a
horizontal water pipe, make the
1!4”
hole in the water pipe, using a
as
close to the wall as possible. Be sure
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled
10
inches diameter) to allow
is
easily
COLD
WATER
141
CONNECT COPPER TUBING
Place the compression nut and ferrule onto the
non-flared end of the tubing and connect to the
shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression
nut securely.
CONNECT COPPER TUBING
Before making connection to the
refrigerator, be sure refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into wall outlet.
Turn water on and flush out the tubing, making
a.
certain that all foreign matter
line.
b.
Shut the water off after about one quart of
water
has been flushed through the tubing.
NOTE:
foreign matter present in the water supply in such
quantities that they may, in time, collect in the
screen of the water valve attached to the back of
the refrigerator and tend to reduce the water flow
to the icemaker. Where such conditions exist, we
recommend that an additional filter or strainer be
installed in the line near the refrigerator. If
screen type strainer is used, it should be
or finer.
c.
remove the flare nut from the tubing.
d.
and plastic tube assembly.
Some localities may have sand or other
Cut off the flared end of the copper tubing and
Remove the plastic cap from the water valve
to
SHUTOFF VALVE.
TO
REFRIGERATOR.
is
removed from the
a
80
mesh
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z
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10
e.
Replace compressor compqrtment access cover.
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§ET
THE
ICEMAKER
TO
THE
ON
(DOWN)
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature of
below. It will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker is in the
FEELER
POSITION.
ON
position.
ARM
15°F.
or
f.
Fasten plastic water line to back of refrigerator
with adhesive-backed fastener
fastener as shown to take up slack in line.
g.
Connect copper tubing to the refrigerator water
1/4”
valve. Place the
onto the end of the tubing as shown on page
h.
Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
water valve as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
i.
Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided to hold the tubing in a vertical position.
h..
[X.
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*’
TURN ON WATER AND CHECK
ALL JOINTS FOR LEAKS.
Tighten fittings if required to stop leaks.
compression nut and ferrule
(6),
spacing
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10.
mMOVE
Arrange the coil of copper tubing
not vibrate against the back of the refrigeratdr
against the wall.
NOTE:
The first few batches of cubes should be thrown
away,
line will be flushed out.
THE REFRIGERATOR BACK
so
that remaining impurities in the water
TO
THE
WAU.
so
that it does
or
PLUG REFRIGERATOR POWER
APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
CORD
INTO
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YOUR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
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Save proof of original purchase date such as
WARRANTY
your
sales slip
or
cancelled check
to
establish warranty period.
WHAT
WHAT
IS
COVERED
1s
NOT
COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part
icemaker
manufacturing defect.
Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If
you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer CenteP
800.626.2000
consumer information service
Improper installation.
If
you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
of
the automatic
that fails because of a
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSrOMER
CARE@’ SERVICE.
other connecting facilities, including
the water line to the icemaker and the
water line installation.
resetting of circuit breakers.
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR
48
mainland states, Hawaii
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
HCrrPOlNT FACTORY SERVICE or
Replacement of house fuses or
Failure of the product
Damage to product caused
IS
FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
if
it is used
NOTRESPONSIBLE
Part
Pub.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If
further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager-Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville,
No.
162D1599P003
NO.
49-6430
so
the above limitation or exclusion
KY
40225
to
state.
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