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UK-KIT-3S
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Use and Care & Installation Guide
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GE UK-KIT-3S User Manual

UK-Kit-3S
Model UK-KIT-3S for
22′ refrigerators with the freezer
on the bottom.
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operating Instructions

How The Icemaker Works . . . . .3
How To Use Your Icemaker . . . .3

Troubleshooting Tips

Installation Instructions

Water Line Installation . . .11–13

Consumer Support

Icemaker Accessory Kit
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UK-KIT-3S
10527055 162D1599P009 49-60130 05-01 JR
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
For Your Safety:
Do not place fingers or hands in the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible injury.
It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the cubes, located on the bottom of the icemaker.
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About the automatic icemaker.
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How the Icemaker Works

Water fills the empty cube mold when the freezer has cooled to freezing temperature. Cold air is forced directly over mold.
When frozen, the cubes are moved up and out of the mold. The sweeper arm ejects them into the ice storage bin below.
The feeler arm senses when the bin is full and signals the icemaker to stop ejecting more cubes. However, the mold has been refilled and cubes frozen so the new supply is ready when needed. As soon as ice is removed from the bin, the feeler arm signals that more is needed. Icemaker resumes operation by ejecting ready-and-waiting frozen cubes.
Ice
Sweeper arm
Ice storage bin
Feeler arm
Ice storage bin

How to Use Your Icemaker

■To start the Icemaker, lower the feeler arm to
the ON (down) position. Make sure the ice storage bin is below the icemaker and pushed back as far as possible.
■When the 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.
■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 in the freezer compartment do not block its movement.
■Raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up)
position when:
• Ice storage bin is to be removed for extended period of time.
• Refrigerator is not to be used for an extended time, such as vacations. Also, turn off the water supply to the icemaker in this instance.
• Water supply is to be shut off for several hours.
■During operation, you may hear certain
sounds, such as the hum of the motor, movement of the cube ejector, humming or clicking of the water valve, and rattling of ice as it falls into the bin. These sounds are normal.
■The Icemaker ejects cubes in groups and
it is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
■Ice cubes that have been in the ice storage bin
for a considerable length of time may pick up off-flavor tastes, stick together and gradually become smaller. We suggest that these cubes be thrown away.
■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.
■The ice storage bin should be cleaned
occasionally in warm water. Rinse and wipe dry. Be sure to put the icemaker feeler arm in the STOP (up) position when cleaning the bin.
■Keep the ice level to keep it coming. If the
cubes should build up in one area of the ice storage bin after being ejected from the mold, just level them out with your hand. Keep the cubes distributed evenly and the bin can reach its maximum cube capacity.
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Arm down– icemaker will operate
Arm up– stops operation
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Automatic icemaker
Feeler arm is in the • Set the icemaker feeler arm to the ON(down) position.
does not operate STOP
(up) position.
Electrical power cord may • Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall outlet. not be plugged in.
Icemaker is not getting the • Make sure the water supply is connected and turned on.
necessary supply of water. Check for kinks in the 1/4″water supply tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing if there are kinks.
Freezer compartment too warm. • Turn the temperature control to a cooler setting. See the
controls section in your refrigerator’s Owner’s Manual.
Cubes are too small
Shutoff valve connecting the • Unclog it. refrigerator to the home water line may be clogged.
Ice cubes have
Ice stored for an extended • Use ice regularly. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste
period may absorb odors, which affect their taste.
Ice storage bin needs to be • Empty and wash ice storage bin. emptied and washed.
Food transmitting odors/taste •Wrap foods well. to ice cubes.
Interior of the refrigerator •See your refrigerator’s Owner’s Manual. needs cleaning.
Icemaker is not
Water pressure is too low. • Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water pressure
producing ice
must be between 20 and 100 psi to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 psi is recommended for units with water filters.
Improper water valve • Check water connection procedure in these Installation
installation. Instructions. Self-piercing and 3/16″saddle valves cause
low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
Icemaker wiring harness • Check icemaker wiring harness connection. is not completely inserted in outlet.
Freezer section not operating • Confirm that freezer section is operating at proper at proper temperature. temperature. See the controls section in your refrigerator’s
Owner’s Manual.
Icemaker is not
Icemaker has just recently • Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice to
producing enough ice
been installed or a large amount restock after being emptied.
or ice is deformed
of ice has just been used.
Water pressure is too low. • Check house water pressure. Water pressure must be
between 20 and 100 psi to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 psi is recommended for units with water filters.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Ice cubes stick together
Ice not being used often enough. • Empty ice cube bucket more frequently.
or “shrink”
Ice forms in inlet tube
Water pressure is too low. • Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water pressure
to icemaker
must be between 20 and 100 psi to function properly.
(on some models)
A minimum pressure of 35 psi is recommended for units with water filters.
Freezer compartment is • Turn the temperature control to a cooler setting. See the too warm. controls section in your refrigerator’s Owner’s Manual.
Unit is leaking water
Unapproved plastic tubing • Use only copper tubing or plastic tubing from a GE was used to complete water SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit. The only GE connection. 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. Other types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home. GE is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation of water connection.
Water pressure is too low. • Check house water pressure. Water pressure must be between
20 and 100 psi to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 psi is recommended for units with water filters.
Improper water valve installation. • Check water connection procedure in these Installation
Instructions. Self-piercing and saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
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