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Can be used in all “M” (1971)

and later GE and FIotpoint

~efrigeratorsexceptthose

with an ice dispenser.

UK-KIT-4 is designed for all

top-freezerno-frost refrigerators

17cu. ft. and larger and all

side-by-sidemodels except

those with an ice dispenser.

UK-KIT-5 can be used in all

14through 16cu. ft. top-freezer

no-frost refrigerators.

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Fix’Yoursafety

Donotplacefingersor hands

ontheaumnnaticicernakhag

mwhatism whiletherefrigerator

ispluggedh.

Thiswillhelp
protectyou frompossibleinjury.
Itwillalso preventinterference

withmovingpartsofthe ejector
mechanismandthe heating

elementthatreleasesthe cubes.

Under certainrarecircumstances,
icecubesmay be disedored9
usuallyappearingwith a green-

bluishhue.

The causeof this

unusualdiscoloration isapparently

acombinationoffactorxsuchas
certaincharacteristics of local
waters,househoidplumbingand

theaccumulationof copper saltsin
an inactivewatersupply line which
feedsthe icemaker.Continued

consumptionofsuchdiscolored ice
cubesmay be injuriousto health. If

suchdiscolorationis observed,
discard the ice cubesand contact
thedealer from whom the icemaker

or refrigerator waspurchased, a

FactoryService Center, or an
authorized Customer Care@
servicer.

SAVETHWE

INSTRUCTIONS

HowtheIcemakerWork

Waterfillsthe empty cube mold
(Fig. 1)when freezer compartment

has cooled to freezingtemperature.

Coldair isforceddirectly overmold.

Storage Bin

Fig. 2

When frozen, the cubes are rotated
up and out of the mold (Fig. 2).
The sweeper arm ejects them into

the ice storage bin below.

The feelerarm (Fig. 3) senses
when bin is fill and signals

icemakerto stopejectingmore
cubes. However,themold has been
refilledandcubes frozen sothe
new supplyis ready when needed.
As soon as ice is removedfromthe
bin, the feeler arm signalsthat

more is needed. Icemaker resumes
operationbyejecting ready-and­waitingfrozencubes.

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L TostartIcemaker,lowerthe
feelerarm to the ON position.

Makesure the ice bin is at the
rear ofthe freezer compartment,
belowthe icemaker.

2. When Icemaker is first
connectedor after any extended
period ofnon-use, yo~should
discard the first fewbatches of

cubes. Use ice regularly to
maintainthe best quality.

3. The feeler arm must be free

to
operateupwardandoutwardover
the topoftheicestoragebinduring
eachice-deliverycycle.Makesure

packagesinthefreezercompartment
donotinterferewithitsmovement.

4. Raise the feeler arm to the OFF

(up)positionwhen:

a. Icestoragebinistoberen-wed
forextendedperiodoftime.

b. Refrigeratoris nottobeusedfor

aconsiderabletime,suchas
vacations.Also,turnoffthewater
supplytotheIcemakerinthis
instance.

c. W:~tersupply istobe shutofffor
scvcraihours.

6.TheIcemakerejectscubesin
groupsanditisnormalforseveral

cubestobe joinedtogether.

7.Icecubesthathavebeeninthe
ice storagebin foraconsiderable

lengthoftimemaypickupoff-flavor
tastes,sticktogether,andgradually
becomesmaller.Wesuggestthat
thesecubesbethrownaway.

8.Youmay,onoccasion,findafew
smallerthannormalcubesinthe
bin.Thisisprobablycausedbylow
waterpressureattimeofwaterfill.

9.The icestoragebinshouldbe
cleanedoccasionallyinwarm
water.Rinseandwipedry.Be
sureto shutthe IcemakerOFF

whencleaningthebin.

10.Keepiceleveltokeepit coming.
Ifcubesshouldbuildupinonearea
oftheicestoragebinafterbeing

ejectedfromthemold,just level
themoutwithyourhand. Keep
cubesdistributedevenlyandthe
bincanreachitsmaximumcube
capacity.

5, DL1ringoperation,youmayhear
certainsounds,suchasthehumof

[hemotor,movementofthe cube

g=##!cjcctor,hummingorclickingofthe
\$&=3~}l~terv:~lve,and r:~ttlingoficcasit

fallsintothebin. Thesesoundsare

normal.

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ICE MOLD

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dogged. unclog it.

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odors which.affwttaste.
s Ice

sto~e bin needs to be emptiedandwashed.

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@Urmeak3dpackages

in refrigeratorand/or freezercompartmentsmaybe transmitting

odorhaste to ice cubes.
@Interior of refrigerator needs c!eaning—seeyour refrigerator,’useand

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consumer information service

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Toobtainservice,seeyour
warrantycmthebackpageof

this book.

We’reproudofourserviceand
wantyouto bepleased.Ifforsome
reasonyouarenothappywiththe

serviceyoureceive,herearethree
stepstofoIlowforfurtherhelp.

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-0Instructions

it’s importantthat youuse the

water

valveandW tube

extension

that come with this kit

eventhough your refrigeratormay

alreadyhavethem installed.
Theold

vahmwillnotallowenough

waterthrough to fill the icemaker
properlyand can causedamage.

The

filltubeextension needsto

beadifferent length than the

original tube for properwaterflow.
Cut the tube to the length indicated
for your model of refrigerator.

Rages 8“16containsix

ditierent installation

hstmcths.

The actual installationofthe
icemakerwill dependon which
modelrefrigeratoryou have.There
isa labelon the backof the

refrigeratorthat will tell you
whetherto use InstructionA, B,C,
D,Eor E

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HoseClamp

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Instruction Sheet F)

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1. WaterValveAssembly

2. Siotted Hex-HeadScrew

3. HoseClamp

4. Adhesive-BackedFasteners

5. Fill TubeExtension

6. Icernaker

7. Ice Bucket

8. WarrantyLabel

9. Water Line Clamp

10. WaterLineClamp

11. User Instruction and Warranty

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OTHERPARTSYOU NEED. . .

Copper tubing, shut-offvalve and fittings necessary UK-KIT-5also contains a bucketsupport for use as
to supply water to your refrigerator are not included

described in Instruction A.

in UK-KIT4 or UK-KIT5.

Youcan purchase a complete water supply kit from
your GEor Hotpoint dealer.

Recommended watersupply kits are Cat. No.
WX8X2(15feet of copper tubing), WX8X3(20feet),
or WX8X4(25feet).

For Instruction B only.. you will need a higher
bucketsupport and different fill tube extension.
Seepage 12.

7

Preparingthe
back

ofthe

cabinet

FkMd each stepthoroughly

before proceeding.

Took needed:
sPhillips-type screwdriver

~Blade-type screwdriver
~Sharp knife
~Pliers

step1

cation:

Atbo~omof rearof refrigerato~

remove2screwsholding

compressorcompartmentcover
(if covered)andsavethemfor
reinstallationlaterBendcoverback

for accesstothecompartment.

s&p 3

~Locatefemaleconnectorplug
(A)whichisattachedto cabinet
byawiretie.Removewiretie
anddiscardit.

C+Removeanddiscardtapefrom
femaleconnectorandplugonto
maleterminalsonwatervalve
(1).Eitherwire cangoon either

terminal.

(c) Fastenwatervalveto cabinet
edgehole(X)usingslotted hex­headscrewU) from kit. DONOT
DRILLANYADDITIONALtiOLEs.

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step4

~Pushmetalclamp(g)ontolower

flangeofcabinetbackdirectlyin
linewithwatervalveasshown.

Checkplasticwaterlinenuton
bottomofwatervalveto besureit
ishandtight.DONOFUSETOOLS.

IBRe-installcompressor
compartmentcoversoplastic
waterlineisdirectedoutof
compartmentand upbackof
refrigeratorFittingon watervalve
shouldextendthroughholein
coverasshown.

Note:Onsomemodels,youmay
haveto usescissorsto cut the

compressorcompartmentcover
just enoughto allowthewater
valveinletto stick outsothe
copperwaterlinecanbe
connectedto it late~

step5

Onmodelsthathavecondenser
tubing on backofcabinet,insert
the pkstic waterline between
tubingandbackofcabinet.

s@p6

0Removesmallplasticcap(B)

from bottomoffill tubeinlet

locatedinupperrightrearcorner
cf refrigerator.Squeezeendsof
hoseclamp(3)from kitwith
pliersandslideclampoverfill
tubeinlet.Whilestill squeezing
clamp,insertplasticwaterline
intoinletasfarasit will go

(approximately1“). Thenslide
clampdownwardto capture

plasticwaterlinein place.
@Makesurefill tubeinletis
aimeddownasshown below.

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step7

Fasten~lasticwaterlineto bac
ofcabinetwith adhesive-backed
fasteners(4), spacingfasteners

asshownto takeupslackinline.

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Adhesive-backedfasteners
for nlastic water line

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forplasticwaterline

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(continued

on page 70)

Preparingthe
back

fofthe

cabinet

Read each stepthoroughly

beforeproceeding.
Took needed:

~Philiips-typescrewdriver
* Blade-typescrewdriver

* ~/4°nutdriver

~Sharp knife

@Pliers

cation:

of electric SIMM

its electrical outlet. “

step2

At bottomof rearofrefrigerator,
remove2screwsholding

compressorcompartmentcover

andsavethem for reinstallation

late~Bend cover back for access

tothecompartment.

step3

(a)Locatefemaleconnector

plug(C)whichisattachedto
cabinetbyametalclip.Remove
clipbyremovingscrew.Save
screwfor mountingthewater
valvelate~Discardclip.

(b)Plugfemaleconnectoronto
maleterminalsonwatervalve

(l).Eitherwirecangoon either

terminal.
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(c) Fastenwater valve to cabinet

edge hole(X) usingslott~dhex-

head screw that you removed in

Step3 (a). DO NOTDRILLANY
ADDITIONALHOLES.

,

(d)Checkplasticwaterlinenuton
bottomofwatervalveto besureit
ishandtight.DONOTUSETOOLS.

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~Putcompressor’compartment

coverbackinplacesoplastic
waterlineis directedoutofthe
tonofthecom~artment.Re~lace
sc’rew(A),rembvedinStep2.

Note:I% somemodels,youmay
haveto usescissorstocut the
compressorcompartmentcover
just enoughtoallowthewater
valveinletto stick outso the
copperwaterlinecanbe
connectedto it later.

o

A

step5

Attachwaterlineclamp(10)from
kitto refrigeratorfor safekeeping
untilyouconnectthehouse
waterlinetothe icemakerwater
valve(seepage17).Drivescrew
(B), removedin Step2, into
cabinetedgethroughclamp and
holeincompressorcover

Beforetheicemakeris operated,
theclampmustattachthecopper
waterlinetothe refrigeratorto
helpavoidunduewearonthe
tubingthat might causeleaks.

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Swp6

~Removesmallplasticcap(D)
frombottomof fill tubeinlet
locatedinupperrightrearcorner
ofrefrigerator.Squeezeendsof
hoseclamp(3)from kit with
pliersandslideclampoverfill
tubeinlet.Whilestill squeezing
clamp,insertplasticwaterline
intoinletasfar asit will go
(approximatelyV). Thenslide
clampdownwardto capture
plastlcwaterlineinplace.

~Makesurefill tubeinletis
aimeddownasshownbelow.

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step7

Fastefiplasticwaterlineto back
ofcabinetwith adhesive-backed
fasteners(4), spacingfasteners
asshownto takeupslack in line.

Adhesive-backed fastemers

for plastic water line

(continued next p(ige)

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Remove and discard existingiceservice.

Follow inst-~uctions in appqxiak Step 8A belovv.

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step8A

step8A step8A

step8A

Removeicetray tunnel.

o Disengageicetunnelside andbot­tomfromretaininghooks.Lowertun­neluntilside is clearoffreezershelf
and removeit from freezer.Discard
icetunnel.

Removeicetraytunnel.
o Removetwo screws(C) andsave

themfor installationof icemaker.
o Lift icetraytunneloff plastichook

(D)anddiscardit,

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oAs Youlift tabonleftsideintunnel

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Removeice tray shelf.
o Lift ice tray shelf up to disengage

from tabs oncabinetwall andpull it

forwardas shown.

RepositionfreezerShelfm

with bladeof screwdriver,pull tunnel
forwardandout.Discardicetunnel.

oTilt icetray shelfandremoveit.

o Tilt icetrayshelf andremoveit.
Discardshelf.

RemoveIcetrayshelf.
o Pull icetrayshelfto disengage

pinsfromholesoncabinetwfiil.

Follow instructions in appropriate Step 8B below.

step8!3

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step8B

Applicableto modelswith a partial-

Applicableto modelswith afull-width

Applicableto MOMS with a partial-

width shelf suspended from freezer

shelf andalternateshelf locations.

widthshelf restingonfreezer floor.

top, or tomodelswith a steppedfull-

“ Repositionsheif at iowestievel.

oReiocateshelfagainstleftwaii(under

width shelf.

icemakermountingarea).

o Removeshelftoprovideworkingroom

duringicemakerkit installation,

I Tore~ositionthe2-pieceshelf

Sllppirts
Slidepart(E)upoff base

Installation
Instruction

!nsidefreezerCompatiment

step9

Removescrew(A)that holdselectri-

calplugcoverinplace.Discardscrew

andcover,

step10

* Removeplasticinsert(B)fromair
ductanddiscardit.

~ Loosen two icemaker mounting
screws (C) approximately1/2”. 00
NoT13EMovESCREWS.-

step11

Cutthefill tube extension(5)to then
length with a sharp knife or single­edaerazorbladeandslideit on thefill

tu~eagainstthestop.

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step12

Place icemakerin freezercompart-

mentas shown.Inserticemakerpower
cordplug(D)intosocketonsidewall,
makingsureprongsarematchedto
correspondingholesandplugisfirmly
$wtod insw-ket. - - -

step13

@Lift icemakerandpositionrearopen­ing in fill cup (E) over fill tubeex­tension (5). Hangicemakeron two
screws(C)S

Makesure:
~electrical plug is still firmly in

socket.
ofill tubeextension(5) is still in fill

cup opening–check rearof refriger­ator to makesure fill tube hasnot
beenpushedout of the backof the

refrigerator.
e icemakermountingscrewsare lo-

catedinuppermostpositionof mount-

ingslots.
THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT-

INGSCREWSSECURELY

step1’4

Theicemakershouldfeelsecurewhen
youlift theicemakerfeelerarm(F)to
the“OFF”(up)position.Leaveitthere
until the refrigeratoris connectedto
!hewatersupplyto preventpremature
operation.

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icemaker

F willopwate

stepw

Replacefreezershelf. Movebucket
supportandicebtiuket(7)intoplace
directly under the icemake~See
illustrationbelow,

NOTE:Checkagainto makeswe (ha
icemakerpow$rcordplugIs fully in­wtod

lmtoM socketwith prongs

matchedto correspondingholes.

Checkagairrto makewre the ice-

makerfeelerarm(F)is in tir$ “OFF”
(up)position,

S&p 16

Aiabel(8)isprovidedinthekittorecord
the dateof installationfor warranty

purposes.Applyit to thebackofthe
refrigerator,

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‘TIMwarrantykwthe hxmaker isprintedontheIbackpageIMhis bookie!.Keep
this bookl~tWWIymrIFkfrigmtmilh 8CareINMIk.

Theicemakerinstallationisnowcomplete.Refertowaterlinehook-upinstructions
onthebackoftherefrigeratorforconnectiontohomewatersupply.Afterwaterline

installationis completed,lowericemakerfeelerarmtothe“ON” (down)position.

The icemakingo@? $vil!W beginuntil theicemakerandfreezercompafl~fiefil

reachoperatingtemperature,thenicemakingwi!l beginautomatica~!~

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MODELS TNATCALLHIR THIS

fNWRU~!ON SHEETNEEDA
HIGHERBUCKETSUPPORTAND
D!FFERENTFILLTUBETHANIS

PROVIDEDNJTHIS WT.THE
HIGHERtWFWRT CANONLY
BEtBW.11ONMODELSWITH

INWRUUION B.

Obtainthisnewsuppmtandafilltube
extensionatnochargebyrequesting
Pub.No.2-1003from General

Electric Publications, c/o Dri-View
Manufacturing Co., 4706 Allmond

Ave.,Louisville,KY40209.

step 9

0Removescrew(A)thatholdselectri­calplugcoverinplace.Discardscrew
arrdcover,

*Loosen two screws (C) approxi-

mately1/2”. DONOTREMOVETHE

SCREWS.

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Takethefill tubeextension(5)fromthe
supplementarykit 2-1003 that yougot
bymail andslide it onto the fill tube

againstthe Stopr

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I’iace icemaker in freezer cornpart­nwit asshown.Inserticernakerpower

~il[d

pl[]g(D)intosocketOrIsids wall,

~l~;fingsure prongs we matchedto

~[l[respor]dingholesandplugisfirmly

s;~Jted irt socket, When inserted,
power cord plug shouki fit flush to
htwcr wall.

Insidefreezercompartment

step12

● Lifticemakerandpositionrearopen-

ingin fill

cup (E)overfill tubeexten-

sion(5).Hangicemakerontwoscrews

(c).

Makesure:

● electrical plug is still firmly in

socket.
. fill tubeextension(5)is still in fill

cupopening–check rearof refriger­ator to make sure fill tube has not
beenpushed out of the backof the

refrigerator. .

‘ icemakermountingscrewsare lo­catedinuppermostpositionof mount­ingslots.

THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT­INGSCREWSSECURELY

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icemaker

F

willof)erate

step14

Replacefreezershelf. Movebucket
suppofland ice bucket(7) intoplace
directly under the icemaker. See
illustrationbelow.

NOTE:Checkagainto makesurethe
icemakerpowercordplugis fully in­serted into its socket with prongs
matchedto cormponding holes;

Check againto makesure the ice­makerfeelerarm(F) is in the“OFF”
(up)position.

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stf?p1!5

Alabel(8)isprovidedinthekittorecord
the dateof

installation for warranty

purposes.Applyit totheback of the
refrigerator.

step!6

The warrantyfor the icwnak$r is

printedon thehackpageofthisbook­iet. Keep this booklet with your
Refrigeratorthe &Carehook.

Theicemakerinstallationisnowcom-

plete. Refer to water line hook-up
instructionsonthe backoftherefrig­eratorfor connectionto home water
supply.Afterwaterlineinstallationis
completed,lowericemakerfeelerarm
tothe “ON” (down)position.

Icemakiflgcycle wil\ not begirruntil
icemakerandfreezer compartment
reach operating temperature, then
icemakingwill beginautomatica~l~

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Theicemakershouldfeelsecurewhen

youlift the icemakerfeelerarm(F)to
the“OFF” (up)position.Leaveitthere
until the refrigerator is connectedto
[hewatersupply to preventprema[ure
operation.

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Installation

Instruction

Insidefreezercompartment

step9

● Removescrew(A) that holdselec-

trical plug cover in place. Discard
screwandcover.

*

Removelight shield insert (B) and

djscardit,
oLoosentwo screws (C) approxi-

mately1/2’!

DONOTREMOVETHESE

SCREWS.

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step10

Cutthefill tubeextension(5)to them

lengthwith a sharp knife or single­edgerazorbladeandslide it ontothe
fill tube againstthestop.

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step11

Place icemakerin freezercompart­mentas shown,Inserticemakerpower
cordplug(D)intosocket onsidewall,
makingsure prongsarematchedto
correspondhgholesandplugisfirmly

seatedinsocket.

step 12

~Lift icemakerandpositionrearopen-

ing in fill cup (E) over fill tube ex­tension (5). Hangicemakeron two
screws(C).

Makesure:

oelectricalplug is still firmly in

socket.

ofill tube extension(5) is still in fill
cup opening– check rearof refriger­ator to make sure fill tube has not

beenpushedout of the backof the
refrigerator.

o icemakermountingscrewsare lo­catedinuppermostpositionof mount­ingslots.

step13

Theicemakershouldfeelsecurewhen

youlift the icemakerfeelerarm(F)to
the“OFF”(up)position.Leaveitthere
until the refrigeratoris connectedto
thewatersupplyto preventpremature
operation.

o

icemaker

F willoperate

step 14

Putice bucket(7) into placedirectly
undericemaker(totheleftandallthe
way to the rear of the shelf under
icemaker).

NOTE:Checkagainto makesurethe
icemakerpower cordplugis fully in­serted into its socket with prongs
matchedto correspondingholes.

Checkagainto makesure icemaker
feelerarm(F)isin“OFF”(up)position.

THENTIGHTENICEMAKER MOUNT­INGSCREWSSECURELY

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step%5

Alabel(8)isprovidedinthekittorecord.
the dateof installationfor warranty
purposes.Apply it to thebackofthe
refrigerator,

step 16

Th?

wwrantyforh icemaker is

printedon thehackpageofthisbook­let. K%?p this booklet with your
I%efrigwatorthe&Care book.

Theicemakerinstallationisnowcom­plete, Refer to water line hook-up
instructionson the backofthe refrig­eratorfor connectionto homewater
supply,After waterline installationis
completed,lowericemakerfeelerarm
tothe“ON” (down)position.

Icemakingcycle will not beg~nwWl
icemakerand freezer con?part??mrft
reach operating temperature, then
icemakingwill begin automatically

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step9

Removeand discard electric plug

coverand mountingscrew(A).

step12

Removeanddiscardwhite plugfrom
upperleftcorneroffreezerwall.

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removed

step10

Ifgrille(B)isnotinpiacesoitslouvers

directairtotheleft, turnit asfollows:
~ Removescrew (Bl) which holds

grille(E).

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e Removegrille (B), rotate it 90°
counterclockwise,and reinstall it as

shownbelow.

~Replacescrewandtighten.

step11

Loosen screws (C) hut donot screw

them all the wayout. Screwsshould
extendapproximately1/2” out from
freezclwall.

IB Cutthefill tubeextension(5)tothe
ESHORT lengthifyour refrigerator

is22.0or22.5cubicfeet(usea
sharpknifeorsingle-edgerazor
blade.)Otherwiseusethe~ long
length.Slidetheextensiononto

thefill tubeagainstthestop.

step13

Place icemaker on shelf in freezer
compartment as shown. Insert ice­makerpowercordplug(D)intosocket
onside wall, makingsure prongsare
matchedto correspondingholesand

plugisfirnilyseatedinsocket.

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step 14

* Lift icemaker and position rear
openingin fill cup (E) overfill tube
extension(5). Hangicemakerontwo
screws(C).

Makesure:
oelectrical plug is still firmly in

socket.
ofill tubeextension(5) is still in fill

cupopening– checkrearof refriger­ator to makesurefill tubehas not
beenpushedout of the backof the

refrigerator.

● icemakermountingscrewsarelo-

catedinuppermostpositionofmount-

ingslots,

THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT­INGSCREWSSECURELY

step15

Theicemakershouldfeelsecurewhen
youlift theicemakerfeelerarm(F)to

the“OFF”(up)position.Leaveitthere

until the refrigeratoris connectedto
thewatersupplytopreventpremature
operation.

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icernaker
willoperate

step16

Moveicebucket(7)intoplaceonshelf
directlyundericemaker.

NOTE:Checkagaintomakesurethe

icemakerpowercordplugis fully in­serted into its socket with prongs
matchedto correspondingholes,

Checkagainto makesureicemaker
feelerarm(F)isin

“OFF”(up)position.

step17’

Alabel($)isprovidedinthekittorecord
the date of installationfor warranty
purposes.Applyit to the backofthe

refrigerator.

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The warranty for the icemaker is

printedonthebackpageofthisbook­let. Keep this booklet with your
RefrigeratorUse&Care book.

The icemakerinstallationis nowcom-

plete. Refer to water line hook-up
instructionsonthe backof the refrig­eratorfor connectionto homewater
supply.Afterwaterline installation is
completed,lowericemakerfeelerarm
tothe “ON” (down)position.

Icemakifigcycle will IW begin Wi!
icemaker afld freezer compartment
reach operating temperature, [hen
icemakingwi// beginautomatically.

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l?ern&eelectricplugcoverby

inserting standard screwdriver
Madein slot at bottom of cover

andapplying pressure upwards
whilepryingcoverawayfrom

freezerwall.Discardcover

I removed

step-m

Loosenscrews(E)butdo not

screwthem allthewayout.
Screwsshouldextend
approximately1/2” outfrom

freezerwall.

step11

(a)Removeanddiscardwhite
plugfrom upperleftcornerof
freezerwall.

(b)Cutthefill tubeextension(5)
to the “F” length.(Useasharp
knifeorsingle-edgerazorblade.)

Step13

* Lift icemaker andposition rear
opening infill

cup(G)overfill
tubeextension(5). Hang
icemakerontwoscrews(E),

Makesure:
~electrical

plugisstill firmly h

socket.
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fill tubeextension(5)isstill in

fill cupopening–checkrearof

refrigeratorto makesurefill tube

has not been pushed out of the
back of the refrigerator

@icemaker mounting screwsare
located

inuppermost positionof

mountingslots.

THENTIGHTENICEMAKER

MOUNTINGSCREWSSECURELY.

step%?

Removeicemakerpowercord

from clip. Holdicemakerin
freezercompartmentasshown.
Inserticemakerpowercordplug
(F)into socketon rearwall,
makingsureprongsare matched

to correspondingholesand

plug

is firmlyseatedinsockeL

step%4

Theicemakershouldfeelsecure
whenyoulift theicemakerfeeler
arm(H)to the“OFF”(up)
position.Leaveit thereuntilthe
refrigeratorisconnectedto the
watersupplyto prevent
prematureoperation.

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icemaker

H willoperate

step15

Positionfreezershelfforicemaking
andmoveicebucket(7)into
placeonsheifundericemake~
Straighttwo-positionshelf
shouldbein

lower position. Step
shelf’s lower step should be
under icemaker Cantilever

shelf’s top lugs should be in tlh
slots up from

bottomoftrack.

NOTE:Checkagainto

make sure

the ihxmakerpowercordis

My insertedintoitssocket

withprongsmatchedto
correspondingholes.

Checkagainto makesure
icemakerfeelerarm(H)isin
“OFF”(up)position.

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step16

Alabel (8) is providedin the kit
to recordthedateof installation
for warrantypurposes.Applyit
to the backofthe refrigerator.

step17

Thetiarrantyfortheicemaker

isprintedm the

backpageof

this booklet. Keep this boolflet
with your Refrigerator I!Jse
& care Book.

Theicemakerinstallationisnow
complete.Referto waterline

hookup instructions onthe back
oftherefrigeratorfor connection
to home water supply.After
waterlineinstallationis
completed,lowericemakerfeeler
armto the “ON” (down)position.

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temp@rat@re,iflfnl?nicema!fing
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WaterLine

nshllationInstruction

H you use your refrigerator befcwe

connecting the water he, make sure the
item.aker feeler arm is kept in the’‘IOFF’92

position.

CAUTION:

~ When using any electricaldevice(suchas a

power drill)during installation,be sure the device

isinsulated or wired ina manner to prevent the

hazard of electric shock.
@AHinstallationsmust be inaccordancewith

localplumbing coderequirements.

This water line installation is not wamantd

by the refrigerator m icemaker mandadwm-r.
Follow these hstmdkms carddly to

mhhnize the risk

of expensive water

damage.

WHATYouWILLNEEB

A cold water supply isrequired for

automatic icemaker operation.

Water

pressure must be between 20and 120p.s.i.
Copper

tubing, 1/4” (HI., shouldbe used to

connectthe refrigerator tothe water supply.Do
not use

plastic tubing fm plastic fittings

because the connectionbetween the water supply
and the refrigerator water valveinlet isunder

constantwater pressure. Also,certaintypes of
plastic tubing maybecomebrittle with age and
crack, resulting inwater leakage.

A

shutoff valve shouldbe connectedtothe cold

water line. The shutoffvalveshouldhavea water
inlet with a

rnininmnn inside diameter d

5/32” at the point ofconnection to the COLD

WATERLINE. A saddle type shutoffvalve
permitted by many localplumbingcodesis shown

below.

Min. 5/32” dia. opening

Check your localplumbing codesbefore choosing
this type ofvalve.Werecommend using the
saddle valvesupplied with GE Water Supply Kits
WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4.

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Compression
nut and
ferrule

Hole for

tubing

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Refrigerator
connection

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=UEN?LY USEB0MNMH6

waFERUHE.

a. Choosea locationforthe valvethat is easily
accessible.It is best toconnect into the side ofa

verticalwater pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontalwater pipe, make the
connectionto the top or side, rather than at the

bottom, to avoiddrawing offany sediment from
the water pipe.

b. Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe,using a

sharp bit. Removeany burrs resulting from

drilling the hole in the pipe.
c. Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing

washer begins to swell.

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❑RourE COWERTUB!HGBEWWEEMCokowkvER

EMLEa~o~~~~!~~wm~e

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wallas possible. Be sure
there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled
into 3 turns ofabout 10inches diameter) to allow

the refrigerator to moveout from the wall after
instalh+tion.

Place the compressionnut and ferrule ontothe
end of the tubing and connect to the shutoff valve.
JMakesure the tubing is fully inserted intothe
valve.‘1’ightenthe compression nut securely.

Before making Connection tothe

refrigerate, be sure Arigerahr pOwer
mrd is m~ plugged hto the vvall cmtlet.

a. Turn water on and flush out the tubing, making
certain that allforeign matter isremoved from the
line.

b. Shut the water offafter about one quart of
water has been flushed through the tubing.

NUI’E: Some localitiesmay have sand or other
foreign matter present in the water supply in such
quantities thatthey may,in time, collectin the
screen of the water valveattached 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 a
screen type strainer isused, it should be 80 mesh

or finer.
c. Cut off the flared end ofthe copper tubing and

remove the flare nut from the tubing.
& Removethe plastic cap from the water valve

and plastic tube assembly.

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) e. Connect copper tubingto the refrigerator

water valve byplacinga 1/4”compressionnut
and ferrule onto the endofthe tubing as shown.

f. Insert the end ofthe coppertubing intothe
water valveinletas far as possible.Whileholding

the tubing, tighten the fitting.

g. Fasten the copper tubingintothe clamp

providedto hold it inaverticalposition.

❑7uRNOH WAFERANDCHECK

AuJ@BMr$FORLEAKS.

Tighten fittings if required tostop leaks.

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mVHEON [Bowfl) POSBWROM*

‘I’heicemakerwillnot begin tooperate untilit
reaches its operating temperature of 15°F.or
below.It willthen begin operationautomatically
ifthe icemaker is inthe ONposition.

EMOVE aHEREFR!GEM?ORMCKm ?MEwAkL.
Arrange the coilofcopper tubing so that it does

not vibrate against the back ofthe refrigerator or
against the wall.

NmE$
The first few batches ofcubes should be thrown

away,so that remaining impurities in the water

linewillbe flushed out.

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YOURAUTOMATIClCEMAKER

WARRANTY

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period,

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WHATIs COVERED

FULL CmK-$wm WARRANTY

f% oneyear fromdate of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,parts and servicelabor
in your hometo repairor replace
anypart of the autonwtic
h?f??akerthat fails be~allsecda
manufacturingdefect.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding ownerfor products

purchawd for ordinaryhomo use
inthe48 mainlandstates,Hawaii
andWashington,DC. InAlaskathe
warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is
LIMITEDbecauseyou must payto
shipthe producttothe serviceshop
orforthe servicetechnician’strav~l
coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewill be provided
byour Factory Service Centersor
byour authorized CustomerCarefg
servicersduring normalworking
hours.

Lookin the WhiteorYellowPages
of yourtelephone directoryfor
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRICFACT(X3Y
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC­I+OTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor——
GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER
C/lBE@SERVICE,

WHAT ISNOTCOVERED

~Service trips to your hometo

teach you howto usethe product.
!Reaclyour the ad Carematerial.

HYOUthen haveany questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the

address below,or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information seryice

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@improper installation.
Ifyou havean installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and

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other connecting facilities, including
the waterline to the icemaker and the
waterline installation.

@Replacement of house fuses or
resettingof circuit breakers.

~Failureof the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or usedcommercially.

@Damageto product caused

byaccident, fire, floods or acts

ofGod.

WARRANT(IRISN(2TRESPCMW3?BLE

F(3RCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from stateto state.

Toknowwhat your legal rights are in your state, consult your !ocalor state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.

warrantor: General !EJectric company

If further help is Hleeded concerning

this warranty, write:

Manager—consumer Affairs, ‘GEAppliances, Louisville, KY 40225