GE IM4D Original instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
USING THE ICEMAKER
Automatic Icemaker....................4
Preparing for Vacation .................4
Setting the icemaker to OFF ............4
Normal sounds you may hear. . . . . . . . . . . .4
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS .................5
Icemaker Installation U, V, W............7
Icemaker Installation T (IM4D only) .....10
Water Valve Assembly
Installation U, V, W .................12
Water Valve Assembly
Installation T (IM4D only)............14
Water Line Installation ................16
TROUBLESHOOTING........... 20
WARRANTY .......................23
CONSUMER SUPPORT ......... 24
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
245D1524P001 49-60698-4 08-17 GEA
OWNER’S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
ICEMAKER ACCESSORY KIT
IM4D and IM4LED
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.
Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.
We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every
GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions:
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of your refrigerator before installing or operating
the icemaker.
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installation of this icemaker accessory kit.
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wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
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before operating.
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CAUTION
Avoid contact with the moving parts of the icemaker ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes, located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaker while the refrigerator is plugged in.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE
ICEMAKER OR ACCESSORIES

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The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle-
approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other use
conditions.
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is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to OFF.
When the refrigerator has been connected to the water
supply, set the power switch to ON.
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker
fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the
water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler
arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the
icemaker will stop producing ice.
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cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
IM4LED only:
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activated by a motion sensor when the freezer door is
opened.
Automatic Icemaker
USING THE ICEMAKER
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
,FHPDNHU
Feeler Arm
Power
Switch
Preparing for Vacation
Set the icemaker power switch to OFF and shut off the
water supply to the refrigerator.
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TXDOLILHGVHUYLFHUGUDLQWKHZDWHUVXSSO\V\VWHPRQ
some models) to prevent serious property damage due
to flooding.
When you should set the icemaker power switch to OFF
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minute or two.
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hours.
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days.
Normal sounds you may hear
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ON position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been
hooked up to water. Keeping the power switch in
the ON position before it is hooked up to water can
damage the icemaker. To prevent this, move the
power switch to the OFF position. This will stop the
buzzing.
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running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for
local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level±,QVWDOODWLRQRIWKLVDSSOLDQFHUHTXLUHV
basic mechanical skills.
• Completion time – 20–60 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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GEAppliances.com.,Q&DQDGDFDOO1.800.561.3344 or visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca
Installation
Instructions
IM4D and IM4LED
Icemaker Kit
ARE YOU REPLACING AN
ICEMAKER WITH THIS KIT?
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tube assembly that come with this kit, even though
your refrigerator may already have them installed.
The old valve will not allow enough water through to
fill the icemaker properly and will cause damage.
Damage – Shipment/Installation
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to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement.
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replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
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the customer), repair or replacement must be made
by arrangement between customer and installer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS OF KIT IM4D and IM4LED
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Hex-Head Screw
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Water Valve and
Tube Assembly
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Adhesive-Backed Water Tube
Fasteners, to secure plastic
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Hex-Head Screw, for
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house water line
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ICEMAKER
WARRANTY VERIFICATION
Date Installed
Dealer
13
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1SELECT FILL TUBE FOR YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Which fill tube should you use?
There is a label on the back of the refrigerator that
will tell you which to use: 8 V or W
The fill tube you use will depend on the model and
size of your refrigerator.
For letter U
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length from the tip of the fill tube. This will ensure
the correct length fill tube for your model. This will
provide proper water flow into your fill cup and
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with water and ice.
For letter W
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length from the tip of the fill tube. This will ensure
the correct length fill tube for your model. This will
provide proper water flow into your fill cup and
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with water and ice.
For letter V
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because the length is critical to the performance of
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from the fill tube into the freezer itself.
• Open the fresh food door and locate the label in
the upper left corner of the compartment.
• Find the model number in bold listed under
02'(/12
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to the fill tube number in the table below. NOTE:
The desired number starts at the fourth character.
Installation Instructions
ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS U V OR W
Flat blade and Phillips
screwdrivers Pliers Sharp knife
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label on the back of the refrigerator - 8 V or W . For letter T, go to page 10 for instructions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING To reduce the risk of
electric shock or injury during installation,
you must first unplug the refrigerator
before proceeding.
2REPOSITION FREEZER SHELF
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
APPLIANCE PARK LOUISVILLE, KY 40225
www.GEAppliances.com
LISTED HOSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
SERIAL NO.
182A
MODEL NO.
FZ743041GTH18GBDCRWW
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IIIIIIII
IIIIII
0RGHO
Number Fill Tube
12 
15 
16 
18 
21 
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11
11
12
12
12
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Installation Instructions
ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
3REMOVE THE OUTLET COVER
Peel off the outlet cover.
6SET POWER SWITCH TO OFF
Set the icemaker power switch to OFF/HDYH
the power switch in the OFF position until the
refrigerator
is connected
to the water
supply to
prevent
premature
operation.
INSTALL THE ICEMAKER
FILL CUP
For letters U & V
,QVWDOOWKHicemaker fill cupLQWRWKH
icemaker as shown.
For letter W
,QVWDOOWKHicemaker fill cup that came with your
UHIULJHUDWRULQWRWKHLFHPDNHUDVVKRZQ,IWKH
fill cup has been misplaced, call 1.800.626.2002
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cup is not installed into the icemaker, there is the
possibility of water leaking into the freezer and
not into the icemaker.
5INSTALL FILL TUBE
Go to the back of the refrigerator. On the
refrigerator side of the fill tube assembly RU
12 depending on model), there is an adhesive
EDFNLQJ5HPRYHWKHDGKHVLYHEDFNLQJDQGVOLGH
the tube into the hole near the top at the back
of the refrigerator. Firmly press on the fill tube
assembly to secure it to the refrigerator.
REMOVE ONLY
TO INSTALL
WATER FILL TUBE
11 12
or
Power
Switch
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13
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may vary)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
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ZDOO,IVFUHZVDUHSUHVHQWLQVWHDGRISOXJV
leave them in place.)
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in the rear freezer wall.
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EODGHVFUHZGULYHU5HPRYHWKHZKLWHFDSE\
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screwdriver.
Outlet
cover
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or leave screws in place
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plug button
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8PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER
Holding the icemaker in place, insert the
icemaker power cord plug into the socket on
the side wall, making sure the prongs and holes
are matched. Press
the plug firmly into the
VRFNHW/RFNWKHSOXJLQ
place by clipping the
restraints onto each side
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restraints click into place.
0DNHVXUHWKHSRZHUFRUG
is still in the hook on the
back of the icemaker.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Hook
Installation Instructions
ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
9MOUNT THE ICEMAKER
Ɣ/LIWWKHLFHPDNHUVRWKH fill tube assembly
RUGHSHQGLQJRQPRGHOILWVLQWKHfill
cup opening'+DQJWKHLFHPDNHURQWKH
two mounting screws%
Make sure:
Ɣ The power cord is still firmly in the socket.
Ɣ7KHfill tube assemblyRUGHSHQGLQJ
on model) extends into the fill cup opening
DWWKHEDFNRIWKHLFHPDNHU&KHFNWKHUHDU
of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube
has not been pushed out of the back of the
refrigerator).
Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHUPRXQWLQJVFUHZVDUHORFDWHGLQ
the uppermost position of the mounting slots
on the icemaker bracket.
Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHULVOHYHO
Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKLVLQWKHOFF
position.
SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER
MOUNTING SCREWS.
11 12
D
B
10 INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET
Place the ice bucket
under the icemaker.
11 ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL
A labelLVSURYLGHGZLWKWKLVNLWWRUHFRUGWKH
date of installation for warranty purposes. Apply it
to the back of the refrigerator.
12 KEEP THIS MANUAL
The warranty for the icemaker is printed in
this manual. Keep this manual with your
Refrigerator Owner’s Manual.
The icemaker installation inside the freezer is
now complete. Continue to the Water Valve
Assembly section on page 12.
8

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Installation Instructions
2SET POWER SWITCH TO OFF
Set the icemaker power switch to OFF/HDYH
the power switch in the OFF position until the
refrigerator is connected to the water supply to
prevent premature operation.
3INSTALL THE MOUNTING
SCREWS
Ɣ Skip to Step 4 if screws are already in place in
the freezer side wall.
Ɣ ,QVWDOOWZRVHOIWDSSLQJ
Phillips head screws 
from the kit in the holes in
the side wall. The screw
heads should extend about
PPIURPWKHVLGH
wall.
4INSTALL THE ICEMAKER
FILL CUP
,QVWDOOWKHLFHPDNHUILOOFXSHQGPRXQWHG
that came with your unit into the icemaker as
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ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS T - IM4D ONLY
1PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
Ɣ 5HPRYHWKHVWRUDJH
EDVNHWRQVRPHPRGHOV
by pulling it out to the
stop position and lifting it
up and out.
NOTE: After removing
the basket, push the
extension arms back into
the freezer compartment.
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pulling it straight out.
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some models) by lifting it
and rotating its bottom to
the right.
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remove the two small
white plug buttons
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screws are present
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the large white plug
from the rear freezer
wall.
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screwdriver.
Flat blade and Phillips
screwdrivers Pliers Sharp knife
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING To reduce the risk of
electric shock or injury during installation,
you must first unplug the refrigerator
before proceeding. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in electrical
shock.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Outlet
cover
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or leave screws in place
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plug button
Power
Switch
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS