GE UK-KIT-4 Installation guide

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Installation p5
What’sin This Kit p6
OtherParts You Need p7
Installing theWaterLinep17
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
Use and Care and
Installation
of
UK-KIT-4
UK-KIT-5
These kits fit most models calling
for UK-KIT-1 or UK-KIT-2.
Can be used in all “M” (1971)
and later GE and Hotpoint
refrigerators except those
with an ice dispenser.
UK-KIT4 is designed for all
top-freezer no-frost refrigerators
17 cu. ft. and larger and all
side-by-side models except
those
with an ice dispenser.
UK-KIT3 can be used in all
14 through 16 cu. ft. top-freezer
no-frost refrigerators.
If you are replacing an
icemaker with UK-KIT4
or UK-KIT-5, see page 5.
Installer: Pleaseleave this book with the Consumer.
A Quality Product of General Electric Company

Use and Care
Instructions +++,
For Your Safety
Do not place fingers or hands
onthe 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 oftheejector
mechanism and the heating
elementthatreleases thecubes.
Under certain rare circumstances,
icecubesmay
be discolored,
usually appearing with a green-
bluish hue.
Thecause of this
unusual discolorationisapparently
a combinationof fictors such as
certain characteristics
of local
waters, household plumbing and
the accumulationof copper
salts in
an inactive water supply line which
feeds the icemaker. Continued
consumptionof such discolored ice
cubes may
be injurioustohealth. If
such discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and contact
thedealerfrom whomthe icemaker
or refrigerator
was purchased, a
Factory ServiceCenter,
or an
authorized Customer Care@
servicer.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
How the Icemaker Works
Water tills the empty cube mold
(Fig. 1) wh,en freezer compartment
has cooled to freezing temperature.
Coldair
is forceddirectlyover mold.
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Storage Bin
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When frozen, the cubesare rotated
up and out of the mold(Fig.
2).
The sweeper arm ejects them into
the ice storage bin below.
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The feeler arm (Fig. 3) senses
when bin
is full and signals
icemaker tostopejecting more
cubes. However, the mold has been
refilled andcubesfrozen
so the
new supply is ready when needed.
As soon asice is removed from the
bin, the feeler arm signals that
more is needed. Icemaker resumes
operation by ejecting ready-and-
waiting frozen cubes.

How to Use
Your Icemaker,2
Will Operate
1. To start Icemaker, lower the
feeler arm to the
ON position.
Make sure the ice bin is at the
rear of the freezer compartment,
below the icemaker.
2. When Icemaker isfirst
fl, connected or afteranyextended
period of non-use, you should
discard the firstfew batchesof
cubes. Use ice regularly to
maintain the best quality.
3. The feeler arm must be free to
operate upward and outward over
the topof the ice storage bin during
each ice-delivery cycle. Make sure
packages
in the freezer compartment
donot interfere with
its movement.
4. Raise the feeler arm to the OFF
(up) position when:
a. Ice storage bin is to be removed
for extended period of time.
b. Refrigerator is not to be used for
a considerable time, such as
vacations.
Also, turn off the water
supply tothe Icemaker in this
instance.
c. Water supply is tobe shut off for
several hours.
5. During operation, you may hear
certain sounds, suchas the hum of
<c.- themotor,movement of thecube
&,, ejector,humming or clickingofthe
water valve, andrattlingof ice as
it
falls into the bin. These sounds are
normal.
6. The Icemaker ejects cubes in
groups and it
is normal for several
cubes to be joined together.
7. Ice cubes thathave been inthe
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.
8. You may, on occasion, find afew
smaller than normal cubes
in the
bin. Thisis probably causedby low
water pressure at time
of water fill.
9. The ice storage bin should be
cleaned occasionally
in warm
water. Rinse and wipe dry. Be
sureto shut the Icemaker
OFF
when cleaning the bin.
10. Keep ice level to keep it coming.
If 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
cubes distributed evenly and the
bin can reach
its maximum cube
capacity.
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Questions?
Use This Rxpplern ri . Solver
Save time and money.. .before you request service, check the following:
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PROBLEM
ICEMAKER APPEARS
To HAVE SKIPPED
OPERATING
WATER OVERFLOWS
ICEMOLD
ICE CUBESHAVE
ODOR/TASTE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Feeler Arm up in “OFF” position-should be down in “ON” position.
Icemaker not getting necessary supply of water. Makesurewater supply is connected
and
turned on.
Freezer compartment too warm. Ihm temperature controlt9colder setting.
(See your refrigerator use and care book.)
Cubes too small. Shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be
clogged. Unclog it.
Let three or four batches of icebe made. If water still overflows, call for service.
Use ice regularly. Discardold cubes. Ice stored for extended periods will absorb
odors which affect taste,
Ice storage bin needs to beemptied and washed.
Unsealed packages&refrigerator and/or freezer compartmentsmay be transmitting
odorltaste to ice cubes.
Interiorof refrigemtor needs cleaning-see your refrigerator use and care book.
If you need more help ... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.6262000
consumer information service
If You Need Service
To obtain service,seeyour
warranty on the back page of
this book.
We’re proud ofourserviceand
want you to bepleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
serviceyou receive, herearethree
steps to follow forfurtherhelp.
FIRST, contactthepeoplewhoFINALLY,
if yourproblem is still
servicedyourappliance.Explainnotresolved,write:
why you arenotpleased.InmostMajorAppliance
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NEXT,
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Appliance Park
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40225
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Installation
Instructions+-
Are you replacing an
icemaker with this kit?
It’s importantthat you usethe
water valve and fill tube
extension
thatcomewiththiskit
eventhoughyour refrigerator may
already have them installed.
The
old valve willnot allow enough
water through
to fill the icemaker
properly andcancausedamage.
The
fill tube extension needs to
beadifferentlengththanthe
originaltube for proper water flow.
Cutthetube
to the lengthindicated
for yourmodelof refrigerator.
Pages 8-16 contain six
different installation
instructions.
The actualinstallationof the
icemaker
will depend onwhich
modelrefrigeratoryou have.There
isalabelonthe back
of the
refrigeratorthat
will tellyou
whether
to useInstruction A, 6, C,
D, E or F.
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UK-KIT=$ and UK-KIT-5 contain. ..
Slotted Hex-Head Screw
Adhesive-Backed Fasteners
Ice Bucket
ICE MAKER
WARRANTY VERIFICATION
Warranty Label
Water Line Clamp Water Line Clamp
(used only with
Instruction Sheet
F)
Use & Care
Instructions,
Installation
Instructions
and Warranty
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PARTS LIST I USEWITHINSTRUCTIONSHEET
1. WaterValveAssembly
2. SlottedHex-HeadScrew
3. HoseClamp
4. Adhesive-BackedFasteners
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5. FillTube Extension
6. lcemaker
7. IceBucket
8. WarrantyLabel
9. Water LineClamp
10. Water LineClamp
11. UserInstructionandWarranty
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a' 1 OTHERPARTS YOU NEED...
Copper tubing, shut-off valve andfittings necessary UK-KIT5 also contains a bucket support for use as
tosupplywatertoyourrefrigeratorarenotincludeddescribed inInstruction
A.
inUK-KIT-4 or UK-KIT-5.
You can purchase a complete water supplykitfrom
your GE or Hotpoint dealer.
Recommendedwater supply kitsare Cat.
No.
WX8X2 (15 feet ofcopper tubing),WX8X3 (20 feet),
or WX8X4
(25 feet).
For Instruction B only.. .youwill need a higher
bucket support anddifferentfill tube extension.
See page
12.
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Installation
Instruction
Preparing the
back of the
cabinet
Read each step thoroughly
before proceeding.
Tools needed:
Phillips-type screwdriver
Blade-type screwdriver
Sharp knife
Pliers
Step 1
Cautionm
unplug Refrigerator
To eliminate danger
of electric shock
during installation,
you refrigerator must unplug from the yQ
its electrical outlet.
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Step 2
At bottom of rear of refrigerator,
remove
2 screws holding
compresso~compartment cover
(if covered)andsave them for
reinstallation later. Bend cover back
for accesstothe compartment.
step 3
Locate femaleconnector plug
(A) which is attached to cabinet
by awire tie. Removewire
tie
and discardit.
step 4
Push metal clamp (9) onto lower
flange ofcabinet backdirectly in
linewith water valve as shown.
Check plastic water linenut on
bottomof water valve
to be sure it
is handtight.
DO NOT USE TOOLS.
Remove anddiscard tape from
female connector and plug onto
maleterminals on water valve
(1). Eitherwire cango on either
terminal.
Re-installcompressor
compartment cover
so plastic
water lineis directed
out of
compartment and up back
of
refrigerator.Fittingon water valve
should extendthrough hole in
coveras shown.
Note: On some models, you may
have
to usescissors to cut the
compressor compartment cover
just enough to allowthe water
valve inlet
to stick out so the
copper water line can be
connected
to it later.
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(c) Fastenwater valve to cabinet
edge hole
(X) usingslotted hex-
head screw
(2) from kit. DONOT
DRILL ANY ADDITIONAL HOLES.
Step 5
On modelsthat have condenser
tubing on back
of cabinet, insert
the plastic water line between
tubing and backof cabinet.
Step 6
Remove small plastic cap (B)
from bottomof fill tube inlet
locatedin upper right rear corner
of refrigerator.Squeeze ends of
hoseclamp
(3) from kit with
pliersand slide clamp over fill
tube inlet. While still squeezing
clamp, insert plastic water line
into inlet as far as
it will go
(approximately 1"). Then slide
clamp downward
to capture
plasticwater line inplace.
Make sure fill tube inlet is
aimed down as shown below.
Step 7
Fastenplastic water line to back e
of cabinetwith adhesive-backed
fasteners
(4), spacing fasteners
as shown
to take up slack inline.
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Installation
Instruction
Preparing the
back
of the
cabinet
Read each step thoroughly
before proceeding.
Tools needed:
Phillips-type screwdriver
Blade-type screwdriver
1/4" nutdriver
Sharp knife
Pliers
Step 1
Caution.
Unplug Refrigerator
To eliminate danger
of electric shock y 0
during installation,
you must unplug the 1
refrigerator from
its electrical outlet.
Step 2
At bottom of rear of refrigerator,
remove
2 screwsholding
compressor compartment cover
and save them for reinstallation
later. Bend cover backfor access
to the compartment.
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step 3
(a) Locate femaleconnector
plug
(C) which is attached to
cabinetby ametal clip. Remove
clip by removingscrew. Save
screw for mounting the water
valve later.Discardclip.
(b) Plug femaleconnector ontc
male terminals on water valve
(1). Eitherwire can go on eithe
terminal.
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(c) Fastenwater valve to cabinet
edge hole
(X) usingslotted hex-
head screwthat you removedin
Step
3 (a). DONOT DRILLANY
ADDITIONAL HOLES.
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(d) Check plastic water linenuton
bottomof water
vah to be sure it
ishand tight. W NOT USE TOOLS.
Put compressor compartment
coverback inplace
so plastic .
water line isdlrected out of the
top
of the Compartment. Replace
screw
(A), removedinStep 2.
Note: On some models, you may
have
to usescissors to cut the
compressor compartment cover
just enoughto allow the water
valve inlet
to stick out so the
copperwater linecan be
connected
to it later.
step 4
step 5
Attach waterline clamp (10) from
kit
to refrigeratorfor safekeeping
untilyou connect the house
water line
to the icemakerwater
valve (see page
17). Drive screw
(E), removedinStep 2, into
cabinetedgethrough clamp and
hole incompressor cover.
Before the icemakeris operated,
the clamp must attach the copper
water line
to the refrigerator to
helpavoid unduewear on the
tubing that might cause leaks.
Step 6
Remove small plastic cap (D)
from bottom of fill tube inlet
locatedinupper right rearcomer
of refrigerator.Squeeze ends of
hoseclamp
(3) from kit with
pliersand slide clamp overfill
tube inlet. While still squeezing
clamp, insert plastic water line
into inlet as far as
it will go
(approximately
1"). Then slide
clamp downward
to capture
plasticwater line inplace.
Make surefill tube inlet is
aimed down as shown below.
Step 7
Fasten plastic water line to back
of cabinetwith adhesive-backed
fasteners
(4), spacingfasteners
as shown
to take up slack in line.
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Adhesive-backedfasteners
for plasticwater line
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Remove and discard existing ice service.
Follow instructions inappropriateStep 8A below.
Step 8A
Remove Ice traytunnel.
step%*
Remove ice traytunnel.
Disengage ice tunnel side and bot- Remove two screws (C) andsave
tom from retaining hooks. Lower
tun- them for installation oficemaker.
ne1 untilsideis clear offreezer shelf Liftice tray tunnel
off plastic hook
and remove it from freezer. Discard (0) and discard it.
ice tunnel.
Step 8A
1
Remove ice tray shelf.
Lift ice tray shelf up to disengage
from tabs on cabinet wall and pull
it
forward as shown.
Tilt ice tray shelf and remove it.
Discard shelf.
Reposition freezer shelf.
Step 8A
Remove Ice traytunnel.
As you lift tab on left side intunnel
with blade
of screwdriver, pull tunnel
forward and
out. Discard icetunnel.
Removeice trayshelf.
Pull ice tray shelf to disengage
pins
from holes on cabinet wall.
Tilt icetray shelf and remove it.
Discard shelf.
c
Follow instructions inappropriateStep 8B below.
Step 88 Step 86 Step 8B
Applicable to models with a partial- Applicable to models witha full-width Applicable to models with a partial-
width shelf suspended from freezer shelf and alternate shelf locations. width shelf resting
on freezerfloor.
width shelf. Relocate
shelf against left wall (under
icemaker mounting area).
Remove shelf to provide working roan
during icemaker kit installation.
top, or
to models with a stepped full- Reposition shelf at lowest level,
To reposition the 2-piece shelf
supports:
Slide part
(E) up off base
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Inside freezer compartment
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Step 9
Remove screw (A) that holds electri-
cal plugcover inplace. Discardscrew
and cover.
Step 10
Remove plastic insert (B) fromair
duct and discard it.
Loosentwoicemakermountina
Step 11
Cut the fill tubeextension (5)tO then
length with a sharp knife or single
edge razor blade andslideiton the fill
tube against thestop.
Step 12
Place icemaker in freezer compan-
ment as shown.Inserticemaker power
cord plug
(D) into socket on sidewall,
makingsureprongsarematched
to
corresponding holes and plug is firmly
seated in
socket.
Step 14
The icemakershould feel secure when
you
lift the icemaker feeler arm (F) to
the “OFF” (up)position. Leave it there
until the refrigerator is connected
to
the water SUDDIY to prevent Dremature
operation.
Step 13
Lifticemaker andpositionrear open-
ing infill cup (E) over fill tube ex-
tension
(5). Hang icemaker on two
screws (C).
Make sure:
electrical plug is still firmly in
socket.
fill tubeextension (5) is still in fill
cup opening-check rear
of refriger-
ator
to makesure fill tubehasnot
been pushed
out of the back of the
refrigerator.
icemakermounting screws are lo-
cated inuppermostposition
of mount-
ing slots.
ING SCREWSSECURELY
THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT-
Step 15
Replacefreezer shelf. Move bucket
support and ice bucket
(7) into place
directlyunderthe icemaker.See
illustrationbelow.
NOTE: Check again
to make sure the
icemaker power cord plug is fully in-
serted Into
its socket withprongs
matched
to corresponding holes.
Checkagaintomake sure the ice
maker feeler arm (F) Is In the “OFF”
(UP) PWRh.
Step 16
Alabel (8) isprovidedinthe kit torecord
the dateof installationforwarranty
purposes. Applyit
to the back of the
refrigerator.
Step 17
The warranty for the lcemaker is printed on thebackpage of thisbooklet. Keep
thisbookletwith your RetrigeratorUse & Care book.
The icemakerinstallation is now complete.Refer to water line hook-up instructions
on the back
of therefrigerator for connection to home water supply.After water line
installation iscompleted, lower icemaker feeler arm
to the “ON” (down)position.
The icemaking cvcle will not begin unt/l the icemakerand freerer compartment
reach operating temperature, then icemaking will begin automat/callly.
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Installation
Instruction Insidefreezercompartment
MODELS THAT CALL FORTHIS
INSTRUCTION SHEET NEED
A
HIGHER BUCKET SUPPORT AND
DIFFERENT FILL TUBE THAN
IS
PROVIDED INTHIS KIT. THIS
HIGHER SUPPORT CAN ONLY
BE USED ON MODELS WITH
INSTRUCTION
6.
Obtainthis new support anda fill tube
extensionat nochargeby requesting
Pub.
No. 2-1003 fromGeneral
ElectricPublications,
c/o Dri-View
Manufacturing
Co., 4706 Allrnond
Ave., Louisville,
KY 40209.
Step 9
Removescrew (A) that holdselectri-
cal plug cover in place. Discardscrew
and cover.
Loosentwoscrews(C)amroxi-
mately
1/2”. DO NOT REMOVE THE
SCREWS.
Step 10
Take the fill tubeextension (5) fromthe
supplementarykit
2-1003 that you got
bv mail and slide it onto the fill tube
Gainstthe stop.
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Step 11
Place icemaker in freezer compart-
ment as shown.Inserticemakerpower
cord plug
(D) into socket on side Wall,
making sure prongsare matched to
corresponding holes and plug isfirmly
seatedinsocket. When inserted,
power cord plug should
fit flushto
freezer wall.
Step 12
Lifticemaker andpositionrear open-
ing in fill cup
(E) over fill tube exten-
sion
(5). Hagicemaker on two screws
(C).
Make sure:
electricalplug isstillfirmlyin
socket.
fill tube extension (5) is still in fill
cup opening-check rear of refriger-
atorto make sure
fill tubehasnot
been pushed out of the back of the
refrigerator.
icemaker mounting screws are lo-
cated in uppermost position of mount-
ing slots.
THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT-
INGSCREWSSECURELY.
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Step 13
The icemakershouldfeel securewhen
you
lift the icemaker feeler arm (F) to
the “OFF” (up)position. Leave it there
until the refrigerator is connected to
the water supply to prevent premature
operation.
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icemaker
will operate
Step 14
Step 15
A label (8) isprovided in the kit to record
the date of installationfor warranty
purposes. Apply it to the back of the
refrigerator.
Step 16
The warranty for thelcemaker is
printed on the back page of thisbook-
let. Keep thisbookletwith
your
Refrigerator Use & Carebook.
The icemakerinstallation
is now com
Dlete. Refer to water line hook-up
NOTE: Check again to make sure the
icemaker power cord plug is fully in-
serted into its socket with Icemaking cycle will not begin until
matchedto correspondingholes.
icemaker and freezer compartment
reach ooeratinotemoerature.then
Checkagain to makesuretheice- icemaking begin automatic IJV.
maker feeler arm (F) is inthe “OFF”
(up) position. 3
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Installation
Instruction
Insidefreezercompartment
Step 9
Remove screw (A) that holds elec-
tricalplug cover inplace.Discard
screw and cover.
Remove lightshield insert (B) and
discard
it.
*Loosentwoscrews (C) approxi-
mately
1 /2'.' DO NOT REMOVE THESE
SCREWS.
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removed
Step 10
Cut the filltubeextension (5) totheB
length with a sharp knife or single-
edge razor blade and slide
it onto the
fill tube against the stop.
Step 11
Place icemaker in freezer compart-
ment as shown.Insert icemakerpower
cord plug
(0) into socketon side wall,
making sure prongs are matched to
corresponding holes and
plug is firmly
seatedinsocket.
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Step 12
Lifticemakerand position rear open-
ing in fill cup
(E) over fill tubeex-
tension
(5). Hang icemaker on two
screws
(Cy
Make sure:
electrical plug is still firmly in
socket.
fill tube extension (5) is still in fill
cup opening-check rearof refriger-
ator to make sure fill tube has not
been pushed out of the back of the
refrigerator.
icemaker mounting screws are 10-
cated inuppermostposition of mount-
ing slots.
INGSCREWSSECURELY
THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT-
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Step 13
The icemakershould feel securewhen
you lift the icemaker feeler arm (F) to
the "OFF" (up)position. Leave
it there
until the refrigerator is connected to
the water supply
to prevent premature
operation.
Step 14
Put ice bucket (7) into place directly
under icemaker (to the
left and all the
way
to the rear of the shelf under
icemaker).
NOTE: Check again to
make sure the
icemakerpowercordplug
is fully in-
serted into its socket with prongs
matchedto corresponding holes.
Checkagain to make sure icemaker
feelerarm(F) is in"OFF"(up) position,
Step 15
Alabel (8) isprovidedinthekittorecord
the date
of installation for warranty
purposes. Apply it tothe back of the
refrigerator.
Step 16
The warrantyfor the icemaker is
printed on thebackpage of this book-
let. Keep this booklet with your
Refrigerator Use&Carebook.
The icemaker installation isnow com-
plete.Refertowaterlinehook-up
instructionson the back of the refrig-
erator for connection to homewater
supply. After water line installation is
completed, lower icemaker feeler arm
to the "ON" (down)position.
lcemakingcyclewillnotbeginuntil
icemaker and freezer compartment
reach operating temperature, then
icemaking will begin automatically.
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bucket
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Installation
Instruction
Insidefreezercompartment
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Step 9
Remove and discardelectricplug
cover and mounting screw
(A).
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Cover
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Step 10
Remove and discard plate (B) from
front of air duct.
Step 11
Loosentwoscrews (c). Replace
them if youremoved them when tak-
ing out the ice tray tunnel.
Screws should extend approximately
1/2” out from freezer wall.
Step 12
Cut the fill tubeextension (5) tothem
length with a sharp knife or single-
edge razor bladeand slide
it onto the
fill tube against the stop.
Step 13
Place icemaker on relocated shelf in
freezer compartment as shown. Insert
icemaker power cordplug
(D) into
socket on sidewall,makingsure
prongs are matched to COrreSpOnding
holes and
plug is firmly seated in
socket.
Step 14
Lifticemakerandposition rear open-
ing
in fillcup(E)overfilltubeextension
(5). Hangicemakeron twoscrews (C).
Make sure:
electrical plug is still firmly in
socket.
fill tube extension (5) is still in fill
cup opening-check rearof refriger-
ator to make sure fill tube has not
been pushed out of the back of the
refrigerator.
icemaker mounting screws are 10-
cated in uppermost position of mount-
ing slots.
INGSCREWSSECURELY
THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT-
Step 15
The icemakershouldfeelsecurewhen
you lift the icemaker feeler arm
(F) to
the
“OFF” (up)position. Leave it there
until the refrigerator is connected to
the water supply to preventpremature
operation.
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Step 16
Moveicebucket (7) into place directty
undericemaker. Seeillustrationbelow.
NOTE: Checkagain to make sure the
icemakerpowercord plug is fully in-
serted into its socket
withprongs
matched to correspondingholes.
Check again to make surethe ice-
maker feeler arm
(F) is in TIFF
(up) position.
Step 17
A label (8) is provided in the kit to
recordthe date
of installation for war-
rantypurposes.Apply it to the back of
the refrigerator.
Step 18
The warrantyfor the icemakeris
printedon
the backpage of thisbook-
let. Keep this booklet with your
RefrigeratorUse
& Care book.
The icemakerinstallation isnow com
plete. Refer to waterlinehook-up
instructions on the back of the ref“-
eratorfor connection to home 4
supply. After water line installation I-
completed, lower icemaker feeler arm
to the “ON” (down)position.
lcemakingcycle will not beginuntil
icemaker and freezer compartment
reachoperating temperature, then
icemaking will begin automatically.
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Step 9
Remove anddiscardelectricplug
cover and mounting screw
(A)
Step 12
Removeand discard white plug from
upper left corner of freezer wall.
removed
Cover
Step 10
If grille (E) is not inplace so itslouvers
direct air
to the left, turn it as follows:
Removescrew (E,) whichholds
grille (8).
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Remove grille (B), rotate it 90°
counterclockwise, and reinstall it as
shownbelow.
Replace screw and tighten
Step 11
Loosen screws (C) butdo not screw
them all the way
out. Screws should
extend approximately
1/2” out from
freezer wall.
Cutthe fill tubeextension (5) to the
SHORT length if your refrigerator
is
22.0 or 22.5 cubic feet (use a
sharp knife or single-edge razor
’
blade.) Otherwise use the H long
length. Slidethe extension onto
the fill tube against the stop.
Step 13
Placeicemaker on shelfinfreezer
compartment as shown.Insertice-
maker powercord plug
(D) intosocket
on side wall, making sure prongsare
matched to corresponding holes and
plug is firmlyseated in socket.
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Step 14
Lift icemaker and position rear
opening in
fill cup (E) over fill tube
extension
(5). Hangicemakeron two
screws (C).
Make sure:
electricalplug isstillfirmly in,
socket.
fill tube extension (5) is still in fill
cup opening-check rearof refriger-
ator to makesure
fill tube has not
been pushed
out of the back of the
refrigerator.
icemaker mounting screws are 10-
cated inuppermostposition of mount-
ing
slots.
INGSCREWSSECURELY.
THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT-
Step 15
The icemakershould feel securewhen
you lift the icemaker feeler arm
(F) to
the
“OFF” (up)position. Leave it there
until the refrigerator is connected to
the water supply
to prevent premature
operation.
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Step 16
Moveice bucket (7) intoplaceonshelf
directly under icemaker.
NOTE: Check again
to make sure the
icemaker power cord plug is fully
in-
sertedintoits socket with prongs
matched to correspondingholes.
Check again to make sure icemaker
feelerarm
(F) is in “OFF” (up) position.
Step 17
A label (8) isprovidedinthekitto record
the date of installation for warranty
purposes. Apply
it to the back of the
refrigerator.
Step 18
Thewarranty for theicemakeris
printed
on the backpageofthis book-
let. Keep this booklet with
your
Refrigerator Use & Care book.
The icemaker installation isnow com-
plete.Refer
to water line hook-up
instructions on the back of the refrig-
erator for connection to homewater
supply. After water line installation is
completed, lower icemakerfeeler arm
to the “ON” (down)position.
lcemakingcyclewill notbegin until
icemaker and freezer compartment
reachoperatingtemperature,then
icemaking will begin automatically.
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Installation
Instruction
Insidefreezercompartment
Step 9
Removeelectric plugcover by
inserting standard screwdriver
bladein
slot at bottom of cover
and applying pressureupwards
while prying coveraway from
freezer wall. Discardcover.
Step 10
Loosen screws (E) but do not
screw them all the way
out.
Screws should extend
approximately
1/2” out from
freezer wall.
step 11
(a) Removeand discard white
plugfrom upper
left corner of
freezer wall.
(b) Cut the fill tube extension
(5)
to the “F” length. (Use a sharp
knifeor single-edgerator blade.)
Step 12
Remove icemakerpowercord
from clip. Hold icemaker in
freezer compartment as shown.
Insert icemakerpower cord plug
(F) into socket on rear wall,
makingsure prongs are matched
to corresponding holes and plug
is firmlyseated
in socket.
Step 13
Lift icemakerand position rear
openingin fillcup
(G) over fill
tube extension
(5). Hang
icemakeron two screws
(E).
Make sure:
electrical plug is still firmiy in
socket.
filltube extension (5) is stillin
fill cup opening-check rear of
refrigerator
to make surefilltube
has not beenpushed
out of the
back ofthe refrigerator.
icemakermounting screws are
locatedinuppermost position of
mounting
slots.
THEN TIGHTEN ICEMAKER
MOUNTING SCREWS SECURELY.
Step 14
The icemakershould feel secure
when you liftthe icemakerfeeler
arm
(H) to the ‘‘OFF’’ (up)
position. Leave
it there untilthe
refrigeratoris connected
to the
water supply
to prevent
premature operation.
icemaker
will operate
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step 15
Position freezer shelffor icemaking
and moveice bucket
(7) into
placeon shelf undericemakec
Straighttwo-position shelf
should be inlowerposition. Step
shelf‘s lowerstep should be
under icemaker. Cantilever
shelf‘s top lugs should be
in 6th
slots upfrom bottomof track.
NOTE: Check again
to make sure
the icemaker power cordis
fully inserted into itssocket
with prongs matched
to
corresponding holes.
Check again
to makesure
icemakerfeeler arm
(H) is in
“OFF” (up) position.
Step 16
A label (8) is providedinthe kit
to recordthe date of installation
for warranty purposes.Apply
it
to the back ofthe refrigerator.
Step 17
The warranty for the icemaker
is printedon the back page of
this booklet. Keepthis booklet
with
your Refrigerator Use
& Care Book.
The icemakerinstallation isnow
complete. Refer
to water line
hookupinstructions on the back
of the refrigerator for connection
to homewater supply.After
water line installation is
completed, lower icemakerfeeler
arm
to the “ON” (down) position.
lcemaking cyclewill not be
untilicemakerand freezer
9,
compartment reach operating
temperature, then icemaking
willbegin automatically.

Water Line
fi
Installation Instruction
If you useyour refrigerator before
connecting the water
line, make sure the
icemaker feeler arm is kept in the
“OFF”
position.
CAUTION:
When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill)duringinstallation, besure thedevice
is insulated orwired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
All installations must bein accordance with
localplumbingcode requirements.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Thiswaterline installation is notwarranted
by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Followthese instructionscarefullyto
minimizetherisk ofexpensivewater
damage.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A cold watersupplyisrequired for
automaticicemakeroperation.
Water
pressure must be between
20 and 120 p.s.i.
Coppertubing, 1/4” O.D., should be usedto
connectthe refrigerator to the watersupply.
Do
not use plastictubingorplastic fittings
because theconnection betweenthe water supply
and the refrigerator watervalve inlet
is under
constant water pressure.Also, certain typesof
plastic tubingmay become brittlewith age and
crack, resultingin water leakage.
A shutoff valve should be connectedto thecold
water line. Theshutoff valve should have a water
inlet with a
minimuminsidediameterof
5/32” at thepoint of connection to the COLD
WATER
LINE. A saddle typeshutoff valve
permitted by manylocal plumbing codes
is shown
below.
Min. 5/32“ dia. opening
Check your local plumbing codesbefore choosing
this typeof valve. We recommend using the
saddle valve supplied with
GE Water Supply Kits
WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4.
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TYPICAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION WITH WATER SUPPLY KITS WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4
121 INSTAUSHUTOFF VALVEON NEAREST
FREQUENTLY USEDDRINKINGWATER UNE.
a. Choose a location forthe valve that iseasily
accessible. It is bestto connect intothe sideof a
vertical water pipe. When it
is necessary to
connect into
a horizontal water pipe, makethe
connection tothe top orside, rather thanatthe
bottom, toavoid drawing off any sediment from
the waterpipe.
b. Drilla 1/4” hole in the water pipe, using a
sharpbit. Remove any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the pipe.
c. Tighten theclamp screws untilthe sealing
washer begins toswell.
,
ROUTE COPPER TUBINGBETWEEN COLD WATER
WEAND REFRIGERATOR.
Route the tubing througha hole drilledin the
floor (behindthe refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet)asclose tothe wall aspossible. Besure
there
is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled
into
3 turns of about 10 inches diameter)to allow
the refrigerator tomove out fromthe wall after
installation.
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141 CONNECT COPPER TUBING TO SHUTOFF VALVE.
Place thecompression nutand ferrule onto the
end of the tubing andconnect tothe shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing isfully inserted into the
valve. Tightenthe compressionnut securely.
Q :
151 CONNECT COPPERTUBING TO REFRIGERATOR.
Before makingconnectiontothe
refrigerator, besurerefrigerator power
cordisnotpluggedinto thewalloutlet.
a.
Turn wateron and flush outthe tubing, making
certain that allforeignmatter isremoved from the
line.
b. Shut the wateroff after about one quart of
water has been flushed through thetubing.
NOTE: Some localitiesmay have sand or other
foreign matter presentin the water supplyin such
quantities thatthey may, intime, collect in the
screen of thewater valve attached to the backof
the refrigerator and tendto reduce thewater flow
to the icemaker.Where such conditions exist,we
,
recommend that anadditional filter or strainer be
installed in the linenear therefrigerator. If a
screen type strainer is used,it should be
80 mesh
orfiner.
c. Cut off theflared endof the copper tubing and
remove the flare nutfrom the tubing.
d. Remove the plastic cap fromthe water valve
and plastictube assembly.
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Water Line Installation Instruction (continued)
<'.
'-2 .
e. Connect coppertubing to the refrigerator
water valve by placing a
1/4" compression nut
and ferrule onto the endof the tubingasshown.
f. Insert the endof the copper tubing into the
water valve inlet as far
as possible. While holding
the tubing, tighten thefitting.
g. Fasten the copper tubingintothec1,amp
provided tohold it in
a vertical position.
161 TURN ONWATER AND CHECK
AUJOINTS FOR LEAKS.
Tighten fittings if required to stop leaks.
171 PLUG REFRIGERATOR POWER CORDINTO
APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
SET THE
ICEMAKER FEELER ARM
TO THE ON (DOWN) POSITION.
Theicemakerwill not beginto operate until it
reaches its operating temperatureof
15°F. or
below. It will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker is in the ON position.
lol MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO THE WALL.
Arrange thecoil of copper tubing so that it does
not vibrate against the back
of the refrigerator or
against thewall.
NOTE:
Thefirst few batches of cubes should be thrown
away,
so that remaining impurities in the water
line will be flushed out.
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YOUR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
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WARRANTY
Saveproof of original purchase date such as yoursalesslip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY
Forone year from dateof original
purchase, wewill provide, free
of
charge, parts andservice labor
inyour hometo repair or replace
anypart of the automatic
icemaker that failsbecause of a
manufacturingdefect.
This warrantyisextended to
theoriginal purchaserandany
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
inthe 48 mainlandstates, Hawaii
and Washington,D.C.
In Alaskathe
warranty isthesame except thatit is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship theproductto the serviceshop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty servicewill beprovided
by our Factory Service Centers or
byour authorized Customer Care@
servicersduringnormal working
hours.
Look intheWhiteor Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
~
WHAT 1s NOT COVERED Servicetrips toyourhometo
teach you how to usetheproduct.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operatingtheproduct,
please contact your dealeror our
Consumer Affairsofficeat the
address below, orcall,tollfree:
GE AnswerCenteP
800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice
Improper installation.
If you have aninstallationproblem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You areresponsiblefor providing
adequateelectrical,plumbingand
other connectingfacilities, including
thewater lineto the icemakerand the
water lineinstallation.
Replacementof house fuses or
resettingof circuitbreakers.
Failure of the product if itis used
for otherthan itsintended purpose
or used commercially.
Damage to product caused
byaccident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANlOR
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Somestates donot allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidental or consequentialdamages, so theabovelimitationor exclusion
maynotapply to you. Thiswarranty givesyou specific legalrights,andyou may
also haveother rights which vary from stateto state.
To knowwhat yourlegalrightsare inyour state,consult your local or stateconsumeraffairsoffice oryour state’sAttorneyGeneral.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help isneededconcerning this warranty, write:
Manager-Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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