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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 2
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
How The Icemaker Works . . . . .3
UK-Kit-3S
How To Use Your Icemaker . . . .3
Model UK-KIT-3S for
22¢ refrigerators with the freezer
Troubleshooting Tips
on the bottom.
Before You Call For Service . .4, 5
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Installing The Icemaker . . . . .8, 9
Water Line Installation . . .11–13
Water Valve Installatio
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For Your Safety: Do not place fingers or hands in the automatic It will also prevent interference with moving parts icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is of the ejector mechanism and the heating element plugged in. This will help protect you from that releases the cubes, located on the bottom of possible injury. the icemaker. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCT
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About the automatic icemaker. www.GEAppliances.com 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. Ice Sweeper arm 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 i
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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. 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 c
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www.GEAppliances.com 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 coo
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Installation UK-KIT-3S Icemaker Instructions Accessory Kit Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com TOOLS AND MATERIALS BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOU WILL NEED Read these instructions completely and carefully. • Blade-type screwdriver • Center punch • • 1/4† hex socket and • Electric drill IMPORTANT Save these – instructions for local inspector’s use. driver • 1/4† drill bit • Adjustable wrench • 3/8† drill bit • IMPORTANT Observe all – • 1/2† open-end w
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Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN CONTENTS OF UK-KIT-3S Water Valve Assembly Icemaker Plastic Stick-On Clamp Stainless Steel Clip Compression Nut Water Tube P-Clamp (used for Owner’s Manual water line tubing) & Flexible Plastic Tubing Installation Instructions 5/8† Icemaker Ferrule Mounting Screws ICE MAKER WARRANTY VERIFICATION Date Installed _____________________ Dealer____________________________ Owner’s Manual, Ice Bucket Double Prong Plugs Warranty Label Installation Instruction
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ICEMAKER 1 3 REMOVE THE ICE SERVICE RACK INSTALL WATER FILL TUBE THROUGH THE BACK OF THE An ice service rack is mounted on knobs secured with screws in the left side of the freezer wall. REFRIGERATOR • Remove ice trays and storage bin. • Remove the cover • Carefully slide the ice rack up and off the Masking for the water tube mounting knobs. tape inlet hole on the Ice back of the Service Rack refrigerator near the bottom. Use a flat-blade Cover for the
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ICEMAKER 4 5 HANG THE ICEMAKER ON LIFT THE ICEMAKER FEELER ARM FREEZER WALL TO THE STOP (UP) POSITION. Stainless steel clip Arm up— stops operation Arm down— icemaker will operate • Slip the stainless steel clip over the wall of the water cup. The icemaker should feel secure when you lift the arm. Leave the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply to prevent it from operating before the water supply co
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Installation Instructions WATER VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE WATER VALVE 1/4† plastic tubing Wire and tube cover • Remove and save the 4 hex screws and the vertical Reuse hex screws to wire and tube cover from the back of the refrigerator. mount water valve • Attach the water valve to the lower rail using the hex screws removed from the mounting plate. This will assure that the water valve is electrically grounded. Terminal board Water valve • To access the water valve, cut along
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Installation Instructions WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If you use your refrigerator before connecting the WHAT YOU WILL NEED water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept in the STOP (up) position. A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. Water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi. Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing, • CAUTION When using any electrical – 1/4† O.D., should be used to connect the refrigerator device (such as a power drill)
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Installation Instructions WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION WITH WATER SUPPLY KITS WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4 Sealing Cold water washer pipe Tubing coiled P-clamp Shutoff valve 1/4† Fitting Ferrule Hole for tubing Compression nut Refrigerator Ferrule SmartConnect™ connection Tubing Compression nut Compression nut SmartConnect™ Tubing 1 3 SHUT OFF MAIN WATER SUPPLY ROUTE WATER SUPPLY TUBING • Open the closest cold water faucet to clear water BETWEEN COLD WATER LINE f
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Installation Instructions WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY 6 TURN ON WATER AND CHECK TUBING TO REFRIGERATOR ALL JOINTS FOR LEAKS Before making connection to the refrigerator, be sure Tighten fittings if required to stop leaks. refrigerator power cord is not plugged into wall outlet. • Turn water on and flush out the tubing, making certain that all foreign matter is removed from the line. 7 PLUG REFRIGERATOR POWER • Shut the water off after about 1 quart of water has b
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Icemaker Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, date is needed to obtain service or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the icemaker which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship. During this From
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