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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 1
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions . . . . .2
Before You Call For Service . . . . .3, 4
Kit IM-6
Normal Sounds You May Hear . . . .2
This kit fits most models calling
Preparing for Vacation . . . . . . . . . .2
for UK-KIT-1, UK-KIT-2, UK-KIT-4,
When You Should Set the
and all models calling for Kit IM-1,
Icemaker Power Switch
IM-2, IM-3, IM-4 or IM5SS. If you
to OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 INSTRUC
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes When the bin fills to the level of the feeler per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer It is normal for several cubes to be joined compartment temperature, room together. temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. If ice is n
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Before you call for service… ge.com 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 Freezer compartment too warm. • After installing the kit, allow the refrigerator to completely does not work/ cool down for 24 hours. Once the compartment is cool, not making ice the icemaker will begin ice production. Icemaker is not turned on. • Move the icemaker Icemaker
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Leaking water around Foam in the fill cup from • If the fill tube was installed by sliding it through the back the fill cup installing the fill tube. of the refrigerator, it may have picked up pieces of foam as it was pushed through. This foam can interfere with the water flow in the fill cup. Check the fill cup to make sure there are no foam pieces. Fill Tube Fill tube not correctly seated • Check that the
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Installation IM-6 Icemaker Kit Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: geappliances.ca ARE YOU REPLACING AN BEFORE YOU BEGIN ICEMAKER WITH THIS KIT? Read these instructions completely and carefully. It’s important that you use the water valve and fill tube • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions extension that come with this kit, even though your for local inspector’s use. refrigerator may al
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Installation Instructions CONTENTS OF KIT IM-6 Water Tube Inlet 15 Icemaker Fill Cup 23 (center-mounted) Icemaker 1 (Appearance may vary) Icemaker Insert Water Line Clamp 24 Fill Tube with Foil 8 16 (strain relief) (5/8″ O.D.) Owner’s Manual & 2 ICEMAKER Installation Instructions WARRANTY VERIFICATION Date Installed Dealer Warranty Label Water Valve 9 Icemaker Fill Cup 25 17 Wire Adapter (side-mounted) Hose Clamp 3 (black) Fill Tube Extension 10 (3/4″ O.D. [20 mm]) Icemaker Power Cord 18 Icema
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Installation Instructions Parts List Use with Installation Instructions: CF G H J K L M N P Q R S T 1 Icemaker XX X X X X X X XX X X X X 2 Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions XX X X X X X X XX X X X X 3 Hose Clamp (black) XX X X X X X X X X X 4 Water Valve and Tube Assembly*XX X X X X X X XX X X X X 5 Adhesive-Backed Water Line Fasteners XX X X X X X X XX X X X X 6 Hose Clamp (not black) XX X X X X X 7 Hex-Head Screw for Water Line Clamp XX X X X X X X X X 8 Water Line Clamp (strain re
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Installation Instructions REMOVE EXISTING ICE TRAY HOLDER Follow the instructions below for the ice tray holder that looks like yours. Type 1 Type 4 •Unhook the ice tray holder side and bottom from •Remove the 2 screws and save them for installation the retaining hooks. Lower the holder until the side of the icemaker. is clear of the freezer shelf and remove it from the •Lift the ice tray holder off the plastic hook. You will freezer. You will not need this part. not need this part. Retaining
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Installation Instructions REPOSITION OR REMOVE FREEZER SHELVES On some models, you may need to remove or reposition the freezer shelf so the icemaker and bucket sit properly. Follow the instructions below for the ice tray holder that looks like yours. Type 1 •To reposition the two-piece shelf supports, slide the shelf up off the base mount. Shelf support Base mount Type 2 •On some bottom-mount no-frost refrigerators, you need to remove a full width flat freezer shelf before installing the icema
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Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C F G H J K L M N P Q R S T 2 INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Cut the fill tube extension Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. (10) to the length C (refer to the C • template on page 67) with CAUTION – Unplug the a sharp knife or single-edge 10 Refrigerator. To elimina
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Installation Instructions 8 5 INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET INSTALL THE ICEMAKER FILL CUP Put the ice bucket (11) directly under the icemaker Install the icemaker fill cup (side-mounted) (17) into the (to the left and all the way to the rear of the shelf icemaker as shown. under the icemaker). Make sure the icemaker power switch is set to OFF. 17 11 6 PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER Place the icemaker in the freezer compartment on its side as shown. Insert the icemaker power cord plug 9 ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL (D
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Installation Instructions WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C F G H J K L M N P Q R S T 2 ATTACH THE WATER VALVE BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Locate the female connector plug (A) which is Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. attached to the cabinet with a wire tie. Remove the wire tie and discard it. • CAUTION – Unplug the Wire tie Refrig
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Installation Instructions 3 6 INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Fasten the plastic water line to the back of the • Push the metal water line clamp (strain relief) (12) cabinet with adhesive-backed fasteners (5), spacing onto the lower flange of the cabinet back, directly the fasteners as shown to take up the slack in the line. in line with the water valve. • The metal clamp is for the house water line. (See the Water Line Installation Instructions). It is not 5 to be us
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Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C F G H J K L M N P Q R S T 3 INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Remove and discard the white Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. plug from the upper left corner of the freezer wall. • CAUTION – Unplug the • Cut the fill tube extension (10) Remove Refrigerator. To elim
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Installation Instructions 6 9 INSTALL THE ICEMAKER FILL CUP MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Install the icemaker fill cup (side-mounted) (17) into • Lift the icemaker so the fill tube extension (10) fits the icemaker as shown. in the fill cup opening (C). Hang the icemaker on 17 the two mounting screws (A). Make sure: • The power cord is still firmly in the socket. • The fill tube extension (10) is still in the fill cup opening. (Check the rear of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube has not been pus
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Installation Instructions WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C F G H J K L M N P Q R S T 2 ATTACH THE WATER VALVE BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Locate the female connector plug (C) which is Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. attached to the cabinet by a metal or plastic clip. Remove the clip by removing the screw. Save the • CAUTION – Unpl
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Installation Instructions 3 5 INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE • Attach the metal water line clamp (strain relief) Fasten the plastic water line to the back of the (8) to the refrigerator. Drive one of the screws, cabinet with adhesive-backed fasteners (5), removed in Step 1, into the cabinet edge through spacing the fasteners as shown to take up the the clamp and hole in compressor cover. slack in the line. • The metal clamp is for the house water line (see Water Line In
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Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C F G H J K L M N P Q R S T 3 LOOSEN MOUNTING SCREWS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Loosen the two mounting screws (B) but do not Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. screw them all the way out. If your model does not have the screws already in the freezer wall, look for • CAUTION – Unplug the tw
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Installation Instructions 6 9 MOUNT ICEMAKER POWER CORD ADAPTER (on some models) • Lift the icemaker so the fill tube extension (10) fits in the fill cup opening (C). Hang the icemaker There is a power cord adapter (18) included with on the two mounting screws (A). the kit. Visually inspect to see if the power cord on the icemaker matches the socket on the side wall of the Make sure: freezer compartment. If needed, secure the adapter • The power cord is still firmly in the socket. to the si
