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Page 1: ...rator To be used with an IM4 IM4A or IM6 Icemaker Kit Keep this addendum with your Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions These instructions are to be used to install an Icemaker Kit in the models listed below GBS2OKB GBS22HB GBS22KB PDS2OMB PDS2OSB PDS22MB PDS22SB 197D5736PO02 49 60319 12 03JR ...

Page 2: ...arran_Label _ Hex Head Screw for WaterValveand attachingwatervalve TubeAssembly _ WaterLineClamp strainrelief for house water line _ PhillipsHeadScrews for mounting icemaker 2 _ WaterTubeInlet _ Icemaker FillCup side mounted _ HoseClamp 1_ Adhesive Backed WaterTube Fasteners to secure plastic watertube 4 PARTS REQUIRED THAT CAME WITH THE REFRIGERATOR If the fill tube has been misplaced call 1 800 ...

Page 3: ...ons on some models from the side wall If screws are present instead of plugs leave them in place Remove and discard the large white plug from the rear freezer wall Pull out the gray insulation plug and remove any debris Remove the outlet plug button cover with a flat blade screwdriver Remove side wallplug Insulation I_t_s orleave screws plug inplace INSTALL FILL TUBE Slide the fill tube shipped wi...

Page 4: ...of the mounting slots The icemaker is level The icemaker power switch is set to O off THEN SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER Holding the icemaker in place insert the ieemaker power cord plug into the socket on the rear wall making sure the prongs and holes are matched Press the plug firmly into the socket Lock the plug in place by clipping the restraints onto each ...

Page 5: ...the bottom rear of the refrigerator remove the screws holding the access cover Bend the cover back to access the compartment Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure that our refrigerator will function properly Plug the female connector C onto the male terminals on the water valve 3 Either wire can go on either terminal Fasten the water valve to the cabine...

Page 6: ...TUBE Fasten the plastic water tube to the back of the refrigerator with three of the adhesive backed fasteners 4 spacing the fasteners as shown _ Adhesive backed fasteners for watertube WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for connection to the home water supply After water line installation is completed set the ieemaker power switch to I on Even when the icemake...

Page 7: ... 37 Icemaker 38 41 Icemaker 42 45 Icemaker 46 49 Icemaker 50 53 Icemaker 54 57 Icemaker 58 61 Parts List 6 7 Removing Existing Ice Cube Tray Holder 8 Repositioning or Removing the Freezer Shelf 9 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 68 Kit IM 6 Thiskitfitsmostmodels calling for UK KIT I UK KIT 2 UK KIT 4 andallmodels calling for KitIM 1 IM 2 IM 3 IM 4orIM5SS Ifyou arereplacing ani...

Page 8: ...emaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will help protect you from possible injury It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the cubes located on the bottom of the icemaker READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY READAND SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 9: ... in the icemaker the green power light will blink To correct this set the power switch to 0 off and remove the cubes Set the power switch to I on to restart the icemaker NOTE In homes with lower than averagewater pressure youmay hear theicemaker cyclemultiple times whenmaking onebatch of ice Preparing for Vacation Set the icemaker power switch to 0 off and shut off the water supply to the refriger...

Page 10: ...ator to completely too warm cool down Piled up cobes in the storage Level othes by hand bin cause the icemaker to shut off _mmll Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve refrig_ator to water line may be dogged Door left open Check to see if package is holding door open Temperature control not See About the Temperature Control set cold enough icecU Je_ Ice smxage bin needs...

Page 11: ...will tell you whether to use Instructions Pages 10 61 contain thirteen diffe_nt Installation Instructions The actual installation of the icemaker will depend on which model refrigerator you have ARE YOU REPLACING AN ICEMAKER WITH THIS KIT It s important that you use the water valve and fill tube extension that come with this kit even though your refrigerator may already have them installed The old...

Page 12: ...Tube Extension 3 4 O D 20 ram _ Ice Bucket Water Line Clamp strain relief _ Hex Head Screw _ Phillips Head Screws 2 _ Water Tube Inlet _ FillTube 5 8 O D _ FillTube with Foil 5 8 O D Icemaker Fill Cup _ side mounted _ Icemaker Power Cord Adapter 4 pin _ Icemaker Power Cord Adapter 6 pin _ Water Valve Wire Extension Wire nes 2 _ Insulated FillTube 5 8 O D Hex Head Screw 2 _ Icemaker FillCup center ...

Page 13: ... 13 Hex HeadScrew X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 PhillipsHeadScrew 2 X X X X X X 15 Water Tube lnlet X X X X X X X X X X 16 FillTube 5 8 0 D X X X X X X X 17 FillTubewith Foil 5 8 O D X 18 IcemakerFilICup side mounted X X X X X X X X X X X X 19 IcemakerPowerCordAdapter 4pin X X X X X X 20 IcemakerPowerCordAdapter 6pin X X X X X X X I 121 Water Valvewire extension X 22 WireSes 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X...

Page 14: ...f the icemaker Lift the ice tray holder off the plastic hook You will not need this part Screws Plastic hook I Type 2 As you lift the tab on the left side in the holder with the blade of a screwdriver pull the holder forward and out You will not need this part Type 5 Remove the screw with a 1 4 nutdriver Pull the ice tray shelf away from the wall Remove the shelf You will not need this part Replac...

Page 15: ...r 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 icemaker 9 ...

Page 16: ...MOVE TNESE SCREWS INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION Cut the f dl tube extension 10 to the length refer to the template on page 67 with a sharp knife or single edge razor blade and slide it onto the fill tube against the stop I I SET POWER SWITCH TO O off Set the icemaker power switch to 0 off Leave the power switch in the 0 off position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply to prevent ...

Page 17: ...the date of installation for warranty purposes Apply it to the back of the refrigerator 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 MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the f dl tube extension 10 fits in the...

Page 18: ...HE COVER At the bottom rear of the refrigerator remove the screw s holding the compressor compartment cover if covered and save for reinstallation later Bend the cover back for access to the compartment AI rACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug A which is attached to the cabinet with a wire tie Remove the wire tie and discard it Wiretie Remove and discard the tape from the female co...

Page 19: ...the tubing and the back of the cabinet Condenser tubing WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions foJ connection to the home water supply After water line installation is completed set the ieemaker power switch to I on The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker and freezer compartment reach operating temperature then icemaking will begin automatically CONNE...

Page 20: ...UNTING SCREWS Loosen the two mounting screws A but do not screw them all the way out The screws should extend approximately i 2 13 mm out from the freezer wall INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION Remove and discard the white plug from the upper left corner of the freezer wall Cut the Fill tube extension 10 to the length refer to the template on page 67 with a sharp knife or a single edge razor blade and s...

Page 21: ...ing C Hang the icemaker on 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 pushed out of the back of the refrigerator The icemaker mounting screws are located in the uppermost position of the mounting slots THEN SECURELY TIGHTEN THE...

Page 22: ...ator remove the screw s holding the compressor compartment cover if covered and save for reinstallation later Bend the cover back for access to the compartment ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug C which is attached to the cabinet by a metal or plasdc clip Remove the clip by removing the screw Save the screw for moundng the water valve later Discard the clip Metal or plastic cl...

Page 23: ... the water tube inlet While still squeezing the clamp insert the plastic water line into the inlet as far as it will go approximately 1 25 mm Then slide the clamp downward to capture the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill robe is aimed down Water tube _ _ ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Fasten the Plastic water line to the back of the cabinet with adhesive backed fasteners 5 spacing the ...

Page 24: ...sive backing and slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator Firmly press on the inlet to secure it REMOVE PLUG COVER Remove the electric plug cover from the left side wall of the freezer by pulling the cover A straight out while pressing the sides of the cover to free its tabs from the slots Discard the cover LOOSEN MOUNTING SCREWS Loosen the two mounting screws B bu...

Page 25: ... the fill tube extension 10 fits in the fill cup opening C Hang the icemaker on the two mounting screws A Make 11re 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 pushed out of the back of the refrigerator The icemaker moundng screws are located in the uppermost posi...

Page 26: ...At the bottom rear of the refrigerator remo_ e the screw s holding the compressor compartment cover if covered and save for reiustalladon later Bend the cover back for access to the compartment ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug B Plug the female connector B onto the male terminals on the water valve wire extension 21 Either wire can go on either terminal Plug the female conne...

Page 27: ...HE WATER LINE Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp 3 or 6 from the kit with pliers and slide the clamp over the water tube inlet Use the black clamp 3 with the black fill tube inlet use the otber clamp 6 with the other fill tube inlet While still squeezing the clamp insert the plastic water line into the inlet as far as it will go approximately 1 25 mm Then slide the clamp downward to capture the pl...

Page 28: ...rom the hole Remove the gray insulation plug from the hole NOTE It may be necessary to remove the screw from the top right condenser mounting clip for better access to the hole see page 25 Step 4 Cut the fill tube 16 to the length refer to the template on page 66 with a sharp knife or a single edge razor blade Slide the f fll tube 16 onto _IIID _ the water tube inlet 15 On the tube side of the wat...

Page 29: ... I MOUNT ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the fill tube 16 fits in the f dl cup opening C Hang the icemaker on the two mounting screws A Make sure The power cord is still firmly in the socket The fiU tube 16 is still in the fill cup opening Check the rear of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube has not been pushed out of the back of the refrigerator The icemaker mounting screws are located in ...

Page 30: ...TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flatblade andPhillips Pliers screwdrivers 1 4 and 5 16 Nutdriver ATrACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug B Sharpknife Fasten the water valve to the cabinet edge hole using the hex head screw 13 from the kit DO NOT DRILL ANY ADDITIONAL HOLES Check the plastic water line nut on the bottom of the water valve to be sure it is hand tight DO NOT USE TOOLS F271NSTALL W...

Page 31: ...IGHTEN THE SCREW Watertube inlet WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for connection to the home water supply After water line installation is completed set the icemaker power switch to I on The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker and f_ezer compartment reach operating temperature then icemaking will begin automatically _A1 FACH THE PLASTIC WATER LI...

Page 32: ...two Remove sticker screws inrear tw_o _ PREPARE THE REFRIGERATOR Find the sticker located on the back of the refrigerator about midway up on the right Remove sticker hand side Remove the sticker and clear away o_ any foil tape from the 9 opening Also remove the sticker from the top Remov_ left corner of the insulation plug freezer compartment Remove the gray insulation plug that fills the hole thr...

Page 33: ...all making sure the prongs and holes are matched Press the plug firmly into the socket MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the fill tube extension 10 fits in the fill cup opening C Hang the icemaker on 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 filI cup opening Check the rear of the refrigerator to make sure the f...

Page 34: ...ccess cover This requires removing six screws which attach the cover to the back of the refrigerator case Use a 5 16 socket or an adjustable wrench Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug A Plug the female connector A onto the male terminals on the water valve...

Page 35: ...clamp insert the plastic water line into the inlet as t_tr as it will go approximately 1 25 ram Then slide the clamp downward to capture the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down 2 Water tube ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Route the plastic water line along the back of the refrigerator to the icemaker hole in the case back Use three of the adhesive backed fasteners 5 to ...

Page 36: ... any debris Remov I plug INSTALL FILL TUBE Slide the instdated fill tube 23 ontotho t et l 5 making sltre that the open side of the fill tube faces up Go to the back of the refrigerator On the tube side of the water tube inlet 1 5 there is an adhesive backing Remove the adhesive backing and slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator Firmly press on the inlet to secur...

Page 37: ... refrigerator to make sure that the fill tube has not pushed out the back of the refrigerator The icemaker is secured to the bracket I_INSTALL THE ICEMAKER FILL CUP AND INSERT Install the icemaker fill cup center mounted 25 and icemaker insert 26 into the icemaker as shown PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER Holding the icemaker in place insert the power cord plug into the socket making sure that the prongs and ...

Page 38: ...ng six screws which attach the cover to the back of the refrigerator case Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the 3 pin male connector plug C Plug the water valve wire adapter 27 onto the male connector plug then plug it onto the male terminals on the water valve 4 Either wire can ...

Page 39: ...slide the clamp downward to capture the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down Water tube inlet or ROUTE AND ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Route the plastic water line along the back of the refrigerator to the water tube inlet Use the three adhesive backed fasteners 5 to secure the plastic water line to the case back Adhesive backed fasteners forplastic water line WATER ...

Page 40: ...ws securing the ice cube tray to the side wall of the freezer Remove the tray Replace the screws but do not screw them all the way in The screw heads should extend about 1 2 13 ram from the side wall of the freezer PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION Remove and discard the large white plug from the rear freezer wall Remove the outlet cover with a flat blade screwdriver INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION Cut the ril...

Page 41: ...g Check the rear of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube has not been pushed out of the back of the refrigerator The icemaker mounting screws are located in the uppermost position of the mounting slots THEN TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS SECURELY INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET Put the ice bucket in place under the icemaker Make sure the icemaker power switch is set to 0 off PLUG IN THE ICEMAK...

Page 42: ... 1 4 and5 16 Nutdrivers REMOVE THE COVER At the bottom rear of the refrigerator remove the screw s holding the access cover Bend the cover back for access to the compartment Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly lhl ATFACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug C which is attached to the cabinet by a me...

Page 43: ...ube inlet While still squeezing the clamp insert the plastic water line into the inlet as far _ it will go approximately 1 25 mm Then slide the clamp downward to capture the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down inlet ROUTE AND ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Route the plastic water line along the back of the refrigerator to the water tube inlet Use the three adhesive bac...

Page 44: ...is an adhesive backing Remove the adhesive backing and slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator Firmly press on the inlet to secure it to the refrigerator _REMOVE THE OUTLET COVER Remove the outlet cover with a flat blade screwdriver I_PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION Inside the freezer loosen the two mounting screws B but do not screw them all the way out If your model do...

Page 45: ...Make sure the restraints click into place I_MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the fill tube extension 10 fits in the fill cup opening D Hang the icemaker on the two screws Make sure The power cord is still firmly in the socket The fill tube extension 10 extends into the fill cup opening at the back of the icemaker Check the rear of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube has not been pus...

Page 46: ...illips Pliers screwdrivers Sharpknife 1 4 and5 16 Nutdrivers I_REMOVE THE COVER Use a 5 16 nutdriver or an adjustable wrench to remove the compressor compartment access cover This requires removing six screws which attach the cover to the back of the refrigerator case Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly ATTACH ...

Page 47: ...er tube inlet While still squeezing the clamp insert the plastic water line into the inlet as far as it will go approximately 1 25 mm Then slide the clamp downward to capture the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down Water tube inlet ROUTE AND ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Fasten the plastic water line to the back of the cabinet with adhesive backed fasteners 5 spacing ...

Page 48: ... the holes that the plug buttons were in but do not screw them all the way in The screw heads should extend about 1 2 13 mm from the side wall of the freezer Plug Button _ _ PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION Remove and discard the large white plug from the rear freezer wall Pull out the gray insulation plug and remove any debris Remove the outlet cover with a flat blade screwdriver INSTALL FILL TUBE Slide ...

Page 49: ... by clipping the restraints onto each side of the plug Make sure die restraints click into place o o o MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the Fill tube 16 goes into the fill cup opening 18 Hang the icemaker on the two screws 14 Make sure The power cord is still firmly in the socket The Fill tube 16 extends into the fill clip opening at the back of the icemaker Check the rear of the refrigerat...

Page 50: ...ix screws which attach the cover to the back of the refrigerator case Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug Plug the female connector C onto the male terminals on the water valve 4 Either wire can go on either terminal Fasten the water valve to the cabinet b...

Page 51: ...plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down Water tube inlet __ _ _WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for connection to the home water supply After water line installation is completed set the icemaker power switch to I on The icemaking cycle will not begin until the icemaker a_ freezercomparnnent reachoperatingtemperatu_ then icemaking wi...

Page 52: ... screws 14 in the holes that the plug buttons were in but do not screw them all the way in The screw heads should extend about 1 2 13 mm from the side wall of the freezer Remove the outlet cover with a flat blade screwdriver o INSTALL FILL TUBE Cut the f dl tube 16 to the length refer to the n_ template _lllD Q_ on page 66 with a sharp knife or a single edge razor blade Slide the fill tube 16 onto...

Page 53: ...e by clipping the restraints onto each side of the plug Make sure the restraints click into place MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the fill tube 16 fits in the fill cup opening E Hang the icemaker on the two mounting screws C Make sure The power cord is still firmly in the socket The fill tube 16 extends into the fill cup opening on the back of the icemaker Check the rear of the refrigerato...

Page 54: ...ess the compartment ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug B If there are 2 female connectors use the colored one Plug the female connector B onto the male terminals on the water valve 4 Either wire can go on either terminal o U_ Fasten the water valve to the cabinet by inserting the bracket hook on the left inner side of the compressor compartment Drive the hex head screw 13 from...

Page 55: ...ure the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down Water tube inlet WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for connection to the home water supply After water line installation is completed set the ieemaker power switch to I on The icemaking cycle will not beg_nuntil the icemaker and fre_er compartment reach operating _ then icemaking will be...

Page 56: ...out The screws should extend approximately 1 2 13 ram out from the freezer wall Remove the outlet cover with a flat blade screwdriver o INSTALL FILL TUBE Cut the fill tube 16 to the length refer to the _ _1_ _ template on page 66 with a sharp knife or a single edge razor blade Slide the fill tube 16 onto the water tube inlet 15 Go to the back of the refrigerator In the upper right hand comer remov...

Page 57: ... by clipping the restraints onto each side of the plug Make sure the restraints click into place MOUNT THE ICEMAKER Lift the icemaker so the f ill robe 16 fits in the Fill cup opening E Hang the icemaker on the two mounting screws C Make sure The power cord is still firmly in the socket The fill tube 16 extends into the fill cup opening on the back of the icemaker Check the rear of the refrigerato...

Page 58: ...le connector plug C Plug the female connector C onto the male terminals on the water valve 4 Either wire can go on either terminal Fasten the water valve to the cabinet edge hole with the hex head screw 13 from the kit DO NOT DRILL ANYADDITIONAL HOLES Check the plastic water line nut on the bottom of the water valve to be sure it is hand tight DO NOT USE TOOLS INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP Attach the w...

Page 59: ... condenser mounting screw was removed secure the condenser to the refrigerator by replacing the moundng clip and screw Do not overfighten the screw Water tube inlet _ WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for connection to the home water supply After water line instaUation is completed set the ieemaker power switch to I on The icemaking cycle will not begin until ...

Page 60: ...fe or a single edge razor blade Slide the fill tube 16 onto the water tube inlet 15 Go to the back of the refrigerator Remove the label covering the hole Pull out the insulation plug and any debris On the tube side of the water tube inlet 15 there is an adhesive backing Remove the adhesive backing and slide the tube into the hole near the top at the back of the refrigerator Firmly press on the inl...

Page 61: ...the fill tube 16 fits in the f fll cup opening E Hang the icemaker on the two mounting screws C on the mounting block Make sure The power cord is still firmly in the socket The fill tube 16 extends into the fill cup opening on the back of the icemaker Check the rear of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube has not been pushed out of the back of the refrigerator Make sure the icemaker power s...

Page 62: ...rical outlet ATTACH THE WATER VALVE Locate the female connector plug C TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flatblade andPhillips Pliers screwdrivers Sharpknife 1 4 and5 1B Nutdrivers REMOVE THE COVER At the bottom rear of the refrigerator remove the screws holding the access cover Bend the cover back to access the compartment Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure that ...

Page 63: ...r the water tube inlet While still squeezing the clamp insert the plasdc water line into the inlet as far as it will go approximately 1 25 mm Then slide the clamp downward to capture the plastic water line in place Make sure the fill tube is aimed down Water tube ROUTE AND ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Route the plastic water line along the back of the refrigerator to the water tube inlet Fasten t...

Page 64: ...he right PREPAREFOR INSTALLATION cont Inside the freezer remove the two small white plug buttons on some models from the side wall If screws are present instead of plugs leave them in olace Insulation Remove and discard the large white plug from the rear freezer wall Pull out the gray insulation plug and remove any debris Remove the outlet cover with a flat blade screwdriver Remove side wall_ug bu...

Page 65: ...ing slots The icemaker is level The icemaker power switch is set to 0 off THEN SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER Holding the icemaker in place insert the icemaker power cord plug into the socket on the rear wall making sure the prongs and holes are matched Press the plug firmly into the socket Lock the plug in place by clipping the restraints onto each side of the ...

Page 66: ... back to access the compartment Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure that our refrigerator will funcdon properly Plug the female connector C onto the male terminals on the water valve 4 Either wire can go on either terminal Slide the water valve shield with ground wke shipped with the refrigerator completely onto the water valve NOTE If the water valve...

Page 67: ...sed for the water tube from the water valve up to the inlet ROUTE AND ATTACH THE WATER TUBE Fasten the plastic water tube to the back of the refrigerator with three of the adhesive backed fasteners 5 spacing the fasteners as shown _ Adhesive backed fastenersfor watertube _ WATER VALVE INSTALLED Refer to the Water Line Installation Instructions for connection to the home water supply After water li...

Page 68: ...ing any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock or is battery powered MI installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper or GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit 1 4 outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water s...

Page 69: ...phtmbing codes Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe make ...

Page 70: ...tight then tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening may cause leaks I Compression 1 I INut Saddle Type __ L I ShutoffValve _ SmartConnect_ Packing Nut _ Outl tVailY 1 _e sleeve INOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn ...

Page 71: ...hold it in a vertical position You may need to pry open the clamp Tubing_ _ _ 1 4 Tubing Compression _ Ferrule sleeve _ _ _ Refrigerator _ _ I SrnartC nnect_ Connection _ Tubing _ PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall _START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power s...

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Page 74: ...arranty is extended to the originalpurchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service cafls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitationof incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to...

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