IS059 (6/10)
IS059 (6/10)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WR30X10093
Ice Maker
Before you begin:
Read these instructions completely and carefully. Wait 5
minutes after the power has been disconnected before
beginning the installation procedure.
Remove items from the freezer to safely allow access for
the removal of the existing ice maker and the installation
of the new ice maker.
Tools needed:
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Flatblade screwdriver
• 1/4" Hex head driver
For Metal Interior Lined Side-by-side
Refrigerators ONLY
1. Remove the ice bucket and chiller shelf (if applicable).
See Figure 1 & 2.
2. Remove the existing ice maker.
The ice maker will be attached to the ice maker bracket
with a Phillips head or Hex head screws. See Figure 3.
For side-by-side refrigerator with no through the door
ice dispenser
• Using the appropriate screwdriver, loosen the 2
mounting screws until the screw heads extend about
1/2" (13mm) from the ice maker bracket.
NOTE: Do
not completely remove the screws.
• Slide the ice maker upwards so that the screws are
in the wide part of the mounting tab. Pull the ice
maker away from the ice maker bracket. See Figure 1.
• Unplug the ice maker from the socket located on the
rear wall of the freezer.
To avoid risk of electrical shock,
personal injury or death; disconnect
electrical power before servicing.
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard
FIG. 3
7. Complete the installation
• Reconnect power to the refrigerator.
• Make sure the ice maker arm is in the down position
in order to make ice. See Figure 8.
• Make sure that the ice maker power is currently
plugged in.
• Replace the ice bucket and chiller shelf, if applicable.
Return any items that were removed to the freezer.
It may take several hours for the freezer to reach the
selected temperature and for ice production to begin.
For Top Freezer Refrigerators ONLY
1. Remove the existing ice maker. The ice maker will be
attached to the side wall of the freezer with a Phillips
head or Hex head screws. See Figure 3.
• Using the appropriate screwdriver, loosen the
mounting screws until the screw heads extend about
1/2" (13mm) from the freezer wall.
NOTE: Do not completely remove the screws.
• Slide the ice maker upwards so that the screws are
in the wide part of the mounting tab. Pull the ice
maker away from the side wall of the freezer. See
Figure 1.
• To unplug the ice maker, locate the restraints on
each side of the plug. Unclip the restraints by pulling
outward. See Figure 4.
• Unplug the ice maker from the socket located on the
back or side wall of the freezer.
• Discard old ice maker.
2. Install the new ice maker.
• Assemble the fill cup to the ice maker. See Figure 10
• Plug the ice maker power cord into the socket. Press
firmly into place. Lock the plug in place by clipping
the restraints onto each side of the plug. See Figure 6.
NOTE: If the plug is located on the back wall of the
freezer, the power cord SHOULD NOT be placed in the
clip on the back of the ice maker.
• Position the ice maker mounting tabs over the
mounting screws.
NOTE: It is critical that the fill tube is positioned in the
fill cup opening.
• Retighten the mounting screws. Make certain that
the ice maker is level.
3. Complete the installation.
• Reconnect power to the refrigerator.
• Make sure the ice maker arm is in the down position
in order to make ice. See Figure 8.
• Make sure that the ice maker power is currently
plugged in.
• Replace the ice bucket and chiller shelf, if applicable.
Return any items that were removed to the freezer.
It may take several hours for the freezer to reach the
selected temperature and for ice production to begin.
FIG. 1
Non-Dispenser
Side-by-side Bucket
Ice Bucket
Mounting Tabs
FIG. 2
Dispenser
Side-by-side Bucket
Ice Bucket
Chiller Shelf
For side-by-side refrigerator with a through the door ice
dispenser
• Unscrew front screw, slide out ice maker by pulling
towards you from side wall. See Figure 4.
• To unplug the ice maker, locate the restraints on
each side of the plug. Unclip the restraints by pulling
outward. See Figure 4.
FIG. 4
Unclip restraints by
pinching the sides
with your hand
Unscrew front screw, slide
out ice maker by pulling
towards you from side
wall
FIG. 10
Fill Cup
Front view
Rear view
Press tab in
and pull up
• Choose the ice maker wiring harness that matches
the old ice maker. Install the harness into the new ice
maker. See Figure 7.
