GE UK-KIT-4, Use And Care & Installation

Page 1: ...IT 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 17cu ft and larger and all side by side models except those with an ice dispenser UK KIT3can be used in all 1 4 through 1 6 cu f t top freezer no frost refrigerators If you are replacingan icemaker withUK KIT4 or UK KIT 5 see page ...

Page 2: ...e cubes may be injuriousto health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact the dealerfrom whomthe icemaker or refrigeratorwas purchased a Factory ServiceCenter oran authorized Customer Care servicer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HowtheIcemakerWorks Water tills the empty cube mold Fig 1 wh en freezer compartment has cooled to freezing temperature Coldairisforceddirectlyover mol...

Page 3: ...off for several hours 5 During operation you may hear certain sounds such as the hum of c themotor movement of thecube ejector humming or clickingofthe water valve andrattlingof ice asit 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 that have been inthe ice storage bin for a considerable length ...

Page 4: ...n needst obeemptied and washed Unsealedpackages refrigerator and orfreezer compartments may be transmitting odorltasteto ice cubes Interiorof refrigemtorneedscleaning see your refrigerator use and care book If you need morehelp call toll free GE Answer Center 800 6262000 consumer information service If YouNeedService To obtain service seeyour warranty on the back page of this book We re proud ofou...

Page 5: ...rough to fill the icemaker properly andcan causedamage The filltube extensionneedsto be a differentlengththan the originaltube for proper water flow Cut the tube to the lengthindicated for yourmodelof refrigerator Pages8 16 contain six different installation instructions The actualinstallationof the icemakerwill depend on which modelrefrigeratoryou have There is a labelon the backof the refrigerat...

Page 6: ...ex Head Screw Adhesive Backed Fasteners Ice Bucket ICE MAKER WARRANTY V E R I F I C A T I O N Warranty Label Water Line Clamp Water Line Clamp used only with Instruction SheetF Use Care Instructions Installation Instructions and Warranty 6 ...

Page 7: ... X X X X X X X X X X a 1 OTHER PARTS YOU NEED Copper tubing shut off valve andfittings necessary UK KIT5 also contains a bucket support for use as tosupplywatertoyourrefrigeratorarenotincludeddescribed in InstructionA in UK KIT 4 or UK KIT 5 You can purchase a complete water supply kit from your GE or Hotpoint dealer Recommendedwater supply kitsare Cat No WX8X2 15feet of copper tubing WX8X3 20feet...

Page 8: ...mpartment cover so plastic water line is directed out of compartment and up back of refrigerator Fittingon water valve should extendthrough hole in cover as shown Note On some models you may haveto usescissors to cut the compressor compartment cover just enough to allow the water valve inlet to stick out sothe copper water line can be connectedto it later I c Fastenwater valveto cabinet edge hole ...

Page 9: ...s dlrected out of the top of the Compartment Replace screw A removedin Step 2 Note On some models you may have to use scissors to cut the compressor compartment cover just enoughto allow the water valve inlet to stick out sothe copperwater line can be connectedto it later step 4 step 5 Attach waterline clamp 10 from kit to refrigerator for safekeeping until you connect the house water lineto the i...

Page 10: ...raytunnel As you lifttab on left side intunnel with blade of screwdriver pull tunnel forward and out Discard ice tunnel Removeice trayshelf Pull ice tray shelf to disengage pins from holes on cabinet wall Tilt ice tray shelf and remove it Discard shelf c Follow instructions in appropriate Step 8B below Step 8 8 Step 8 6 Step 8B Applicable to models with a partial Applicable to models with a full w...

Page 11: ...ear of refriger ator to makesure fill tubehasnot been pushed out of the back of the refrigerator icemakermounting screws are lo cated inuppermostpositionof mount ing slots ING SCREWSSECURELY THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT Step 15 Replacefreezer shelf Move bucket support and ice bucket 7 into place directly under the icemaker See illustrationbelow NOTE Check again to make sure the icemaker power cord plu...

Page 12: ... 5 Hag icemakeron 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 inuppermost position of mount ing slots THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT INGSCREWSSECURELY 1 Step 13 The icemakershouldfeel securewhen y...

Page 13: ...ots INGSCREWSSECURELY THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT Step 13 The icemakershould feel securewhen you lift the icemaker feeler arm F to the OFF up position Leave itthere 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 mak...

Page 14: ...cemaker mounting screws are 10 cated in uppermost position of mount ing slots INGSCREWSSECURELY THENTIGHTENICEMAKERMOUNT Step 15 The icemakershouldfeel securewhen you lift the icemaker feeler arm F to the OFF up position Leaveitthere until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply to preventpremature operation 6 Step 16 Moveicebucket 7 into place directty undericemaker Seeillustrationbelow...

Page 15: ...p 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 in uppermostposition 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 itthere until the refrigerator is connected to the water ...

Page 16: ...ICEMAKER MOUNTING SCREWS SECURELY Step 14 The icemakershould feel secure when you lift the icemakerfeeler arm H to the OFF up position Leave it there until the refrigerator is connectedto the water supply to prevent premature operation icemaker will operate 16 step 15 Position freezer shelf for icemaking and moveice bucket 7 into place on shelf under icemakec Straight two position shelf should be ...

Page 17: ...omaticicemakeroperation Water pressure must be between 20 and 120p s i Coppertubing 1 4 O D should be usedto connect the refrigerator to the water supply Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because theconnection betweenthe water supply and the refrigerator water valve inlet is under constant water pressure Also certain typesof plastic tubingmay become brittlewith age and crack resultingi...

Page 18: ...ion 141CONNECTCOPPERTUBINGTOSHUTOFF VALVE Place the compression nutand ferrule onto the end of the tubing and connect tothe shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tightenthe compressionnut securely Q 151CONNECT COPPERTUBINGTO REFRIGERATOR Before making connection to the refrigerator be sure refrigerator power cordis not pluggedinto the wall outlet a Turn wateron and fl...

Page 19: ...S FOR LEAKS Tighten fittings if required to stop leaks 171PLUG REFRIGERATOR POWER CORD INTO APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL OUTLET SETTHE ICEMAKER FEELER ARM TO THE ON DOWN POSITION The icemaker will not beginto operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 F or below It will then begin operation automatically if the icemakerisin the ON position lolMOVETHE REFRIGERATORBACKTO THEWALL Arrange thec...

Page 20: ...roduct Read your Use and Care material Ifyou then have any questions about operatingthe product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairsoffice at the address below or call toll free GE AnswerCenteP 800 626 2000 consumer informationservice Improper installation If you have an installationproblem contact your dealer or installer You are responsiblefor providing adequate electrical plumbing...