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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 2
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions . . . . . .3
Before You Call For Service . . . .4
Kit IM-5SS
Normal Sounds
This kit fits most side-by-side
You May Hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
models calling for Kit IM-1, IM-2
Preparing for Vacation . . . . . . .3
or IM-3. If you are replacing an
When You Should icemaker with Kit IM-1 or IM-2,
see page 5.
Set the Icemaker
Power Switch to O (Off) . . . . . .3
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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 icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating plugged in. This will help protect you from element that releases the cubes, located on the possible injury. bottom of 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 A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Power Automatic Icemaker Switch 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 It is normal for several cubes to be joined freezer compartment temperature, room together. temperature, number of door openings and
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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 Icemaker power switch in •Move the switch to the I (on) position. does not work the O (off) position. Water supply turned off or • See Installing the Water Line. not connected. Freezer compartment •Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely too warm cool down. Piled up cubes in
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Installation IM-5SS Instructions Icemaker Kit Questions? Call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400 or Visit our Website at: www.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 extension that come with this kit, even though your instructions for local inspector’s use.
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Installation Instructions ICEMAKER WARRANTY VERIFICATION CONTENTS OF KIT IM-5SS Date Installed Dealer Warranty Label 9 Icemaker Fill Cup 18 (center-mounted) Fill Tube Extension 10 (3/4″ O.D.) Icemaker 1 Icemaker Insert 19 Ice Bucket 11 Icemaker Power Cord 20 Owner’s Manual & 2 Adapter (4 pin) Installation Instructions Icemaker Power Cord 21 Hose Clamp 3 Water Line Clamp 12 Adapter (6 pin) (black) (strain relief) Hex-Head 13 Screw Water Valve 22 Wire Adapter 4 Water Valve and Tube Assembly Wa
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Installation Instructions Parts List Use with Installation Instructions: CK 1 Icemaker XX 2 Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions XX 3 Hose Clamp (black) X 4 Water Valve and Tube Assembly* XX 5 Adhesive-Backed Water Line Fasteners XX 6 Hose Clamp (not black) XX 7 Hex-Head Screw for Water Line Clamp X 8 Water Line Clamp (strain relief) X 9 Warranty Label XX 10 Fill Tube Extension (3/4″ O.D.) X 11 Ice Bucket XX 12 Water Line Clamp (strain relief) X 13 Hex-Head Screw XX 14 Water Tube Inlet X
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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 K 2 INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION BEFORE YOU BEGIN C Cut the fill tube extension (10) to the length (refer to the C template in this section) with a Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. sharp knife or single-edge razor blade and slide • it onto the fill tube against the stop. CAU
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Installation Instructions 4 POWER CORD ADAPTER 7 MOUNT THE ICEMAKER There are two power cord adapters included with the • Lift the icemaker so the fill tube extension kit; be sure to use the one specified in the Parts List (10) fits in the fill cup (E) opening. Hang the on page 7. Plug the female end of the power cord icemaker on the two mounting screws (C). adapter (20) onto the male terminals on the Make sure: icemaker power cord. When connecting the adapter • The power cord is still firmly i
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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 K 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 Refrigerator. To eliminate the
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Installation Instructions 3 INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP 6 ATTACH THE PLASTIC WATER LINE Fasten the plastic water line to the back of the cabinet • Push the water line clamp (strain relief) (12) onto with adhesive-backed fasteners (5), spacing the the lower flange of the cabinet back, directly in fasteners as shown to take up the slack in the line. line with the water valve. • The water line clamp is for the house water line. (See the Water Line Installation Instructions). It is 5 not to be used for
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Installation Instructions ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C K 3 INSTALL FILL TUBE BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Slide the insulated fill tube (15) Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. 15 onto the water tube inlet (14), making sure that the open side • CAUTION – Unplug the of the fill tube faces up. 14 Refrigerator. To eliminate the danger • Go to the
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Installation Instructions 6 9 MOUNT THE ICEMAKER POWER CORD ADAPTER • Lift the icemaker up and hang it on the icemaker There are two power cord adapters included with the bracket (24). Make sure the insulated fill tube (15) kit; be sure to use the one specified in the Parts List goes into the fill cup (18) opening. To secure the on page 7. Plug the female end of the power cord icemaker to the bracket (24), use two screws (16) adapter (21) onto the male terminals on the and install as shown. icem
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Installation Instructions WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— or C K 2 ATTACH THE WATER VALVE BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Locate the 3-pin male connector plug (C). Plug Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. the water valve wire adapter (22) onto the male connector plug, then plug it onto the male • CAUTION – Unplug the terminals on the water va
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Installation Instructions 5 ROUTE AND ATTACH THE 4 CONNECT THE WATER LINE PLASTIC WATER LINE • Make sure there is enough plastic water line to • Route the plastic water line along the back of the extend from the water valve to well into the refrigerator to the water tube inlet. water tube inlet (14). Cut off any excess tubing. • Use the three adhesive backed fasteners (5) to • Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp (3) or (6) secure the plastic water line to the case back. from the kit with pliers a
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 • Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator and WX08X10025). Tubing kit,1/4″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. If using When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. • Power drill. • 1/2″ or adjustable wrench. 2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION • Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver. 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 i
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 4 7 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe THE VALVE with the pipe clamp. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of Pipe Clamp the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert
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Installation Instructions 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter we recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install it in the water line near Rea
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Icemaker Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or Staple your receipt here. ® an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, date is needed to obtain service or call 800-GE-CARES. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400. under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the icemaker which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
