GE IM4D Installation guide

SAFETY INFORMATION .........3

USING THE ICEMAKER

Automatic Icemaker ....................4

Preparing for Vacation .................4

Setting the icemaker to OFF ............4

Normal sounds you may hear. . . . . . . . . . . .4

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS .................5

Icemaker Installation U, V, W ............7

Icemaker Installation T (IM4D only) .....10

Water Valve Assembly

Installation U, V, W .................12

Water Valve Assembly

Installation T (IM4D only) ............14

Water Line Installation ................16

TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 20

LIMITED WARRANTY .............23

CONSUMER SUPPORT ......... 24

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

245D1524P001 49-60698 Rev. 5 10-18 GEA

OWNER’S MANUAL &

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

ICEMAKER ACCESSORY KIT

IM4D and IM4LED

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

2 49-60698 Rev. 5

THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.

Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.

We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every

GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.

49-60698 Rev. 5 3

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your

refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions:

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of your refrigerator before installing or operating

the icemaker.

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installation of this icemaker accessory kit.

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wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

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before operating.

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CAUTION

Avoid contact with the moving parts of the icemaker ejector mechanism, or with the heating element

that releases the cubes, located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on the

automatic icemaker while the refrigerator is plugged in.

SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE

ICEMAKER OR ACCESSORIES

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The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle-

approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period,

depending on freezer compartment temperature, room

temperature, number of door openings and other use

conditions.

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is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to OFF.

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water

supply, set the power switch to ON.

The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing.

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to

begin making ice cubes.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time the icemaker

fills with water.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the

water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler

arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the

icemaker will stop producing ice.

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cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

IM4LED only:

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activated by a motion sensor when the freezer door is

opened.

Automatic Icemaker

USING THE ICEMAKER

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

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Feeler Arm

Power

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Preparing for Vacation

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water supply to the refrigerator.

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TXDOLILHGVHUYLFHUGUDLQWKHZDWHUVXSSO\V\VWHPRQ

some models) to prevent serious property damage due

to flooding.

When you should set the icemaker power switch to OFF

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minute or two.

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hours.

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days.

Normal sounds you may hear

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hooked up to water. Keeping the power switch in

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damage the icemaker. To prevent this, move the

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buzzing.

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running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

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49-60698 Rev. 5 5

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – 6DYHWKHVHLQVWUXFWLRQVIRU

local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT – 2EVHUYHDOOJRYHUQLQJFRGHV

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

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• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions

for future reference.

• Skill level±,QVWDOODWLRQRIWKLVDSSOLDQFHUHTXLUHV

basic mechanical skills.

• Completion time – 20–60 minutes

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

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Installation

Instructions

IM4D and IM4LED

Icemaker Kit

ARE YOU REPLACING AN

ICEMAKER WITH THIS KIT?

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tube assembly that come with this kit, even though

your refrigerator may already have them installed.

The old valve will not allow enough water through to

fill the icemaker properly and will cause damage.

Damage – Shipment/Installation

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to the store in which it was bought for repair or

replacement.

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replacement is the responsibility of the customer.

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the customer), repair or replacement must be made

by arrangement between customer and installer.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation Instructions

CONTENTS OF KIT IM4D and IM4LED

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Water Valve and

Tube Assembly

3

Adhesive-Backed Water Tube

Fasteners, to secure plastic

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4

+H[+HDG6FUHZIRU

attaching water valve

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9

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8

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house water line

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12

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

ICEMAKER

WARRANTY VERIFICATION

Date Installed

Dealer

13

14

15

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16

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attaching water tube

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Bracket Extension

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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49-60698 Rev. 5 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1

SELECT FILL TUBE FOR YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Which fill tube should you use?

There is a label on the back of the refrigerator that

will tell you which to use:

8

V

or

W

The fill tube you use will depend on the model and

size of your refrigerator.

For letter

U

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length from the tip of the fill tube. This will ensure

the correct length fill tube for your model. This will

provide proper water flow into your fill cup and

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with water and ice.

For letter

W

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length from the tip of the fill tube. This will ensure

the correct length fill tube for your model. This will

provide proper water flow into your fill cup and

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with water and ice.

For letter

V

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because the length is critical to the performance of

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from the fill tube into the freezer itself.

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the upper left corner of the compartment.

• Find the model number in bold listed under

02'(/12

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WRWKHILOOWXEHQXPEHULQWKHWDEOHEHORZ127(

The desired number starts at the fourth character.

Installation Instructions

ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

U

V

OR

W

Flat blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

Pliers

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&XW´&XW´

&XW´

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label on the back of the refrigerator -

8

V

or

W

. For letter

T

, go to page 10 for instructions.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

electric shock or injury during installation,

you must first unplug the refrigerator

before proceeding.

2

REPOSITION FREEZER SHELF

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

APPLIANCE PARK LOUISVILLE, KY 40225

www.GEAppliances.com

LISTED HOSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

SERIAL NO.

182A

MODEL NO.

FZ743041GTH18GBDCRWW

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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

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0RGHO

1XPEHU

Fill

Tube

12 

15 

16 

18 

21 

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11

12

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Installation Instructions

ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

3

REMOVE THE OUTLET COVER

Peel off the outlet cover.

6

SET POWER SWITCH TO OFF

6HWWKHLFHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKWROFF/HDYH

the power switch in the OFF position until the

refrigerator

is connected

to the water

supply to

prevent

premature

operation.



INSTALL THE ICEMAKER

FILL CUP

For letters

U

&

V

,QVWDOOWKHicemaker fill cupLQWRWKH

icemaker as shown.

For letter

W

,QVWDOOWKHicemaker fill cup that came with your

UHIULJHUDWRULQWRWKHLFHPDNHUDVVKRZQ,IWKH

fill cup has been misplaced, call 1.800.626.2002

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cup is not installed into the icemaker, there is the

possibility of water leaking into the freezer and

not into the icemaker.

5

INSTALL FILL TUBE

*RWRWKHEDFNRIWKHUHIULJHUDWRU2QWKH

refrigerator side of the fill tube assembly RU

12 depending on model), there is an adhesive

EDFNLQJ5HPRYHWKHDGKHVLYHEDFNLQJDQGVOLGH

the tube into the hole near the top at the back

of the refrigerator. Firmly press on the fill tube

assembly to secure it to the refrigerator.

REMOVE ONLY

TO INSTALL

WATER FILL TUBE

11 12

or

Power

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13

$SSHDUDQFH

may vary)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4

PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION

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SOXJEXWWRQVRQVRPHPRGHOVIURPWKHVLGH

ZDOO,IVFUHZVDUHSUHVHQWLQVWHDGRISOXJV

leave them in place.)

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VFUHZZLOOEHFRYHULQJWKHILOOWXEHRSHQLQJ

in the rear freezer wall.

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EODGHVFUHZGULYHU5HPRYHWKHZKLWHFDSE\

XQVFUHZLQJWKHVFUHZ

Ɣ5HPRYHWKHRXWOHWFRYHUZLWKDIODWEODGH

screwdriver.

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cover

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or leave screws in place

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plug button

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models)

49-60698 Rev. 5 9

8

PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER

Holding the icemaker in place, insert the

icemaker power cord plug into the socket on

the side wall, making sure the prongs and holes

are matched. Press

the plug firmly into the

VRFNHW/RFNWKHSOXJLQ

place by clipping the

restraints onto each side

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restraints click into place.

0DNHVXUHWKHSRZHUFRUG

is still in the hook on the

back of the icemaker.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hook

Installation Instructions

ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

9

MOUNT THE ICEMAKER

Ɣ/LIWWKHLFHPDNHUVRWKH fill tube assembly

RUGHSHQGLQJRQPRGHOILWVLQWKHfill

cup opening'+DQJWKHLFHPDNHURQWKH

two mounting screws%

Make sure:

Ɣ The power cord is still firmly in the socket.

Ɣ7KHfill tube assemblyRUGHSHQGLQJ

on model) extends into the fill cup opening

DWWKHEDFNRIWKHLFHPDNHU&KHFNWKHUHDU

of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube

has not been pushed out of the back of the

refrigerator).

Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHUPRXQWLQJVFUHZVDUHORFDWHGLQ

the uppermost position of the mounting slots

on the icemaker bracket.

Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHULVOHYHO

Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKLVLQWKHOFF

position.

SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER

MOUNTING SCREWS.

11 12

D

B

10

INSTALL THE ICE BUCKET

Place the ice bucket

under the icemaker.

11

ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL

A labelLVSURYLGHGZLWKWKLVNLWWRUHFRUGWKH

date of installation for warranty purposes. Apply it

to the back of the refrigerator.

12

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

QRZFRPSOHWH&RQWLQXHWRWKHWater Valve

Assembly section on page 12.

8

10 49-60698 Rev. 5

Installation Instructions

2

SET POWER SWITCH TO OFF

6HWWKHLFHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKWROFF/HDYH

the power switch in the OFF position until the

refrigerator is connected to the water supply to

prevent premature operation.

3

INSTALL THE MOUNTING

SCREWS

Ɣ 6NLSWR6WHSLIVFUHZVDUHDOUHDG\LQSODFHLQ

the freezer side wall.

Ɣ ,QVWDOOWZRVHOIWDSSLQJ

Phillips head screws 

from the kit in the holes in

the side wall. The screw

heads should extend about

PPIURPWKHVLGH

wall.

4

INSTALL THE ICEMAKER

FILL CUP

,QVWDOOWKHLFHPDNHUILOOFXSHQGPRXQWHG

that came with your unit into the icemaker as

VKRZQ,IWKHILOOFXSKDVEHHQPLVSODFHGFDOO

WRRUGHUDQHZSDUW5HIULJHUDWRU

PRGHOV*%('RUGHUSDUW:5;$OO

RWKHUPRGHOVRUGHUSDUW:5;

ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

T

- IM4D ONLY

1

PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION

Ɣ 5HPRYHWKHVWRUDJH

EDVNHWRQVRPHPRGHOV

by pulling it out to the

stop position and lifting it

up and out.

NOTE: After removing

the basket, push the

extension arms back into

the freezer compartment.

Ɣ5HPRYHWKHFKLOOHUVKHOI

RQVRPHPRGHOVE\

pulling it straight out.

Ɣ5HPRYHWKHFHQWHU

YHUWLFDOVKHOIVXSSRUWRQ

some models) by lifting it

and rotating its bottom to

the right.

Ɣ,QVLGHWKHIUHH]HU

remove the two small

white plug buttons

RQVRPHPRGHOV

IURPWKHVLGHZDOO,I

screws are present

instead of plugs,

leave them in place.)

Ɣ,ISUHVHQWUHPRYH

and discard the large

white plug from the

left rear freezer wall.

Ɣ5HPRYHWKHRXWOHWFRYHUZLWKDIODWEODGH

screwdriver.

Flat blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

Pliers

6KDUSNQLIH

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

electric shock or injury during installation,

you must first unplug the refrigerator

before proceeding. Failure to follow

these instructions can result in electrical

shock.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

2XWOHW

cover

5HPRYHVLGHZDOOSOXJEXWWRQV

or leave screws in place

5HDUZDOO

plug button

Power

6ZLWFK

$SSHDUDQFHPD\YDU\

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

or

GBE21D models

49-60698 Rev. 5 11

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

5

PLUG IN THE ICEMAKER

Holding the icemaker in place, insert the

icemaker power cord plug into the socket on the

side wall, making sure the prongs and holes are

matched. Press the plug firmly into the socket.

/RFNWKHSOXJLQSODFHE\FOLSSLQJWKHUHVWUDLQWV

RQWRHDFKVLGHRIWKHSOXJ0DNHVXUHWKH

restraints click into place and the power cord is

still in the hook on the back of the icemaker.

6

MOUNT THE ICEMAKER

Ɣ/LIWWKHLFHPDNHUVRWKHfill tube that was

already installed in the refrigerator fits in the fill

cup opening. Hang the icemaker on the two

mounting screws in the side wall.

Make sure:

Ɣ The power cord is still firmly in the socket.

Ɣ7KHfill tube extends into the fill cup opening

DWWKHEDFNRIWKHLFHPDNHU&KHFNWKHUHDU

of the refrigerator to make sure the fill tube

has not been pushed out of the back of the

refrigerator).

Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHUPRXQWLQJVFUHZVDUHORFDWHGLQ

the uppermost position of the mounting slots

on the icemaker bracket.

Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHULVOHYHO

Ɣ7KHLFHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKLVVHWWROFF.

SECURELY TIGHTEN THE ICEMAKER

MOUNTING SCREWS.

8

ATTACH WARRANTY LABEL

A labelLVSURYLGHGZLWKWKLVNLWWRUHFRUGWKH

date of installation for warranty purposes. Apply it

to the back of the refrigerator.



RE-INSTALL THE SHELF

SUPPORT, BUCKET, SHELF

AND BASKET

5HSODFHWKHFHQWHUYHUWLFDOVKHOIVXSSRUWLFH

bucket, chiller shelf and storage basket by

UHYHUVLQJWKHVWHSVLQ6WHS

9

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

QRZFRPSOHWH&RQWLQXHWRWKHWater Valve

Assembly section on page 14.

12 49-60698 Rev. 5

Installation Instructions

1

REMOVE THE COVER

5HPRYHWKHFRPSUHVVRUFRPSDUWPHQWDFFHVV

FRYHU7KLVUHTXLUHVUHPRYLQJVFUHZVZKLFK

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.

2

ATTACH THE WATER VALVE

Ɣ/RFDWHWKHIHPDOH

connector plug.

Plug the female

connector &RQWR

the male terminals

on the water valve

(LWKHUZLUH

can go on either

terminal.

Ɣ)DVWHQWKHZDWHU

valve to the

cabinet by driving

the hex-head

screwIURPWKH

kit into the hole in

the cabinet leg.

CAUTION

6RPHPRGHOVKDYHPXOWLSOHVFUHZ

holes on the cabinet leg. Be sure not to use the

same screw hole as the access cover, and that the

water valve does not interfere with other components

or wires in the compressor compartment, as this may

cause damage.

3

CONNECT WATER TUBE

TO INLET

Ɣ6TXHH]HWKHHQGVRIWKHhose clamp

from the kit with pliers and slide the clamp over

the fill tube assembly, located in the top right

corner of the refrigerator.

Ɣ:KLOHVWLOOVTXHH]LQJWKHFODPSLQVHUWWKH

free end of the water tubeLQWRWKHILOOWXEH

assembly as far as it will go.

Ɣ7KHQVOLGHWKHFODPSGRZQZDUGWRFDSWXUHWKH

water tube in place.

WATER VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

U

V

OR

W

Flat blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

Pliers

6KDUSNQLIH

$UHWKHVHWKHULJKWLQVWUXFWLRQVIRU\RXUPRGHO")ROORZWKH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQVLQGLFDWHGE\WKH

label on the back of the refrigerator -

8

V

or

W

. For letter

T

, go to page 14 for instructions.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

electric shock or injury during installation,

you must first unplug the refrigerator

before proceeding. Failure to follow

these instructions can result in electrical

shock.

DQG1XWGULYHUV

C

3

9

14

4

Fill tube

assembly

Water tube

&ODPS

3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of death or

electric shock, you must follow these

instructions:

Ŷ Unplug the refrigerator before removing any

panels.

Ŷ Do not damage any wiring while the panel is

removed.

Ŷ Replace all parts and panels before plugging

the refrigerator back in.

49-60698 Rev. 5 13

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3

CONNECT WATER TUBE

TO INLET (cont.)

Ɣ8VLQJRQHRIWKHadhesive-backed fasteners

VHFXUHWKHZDWHUWXEHWRWKHEDFNRIWKH

UHIULJHUDWRUDERXWEHORZWKHLQOHW

Ɣ,IWKHZDWHUWXEHLVQRWSXVKHGLQDVIDUDVLW

can go and the hose clamp is not in place over

the fill tube assembly, then leaks are possible.

Installation Instructions

WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Continued)

4

INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP

Ɣ$WWDFKWKHmetal water

line clamp (strain relief)

WRWKHUHIULJHUDWRU

Drive the screwIURP

the kit through the clamp

DWWKHVPDOOLQGHQWLQWR

the back of the cabinet.

Ɣ7KHPHWDOFODPSLVIRUWKHKRXVHZDWHUOLQH

VHHWKH:DWHU/LQH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQV

,WLVQRWWREHXVHGIRUWKHZDWHUWXEHIURPWKH

water valve up to the inlet.

5

ROUTE AND ATTACH THE

WATER TUBE

Ɣ)DVWHQWKHSODVWLFZDWHUWXEHWRWKHEDFNRIWKH

refrigerator with adhesive-backed fasteners

VSDFLQJWKHIDVWHQHUVDVVKRZQWRWDNHXS

slack in the tube.

5

6

6PDOOLQGHQWIRUZDWHU

line clamp installation

Adhesive-backed

fasteners for water tube

6

WATER VALVE INSTALLED

5HIHUWRWKH:DWHU/LQH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQV

for connection to the home water supply. After

water line installation is completed, set the

icemaker power switch to ON.

The icemaking cycle will not begin until the

icemaker and freezer compartment reach

operating temperature, then icemaking will

begin automatically.



REINSTALL THE COVER

5HLQVWDOOWKHFRPSUHVVRUFRPSDUWPHQWDFFHVV

FRYHU7KLVUHTXLUHVXVLQJWKHVFUHZV\RX

removed previously to reattach the cover to

the back of the refrigerator case. This must

be reinstalled for your refrigerator to function

properly.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD

$WWDFKWXELQJFODPSXVLQJH[LVWLQJKROHRQO\'2

127GULOOLQWRWKHUHIULJHUDWRU

14 49-60698 Rev. 5

2

PLASTIC WATER TUBING

Ɣ5HPRYHZDWHUOLQHIURPWKHYDOYHDVVHPEO\

LQFOXGHGLQWKLVNLWE\UHPRYLQJWKHWXEH

from the clip and pushing on the bottom of the

YDOYHTXLFNFRQQHFWGLVHQJDJLQJWKHWXEHDQG

pulling it from the valve.

Ɣ8VHWKHZDWHUOLQHIURPWKHILOOWXEHDVVHPEO\

that came with the refrigerator. The water line

is attached to the fill tube assembly that is

DOUHDG\LQVWDOOHGLQWKHUHIULJHUDWRU5HPRYH

the plug from the end of the waterline. Without

kinking the water line, route the tube through

the clip on

the valve and

push it into the

TXLFNFRQQHFW

The first white

line on the

tube will be

barely visible

if properly

engaged.

1

REMOVE THE COVER

8VHDRUQXWGULYHURUDQDGMXVWDEOH

wrench to remove the compressor compartment

DFFHVVFRYHU7KLVUHTXLUHVUHPRYLQJVL[

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.

3

ATTACH THE BRACKET

EXTENSION TO THE WATER

VALVE

Ɣ8VHD´

nutdriver to

attach the

bracket extension

WRWKHZDWHU

valve bracket

with the screw



WATER VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

T

- IM4D ONLY

Flat blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

Pliers

6KDUSNQLIH

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

electric shock or injury during installation,

you must first unplug the refrigerator

before proceeding. Failure to follow

these instructions can result in electrical

shock.

DQG1XWGULYHUV

Installation Instructions

Push up

Quick-connect

Pull down

&OLS

Water line

Quick-connect

&OLS

Water line

Bracket

extension

17

16

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of death or

electric shock, you must follow these

instructions:

Ŷ Unplug the refrigerator before removing any

panels.

Ŷ Do not damage any wiring while the panel is

removed.

Ŷ Replace all parts and panels before plugging

the refrigerator back in.

49-60698 Rev. 5 15

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Continued)

4

ATTACH THE WATER VALVE TO

THE MACHINE COMPARTMENT

Ɣ/RFDWHWKHIHPDOH

connector plug. Plug the

female connector onto

the male terminals on

the water valve. Either

wire can go on either

terminal.

Ɣ)DVWHQWKHZDWHU

valve to the

cabinet by driving

the hex-head

VFUHZIURP

the kit through

the hole in the

bracket extension

and into the hole

in the cabinet.

5

INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP

Ɣ,IQRWDOUHDG\SUHVHQW

attach the water line clamp

VWUDLQUHOLHIIURPWKH

kit to the refrigerator. With

the clamp directly in line

with the water valve, drive

the screwIURPWKHNLW

through the clamp at the

indent into the back of the

cabinet.

Ɣ7KHPHWDOFODPSLVIRUWKHKRXVHZDWHUOLQH

VHH:DWHU/LQH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQV,WLV

not to be used for the tubing from the water

valve up to the icemaker.

6

ROUTE AND ATTACH THE

PLASTIC WATER LINE

Ɣ)DVWHQWKHSODVWLFZDWHUOLQHWRWKHEDFNRIWKH

cabinet with adhesive-backed fasteners 

9

Adhesive-backed

fastener for plastic

water line

4



WATER VALVE INSTALLED

5HIHUWRWKH:DWHU/LQH,QVWDOODWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQV

for connection to the home water supply. After

water line installation is completed, set the

icemaker power switch to ON.

The icemaking cycle will not begin until the

icemaker and freezer compartment reach

operating temperature, then icemaking will

begin automatically.

8

REINSTALL THE COVER

5HLQVWDOOWKHFRPSUHVVRUFRPSDUWPHQWDFFHVV

FRYHU7KLVUHTXLUHVXVLQJWKHVFUHZV\RX

removed previously to reattach the cover to

the back of the refrigerator case. This must

be reinstalled for your refrigerator to function

properly.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD

$WWDFKWXELQJFODPSXVLQJH[LVWLQJKROHRQO\'2

127GULOOLQWRWKHUHIULJHUDWRU

5

6

16 49-60698 Rev. 5

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

5HFRPPHQGHGFRSSHUZDWHUVXSSO\NLWVDUH:;;

:;;RU:;;GHSHQGLQJRQWKHDPRXQWRI

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply

OLQHVDUH6PDUW&RQQHFW5HIULJHUDWRU7XELQJ

:;;:;;:;;DQG

:;;

When connecting your refrigerator to a GE

$SSOLDQFHV5HYHUVH2VPRVLV:DWHU6\VWHPWKHRQO\

DSSURYHGLQVWDOODWLRQLVZLWKD*($SSOLDQFHV59.LW

For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

,IWKHZDWHUVXSSO\WRWKHUHIULJHUDWRULVIURP

D5HYHUVH2VPRVLV:DWHU)LOWUDWLRQ6\VWHP

$1'WKHUHIULJHUDWRUDOVRKDVDZDWHUILOWHUXVH

WKHUHIULJHUDWRU¶VILOWHUE\SDVVSOXJ8VLQJWKH

refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction

ZLWKWKH52ILOWHUFDQUHVXOWLQKROORZLFHFXEHVDQG

slower water flow from the water dispenser.

This water line installation is not warranted by

the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow

these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of

expensive water damage.

:DWHUKDPPHUZDWHUEDQJLQJLQWKHSLSHVLQKRXVH

plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and

OHDGWRZDWHUOHDNDJHRUIORRGLQJ&DOODTXDOLILHG

plumber to correct water hammer before installing the

water supply line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook

up the water line to the hot water line.

,I\RXXVH\RXUUHIULJHUDWRUEHIRUHFRQQHFWLQJWKH

water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in

the OFF position.

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where

temperatures fall below freezing.

:KHQXVLQJDQ\HOHFWULFDOGHYLFHVXFKDVDSRZHU

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.

All installations must be in accordance with local

SOXPELQJFRGHUHTXLUHPHQWV

WARNING

&RQQHFWWRSRWDEOHZDWHUVXSSO\RQO\

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Ɣ &RSSHURU

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5HIULJHUDWRU7XELQJNLW

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connect the refrigerator to

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copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut

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To determine how much tubing you need: measure

the distance from the water valve on the back of the

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet

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diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from

the wall after installation.

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available in the following lengths:

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P±:;;

15' P±:;;

P±:;;

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet

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NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved plastic

tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect™

Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other

plastic water supply line because the line is

under pressure at all times. Certain types of

plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause

water damage to your home.

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tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is

available at extra cost from your dealer or from

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Ɣ A cold water supply. The water pressure must be

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models without a water filter and between 40 and

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water filter.

Ɣ Power drill.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

49-60698 Rev. 5 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED &RQWLQXHG

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to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.

25

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Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled

to the tubing.

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plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to

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with a tube cutter and then use a compression

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The shutoff valve should have a water inlet

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water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure

a saddle-type valve complies with your local

plumbing codes.

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drinking water line.

1

SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER

SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear

the line of water.

2

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

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a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to

connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the

connection to the top or side, rather than at the

bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from

the water pipe.

3

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

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any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the

pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into

the drill. )DLOXUHWRGULOODKROHPD\UHVXOW

in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

4

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe

with the pipe clamp.

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plumber.

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Water Pipe

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18 49-60698 Rev. 5

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)

Installation Instructions

5

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing

washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush

the tubing.

8

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on and flush out the

tubing until the water is clear.

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through the tubing.

9

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

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refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord

is not plugged into the wall outlet.

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we recommend installing one if your water

supply has sand or particles that could clog the

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to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to

install filter.

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cap from the water valve

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plumber.

6

ROUTE THE TUBING

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the refrigerator.

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cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

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move out from the wall after installation.

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CONNECT THE TUBING TO

THE VALVE (Continued)

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of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten

compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten

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may cause leaks.

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CONNECT THE TUBING TO

THE VALVE

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for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and

connect it to the shutoff valve.

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valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

49-60698 Rev. 5 19

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)

9

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR &RQWLQXHG

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are already assembled to the tubing.

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connection as far as possible. While holding the

tubing, tighten the fitting.

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the tubing into the refrigerator connection and

tighten compression nut until it is hand tight,

then tighten one additional turn with a wrench.

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Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to

hold it in a vertical position. You may need to pry

open the clamp.

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Ferrule

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10

TURN THE WATER ON AT THE

SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

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cover.

11

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.

12

START THE ICEMAKER

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position. The icemaker will not begin to operate

until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F

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automatically if the icemaker power switch is in

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20 49-60698 Rev. 5

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service

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needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.comRUFDOOLQJ*(&$5(6

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Problem Possible Causes What to Do

Automatic icemaker

does not work

Freezer compartment too warm. After installing the kit, allow the refrigerator to

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compartment is cool, the icemaker will begin ice

production.

Icemaker is not turned on. 0RYHWKHLFHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKWRWKH21

position.

Icemaker is not plugged in

correctly.

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icemaker cord plug is

fully inserted into the

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,QVWUXFWLRQV

Water line kinked. &KHFNWKDWWKHSODVWLF

water line running from

the valve to the water

tube inlet is not kinked.

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the water line will

restrict flow to the water

line.

Water supply turned off or not

connected.

After installing the kit, make sure the house water

supply to the refrigerator has been turned on.

Piled up cubes in the storage bin

cause the icemaker to shut off.

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Water valve is not plugged in

correctly.

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plugged onto the terminals on the water valve.

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Feeler

Arm

Power

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(Appearance may vary)

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Tabs

Hook

Adhesive-backed

Fasteners for

Water Tube

Adapter

Valve Terminals

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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