GE UK-KIT-3S Before You Begin, Additional Materials You Will Need, Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

UK-KIT-3S Icemaker Accessory Kit

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer Keep these instructions

for future reference.

Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

Blade-type screwdriver

1/4″ hex socket and driver

Adjustable wrench

1/2″ open-end wrench

3/8″ open-end wrench

Needle nose pliers

Masking tape

Center punch

Electric drill

1/4″ drill bit

3/8″ drill bit

Hammer

Small knife

Bucket

Towel

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.

CAUTION – For your safety, unplug

the refrigerator from its electrical outlet to eliminate

danger of electric shock during installation.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

YOU WILL NEED

Tubing, shutoff valve and fittings necessary to supply water to your refrigerator. They are not included in UK-KIT-3S.

A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

GE Copper Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:

15′ WX8X2

20′ WX8X3

25′ WX8X4

GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths:

2′ WX08X10002

6′ WX08X10002

15′ WX08X10002

25′ WX08X10002

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8′ extra tubing to allow moving the refrigerator away from the wall.

NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE 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.

NOTE: DO NOT USE A SELF-PIERCING VALVE.

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Contents Installation Instructions Icemaker Accessory KitTroubleshooting Tips Operating InstructionsREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS For Your SafetyAbout the automatic icemaker How to Use Your IcemakerHow the Icemaker Works Problem Before you call for service…Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causesor “shrink” to icemaker on some modelsUnit is leaking water Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGINADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED UK-KIT-3SIcemaker Accessory KitBEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation InstructionsCONTENTS OF UK-KIT-3S ICE MAKERINSTALLING THE ICEMAKER 1REMOVE THE ICE SERVICE RACK4HANG THE ICEMAKER ON FREEZER WALL 6PLACE ICE STORAGE BIN ON FREEZER SHELF7APPLY WARRANTY LABEL TO BACK OF REFRIGERATOR WATER VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL THE WATER VALVEWATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY INFORMATIONWHAT YOU WILL NEED TYPICAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION WITH WATER SUPPLY KITS WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X41SHUT OFF MAIN WATER SUPPLY 6TURN ON WATER AND CHECK ALL JOINTS FOR LEAKS 5CONNECT WATER SUPPLY TUBING TO REFRIGERATOR9MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO THE WALL Page What GE Will Not Cover Icemaker WarrantyGE Will Replace or call 800.GE.CARESConsumer Support Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories GE Appliances Website