Installation Instructions

ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G

Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by the label on the back of the refrigerator— C F G H J K L M N P Q R S or T

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read each step thoroughly before proceeding.

CAUTION – Unplug the

Refrigerator. To eliminate the danger of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet .

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Flat blade and Phillips

Pliers

Sharp knife

screwdrivers

 

 

 

 

1INSTALL WATER TUBE INLET

If the refrigerator already has a water tube inlet on the back of the refrigerator, go to Step 2.

Cut the fill tube (16) to the G length (refer to

the G template on page 66),

 

with a sharp knife or a single-

16

edge razor blade.

 

Slide the fill tube (16) onto

15

the water tube inlet (15).

 

Find the small label in the

upper right hand corner on the back of the refrigerator. Peel off the label.

On the tube side of the water tube inlet (15) there

is an adhesive backing. Remove the adhesive backing and slide the

tube into the hole near

the top at the back of the refrigerator. Firmly press on the inlet to secure it .

2REMOVE PLUG COVER

Remove the electric plug cover from

 

 

the left side wall of the freezer by

A

pulling the cover (A) straight out

 

while pressing the sides of the cover

 

to free its tabs from the slots. Discard

 

the cover.

 

 

3LOOSEN MOUNTING SCREWS

Loosen the two mounting screws (B) but do not screw them all the way out. If your model does not have the screws already in the freezer wall, look for two plug buttons. Remove the plug buttons and insert the two Phillips head screws (14). The screws should extend approximately 1/2(13 mm) out from the freezer wall.

B

4INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION

Remove and discard the white plug from the upper left corner of the freezer wall.

Cut the fill tube extension (10) to the G length (refer to the G template on page 67) with a sharp knife or a single-edge razor blade and slide it onto the fill tube against the stop.

Remove

10

plug

G

5SET POWER SWITCH TO OFF

Set the icemaker power switch to OFF. Leave the power switch in the OFF position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply to prevent premature operation.

Hole for wire tie

Power

Switch

(Appearance may vary)

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GE IM-6 Icemaker Installation Instructions G, Install Water Tube Inlet, On the tube side of the water tube inlet 15 there