Installation Instructions

WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS J

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

 

 

1/4Nutdriver

5/16Socket or adjustable wrench

1REMOVE THE ACCESS COVER

Remove the rear access cover. This requires removing six screws which attach the cover to the back of the refrigerator case. Use a 5/16socket or an adjustable wrench. Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will function properly.

2ATTACH THE WATER VALVE

Locate the female connector plug (A).

A

Plug the female connector (A) onto the male terminals on the water valve (4). Either wire can go on either terminal.

A

4

Fasten the water valve to the cabinet by driving the hex-head screw (13).

DO NOT DRILL ANY ADDITIONAL HOLES

NOTE: There may be some internal refrigerant tubing that will need to be moved slightly in order to provide enough room to install the water valve.

Check the plastic water line nut on the bottom of the water valve to be sure it is hand tight .

DO NOT USE TOOLS.

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GE IM-6 Water Valve Assembly Installation Instructions J, Remove the Access Cover, Locate the female connector plug a