GE IM-6 Icemaker is not turned on, Icemaker is not plugged, Correctly, Water line is kinked

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Automatic icemaker	Freezer compartment too warm.	• After installing the kit, allow the refrigerator to completely
does not work/		cool down for 24 hours. Once the compartment is cool,
not making ice		the icemaker will begin ice production.
	Icemaker is not turned on.	• Move the icemaker	Icemaker
		power switch to the
		ON position.	Feeler
		Power	Arm
		Switch
		(Appearance may vary)
	Icemaker is not plugged	• Check that the power cord adapter is fully connected.
	in correctly.	Also check that the icemaker power cord plug is fully
		inserted into the socket. See Plug in the icemaker.

Water line is kinked.	• Check that the plastic water line
	running from the valve to the
	water tube inlet is not kinked.
	See Connect the water line. A kink
	in the line will restrict water flow
	to the icemaker.
	Adhesive-backed Fasteners
	for Water Tube
Water supply turned off or	• After installing the kit, make sure the house water supply
not connected.	to the refrigerator has been turned on.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin	• Level cubes by hand.
cause the icemaker to shut off.

Water valve is not plugged in correctly.

•Check that the valve wire adapter is completely plugged onto the male connector plug and the terminals on the water valve. See Attach the water valve.

Male

Connector

Plug

Valve Terminals

Ice cubes have	Ice storage bin needs cleaning.	• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste
	Food transmitting odor/taste	• Wrap foods well.
	to ice cubes.
	Interior of refrigerator	• See Care and cleaning.
	needs cleaning.

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