Installation Instructions

WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS S

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

 

 

1/4and 5/16Nutdrivers

 

Tape measure

1REMOVE THE COVER

At the bottom rear of the refrigerator, remove the screws holding the access cover.

Bend the cover back to access the compartment .

Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must be reinstalled later to ensure that your refrigerator will function properly.

3ATTACH THE WATER VALVE

Locate the female connector plug (C).

C

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

C

4

Slide the water valve shield with ground wire shipped with the refrigerator completely onto the water valve.

NOTE: If the water valve shield (part WR02X11753) has been misplaced and/or the ground wire (part WR23X10347) is missing from the water valve shield, call 1.800.626.2002 and order the appropriate part(s).

2CUT PLASTIC WATER TUBING

Measure 25(64 cm) of water tubing starting from where it is secured to the water valve. Cut off excess tubing with a sharp knife or single-edge razor blade.

25(64 cm)

Fasten the water valve to the cabinet by driving the hex-head screw (13) from the kit into the hole in the cabinet leg.

Cabinet

13

Hex-head screw

Water valve bracket

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GE IM-6 Water Valve Assembly Installation Instructions S, CUT Plastic Water Tubing, ″ and 5/16″ Nutdrivers Tape measure