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. |
•
•1/4″ hex socket and driver
•Adjustable wrench
•1/2″
•3/8″
•Needle nose pliers
•Masking tape
•Center punch
•Electric drill
•1/4″ drill bit
•3/8″ drill bit
•Hammer
•Small knife
•Bucket
•Towel
• Completion time – |
• 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
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
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