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UK-Kit-3S Model UK-KIT -3S for 22 ′ refrigerators with the freezer on the bottom. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operating Instructions How The Icemaker Works . . . . .3 How To Use Your Icemaker . . . .3 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service . .4, 5 Installation Instructions Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Installing[...]
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For Y our Safety: Do not place fingers or hands in the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible injury. It [...]
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About the automatic icemaker . www .GEAppliances.com How the Icemaker W orks Water fills the empty cube mold when the freezer has cooled to freezing temperature. Cold air is forced directly over mold. When frozen, the cubes are moved up and out of the mold. The sweeper arm ejects them into the ice storage bin below. The feeler arm senses when the b[...]
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Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. 4 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Automatic icemaker Feeler arm is in the • Set the icemaker feeler arm to the ON (down) position. does not operate STOP (up) position. Electrical p[...]
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www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Ice cubes stick together Ice not being used often enough. • Empty ice cube bucket more frequently. or “shrink” Ice forms in inlet tube Water pressure is too low. • Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water pressure to icemaker must be between 20 and 100 psi to function proper[...]
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation UK-KIT -3S Icemaker Instructions Accessory Kit 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 [...]
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Installation Instructions 7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Ice Bucket Icemaker Water V alve Assembly Double Prong Plugs 5/8 ″ Icemaker Mounting Screws Owner’ s Manual, Installation Instructions and Warranty Warranty Label ICE MAKER W ARRANTY VERIFICA TION Date Installed _____________________ Dealer ____________________________ Ferrule Flexible Plastic T ubin[...]
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Installation Instructions 8 INST ALLING THE ICEMAKER REMOVE THE ICE SERVICE RACK An ice service rack is mounted on knobs secured with screws in the left side of the freezer wall. • Remove ice trays and storage bin. • Carefully slide the ice rack up and off the mounting knobs. 1 Ice Service Rack • Remove and discard the screws and knobs from t[...]
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Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE ICEMAKER HANG THE ICEMAKER ON FREEZER W ALL • Slip the stainless steel clip over the wall of the water cup. • Screw one 5/8 ″ icemaker mounting screw in the top front hole. Leave the head out approximately 3/8 ″ for the slot in the icemaker hanger to slip over the screw. • Hold the icemaker in pos[...]
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Installation Instructions W A TER V AL VE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS • Attach the water valve to the lower rail using the hex screws removed from the mounting plate. This will assure that the water valve is electrically grounded. • Plug the water valve wire connector into the terminal board at the points on the bottom right position, marked ?[...]
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Installation Instructions W A TER LINE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS WHA T YOU WILL NEED A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. Water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi. Copper or GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing, 1/4 ″ O.D., should be used to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. NOTE: The only GE appr[...]
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Installation Instructions W A TER LINE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TYPICAL PLUMBING INST ALLA TION WITH W A TER SUPPL Y KITS WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4 Sealing washer Shutoff valve Ferrule Cold water pipe T ubing coiled Hole for tubing P-clamp Compression nut SmartConnect™ T ubing Refrigerator connection Compression nut 1/4 ″ Fitting SHUT OFF MAIN [...]
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Installation Instructions W A TER LINE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SET THE ICEMAKER FEELER ARM TO THE ON (DOWN) POSITION The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F. or below. It will then begin operation automatically. 8 CONNECT W A TER SUPPL Y TUBING TO REFRIGERA TOR Before making connection to the r[...]
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14 Notes.[...]
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15 Icemaker W arranty . All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , visit us at www .GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation. You[...]
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Printed in the United States Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite www .GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-[...]