IM-4A Icemaker Accessory Kit - GE Appliances - Kitchen Appliances

136 Pages·2007·3.96 MB·English

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At Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2 Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
4i Operating Instructions . . . . .3
K Before You Call For Service . . . .4–6
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M Normal Sounds You May Hear . . . .3
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Preparing for Vacation . . . . . . . . . .3
Machine à glaçons
When You Should Set the
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Icemaker Power Switch
to OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Manuel d’utilisation
et d’installation
r Installation Instructions
Cold Water Line . . . . . . . . . . . .38–41 La section française commence à la page 44
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Fill Tube Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Fill Tube Extension
Equipo de Accesorios
s Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Máquina de Hielos
Icemaker L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–13
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Icemaker M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–17
Icemaker N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–21 Manual del propietario
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Icemaker P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–25
Icemaker Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26–29
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Icemaker R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30–33
Icemaker S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34–37
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Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Which instructions should
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Look for a label on the back of the
refrigerator that will tell you which
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L M N P Q R or S
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FORYOURSAFETY:
Do not place fingers or hands in the automatic It will also prevent interference with moving parts
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is of the ejector mechanism and the heating element
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible that releases the cubes, located on the bottom
injury. of the icemaker.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the automatic icemaker.
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A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker
Icemaker
The icemaker will produce seven cubes Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
per cycle—approximately 100–130 of the feeler arm.
cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
freezer compartment temperature, room
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
temperature, number of door openings
and other use conditions. It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together.
If the refrigerator is operated before the
Power Feeler Arm
Switch water connection is made to the icemaker, If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
set the power switch to OFF. will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
(Appearance may vary)
When the refrigerator has been connected to NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average
the water supply, set the power switch to ON. water pressure, you may hear the icemaker
cycle multiple times when making one batch
The icemaker will fill with water when
of ice.
it cools to freezing. A newly-installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours
to begin making ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to
allow the water line to clear.
Preparing for Vacation
Set the icemaker power switch If the temperature can drop below freezing,
toOFFand shut off the water supply have a qualified servicer drain the water
to the refrigerator. supply system (on some models) to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding.
When you should set the icemaker power switch to OFF
(cid:2) When the ice storage bin is removed (cid:2) When the refrigerator will not be used
for more than a minute or two. for several days.
(cid:2) When the water supply will be shut off
for several hours.
Normal sounds you may hear
(cid:2) The icemaker water valve will buzz when the (cid:2) The sound of cubes dropping into the
icemaker fills with water. If the power switch bin and water running in the pipes as
is in the ONposition, it will buzz even if it has the icemaker refills.
not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping
the power switch in the ONposition before
it is hooked up to water can damage the
icemaker. To prevent this, move the power
switch to the OFFposition. This will stop
the buzzing.
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the following chart first
and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Automatic icemaker Freezer compartment •After installing the kit, allow the refrigerator to completely
does not work too warm. cool down for 24 hours. Once the compartment is cool,
the icemaker will begin ice production.
Icemaker is not turned on. •Move the icemaker
Icemaker
power switch to the
ONposition.
Feeler
Arm
Power
Switch
(Appearance may vary)
Icemaker is not plugged •If using a power cord adapter, make sure that it is fully
in correctly. connected. Also check that the icemaker cord plug is fully
inserted into the socket. See Plug in the icemaker.
Locking
Tabs
Hook
Clip
Restraints
onto
Locking
Tabs
Water line 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
water line will restrict flow
to the water line.
Adhesive-backed
Fasteners for
Water Tube
Water supply turned off or •After installing the kit, make sure the house water supply
notconnected. 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 •Check that the valve wire
Male
correctly. adapteris completely
Connector
plugged onto the male
Plug
connector plug and the
terminals on the water valve.
See Attach the water valve.
Valve
Terminals
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Leaking water around Foam in the fill cup from •If the fill tube was installed by sliding it through the back
the fill cup installing the fill tube. of the refrigerator, it may have picked up pieces of foam
as it was pushed through. This foam can interfere with
the water flow in the fill cup. Check the cup and make
sure there are no foam pieces.
FillTube
Fill tube not correctly seated •Check that the fill tube is
Fill
in the fill cup. correctly inserted in the
Tube
fill cup opening. See Mount
the icemaker.
Fill
Cup
Leaking water behind House supply not properly •Check that the house supply is firmly attached to
the refrigerator connected to the water valve. the water valve. See Water line installation instructions.
Water line not connected •Check that the plastic
to the water tube inlet. water line running from
Water
the valve to the water tube
Tube Inlet
inlet is firmly attached with
Hose Clamp
the hose clamp. See Connect
the water line.
Water Line
Slow ice/freezer not Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
cold enough
Temperature control not •See About the Temperature Control.
set cold enough.
Ice cubes too small/ Water shutoff valve connecting •We recommend drilling a 1/4″hole Drill 1/4″hole
slow ice refrigerator to house water line in the water pipeto connect the water in water pipe
may be clogged. shut-off valve. Failure to drill a 1/4″
hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.
See Installing the water line.
Water line 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
water line will restrict flow
to the icemaker.
Adhesive-backed
Fasteners for
Water Tube
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the following chart first
and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
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.
Frequent “buzzing” Normal operation. •During normal operation, the water valve will “buzz”
sound when the icemaker fills with water.
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Installation IM-4A
Instructions Icemaker Kit
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ARE YOU REPLACING AN
ICEMAKER WITH THIS KIT?
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT – It’s important that you use the water valve and fill tube
• Save these instructions
extension that come with this kit, even though your
for local inspector’s use.
refrigerator may already have them installed.
IMPORTANT –
• Observe all governing The old valve will not allow enough water through
codes and ordinances. to fill the icemaker properly and will cause damage.
• Note to Installer –Be sure to leave these
The fill tube extension needs to be a different length
instructions with the Consumer.
than the original tube for proper water flow. Cut the tube
• Note to Consumer –Keep these instructions to the length indicated for your model of refrigerator.
for future reference.
• Skill level– Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/INSTALLATION
• Completion time– 20–60 minutes
• Proper installation is the responsibility • If the unit is damaged in shipment,return the unit
of the installer. to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty. • If the unit is damaged by the customer,repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than
the customer), repair or replacement must be made
WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD YOU by arrangement between customer and installer.
FOLLOW?
There is a label on the back of the refrigerator
that will tell you whether to use Instructions:
L M N P Q R or S
Pages 10–37 contain seven different Installation
Instructions.
The actual installation of the icemaker will depend
on which model refrigerator you have.
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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS OF KIT IM-4A
6 Water Line Clamp 13 Fill Tube
(strain relief), for house (5/8″O.D.)
water line
1 Icemaker ICEMAKER
(Appearance may vary)
WARRANTY VERIFICATION
Date Installed 14 Fill Tube with Foil
Dealer (5/8″O.D.)
7 Warranty Label
InInsstatrlluactitioonns
2 Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions 8 F(3il/l4 T″uObe.D E.)xtension 15 Icemaker Fill Cup
(side-mounted)
16 Hose Clamp
3 Water Valve and
Tube Assembly 9 Ice Bucket
Water Tube
17
Inlet Cover
10 Hex-Head Screw, for
4 Adhesive-Backed Water Tube attaching water valve
Fasteners, to secure plastic
water tube (4)
Hex-Head Screws, for
18
attaching water tube
inlet cover
11 Phillips Head Screws,
for mounting icemaker (2)
5 Hex-Head Screw
for Water Line Clamp
12 Water Tube Inlet
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Installation Instructions
Parts List Use with Installation Instructions:
L M N P Q R S
1 Icemaker X X X X X X X
2 Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions X X X X X X X
3 Water Valve and Tube Assembly X X X X X X X
4 Adhesive-Backed Water Tube Fasteners X X X X X X X
5 Hex-Head Screw for Water Line Clamp X X X X X X
6 Water Line Clamp (strain relief) X X X X X X X
7 Warranty Label X X X X X X X
8 Fill Tube Extension (3/4″ O.D.) X X
9 Ice Bucket X X X X X
10 Hex-Head Screw X X X X X X X
11 Phillips Head Screw (2) X X X X
12 Water Tube Inlet X X X X X X
13 Fill Tube (5/8″ O.D.) X X X X
14 Fill Tube with Foil (5/8″ O.D.) X
15 Icemaker Fill Cup (side-mounted) X X X X X X X
16 Hose Clamp X X X X X X X
17 Water TubeInlet Cover X
18 Hex Head Screw (2) for Water Tube Inlet Cover X
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Installation Instructions
ICEMAKER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS L
Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by
the label on the back of the refrigerator— L M N P Q R or S
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
•Remove and discard the large white plug from
Read each step thoroughly before proceeding. the rear freezer wall.
CAUTION – •Remove the outlet cover with a flat-blade
• Unplug the
screwdriver.
Refrigerator. To eliminate the danger of
electric shock during installation, you
must unplug the refrigerator from its
electrical outlet.
Remove
plug
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
3 INSTALL FILL TUBE EXTENSION
Flat blade and Phillips Pliers Sharp knife •Cut the fill tube extension(8)
screwdrivers
to the L length (refer to the
L template on page 42) with a
sharp knife or a single-edge razor
1/4″ Nutdriver or adjustable wrench
blade and slide it onto the fill tube
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against the stop.
L
1 REMOVE ICE CUBE TRAY SHELF
•Remove the two screws securing the ice cube tray
to the side wall of the freezer. Remove the tray.
•Replace the screws but do not screw them all the
way in. The screw heads should extend about
1/2″(13 mm) from the side wall of the freezer.
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