GE Kit IM-5SS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 14

WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS K
Are these the right instructions for your model? Follow the Installation Instructions indicated by
the label on the back of the refrigerator—
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read each step thoroughly before proceeding.
CAUTION –
•
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
screwdrivers
1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers, or adjustable wrench
REMOVE THE COVER
1
Use a nutdriver or an adjustable wrench to remove
the compressor compartment access cover. This
requires removing six screws which attach the cover
to the back of the refrigerator case.
Be sure to save the screws as the access cover must
be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will
function properly.
Installation Instructions
C
Unplug the
Pliers Sharp knife
or K
ATTACH THE WATER VALVE
2
• Locate the 3-pin male connector plug (C). Plug
the water valve wire adapter (22) onto the male
connector plug, then plug it onto the male
terminals on the water valve (4). Either wire
can go on either water valve terminal.
• Fasten the water valve to the cabinet using the
hex-head screw (13) from the kit.
3
INSTALL WATER LINE CLAMP
• Attach the water line clamp (strain relief) (8) to
the refrigerator. Drive the screw (7) from the kit
through the clamp (8) and into the small hole
at the back of the cabinet.
• The water line clamp is for the house water line
(see the Water Line Installation Instructions). It is
not to be used for the tubing from the water valve
up to the icemaker.
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C
22
4
13
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