GE IM4A Installation Instructions - Page 5

Installation Instructions WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. 3 ATTACH THE WATER VALVE • Locate the female connector plug (C). C TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Pliers Sharp knife 1/4″ and 5/16″ Nutdrivers Tape measure 1 REMOVE 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. • Plug the female connector (C) onto the male terminals on the water valve (3). Either wire can go on either terminal. C 3 • Slide the water valve shield with ground wire completely onto the water valve. 2 CUT 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 (8) from the kit into the hole in the cabinet leg. Cabinet 8 Water valve bracket Hex-head screw 5