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In one aspect, a fill tube assembly for supplying water to an icemaker is described. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a grommet comprising and inlet and an outlet, and a fill tube configured for coupling to the grommet outlet. The fill tube comprises a slot extending from one end thereof. I

In one aspect, a fill tube assembly for supplying water to an icemaker is described. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a grommet comprising and inlet and an outlet, and a fill tube configured for coupling to the grommet outlet. The fill tube comprises a slot extending from one end thereof. In another embodiment, the assembly comprises tape at least partially wrapped around a portion of the fill tube for facilitating heating at least the fill tube portion.

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1. A fill tube assembly for supplying water to an icemaker, said assembly comprising: a grommet comprising an inlet and an outlet; and a substantially straight fill tube configured for coupling to said grommet outlet, said fill tube comprising a slot extending from one end thereof. 2. A fill t

1. A fill tube assembly for supplying water to an icemaker, said assembly comprising: a grommet comprising an inlet and an outlet; and a substantially straight fill tube configured for coupling to said grommet outlet, said fill tube comprising a slot extending from one end thereof. 2. A fill tube assembly according to claim 1 wherein said slot is tapered. 3. A fill tube assembly according to claim 1 further comprising aluminum tape at least partially wrapped around a portion of said fill tube. 4. A fill tube assembly according to claim 3 further comprising a foam pad at least partially wrapped around said fill tube portion. 5. A fill tube assembly for supplying water to an icemaker, the tube at least partially located in a refrigerator wall, said assembly comprising: a grommet comprising an inlet and an outlet; a fill tube configured for coupling to said grommet outlet; and a thermal tape at least partially wrapped around a portion of said fill tube located in the refrigerator wall for facilitating heating at least said portion of said fill tube. 6. A fill tube assembly according to claim 5 wherein said tape comprises aluminum. 7. A fill tube assembly according to claim 5 further comprising a foam pad at least partially wrapped around said fill tube portion and over said tape. 8. A fill tube assembly according to claim 5 wherein said tube comprises a tapered slot extending from one end thereof. 9. A fill tube assembly comprising: an insulator; a grommet for at least partially fitting within said insulator, said grommet comprising an inlet and an outlet; a plate comprising a boss, said grommet outlet extending at least partially through said boss; and a fill tube having one end in engagement with said boss. 10. A fill tube assembly according to claim 9 further comprising a cover, said cover configured for being secured to said plate. 11. A fill tube assembly according to claim 9 wherein said plate and said fill tube comprise aluminum. 12. A fill tube assembly according to claim 9 wherein said grommet comprises plastic.