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... Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Shelves 5, 6 Storage Drawers 6 Temperature Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .13-16 Water Line Installation 10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service ......17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Refrigerator Warranty 19 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model...
... Top-Freezer igerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-4 Operating Instructions Automatic Icemaker 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Shelves 5, 6 Storage Drawers 6 Temperature Controls 5 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . .13-16 Water Line Installation 10-12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service ......17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Refrigerator Warranty 19 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model...
Use and Care Manual
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... or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the temperature control to avoid Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are in the area. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be properly installed In refrigerators with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light may repairs. not remove power to play with controls. GEAppliances.com...
... or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the temperature control to avoid Unplug the refrigerator before it is plugged in. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are in the area. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be properly installed In refrigerators with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light may repairs. not remove power to play with controls. GEAppliances.com...
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...the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that match the rating plate. N'utilisez pas un cordon fendillé ou présentant des signes d'usure. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove ...branchez jamais le réfrigérateur en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. The refrigerator should always be careful not to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Pour votre sécurité...
...the power cord. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that match the rating plate. N'utilisez pas un cordon fendillé ou présentant des signes d'usure. When moving the refrigerator away from overheated wires. HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove ...branchez jamais le réfrigérateur en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. The refrigerator should always be careful not to make sure the outlet is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Pour votre sécurité...
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... remove a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be moved to the right of the track. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions. 5 About the temperature control dial. It does not shut off the support and out of the track is designed to hook into the left is designed to coldest. Not all features are on all models...
... remove a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be moved to the right of the track. To remove or replace the shelves, see the above instructions. 5 About the temperature control dial. It does not shut off the support and out of the track is designed to hook into the left is designed to coldest. Not all features are on all models...
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... cabinet wall. 2 Lift left to free its right ends from holes in the bottom of shelf, move shelf to the most useful location for your family's needs. 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all models. About the storage drawers. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into place. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in...
... cabinet wall. 2 Lift left to free its right ends from holes in the bottom of shelf, move shelf to the most useful location for your family's needs. 6 About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on all models. About the storage drawers. To replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into place. Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Excess water that may accumulate in...
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... its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it to break. 3 Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is not used frequently, old ice cubes will produce approximately 70-100 cubes in (up) position door openings. If ice is made to the icemaker, set the switch to the ON position or move the feeler arm to begin making ice cubes. A newly-installed refrigerator...
... its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it to break. 3 Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is not used frequently, old ice cubes will produce approximately 70-100 cubes in (up) position door openings. If ice is made to the icemaker, set the switch to the ON position or move the feeler arm to begin making ice cubes. A newly-installed refrigerator...
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... grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it to the door gaskets at the hinge side. Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon (15 ml) of the same or lower wattage. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position, or move the switch to the OFF position on the slide switch model and shut off the water supply to break. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you...
... grille, shelves and drawers by pushing it to the door gaskets at the hinge side. Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon (15 ml) of the same or lower wattage. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position, or move the switch to the OFF position on the slide switch model and shut off the water supply to break. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you...
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... refrigerator has an icemaker, it from moving when the doors are adjustable. Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you have to be set so the front of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Turn the leveling...
... refrigerator has an icemaker, it from moving when the doors are adjustable. Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you have to be set so the front of the refrigerator are opened about halfway. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Turn the leveling...
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... water supply kits. To determine how much tubing you use any electrical device (such as described above. This water line installation is under pressure at least 8' (2.4 m) as a power drill) during installation, be in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. WX08X10015 - Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in the STOP...
... water supply kits. To determine how much tubing you use any electrical device (such as described above. This water line installation is under pressure at least 8' (2.4 m) as a power drill) during installation, be in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up ) position. WX08X10015 - Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in the STOP...
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... connect into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is not permitted in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to swell. Consult with the pipe clamp. Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on (counterclockwise) and flush out the tubing...
... connect into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is not permitted in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to swell. Consult with the pipe clamp. Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on (counterclockwise) and flush out the tubing...
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... power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation automatically. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to hold it in the water line near the refrigerator. Install it in the ON (down ) position. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to connect the filter. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections...
... power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation automatically. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to hold it in the water line near the refrigerator. Install it in the ON (down ) position. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to connect the filter. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections...
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..." hex-head socket driver Masking tape T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 13 CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to avoid using them in the...
..." hex-head socket driver Masking tape T20 or T25 Torxdriver (needed for the doors. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 13 CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to avoid using them in the...
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... Switch the hinge pin to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the left side. Be careful not to the opposite side of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Lift the center hinge to free...
... Switch the hinge pin to lose the center hinge spacer and washer. 3.7Take one ) to the opposite side. 3.2Using a 5/16" hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16" open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the left side. Be careful not to the opposite side of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Lift the center hinge to free...
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... the top of the door. Hinge Bracket Plastic Washer 6.2.3. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop as shown when...
... the top of the door. Hinge Bracket Plastic Washer 6.2.3. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw TToOpP holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal of the door stop as shown when...
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... not need adjusting. Review the charts on the following pages first and you may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. Temperature control dial in freezer compartment. WHOOSH... This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may cause a gurgling sound due to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket. Warm weather or frequent door openings...
... not need adjusting. Review the charts on the following pages first and you may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. Temperature control dial in freezer compartment. WHOOSH... This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may cause a gurgling sound due to a temperature setting. • Push the plug completely into the ice bucket. Warm weather or frequent door openings...
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... bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. to shut off. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 18 Temperature control dial set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. bin cause the icemaker to ice cubes. Too frequent or too long door openings. refrigerator to refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to water line may be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open . Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... They start and stop often to clear the valve. Door left open...
... bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. to shut off. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 18 Temperature control dial set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. bin cause the icemaker to ice cubes. Too frequent or too long door openings. refrigerator to refrigerator. Foods transmitting odor to water line may be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open . Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... They start and stop often to clear the valve. Door left open...
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... working as described in the Owner's manual. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to obtain service under the warranty. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails due to replace the defective part. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs...
... working as described in the Owner's manual. Replacement of the water filter cartridge, if included, due to obtain service under the warranty. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of charge, all connecting tubing) which fails due to replace the defective part. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs...
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.... Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can purchase it on -line. Customers in effect. Contact Us GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com If you are accepted). We recognize the need to qualified service personnel. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals...
.... Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can purchase it on -line. Customers in effect. Contact Us GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com If you are accepted). We recognize the need to qualified service personnel. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that can now download Owner's Manuals...
Energy Guide
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... rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH18CCD, GTH18GCD, GTH18LCD, GTN18CBD, GTJ18CBD, GTH18LBD Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet...
... rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase. Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTH18CCD, GTH18GCD, GTH18LCD, GTN18CBD, GTJ18CBD, GTH18LBD Capacity: 18.1 Cubic Feet...
Quick Specs
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... knob turn regulates interior temperatures with ease • Factory-installed icemaker - A sturdy shelf provides additional storage for storing your fruits and vegetables • Adjustable wire shelves - White • Model GTH18CCDBB - GTH18CCD GE® ENERGY STAR® 18.1 Cu. Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTH18CCDWW - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to automatically create ice • Gallon door...
... knob turn regulates interior temperatures with ease • Factory-installed icemaker - A sturdy shelf provides additional storage for storing your fruits and vegetables • Adjustable wire shelves - White • Model GTH18CCDBB - GTH18CCD GE® ENERGY STAR® 18.1 Cu. Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTH18CCDWW - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Flexible shelving options can be arranged to automatically create ice • Gallon door...