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... small. If you are getting rid of the icemaker. Skin may not easily climb inside. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in this or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the light circuit. Do not...
... small. If you are getting rid of the icemaker. Skin may not easily climb inside. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in this or any servicing be performed by a qualified individual. Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to the light circuit. Do not...
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... feature can cause changes in the refrigerator or freezer compartment temperatures and can cause changes in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its normal operating routine. 3 During this appliance. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About Energy Smart™ Models What Energy Smart™...
... feature can cause changes in the refrigerator or freezer compartment temperatures and can cause changes in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its normal operating routine. 3 During this appliance. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About Energy Smart™ Models What Energy Smart™...
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... opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on the rear cabinet wall. The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the shelf rests on it or remove food from it out. 2 Lift left to free its right ends from warmest to custom-space your shelves. See illustrations below for temperature setting information. When placed correctly on the shelf supports...
... opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf (on the rear cabinet wall. The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the shelf rests on it or remove food from it out. 2 Lift left to free its right ends from warmest to custom-space your shelves. See illustrations below for temperature setting information. When placed correctly on the shelf supports...
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... making ice cubes. Not all features are on all models. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for several cubes to break. 3 Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is normal for most vegetables. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be joined together. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is not used...
... making ice cubes. Not all features are on all models. Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for several cubes to break. 3 Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is normal for most vegetables. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be joined together. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is not used...
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... wipe dry. Leave the doors open box of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. However, in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Be sure the refrigerator stays in . Keep the outside clean. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models). Bumping tempered glass can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on the stainless steel. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may...
... wipe dry. Leave the doors open box of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. However, in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Be sure the refrigerator stays in . Keep the outside clean. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models). Bumping tempered glass can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on the stainless steel. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may...
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.... • Skill level - Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to Installer - After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to leave these instructions for cleaning. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor...
.... • Skill level - Leveling legs should be connected to a cold water line. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to Installer - After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the weight of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to leave these instructions for cleaning. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICEMAKER (on a floor...
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...)-to connect the copper tubing to the hot water line. If you need . This water line installation is in accordance with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure the feeler arm is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS...
...)-to connect the copper tubing to the hot water line. If you need . This water line installation is in accordance with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. Follow these instructions carefully to water leakage or flooding. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure the feeler arm is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS...
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... connect into the drill. Overtightening may crush the tubing. Consult with your licensed plumber. 9 NOTE: Commonwealth of a vertical water pipe. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. 4 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Drill a 1/4" hole in Massachusetts. Shut the water off any burrs resulting from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
... connect into the drill. Overtightening may crush the tubing. Consult with your licensed plumber. 9 NOTE: Commonwealth of a vertical water pipe. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. 4 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Drill a 1/4" hole in Massachusetts. Shut the water off any burrs resulting from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit...
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... water valve connection as far as shown. Do not cut plastic tube to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in a vertical position. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to install filter. You may turn with a wrench. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation...
... water valve connection as far as shown. Do not cut plastic tube to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on up ) position Feeler Arm in a vertical position. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to install filter. You may turn with a wrench. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will not begin operation...
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...; Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 IMPORTANT: Once you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to left side-if you begin, do so could damage the door stop. 2.5Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all door shelves...
...; Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by the top hinge removal. 11 IMPORTANT: Once you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions and reverse all references to left side-if you begin, do so could damage the door stop. 2.5Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all door shelves...
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... of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the cabinet. Plastic Washer Switch the hinge pin to the opposite side of the cabinet to the left side. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH...
... of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket. (If the plastic washer sticks to the cabinet. Plastic Washer Switch the hinge pin to the opposite side of the cabinet to the left side. Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH...
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... top hinge. Plug Button To reattach the handle on the left of the door with screws at top left . Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at the top and under the edge, and remove the screw underneath. Plug Button Installing the hinge on the opposite side. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the handle plug...
... top hinge. Plug Button To reattach the handle on the left of the door with screws at top left . Installation Instructions 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE (CONT.) 4.2Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at the top and under the edge, and remove the screw underneath. Plug Button Installing the hinge on the opposite side. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped putty knife under the handle plug...
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... Do Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 2 hours for service. Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker...
... Do Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 2 hours for service. Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial. These sounds are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker...
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... . Door left open. • Check to see if package is • See About Energy Smart™ Models altering refrigerator performance Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial periods of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is not on will damage the water valve. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 17 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Water shutoff valve connecting •...
... . Door left open. • Check to see if package is • See About Energy Smart™ Models altering refrigerator performance Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial periods of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is not on will damage the water valve. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. 17 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Water shutoff valve connecting •...
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... Limited Warranty. Components repaired or replaced are limited to an adequate and proper utility service. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for single family domestic use the product. • Damage to obtain service under the warranty. 18 What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and...
... Limited Warranty. Components repaired or replaced are limited to an adequate and proper utility service. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for single family domestic use the product. • Damage to obtain service under the warranty. 18 What is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From Date of Sale) GE Profile: Ten (10) Years GE and...
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... your confidence in GE and call us . It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. Follow these three steps to ensure that fail during normal single family household use • Your satisfaction is for products installed in us in a safe place. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with excellent service in Canada. Have...
... your confidence in GE and call us . It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. Follow these three steps to ensure that fail during normal single family household use • Your satisfaction is for products installed in us in a safe place. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with excellent service in Canada. Have...
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.... This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial number and model number available when calling for service. During this appliance. Product not accessible to your receipt here. To know what your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of shipping or service calls...
.... This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial number and model number available when calling for service. During this appliance. Product not accessible to your receipt here. To know what your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. Thirty Days (Water filter, if included) From the original purchase date of the refrigerator Any part of shipping or service calls...
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....432.2737) during normal business hours. 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, order parts, or even schedule service on -line and schedule your service at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours. Parts and Accessories GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Individuals qualified...
....432.2737) during normal business hours. 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, order parts, or even schedule service on -line and schedule your service at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours. Parts and Accessories GEAppliances.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Individuals qualified...
Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS16DBE****, HTR16BBE**** Capacity: 15.7 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $48 $40 $48 Cost Range of Similar Models 455 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through...
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): GTS16DBE****, HTR16BBE**** Capacity: 15.7 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $48 $40 $48 Cost Range of Similar Models 455 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through...
Quick Specs
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... GTS17FCS GTS18ABS GTS17BBS GTS18GBS GTS16BCS Specification Created 2/13 310401 Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS16DBELWW - Easy-to-use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Gallon door storage - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Adjustable wire shelves - Larger items are easily accommodated in the door • Clear crisper drawers - Ft. White • Model GTS16DBERCC - GTS16DBE GE® 15.7 Cu.
... GTS17FCS GTS18ABS GTS17BBS GTS18GBS GTS16BCS Specification Created 2/13 310401 Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model GTS16DBELWW - Easy-to-use controls regulate both fresh food and freezer sections • Gallon door storage - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Adjustable wire shelves - Larger items are easily accommodated in the door • Clear crisper drawers - Ft. White • Model GTS16DBERCC - GTS16DBE GE® 15.7 Cu.