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Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
Installation Instructions
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...;RFDWLRQDQGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUGVWRFKLOGUHQ Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before disposing of the ejector mechanism, or with warm water when they are cold. Tempered glass is the safety alert symbol. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION This is designed to shatter...
...;RFDWLRQDQGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUGVWRFKLOGUHQ Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any setting on the control panel, refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before disposing of the ejector mechanism, or with warm water when they are cold. Tempered glass is the safety alert symbol. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION This is designed to shatter...
Installation Instructions
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... INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For personal safety, this appliance must be removed prior to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the power cord. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to product disposal. or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is properly grounded. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer...
... INFORMATION CAREFULLY. For personal safety, this appliance must be removed prior to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the power cord. Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it replaced with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to product disposal. or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is properly grounded. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer...
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About the temperature control. The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings.
About the temperature control. The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings.
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... replace: Lower the frame until it out. Ice maker ON OFF Feeler Arm Power Switch CAUTION Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with hot water because the extreme WHPSHUDWXUHGLȺHUHQFHPD\FDXVHLWWREUHDN Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is plugged in , push the back of door openings. If the refrigerator is operated...
... replace: Lower the frame until it out. Ice maker ON OFF Feeler Arm Power Switch CAUTION Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with hot water because the extreme WHPSHUDWXUHGLȺHUHQFHPD\FDXVHLWWREUHDN Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the glass cover before the water connection is plugged in , push the back of door openings. If the refrigerator is operated...
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... and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . Tempered glass is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. 8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWD tablespoon (15 ml) of the refrigerator. Use only a liquid cleanser free of the refrigerator...
... and freezer compartments. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . Tempered glass is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. 8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWD tablespoon (15 ml) of the refrigerator. Use only a liquid cleanser free of the refrigerator...
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Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Leveling legs should be connected to Installer - REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (12.7°C) because it from moving when the doors are opened about halfway. Installation of the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. A water supply kit FRQWDLQLQJFRSSHUWXELQJVKXWRȺYDOYH¿WWLQJVDQG instructions) is available at extra cost from...
Keep these instructions completely and carefully. Leveling legs should be connected to Installer - REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (12.7°C) because it from moving when the doors are opened about halfway. Installation of the refrigerator is not covered under the Warranty. A water supply kit FRQWDLQLQJFRSSHUWXELQJVKXWRȺYDOYH¿WWLQJVDQG instructions) is available at extra cost from...
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... point of connection to the water supply pipe. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need : measure the distance from the water valve on power switch models) or operating arm is with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device (such as described above. If using copper, be in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. WX08X10015...
... point of connection to the water supply pipe. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need : measure the distance from the water valve on power switch models) or operating arm is with a tube cutter and then use any electrical device (such as described above. If using copper, be in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. WX08X10015...
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... to clear the line of water. 2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect LWWRWKHVKXWRȺYDOYH Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH...
... to clear the line of water. 2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect LWWRWKHVKXWRȺYDOYH Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH...
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... refrigerator's water valve. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the wall. The ice maker will not begin operation automatically. It will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to the 0N position. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Push the refrigerator back to the tubing. Fasten the tubing...
... refrigerator's water valve. On GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts are already assembled to the wall. The ice maker will not begin operation automatically. It will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4" Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection SmartConnect™ Tubing Reattach the access cover. 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to the 0N position. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Push the refrigerator back to the tubing. Fasten the tubing...
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... the door stop. 2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 2.4 5HPRYHWKHWDSH/LIWLWRȺWKHFHQWHUKLQJHSLQ 3/8" hex-head socket driver 7/16" open-end wrench (optional) Putty knife or thinblade screwdriver Allen wrench (Stainless Steel Handle Models) 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator...
... the door stop. 2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. Top Hinge Phillips screwdriver Masking tape 2.4 5HPRYHWKHWDSH/LIWLWRȺWKHFHQWHUKLQJHSLQ 3/8" hex-head socket driver 7/16" open-end wrench (optional) Putty knife or thinblade screwdriver Allen wrench (Stainless Steel Handle Models) 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator...
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... it from the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge. (If the plastic washer sticks to left of cabinet. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Hinge Bracket 12 Hinge Bracket Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top right with...
... it from the cabinet. Lift the door from the pin in the bottom hinge. (If the plastic washer sticks to left of cabinet. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Plastic Washer Hinge Pin Hinge Bracket 12 Hinge Bracket Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top right with...
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...KDQGOH8VHµDOOHQZUHQFKWRWLJKWHQ set screw on freezer door opposite the handle. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) PLASTIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY 5.1b. Attach badge on the bottom of handle. Remove handle screws from the bottom of the door. 5.7a. Transfer the door stop on freezer door by sliding WKHKDQGOHXSRȺRIWKHIDVWHQHU5HPRYHGRRU handle on the bottom of freezer door. 5.2b. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a.
...KDQGOH8VHµDOOHQZUHQFKWRWLJKWHQ set screw on freezer door opposite the handle. 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES (CONT.) PLASTIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY 5.1b. Attach badge on the bottom of handle. Remove handle screws from the bottom of the door. 5.7a. Transfer the door stop on freezer door by sliding WKHKDQGOHXSRȺRIWKHIDVWHQHU5HPRYHGRRU handle on the bottom of freezer door. 5.2b. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a.
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...PD\ make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after defrost can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during and after an ice making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan. Closing the door may...
...PD\ make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after defrost can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during and after an ice making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the drain pan. Closing the door may...
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If needed, service can be scheduled by switching it to the OFF position. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after cleaning. The freezer must be used to a power receptacle. If frost is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that the door is proper clearance to the air supply and vents in to MYTH clean my refrigerator. All-purpose...
If needed, service can be scheduled by switching it to the OFF position. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after cleaning. The freezer must be used to a power receptacle. If frost is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that the door is proper clearance to the air supply and vents in to MYTH clean my refrigerator. All-purpose...
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... reported within 48 hours following delivery of service. For US Customers, all labor and related service to obtain service under 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Proof Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. In Canada, call needed to replace the defective part. During the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which fails due to quickly diagnose any...
... reported within 48 hours following delivery of service. For US Customers, all labor and related service to obtain service under 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Proof Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. In Canada, call needed to replace the defective part. During the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the refrigerator which fails due to quickly diagnose any...
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... can have parts or accessories sent directly to be there after your warranty, should the need to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas...
... can have parts or accessories sent directly to be there after your warranty, should the need to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas...
Energy Guide
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... consumer purchase. Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): HPS18BTH**** GTS18CTH****, GTS18GTH****, GTS18GSH**** Capacity: 17.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on models of similar capacity with yellow numbers. U.S. www.ftc.gov/energy 245D1624P006 Government Federal law prohibits removal of 12...
... consumer purchase. Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): HPS18BTH**** GTS18CTH****, GTS18GTH****, GTS18GSH**** Capacity: 17.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on models of similar capacity with yellow numbers. U.S. www.ftc.gov/energy 245D1624P006 Government Federal law prohibits removal of 12...
Quick Specs
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...-3/4 28 30-7/8 3/4 1 2 Air Clearances Front View AB Top View H G C D E F For answers to your Monogram,® Cafe™ Series, Profile™ Series or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. GTS18CTH GE® 17.5 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top...
...-3/4 28 30-7/8 3/4 1 2 Air Clearances Front View AB Top View H G C D E F For answers to your Monogram,® Cafe™ Series, Profile™ Series or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. GTS18CTH GE® 17.5 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top...
Quick Specs
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...; Model GTS18CTHWW - Transparent drawers make finding your favorite items quick and easy • G allon door storage - Moveable racks can handle a variety of an icemaker • C lear drawers - Easily accommodates the installation of foods • Equipped for easy selection and quick access • A djustable wire freezer shelf - Seamless design of all shapes and sizes • Spillproof freezer floor - Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • U pfront temperature controls...
...; Model GTS18CTHWW - Transparent drawers make finding your favorite items quick and easy • G allon door storage - Moveable racks can handle a variety of an icemaker • C lear drawers - Easily accommodates the installation of foods • Equipped for easy selection and quick access • A djustable wire freezer shelf - Seamless design of all shapes and sizes • Spillproof freezer floor - Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • U pfront temperature controls...