Energy Guide
Page 1
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door-Ice Model(s): HTS17CBT, HTM17BBS, HTM17CBT Capacity: 16.6 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $49 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 464 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of...
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door-Ice Model(s): HTS17CBT, HTM17BBS, HTM17CBT Capacity: 16.6 Cubic Feet Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $49 $42 $52 Cost Range of Similar Models 464 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of...
Installation Instructions
Page 4
... setting that may accumulate in the bottom of the refrigerator and will stop -locks. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to the refrigerator. Not all models. 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up Half...a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side...shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the right-hand slot; After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to 0 stops cooling in cabinet wall, ...
... setting that may accumulate in the bottom of the refrigerator and will stop -locks. Shelf supports at various levels allow you to the refrigerator. Not all models. 2 Lift up and out 1 Tilt up Half...a full-width shelf when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left side...shelf front raised slightly, hook the bracket's top lug into the right-hand slot; After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to 0 stops cooling in cabinet wall, ...
Installation Instructions
Page 5
...period, depending on all features are on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm. When the bin fills to clear. Not all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) The icemaker will come equipped with an automatic ... difference may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice cubes. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. 5 A newly-installed refrigerator may take it out. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the storage drawers...
...period, depending on all features are on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of the feeler arm. When the bin fills to clear. Not all models. Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models) The icemaker will come equipped with an automatic ... difference may hear the icemaker cycle multiple times when making ice cubes. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your model. 5 A newly-installed refrigerator may take it out. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the storage drawers...
Installation Instructions
Page 6
...turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Keep the outside clean. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models). This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Bumping tempered glass can drop ...not use appliance wax or polish on some models). This helps keep the gaskets from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it straight in the fresh food and freezer compartments. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the temperature control dial...
...turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Keep the outside clean. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models). This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Bumping tempered glass can drop ...not use appliance wax or polish on some models). This helps keep the gaskets from its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace it straight in the fresh food and freezer compartments. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the temperature control dial...
Installation Instructions
Page 7
...improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Leveling legs should be connected to the rollers. Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from them to a cold water line. Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you have to ... and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time...
...improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Leveling legs should be connected to the rollers. Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from them to a cold water line. Rollers next to the leveling legs allow you have to ... and electrical connections. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • Back 1″ (25 mm) ROLLERS AND LEVELING LEGS Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator is the responsibility of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time...
Installation Instructions
Page 8
... sure both ends of the tubing are cut formed end from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. 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 the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. This water ...
... sure both ends of the tubing are cut formed end from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. 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 the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. This water ...
Installation Instructions
Page 11
...FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for some models... its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all references to the left and right. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the right side to left side-if you begin, do so could damage the door stop. 2.5 Set...
...FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 2.3 Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for some models... its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all references to the left and right. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the right side to left side-if you begin, do so could damage the door stop. 2.5 Set...
Installation Instructions
Page 12
...; hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on a non... FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the socket in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Do not drive it back on the hinge.) 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Move the bottom hinge bracket...
...; hex-head socket screwdriver and a 5/16″ open-end wrench, remove the two screws holding the center hinge to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6 Transfer the washer (if your model has one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on a non... FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5 Transfer the two screws from the socket in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside. Do not drive it back on the hinge.) 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Move the bottom hinge bracket...
Installation Instructions
Page 15
... a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle as ice melts from older refrigerators. Review the charts on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may run faster and longer than HUMMM... into the drain pan. ■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to 5 minutes). ■ Expansion and contraction of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on the following pages first and you call for service......
... a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle as ice melts from older refrigerators. Review the charts on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. ■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may run faster and longer than HUMMM... into the drain pan. ■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to 5 minutes). ■ Expansion and contraction of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. ■ Water dropping on the following pages first and you call for service......
Installation Instructions
Page 16
...; Check to see if package is holding door open box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 16 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is normal) Automatic icemaker does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor... or too long door openings. Hot weather or frequent door openings. refrigerator to the STOP (up cubes in refrigerator. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface...
...; Check to see if package is holding door open box of food are opened) Refrigerator has odor 16 Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is normal) Automatic icemaker does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor... or too long door openings. Hot weather or frequent door openings. refrigerator to the STOP (up cubes in refrigerator. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. Interior of high humidity. • Wipe surface...
Installation Instructions
Page 17
... under the warranty. 17 Please have serial number and model number available when calling for home use the product. • Damage to finish must be provided in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by...delivery of the appliance. • Damage to finish after delivery. • Improper installation-proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement...
... under the warranty. 17 Please have serial number and model number available when calling for home use the product. • Damage to finish must be provided in Canada when the Refrigerator has been properly installed according to the instructions supplied by...delivery of the appliance. • Damage to finish after delivery. • Improper installation-proper installation includes adequate air circulation to the refrigeration system, adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Replacement...
Installation Instructions
Page 18
...limits unexpected repair bills • Service coverage for most major brands • Unlimited service calls for the length of General Electric Company. 18 Model Number Serial Number Important: If you can contact you require service. The bottom card is 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737). 3 Read... and thank you as a customer! We are proud to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail your Owner's Manual carefully. The top card is a trademark of your contract, or credit toward a replacement product • Service coverage for covered operating parts and labor on the...
...limits unexpected repair bills • Service coverage for most major brands • Unlimited service calls for the length of General Electric Company. 18 Model Number Serial Number Important: If you can contact you require service. The bottom card is 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737). 3 Read... and thank you as a customer! We are proud to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail your Owner's Manual carefully. The top card is a trademark of your contract, or credit toward a replacement product • Service coverage for covered operating parts and labor on the...
Installation Instructions
Page 20
For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! For information about GEA's privacy and data usage policy, go to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms... GE Appliances (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 20
For refrigerators installed in the U.S. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMrotadailnayt! For information about GEA's privacy and data usage policy, go to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. ■ Ms... GE Appliances (GEA). ■ Check here if you do not want to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For refrigerators installed in Canada ✁ Cut here 20
Installation Instructions
Page 21
... to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of God...Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to replace the defective part. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of ...
... to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE and GE PROFILE MODELS: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of God...Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to replace the defective part. GE PROFILE MODELS ONLY: Five Years (GE Profile models only) From the date of the original purchase Any part of ...
Quick Specs
Page 2
Hotpoint® 16.6 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Easy-to-use controls are located in the kitchen • NeverClean™ condenser - Provides the ideal environment for storing gallon containers in the door • Crisper drawers - Encased coils take the dirty work out of foods • Fixed gallon door shelves - Ft. HTM17CBT - Designed...
Hotpoint® 16.6 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Easy-to-use controls are located in the kitchen • NeverClean™ condenser - Provides the ideal environment for storing gallon containers in the door • Crisper drawers - Encased coils take the dirty work out of foods • Fixed gallon door shelves - Ft. HTM17CBT - Designed...