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... 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment. 197D7799P001 49-60521-1 08-08 JR Refr Top-Freezer igerators ge.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...
... 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16, 17, 18 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the upper left side of the fresh food compartment. 197D7799P001 49-60521-1 08-08 JR Refr Top-Freezer igerators ge.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...
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... rating that have it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is equipped with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to roll over or damage the power cord. LISEZ D'ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES. Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout cordon effiloché ou endommagé. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
... rating that have it is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is equipped with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to roll over or damage the power cord. LISEZ D'ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES. Réparez ou remplacez immédiatement tout cordon effiloché ou endommagé. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
Installation Instructions
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... be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on some models) The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is designed to hook into the left is the coldest. get cold. These shelves can turn the dial to the setting that is designed to hook into the right-hand slot; The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the track. After using the refrigerator, adjust...
... be opened fully Spillproof Shelves (on some models) The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1 is the warmest. 9 is designed to hook into the left is the coldest. get cold. These shelves can turn the dial to the setting that is designed to hook into the right-hand slot; The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the track. After using the refrigerator, adjust...
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... replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall. 3 Lower right side of the drawers should be moved to the most useful location for your family's needs. 6 Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left...
... replace the step shelf: 1 With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall. 3 Lower right side of the drawers should be moved to the most useful location for your family's needs. 6 Snacks Drawer The snacks drawer can be emptied and the drawers wiped dry. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the freezer compartment shelves. 1 23 Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: 1 Lift left...
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... the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for most vegetables. On power switch models, the green power light will hear a buzzing sound each side and back, pull it forward, tilt it out. Check the back of ice to allow the water line to provide lower humidity levels recommended for your refrigerator did not already come . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. Slide the control all...
... the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for most vegetables. On power switch models, the green power light will hear a buzzing sound each side and back, pull it forward, tilt it out. Check the back of ice to allow the water line to provide lower humidity levels recommended for your refrigerator did not already come . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About storage drawer and cover removal. Slide the control all...
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... towel. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . This helps keep the gaskets from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be Cleaning the condenser coils. If the temperature can cause it straight in place to shatter. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the STOP (up dust. Handle glass shelves carefully. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and...
... towel. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . This helps keep the gaskets from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be Cleaning the condenser coils. If the temperature can cause it straight in place to shatter. Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to the STOP (up dust. Handle glass shelves carefully. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and...
Installation Instructions
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... the refrigerator. 9 A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are adjustable. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to move the refrigerator away from the wall for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. •...
... the refrigerator. 9 A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are adjustable. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to move the refrigerator away from the wall for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. •...
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...) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you select allows at extra cost from your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below freezing. All installations must be sure both ends of the tubing are cut formed end from the wall after installation. To determine how much tubing you use any electrical device (such as described above. WX08X10006 - Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE...
...) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you select allows at extra cost from your home. • A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below freezing. All installations must be sure both ends of the tubing are cut formed end from the wall after installation. To determine how much tubing you use any electrical device (such as described above. WX08X10006 - Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE...
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... THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through the tubing. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the wall as possible. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cause leaks. 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...
... THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through the tubing. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the wall as possible. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may cause leaks. 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...
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... may cause leaks. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on ) position. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. Remove the access cover. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the...
... may cause leaks. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn on ) position. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 10 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power switch to install filter. Remove the access cover. Remove the plastic flexible cap from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the...
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... same instructions and reverse all references to the floor. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with the outside up to the screw holes vacated by their related parts to avoid using them in the top of the cabinet to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for some models) 2.4 Remove the...
... same instructions and reverse all references to the floor. TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with the outside up to the screw holes vacated by their related parts to avoid using them in the top of the cabinet to free the hinge pin from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for some models) 2.4 Remove the...
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... door toward the cabinet. 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 screws. 6.2 Re-hang the freezer door 6.2.1 Lower the freezer door...
... door toward the cabinet. 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 screws. 6.2 Re-hang the freezer door 6.2.1 Lower the freezer door...
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... the temperature control dial. Package blocking air duct in freezer freezer compartment. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. This is due to see if package is holding door open. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. ■ Closing the door may run...
... the temperature control dial. Package blocking air duct in freezer freezer compartment. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. This is due to see if package is holding door open. This happens as ice melts from older refrigerators. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. ■ Closing the door may run...
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Door left open. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Water supply turned off . not been connected. Temperature control dial not set at the coldest setting. Too frequent or too long door openings. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Too frequent or too long door openings. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors...
Door left open. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Water supply turned off . not been connected. Temperature control dial not set at the coldest setting. Too frequent or too long door openings. Foods transmitting odor to ice cubes. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Too frequent or too long door openings. Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with strong odors...
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... purchase date. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for a particular purpose, are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only. What is connected to the instructions supplied by an Authorized Mabe Service Agent. In home warranty service will be performed by Mabe and is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From...
... purchase date. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for a particular purpose, are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only. What is connected to the instructions supplied by an Authorized Mabe Service Agent. In home warranty service will be performed by Mabe and is covered Compressor Sealed System (including evaporator, condenser tubing and refrigerant) All Other Parts How Long Warranted (From...
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... a safe place. Place your new appliance properly. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you as a customer! We strive to have you did not get a registration card with excellent service in the U.S. SPP is for covered operating parts and labor on the next page to ensure that fail during normal single family household use • Your satisfaction is 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737...
... a safe place. Place your new appliance properly. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you as a customer! We strive to have you did not get a registration card with excellent service in the U.S. SPP is for covered operating parts and labor on the next page to ensure that fail during normal single family household use • Your satisfaction is 800 GE CARES (800.432.2737...
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... purpose or used for other than as provided in this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to a defect in materials or workmanship. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in materials...
... purpose or used for other than as provided in this limited thirty-day warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all labor and related service to a defect in materials or workmanship. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in materials...
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... Canada: www.geappliances.ca Schedule Service ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Expert GE repair service is still in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line today, 24 hours every day or by any day of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for the nearest Mabe...
... Canada: www.geappliances.ca Schedule Service ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Expert GE repair service is still in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on -line today, 24 hours every day or by any day of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for the nearest Mabe...
Quick Specs
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... door handle (in.) D Case depth with door handle (in.) E Depth with fresh food door open 90° (in.) F Width (in.) G Width with door open 90° with door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) A Height to top of hinge (in .) 61-3/4 61-1/4 51-3/8 25-7/8 29-1/8 29-1/8 54-7/8 28 28-5/8 3/4 1 1 Air Clearances Note: Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with product for current dimensional data. Hotpoint® 15.6 Cu. Ft...
... door handle (in.) D Case depth with door handle (in.) E Depth with fresh food door open 90° (in.) F Width (in.) G Width with door open 90° with door handle (in.) H Each side (in.) Top (in.) Back (in .) A Height to top of hinge (in .) 61-3/4 61-1/4 51-3/8 25-7/8 29-1/8 29-1/8 54-7/8 28 28-5/8 3/4 1 1 Air Clearances Note: Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with product for current dimensional data. Hotpoint® 15.6 Cu. Ft...
Quick Specs
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... gallon size containers • Vegetable/Fruit Crisper - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront Temperature Controls - Condenser coils are encased, so they don't require cleaning in European style and appearance • Adjustable Wire Shelves - For easy storage of use • Recessed handles - Ft. White on bisque * Specification Created 1/05 HTR41014457 ABR / HTR15BBR / HTR16BBR HTR17BBR / HTR18ABR Bisque on white • Model HTR16ABSCC - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model HTR16ABSWW - Makes...
... gallon size containers • Vegetable/Fruit Crisper - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront Temperature Controls - Condenser coils are encased, so they don't require cleaning in European style and appearance • Adjustable Wire Shelves - For easy storage of use • Recessed handles - Ft. White on bisque * Specification Created 1/05 HTR41014457 ABR / HTR15BBR / HTR16BBR HTR17BBR / HTR18ABR Bisque on white • Model HTR16ABSCC - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model HTR16ABSWW - Makes...
