Hotpoint HTS18GCSWW Support Question
Hotpoint HTS18GCSWW Support Question
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Question posted by shobertwilliam on August 23rd, 2013
My Freezer Door Pops Open When I Shut The Refrigerator Door
How to keep the freezer door from popping open
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 24th, 2013 4:55 AM
freginold
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Hi, when you shut the freezer door does it close securely? It sounds like a loose seal on the freezer door, not providing the correct amount of pressure.
Related Hotpoint HTS18GCSWW Manual Pages
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... does not remove power to help prevent accidents.
DANGER!
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have one control) to the 0 (off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in the refrigerator. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the wall, be careful not to make sure the outlet is your refrigerator by a qualified electrician to roll over or damage the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance. The...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...bypass plug for the nearest Mabe Service Center.
To open the cartridge cover, push in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the temperature of the cartridge should be required.... Instructions Safety Instructions
About the controls on some models)
does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. Apply a month and year sticker to the new cartridge to remind...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... will lock in .
Rest each end of the shelf locks into the openings; Slide the shelf out until the tabs are on the shelf frame just behind others. NOTE: Bins for the refrigerator and freezer doors are different sizes and are above the openings.
Lift the shelf up ; Lift the front edge of the shelf...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...supports, slide it backward, tilt it and take it out. Can be rolled forward until the door opens enough to provide high humidity
recommended for cleaning. Snack Pan (on all the way to the ...This pan can be wiped dry. If this does not offer enough clearance, the refrigerator will need to remove the door bins.
When replacing the glass, push the front edge firmly into the frame.
...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...fill with water.
Set the power switch to I (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of plastic tubing (WX08X10002) ...
When using the plastic tubing, an additional piece of door openings and other plastic water supply line because the line is...glass underneath the dispenser for your dealer. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to O (off) and...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...
The door handles and trim. The stainless steel door panels and handles. For best results, GE recommends using a clean, soft cloth. Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of the refrigerator.
They...Care and cleaning of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... same or lower wattage. Leave the doors open.
Replacing the light bulbs. Unplug the refrigerator. Plug the refrigerator back in an upright position during moving...opening.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in . Be sure the refrigerator stays in .
9
Light shield
Freezer Compartment Dome Light (on model) and shut...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... refrigerator will not be installed next to a wall on the floor. • Door(s) do not close easily when opened to 45°. CLEARANCES
Allow the following occurs: • Refrigerator ...Model 18
If you to move the refrigerator away from front to back. Refrigerator Installation
15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is the responsibility of the refrigerator, ...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... the drill. Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
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 until the water is clear.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing to...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
...Insert the end of the illustrations below will need to pry open the clamp.
7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
One of the tubing into the clamp provided ...1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve)
1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
1/4″ Tubing
Refrigerator Connection
SmartConnect™ Tubing
8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE
...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
... wall.
Unplug the refrigerator from the right side to the icemaker. REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all door shelves, including the ... NEED
Phillips screwdriver
3/8″ Head socket driver (a 6-point socket is completed. Push the refrigerator back to the l (on up to 3 times to deliver enough water to the left...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... with the inside up .
2 REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Plastic Washer
Hinge Bracket
For models with the inside up . Fresh Food Door
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the cabinet. To do so could damage the door stop. Installation Instructions
1 REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
Tape the door shut with masking tape. Lift it about...
Installation Instructions - Page 16
...heads. (A putty knife works well for this.) Cover the blade with your finger. Door Stop Door Stop
7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT
Plastic handle:
3
Remove the plug
button by carefully
prying under ...
the handle to the top
of a thin flat blade to the left side of the
refrigerator door.
3
Plug Button
After removing the handle: Move the small plug buttons from the screw ...
Installation Instructions - Page 17
...REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.)
Transfer the door plug button to the door. Reinstall the handle plug.
3
4
Handle Plug
Stainless steel handle
2
(on some models):
Remove the two
screws holding the handle to
the top and bottom of the door...screw holes in the top
of the door and
tighten the screws.
8 TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT
Plastic handle:
1
Remove the...
Installation Instructions - Page 18
... bracket. Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)
8 TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.)
Stainless steel handle
1
(on the handle side and make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is in place, tighten the top hinge screws. Plastic Washer Hinge Pin
Center Hinge Bracket
Refrigerator Door
18
Plastic Washer
Straighten the...
Installation Instructions - Page 19
... is normal)
Possible Causes
This is first plugged in , when the doors are opened frequently or when a large amount of food is due to pressure equalization. Problem
Freezer door pops open when refrigerator door is closed on the following pages first and you call for service... Refrigerator control in defrost cycle.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
Installation Instructions - Page 20
... open .
Freezer door popped open . Door left open .
• Move items away from the back wall of the freezer. • On power switch models, set the power switch to begin making ice cubes. • Wipe surface dry; Icemaker power switch is first plugged in the refrigerator; Icemaker power switch is holding door open . Interior of high humidity. Foods transmitting odor to shut...
Installation Instructions - Page 21
... right side of refrigerator
Food freezing in the refrigerator
Orange glow in the freezer Door bins do not have lighted controls.
• See Replacing the light bulbs.
• Place the shelf in the lower position. The blade on the control setting, the model does not have lighted controls. Open containers of the refrigerator.
• Move the...
Installation Instructions - Page 80
..., contact us on -line anytime, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours. For details of all the details including your door. For the hearing impaired, please call 1.800.661.1616.
Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by people of GE's Universal Design applications...
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