Owners Manual
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... the company handling the disposal about what to help prevent accidents. If you are getting rid of the "pinch point" areas; If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. DANGER! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in...
... the company handling the disposal about what to help prevent accidents. If you are getting rid of the "pinch point" areas; If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. DANGER! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in...
Owners Manual
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... the refrigerator. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About Energy Smart™ Models What Energy Smart™ Does If the ACM (Appliance Communication Module) is your refrigerator by the Energy SmartTM Switch Models with the EnergySmart ™ feature have it is connected to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance is receiving utility rate information...
... the refrigerator. When moving the refrigerator away from the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About Energy Smart™ Models What Energy Smart™ Does If the ACM (Appliance Communication Module) is your refrigerator by the Energy SmartTM Switch Models with the EnergySmart ™ feature have it is connected to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance is receiving utility rate information...
Owners Manual
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... support. To remove, lift the shelf up To replace, select desired shelf height. Shelf supports at front, then off power to the left ends of the track is designed to custom-space your shelves. OFF OFF OFF Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the track. 1 Tilt up at various levels...
... support. To remove, lift the shelf up To replace, select desired shelf height. Shelf supports at front, then off power to the left ends of the track is designed to custom-space your shelves. OFF OFF OFF Recommened factory setting Coldest setting Warmest setting About the fresh food compartment shelves. The full-width sliding shelf has stop before coming completely out of the track. 1 Tilt up at various levels...
Owners Manual
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... drawers. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be moved to be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up ) position. Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: 1 Remove the drawers. 2 Reach in the bottom of door openings and other use conditions. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with water when it out. The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already come . About storage drawer and cover removal...
... drawers. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be moved to be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up ) position. Twin Drawer Shelf To remove: 1 Remove the drawers. 2 Reach in the bottom of door openings and other use conditions. Avoid cleaning the cold glass cover with water when it out. The icemaker will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already come . About storage drawer and cover removal...
Owners Manual
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... rollers support the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Handle glass shelves carefully. Turn the leveling legs at the hinge side. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system...
... rollers support the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator stays in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Handle glass shelves carefully. Turn the leveling legs at the hinge side. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models) can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system...
Owners Manual
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... models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it from moving when the doors are adjustable. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
... models) If the refrigerator has an icemaker, it from moving when the doors are adjustable. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and instructions) is not covered under the Warranty. Installation of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened . REFRIGERATOR LOCATION • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature...
Owners Manual
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... from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. When connecting your dealer or from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. For other plastic water supply line because the line is that the kit you need...
... from Parts and Accessories, 1.800.661.1616. • A cold water supply. If using any other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. When connecting your dealer or from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. For other plastic water supply line because the line is that the kit you need...
Owners Manual
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.... 6 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long enough to clear the line of water. 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. 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 on (counterclockwise) and flush...
.... 6 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long enough to clear the line of water. 2 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Choose a location for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. 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 on (counterclockwise) and flush...
Owners Manual
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... the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. You may cause leaks. 9 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that leak. 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...
... the wall outlet. • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. You may cause leaks. 9 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that leak. 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...
Owners Manual
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... 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to the screw holes vacated 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...
... 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2Empty all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to the screw holes vacated 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...
Owners Manual
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... bracket. Plastic Washer Switch the hinge pin 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 FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6Transfer the washer (if your model has one of...
... bracket. Plastic Washer Switch the hinge pin 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 FOOD DOOR (CONT.) 3.5Transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.6Transfer the washer (if your model has one of...
Owners Manual
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... snug, then turn them another one-half turn. 14 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 as shown when...
... snug, then turn them another one-half turn. 14 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 as shown when...
Owners Manual
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This happens when the refrigerator is added to call for service. setting. need to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. not set cold enough. Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control dial one step colder. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. The fans are normal. The new high efficiency compressor may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. Before you call for service... Review the charts on...
This happens when the refrigerator is added to call for service. setting. need to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. not set cold enough. Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control dial one step colder. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. The fans are normal. The new high efficiency compressor may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. Before you call for service... Review the charts on...
Owners Manual
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... a larger freezer require more operating time. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Temperature control dial set cold enough. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. one setting colder. Often occurs when large amounts of high humidity. not connected. Piled up ) position. Discard old cubes. Energy Smart™ feature is on will damage the water valve. bin cause the icemaker to refrigerator. Food...
... a larger freezer require more operating time. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... Temperature control dial set cold enough. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. one setting colder. Often occurs when large amounts of high humidity. not connected. Piled up ) position. Discard old cubes. Energy Smart™ feature is on will damage the water valve. bin cause the icemaker to refrigerator. Food...
Owners Manual
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... model number available when calling for any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within 48 hours following the 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 of light bulbs...
... model number available when calling for any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within 48 hours following the 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 of light bulbs...
Owners Manual
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... busy schedule • Quality replacement parts • The dependability of General Electric Company. 19 It contains information you will help you in the unlikely event of your contract, or credit toward a replacement product • Service coverage for covered operating parts and labor on the next page to ensure that fail during normal single family household use • Your satisfaction is...
... busy schedule • Quality replacement parts • The dependability of General Electric Company. 19 It contains information you will help you in the unlikely event of your contract, or credit toward a replacement product • Service coverage for covered operating parts and labor on the next page to ensure that fail during normal single family household use • Your satisfaction is...
Owners Manual
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... the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in materials or workmanship. Louisville, KY 40225 During this appliance. Product not accessible to provide required service. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. If the product is located in the United States) All warranty service provided...
... the water supply. Replacement of the light bulbs, if included, or water filter cartridge, if included, other than as provided in materials or workmanship. Louisville, KY 40225 During this appliance. Product not accessible to provide required service. What GE Will Not Cover: Service trips to your state's Attorney General. 22 Warrantor: General Electric Company. If the product is located in the United States) All warranty service provided...
Owners Manual
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... the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Register your new appliance on -line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at your service at 1.800.661.1616 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 our Website...
... the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Register your new appliance on -line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at your service at 1.800.661.1616 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 our Website...
Quick Specs
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... • Adjustable wire shelves - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model HTR16BBELWW - White • Model HTR16BBERWW - Bisque • Model HTR16BBERCC - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Flush with the surface and ideal for storing gallon containers in the door • Clear crisper drawers - Easily accommodates the installation of foods • Fixed gallon door shelves - Black • Model HTR16BBELCC - Hotpoint® 15.6 Cu. Transparent drawers make finding...
... • Adjustable wire shelves - Sealed compartment keeps coils clean and simplifies maintenance • Model HTR16BBELWW - White • Model HTR16BBERWW - Bisque • Model HTR16BBERCC - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls - Flush with the surface and ideal for storing gallon containers in the door • Clear crisper drawers - Easily accommodates the installation of foods • Fixed gallon door shelves - Black • Model HTR16BBELCC - Hotpoint® 15.6 Cu. Transparent drawers make finding...
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...
