Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door-Ice Models: HTR16BBS, HTS16BBS, HTF16BBS 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-the-door-ice. •...
Refrigerator-Freezer • Automatic Defrost • Top-Mounted Freezer • Without Through-the-Door-Ice Models: HTR16BBS, HTS16BBS, HTF16BBS 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-the-door-ice. •...
Installation Instructions
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...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 You Call For Service . . 17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .17 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover Product Registration (Canadian 21, 22 Product Registration (U.S.) . 20-22 Warranty for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16...
...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 You Call For Service . . 17, 18 Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .17 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover Product Registration (Canadian 21, 22 Product Registration (U.S.) . 20-22 Warranty for Canadian Customers 19 Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . 23 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 16...
Installation Instructions
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... careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. AVERTISSEMENT! Si la prise murale est du type standard à 2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise à 3 alvéoles correctement mise à la terre. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...
... careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. AVERTISSEMENT! Si la prise murale est du type standard à 2 alvéoles, il vous incombe de la faire remplacer par une prise à 3 alvéoles correctement mise à la terre. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...
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... shelf has stop before coming completely out of the track. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to 0 stops cooling in the fresh food compartment. Lift rear Pull forward To remove the full-width shelves Full-Width Shelves Some models have special edges to custom-space your needs. It does not shut off the support...
... shelf has stop before coming completely out of the track. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the temperature control dial. After using the refrigerator, adjust the Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to 0 stops cooling in the fresh food compartment. Lift rear Pull forward To remove the full-width shelves Full-Width Shelves Some models have special edges to custom-space your needs. It does not shut off the support...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place. To replace...
... 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 side of shelf slightly. 2 Move shelf to the left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place. To replace...
Installation Instructions
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... the level of glass cover up ) position. A newly-installed refrigerator may take it cools to clear. On power switch models, the green power light will stop location. About the automatic icemaker. If the refrigerator is operated before you may take out the drawer frame.) Lift the frame off ) and remove the cubes. Be sure nothing interferes with water. Slide the control all features are 2 types of ice to allow the water line to 15°...
... the level of glass cover up ) position. A newly-installed refrigerator may take it cools to clear. On power switch models, the green power light will stop location. About the automatic icemaker. If the refrigerator is operated before you may take out the drawer frame.) Lift the frame off ) and remove the cubes. Be sure nothing interferes with water. Slide the control all features are 2 types of ice to allow the water line to 15°...
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... types of the same or lower wattage. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on the stainless steel. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. If the temperature can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with a clean, soft cloth. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to the floor covering or refrigerator. Clean...
... types of the same or lower wattage. The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on the stainless steel. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. If the temperature can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with a clean, soft cloth. Sweep away or vacuum up ) position and shut off the water supply to the floor covering or refrigerator. Clean...
Installation Instructions
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... the refrigerator are opened about halfway. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to a cold water line. Installation of the refrigerator is transferred from moving when the doors are adjustable. Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for cleaning. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn...
... the refrigerator are opened about halfway. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to a cold water line. Installation of the refrigerator is transferred from moving when the doors are adjustable. Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Refrigerator Installation 15 minutes Reversing the Door Swing 1 hour • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for cleaning. After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn...
Installation Instructions
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... tubing you need: measure the distance from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. Do not use a compression fitting. Before purchasing, make sure the feeler arm is available at the point of tubing you need. WX08X10006 - When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is battery powered. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits...
... tubing you need: measure the distance from GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. Do not use a compression fitting. Before purchasing, make sure the feeler arm is available at the point of tubing you need. WX08X10006 - When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is battery powered. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN Recommended copper water supply kits...
Installation Instructions
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... water pipe. 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 out the tubing until the water is hand tight, then tighten one quart (1 liter) of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to move out from the water pipe. Take care not to allow the refrigerator to . Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve...
... water pipe. 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 out the tubing until the water is hand tight, then tighten one quart (1 liter) of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to move out from the water pipe. Take care not to allow the refrigerator to . Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve...
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... tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Install it in the ON (down ) position. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4″ Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover. 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the water line near the refrigerator. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 9 PLUG...
... tube (WX08X10002) to connect the filter. Install it in the ON (down ) position. If using GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, you will need to pry open the clamp. 1/4″ Copper Tubing Tubing Clamp Refrigerator Connection Reattach the access cover. 1/4″ Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) SmartConnect™ Tubing Power switch Power switch model Feeler Arm in the water line near the refrigerator. For plastic tubing from the water valve (refrigerator connection). 8 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 9 PLUG...
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... (needed for changing the hinges from the cabinet. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. These instructions are for some models) 2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the right side to the left...
... (needed for changing the hinges from the cabinet. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 5/16″ open-end wrench 1 BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from the socket in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors. These instructions are for some models) 2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the right side to the left...
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.... Door left open . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. The fans are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may not need adjusting. WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of food is due to call for defrost cycle to pressure equalization. Review the charts on the following pages first and you hear what I hear? Refrigerator is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset...
.... Door left open . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. The fans are opened frequently or when a large amount of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may not need adjusting. WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of food is due to call for defrost cycle to pressure equalization. Review the charts on the following pages first and you hear what I hear? Refrigerator is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset...
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... icemaker does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor/taste Moisture forms on will damage the water valve. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... They start and stop often to refrigerator. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Water supply turned off . not been connected. Discard old cubes. Interior of baking soda in refrigerator. Too frequent or too long door openings...
... icemaker does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Cubes too small Slow ice cube freezing Ice cubes have odor/taste Moisture forms on will damage the water valve. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Motor operates for service... They start and stop often to refrigerator. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Water supply turned off . not been connected. Discard old cubes. Interior of baking soda in refrigerator. Too frequent or too long door openings...
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... failure of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use and care of product as proof of original purchase and purchase date. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in the owner's manual, proper setting of controls. • Product not...
... failure of the Refrigerator or from service delays beyond their reasonable control. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. Damage due to abuse, accident, commercial use and care of product as proof of original purchase and purchase date. CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in the owner's manual, proper setting of controls. • Product not...
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... is our goal. Place 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 for products installed in the U.S. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the...
... is our goal. Place 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 for products installed in the U.S. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the...
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... date of the refrigerator Any part of merchantability or fitness for service. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the water filter cartridge which vary from state to replace the defective part in the water supply. ■ Replacement of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. During this Limited Warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Please have other than the intended purpose or used for home use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance...
... date of the refrigerator Any part of merchantability or fitness for service. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of the water filter cartridge which vary from state to replace the defective part in the water supply. ■ Replacement of charge, a replacement water filter cartridge. During this Limited Warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Please have other than the intended purpose or used for home use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance...
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... now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on-line. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can be there after your door. Caution must be referred to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. E1C 9M3 Register Your Appliance ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Register your new appliance on -line anytime, or call 800.GE.CARES...
... now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, or even schedule service on-line. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to their own appliances can be there after your door. Caution must be referred to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. E1C 9M3 Register Your Appliance ge.com In the U.S.: www.Hotpoint.com Register your new appliance on -line anytime, or call 800.GE.CARES...
Quick Specs
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...; 15.7 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Front View AB Top View H G C D E F Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top of the refrigerator, the handle is on your left and the hinges are on your left. Specification Created 1/05 410445 Total volume and shelf area are calculated by Underwriters Laboratories Listed by the Association of the refrigerator, the handle is on your right and the hinges are on your right. All Top-Freezer No-Frost Left-Hand Refrigerator Doors...
...; 15.7 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Front View AB Top View H G C D E F Overall Dimensions Height to top of hinge (in.) A Height to top of the refrigerator, the handle is on your left and the hinges are on your left. Specification Created 1/05 410445 Total volume and shelf area are calculated by Underwriters Laboratories Listed by the Association of the refrigerator, the handle is on your right and the hinges are on your right. All Top-Freezer No-Frost Left-Hand Refrigerator Doors...
Quick Specs
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...; Condenser - Hotpoint® 15.7 Cu. For easy storage of use • Adjustable Wire Shelves - White on bisque * Specification Created 1/05 410445 HTH15BBR / HTS15BCR / HTS16ABR / HTS16BBR BCR / HTS16HBR / HTS17BBR / HTS17BCR Bisque on white • Model HTS16BBSCC - Ft. Condenser coils are encased, so they don't require cleaning in normal operating environments • Deluxe Quiet Design - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront Temperature Controls - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model HTS16BBSWW...
...; Condenser - Hotpoint® 15.7 Cu. For easy storage of use • Adjustable Wire Shelves - White on bisque * Specification Created 1/05 410445 HTH15BBR / HTS15BCR / HTS16ABR / HTS16BBR BCR / HTS16HBR / HTS17BBR / HTS17BCR Bisque on white • Model HTS16BBSCC - Ft. Condenser coils are encased, so they don't require cleaning in normal operating environments • Deluxe Quiet Design - Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront Temperature Controls - Significantly reduces operating noise • Model HTS16BBSWW...