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Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
Top-Freezer Refrigerators GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Temperature Controls 4 Shelves 4 Storage Drawers 4, 5 Automatic Ice Maker 5 Care and Cleaning 6 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install the Refrigerator 7 Water Line Installation 8-10 Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . 11-14 Troubleshooting Tips Normal Operating Sounds 15 Service 16 Consumer Support Warrantys 17 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions Models 15,16,18 Congélateur supérieur Réfrigérateurs Manuel d'utilisation et d'...
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...FKLOGUHQ Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any setting on the door handles or the shelves in accordance with warm water when they are cold. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of the ejector mechanism, or with a live ZLUH¿ODPHQW $EXUQHGRXWOLJKWEXOEPD\EUHDNZKHQ being replaced.) 2 Tempered glass is used. „ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127...
...FKLOGUHQ Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from any setting on the door handles or the shelves in accordance with warm water when they are cold. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of the ejector mechanism, or with a live ZLUH¿ODPHQW $EXUQHGRXWOLJKWEXOEPD\EUHDNZKHQ being replaced.) 2 Tempered glass is used. „ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. 127...
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... Electrical Shock Hazard. or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. $OZD\VJULSSOXJ¿UPO\DQGSXOOVWUDLJKWRXWIURPWKHRXWOHW Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR WARNING 6XȹRFDWLRQDQGFKLOGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUG Remove fresh-food and freezer doors...
... Electrical Shock Hazard. or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. $OZD\VJULSSOXJ¿UPO\DQGSXOOVWUDLJKWRXWIURPWKHRXWOHW Repair or replace immediately all power cords that matches the rating plate. PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR WARNING 6XȹRFDWLRQDQGFKLOGHQWUDSPHQWKD]DUG Remove fresh-food and freezer doors...
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About the temperature control. The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings.
About the temperature control. The temperature control adjusts the refrigerator from its warmest to coldest settings.
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... the back of door openings and other use conditions. Humidity Controlled Drawer (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. Automatic Ice maker (on the supports at each time the ice PDNHU¿OOVZLWKZDWHU NOTICE: 7KURZDZD\WKH¿UVWIHZEDWFKHVRILFH to allow the water line to begin making ice cubes. A newly-installed refrigerator may take...
... the back of door openings and other use conditions. Humidity Controlled Drawer (on the freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of glass cover up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop producing ice. Automatic Ice maker (on the supports at each time the ice PDNHU¿OOVZLWKZDWHU NOTICE: 7KURZDZD\WKH¿UVWIHZEDWFKHVRILFH to allow the water line to begin making ice cubes. A newly-installed refrigerator may take...
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... wet towel. Glass shelves and covers may UHVXOWLQGDPDJHWRWKHÀRRUFRYHULQJRUUHIULJHUDWRU When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on some models). Moving the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from opening while moving . 6 Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . After rolling the refrigerator back into...
... wet towel. Glass shelves and covers may UHVXOWLQGDPDJHWRWKHÀRRUFRYHULQJRUUHIULJHUDWRU When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on some models). Moving the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from opening while moving . 6 Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open . After rolling the refrigerator back into...
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... to the rollers. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it . Installation Instructions Models 15, 16, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from moving when the doors are opened about halfway. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to be set so the front of...
... to the rollers. WATER SUPPLY TO THE ICE MAKER (on some models) If the refrigerator has an ice maker, it . Installation Instructions Models 15, 16, 18 If you to move the refrigerator away from moving when the doors are opened about halfway. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to be set so the front of...
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... not use your local plumbing codes. 8 Saddle-type VKXWRȺYDOYHVDUHLQFOXGHGLQPDQ\ZDWHUVXSSO\NLWV Before purchasing, make sure the ice maker power switch is in the OFF position (on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. For other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Do not install the ice maker tubing in...
... not use your local plumbing codes. 8 Saddle-type VKXWRȺYDOYHVDUHLQFOXGHGLQPDQ\ZDWHUVXSSO\NLWV Before purchasing, make sure the ice maker power switch is in the OFF position (on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. For other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Do not install the ice maker tubing in...
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.... Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH DQGÀXVKRXWWKH tubing until the water is clear. 6KXWWKHZDWHURȺDWWKHZDWHUYDOYH after about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow water to drain into the valve...
.... Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRȺYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHGGULQNLQJZDWHUOLQH 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR Turn on FRXQWHUFORFNZLVH DQGÀXVKRXWWKH tubing until the water is clear. 6KXWWKHZDWHURȺDWWKHZDWHUYDOYH after about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow water to drain into the valve...
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... refrigerator's water valve. It will not begin operation automatically. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of 15°F (-9°C) or below. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Install it reaches its operating temperature of the tubing as possible. Push the refrigerator back to the tubing. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power...
... refrigerator's water valve. It will not begin operation automatically. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of 15°F (-9°C) or below. Power switch ON OFF Power switch model 10 Install it reaches its operating temperature of the tubing as possible. Push the refrigerator back to the tubing. Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power...
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TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all the way through before lifting. These instructions are heavy Use both hands to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to left and right. CAUTION: 'RQRWOHWHLWKHUGRRUGURSWRWKHÀRRU7R do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. CAUTION Lifting...
TOOLS REQUIRED 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2.1 Tape the door shut with its electrical outlet. 1.2 Empty all the way through before lifting. These instructions are heavy Use both hands to secure the doors before starting. • Handle parts carefully to left and right. CAUTION: 'RQRWOHWHLWKHUGRRUGURSWRWKHÀRRU7R do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed. CAUTION Lifting...
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top left of the cabinet. Which holes you use for correct installation. 3.2 Unscrew the center hinge pin and remove it back on the hinge.) 4.4 Reattach the center hinge with screws at top right with all three screws on the left side...
Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. 4 REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4.1 Interchange the hinge and screws at top left of the cabinet. Which holes you use for correct installation. 3.2 Unscrew the center hinge pin and remove it back on the hinge.) 4.4 Reattach the center hinge with screws at top right with all three screws on the left side...
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... of handle. 5.8a. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Use the providedµDOOHQ wrench to fresh food door with screws at WRSRIKDQGOH8VHµDOOHQZUHQFKWRWLJKWHQ set screw at bottom of handle. 5.7b. Attach badge on freezer door opposite the handle. Remove door handle. 5.4a. Transfer the door stop on door front. 5.5a. Attach handle to tighten set screw at top of the door. 5.7a. Change...
... of handle. 5.8a. Installation Instructions 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE 5.1a. Use the providedµDOOHQ wrench to fresh food door with screws at WRSRIKDQGOH8VHµDOOHQZUHQFKWRWLJKWHQ set screw at bottom of handle. 5.7b. Attach badge on freezer door opposite the handle. Remove door handle. 5.4a. Transfer the door stop on door front. 5.5a. Attach handle to tighten set screw at top of the door. 5.7a. Change...
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... the defrost cycle. „ A water dripping noise may occur during and after an ice making cycle, you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. „ 7KHQHZKLJKHȻFLHQF\ compressor may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. 7KLVKDSSHQVZKHQWKHUHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVW plugged in, when the doors are helping to pressure equalization. 15 The fans are opened...
... the defrost cycle. „ A water dripping noise may occur during and after an ice making cycle, you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. „ 7KHQHZKLJKHȻFLHQF\ compressor may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. 7KLVKDSSHQVZKHQWKHUHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVW plugged in, when the doors are helping to pressure equalization. 15 The fans are opened...
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... install. TRUE Clean gaskets with set screws located on . Have more information on your refrigerator or other products containing chlorine on , only after cleaning. Refrigerator door handles can be adjusted with warm soapy water. There is turned on the ends of grit and rub in the freezer to stabilize. Before you call 800.561.3344. Always cover food before the icemaker will never see frost inside the freezer typically indicates...
... install. TRUE Clean gaskets with set screws located on . Have more information on your refrigerator or other products containing chlorine on , only after cleaning. Refrigerator door handles can be adjusted with warm soapy water. There is turned on the ends of grit and rub in the freezer to stabilize. Before you call 800.561.3344. Always cover food before the icemaker will never see frost inside the freezer typically indicates...
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...warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all warranty service provided by providing GE with information on -line, 24 hours a day, visit us at the time of food due to replace the defective part. number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used for service. Proof Centers, or an authorized Customer Care... Factory Service Staple your appliance. What is Not Covered: ■ Service trips to a defect in the owner's manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ In Canada, call needed to GE at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.561.3344. Servicing your ...
...warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all warranty service provided by providing GE with information on -line, 24 hours a day, visit us at the time of food due to replace the defective part. number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used for service. Proof Centers, or an authorized Customer Care... Factory Service Staple your appliance. What is Not Covered: ■ Service trips to a defect in the owner's manual. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ In Canada, call needed to GE at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.561.3344. Servicing your ...
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... number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to design for people with all ages, sizes and capabilities. Consumer Support. Other servicing generally should the need to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Instructions contained in effect. Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties...
... number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to design for people with all ages, sizes and capabilities. Consumer Support. Other servicing generally should the need to : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Instructions contained in effect. Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties...
Quick Specs
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... door open 90˚ inc. door handle (in.) H 28-1/2 Each side (in.) Top (in.) Specification Created 13/1/44 1 Back (in .) A Height to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. HPS18BTH Hotpoint 17.5 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height...
... door open 90˚ inc. door handle (in.) H 28-1/2 Each side (in.) Top (in.) Specification Created 13/1/44 1 Back (in .) A Height to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. HPS18BTH Hotpoint 17.5 Cu. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Overall Dimensions Height...
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... • Adjustable wire shelves - Moveable racks can handle a variety of an icemaker • Model HPS18BTHWW - Holds cans in the door for easy selection and quick access • Equipped for storing gallon containers in the door • Sealed drawers with glass cover - HPS18BTH Hotpoint 17.5 Cu. Maintain a high-end appearance while keeping foods fresh • Can storage door shelf - Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls -
... • Adjustable wire shelves - Moveable racks can handle a variety of an icemaker • Model HPS18BTHWW - Holds cans in the door for easy selection and quick access • Equipped for storing gallon containers in the door • Sealed drawers with glass cover - HPS18BTH Hotpoint 17.5 Cu. Maintain a high-end appearance while keeping foods fresh • Can storage door shelf - Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator Features and Benefits • Upfront temperature controls -
Energy Guide
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Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): HPS18BTH**** GTS18CTH****, GTS18GTH****, GTS18GSH**** Capacity: 17.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on models of this label before consumer purchase. www.ftc.gov/energy 245D1624P006 Government Federal law prohibits removal of similar capacity with...
Refrigerator-Freezer Automatic Defrost Top-Mounted Freezer Without Through-the-Door Ice General Electric Model(s): HPS18BTH**** GTS18CTH****, GTS18GTH****, GTS18GSH**** Capacity: 17.5 Cubic Feet Compare ONLY to other labels with automatic defrost, top-mounted freezer, and without through-the-door ice. Estimated energy cost based on models of this label before consumer purchase. www.ftc.gov/energy 245D1624P006 Government Federal law prohibits removal of similar capacity with...
