Hotpoint 19 User Manual
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Refrigerators
Top-Freezer
162D6747P008 39-60395 11-05 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–4
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . .10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .11, 12
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . .12
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Reversing the Door Swing . . .18–22
Water Line Installation . . . . .14–17
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .23–26
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . .23
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . .27, 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
Models 18 & 19
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Note to Installer –
Be sure to leave these
instructions with the
Consumer.
Note to Consumer –
Keep these instructions for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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■ This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
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■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
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■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the icemaker. Do
not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in.
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■ Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
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■ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
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■ Setting either or both controls (some models
only have one control) to the 0 (off) position
does not remove power to the light circuit.
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■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous … even if they will
sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator or Freezer:
■ Take off the doors.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Control Settings
Initially, set the control(s) at 5 (some models have only one control). Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the control(s) one increment at a time and
allow 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
have set.
Setting the refrigerator control to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. The freezer
control (on some models) has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions,
and may require more than one adjustment. Factors that affect temperature include the
amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the
temperature of food when it is placed in the refrigerator.
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The controls on your refrigerator will look like one of the following:
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About the shelves and bins.
Not all features are on all models.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same manner.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable.
Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
Tilt the shelf up at the front.
Lift the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
To replace:
While tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
Lower the front of the shelf until the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.
Freezer Compartment
To remove:
Lift up the left side of the shelf and
slide it left into the center of the shelf
supports.
Rotate the right side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf supports.
To replace:
Holding the shelf diagonally, insert the
left end of the shelf into the center of
the shelf supports on the side wall.
Insert the right end of the shelf into the
shelf supports on the side wall. Rest
each end of the shelf on the bottom of
the shelf supports.
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Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
Detachable shelves deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage
room and greater storage flexibility.
To remove:
Lift the shelf straight up; then pull out.
To replace:
Engage the shelf extender in the molded
supports on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.
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Adjustable Bins on the Door (on some models)
Adjustable bins can easily be carried from
refrigerator to work area.
To remove:
Lift bin straight up; then pull out.
To replace or relocate:
Engage the bin in the molded supports
of the door and push down. Bin will lock
in place.
NOTE: Bins for the refrigerator and freezer
doors are different sizes and are not
interchangeable.
Spillproof Shelves (on some models)
Spillproof shelves have special edges to
help prevent spills from dripping to lower
shelves. To remove or replace the shelves,
see Rearranging the Shelves.
Tab
Opening
Front bar
Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach items stored behind others. The
special edges are designed to help prevent
spills from dripping to lower shelves.
NOTE: The shelves are shipped with tape on
the back. Remove this tape before attempting
to remove the shelf.
To remove:
Remove all items from shelf.
Slide the shelf out until it stops.
Lift the front edge of the shelf until the
tabs are above the shelf frame.
Continue pulling the shelf forward until
it can be lifted out and removed.
To replace:
Place the rear of the shelf on the shelf
frame just behind the front bar.
Slide the shelf back until the tabs are
above the openings.
Lower the shelf so that the tabs go into
the openings; then slide the shelf all the
way in.
Make sure that the shelf sits flat after reinstallation
and doesn’t move freely from side to side.
Make sure you push the shelves all the way in
before you close the door.
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Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models)
Slide the control all the way to the
HIGH setting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LOW
setting to provide lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits.
Snack Pan (on some models)
This pan can be moved to the most useful
location for your family’s needs.
To remove, slide the pan out to the stop
position, lift the pan up and past the stop
position, and lift out.
About the crispers and pans.
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers or under the drawers
should be wiped dry.
Removing the glass cover
Removing the frame
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About the additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
ShelfSaver™Rack
This slide-out rack holds twelve cans of soda
or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
Can be removed for cleaning.
To remove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lift the rack up and past the stop,
and lift out.
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Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to
remove the storage drawers.
To Remove:
Lift the drawers up slightly while pulling
them past the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out
the drawers, first try to remove the door
bins. If this does not offer enough
clearance, the refrigerator will need to
be rolled forward until the door opens
enough to slide the drawers out. In some
cases, when you roll the refrigerator out,
you will need to move the refrigerator
to the left or right as you roll it out.
To remove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the frame. When
replacing the glass, push the front edge
firmly into the frame.
Push up the glass cover at the rear.
Slide the glass cover backwards until the
front edge comes out of the frame.
Rotate the side of the glass cover up.
Remove the glass cover.
To remove the frame:
Lift up the front of the frame using
both hands.
Slide the frame forward.
Rotate the side of the frame up.
Remove the frame.
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Icemaker
Feeler Arm
Power
Switch
Green
Power Light
Feeler Arm in
the STOP
(up) position
Feeler Arm in
the ON (down)
position
Feeler arm model
Power switch model
There are 2 types of icemakers:
About the automatic icemaker.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours to begin making ice.
Automatic Icemaker (on some models)
The icemaker will produce approximately
3 to 3
1
⁄
2 lbs. of ice in a 24-hour period,
depending on the freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number
of door openings and other use conditions.
There are two types of icemakers: power
switch models and feeler arm models.
If the refrigerator is operated before the
water connection is made to the icemaker,
set the power switch to O (off) or move the
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, set the power switch to
the I (on) position or move the feeler arm to
the ON (down) position. On power switch
models, the green light will come on.
The icemaker will fill with water when it
cools to 15°F. A newly-installed refrigerator
may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making
ice cubes.
Once the icemaker starts to make ice,
it may take up to 48 hours to fill the bin,
depending on the temperature settings
and number of door openings.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice
to allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
will become cloudy, taste stale, shrink or
fuse together.
On power switch models, the green power
light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the
icemaker. To correct this, set the power
switch to O (off) and remove the cubes.
Set the power switch to I (on) to restart the
icemaker. After the icemaker has been
turned on again, there will be a delay of
about 45 minutes before the icemaker
resumes operation.
NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water
pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle multiple
times when making one batch of ice.
Icemaker Accessory Kit
If your refrigerator did not already come
equipped with an automatic icemaker,
an icemaker accessory kit is available at
extra cost.
Check the back of the refrigerator for the
specific icemaker kit needed for your model.
Water Filter Accessory
The water filter is an option at extra cost
and is available from your dealer. Specify
WR97X0214. It has complete installation
instructions and installs on 1/4″ O.D.
copper water line or plastic tubing that
is included in a GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit. When using the
plastic tubing, an additional piece of plastic
tubing (WX08X10002) must also be
ordered since the plastic tubing should
not be cut.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times.
Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
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