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Consumer Support. 

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, 

any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, 

order parts, or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.geappliances.ca

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by people of all

ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and

impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities,

check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. 

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Extended Warranties

In the U.S.:

GEAppliances.com

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ndividuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA,

MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 

1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be

referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. 
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center, or call 1.800.661.1616.

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including

your phone number, or write to: 

General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for 

enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. 

You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material. 

In Canada: www.geappliances.ca

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GE Appliances Website

In the U.S.:

www.Hotpoint.com

Schedule Service

In the U.S.:

www.Hotpoint.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your

convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344

Real Life Design Studio

In the U.S.:

GEAppliances.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still 

in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 1.888.261.2133 during normal business hours. GE Consumer

Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

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Parts and Accessories

In the U.S.:

www.Hotpoint.com

Contact Us

In the U.S.:

www.Hotpoint.com

Register Your Appliance

In the U.S.:

www.Hotpoint.com

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Summary of Contents for GTH18LCDWW

Page 1: ...efrigerator 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 Cove...

Page 2: ...frigerator or Freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside If the refrigerator has a lock make it unusable Refrigerants All refrigeration products...

Page 3: ...a live wire filament A burned out light may break when being replaced MESURES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cet lectrom nager que pour l usage au...

Page 4: ...TES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT RACCORDEMENT LECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi me broche mise la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentation Pour votre s curit cet appareil doit tr...

Page 5: ...r the shelf onto the support NOTE The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right hand slot the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left hand slot 2 Lift up and out 1...

Page 6: ...e freezer compartment shelves Step Shelf on some models To remove the step shelf Lift left side of shelf slightly Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower rig...

Page 7: ...er on some models The icemaker will produce approximately 70 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on the freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use condi...

Page 8: ...rator operation To clean the condenser turn the temperature control dial to OFF Sweep away or vacuum up dust For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at most ap...

Page 9: ...re adjustable They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doo...

Page 10: ...rill during installation be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock or is battery powered All installations must be in accordance with local...

Page 11: ...cal Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Pipe Clamp FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on counterclockwise and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the...

Page 12: ...e tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight then tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening may cause leaks Fasten the tubing into the clamp provid...

Page 13: ...Torxdriver needed for some models 5 16 hex head socket driver 5 16 open end wrench Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver 2 1Tape the door shut with masking tape 2 2With a 5 16 hex head socket driver r...

Page 14: ...set hinge and screws aside Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer 3 7Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side Do not d...

Page 15: ...E HARDWARE CONT 4 5 1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and remove the screw underneath Remove the two screws holding the hand...

Page 16: ...1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin Be sure the washer and spacer are in place on the pin RE HANGING THE DOORS CONT 6 Center Hinge Pin Plastic Washer and Spacer REVERSING THE DOOR SWIN...

Page 17: ...ter dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle Awaterdrippingnoisemayoccurduringthedefrostcycleasice meltsfromtheevaporatorandflowsintothedra...

Page 18: ...FF position not been connected Keeping it on will damage the water valve Cubes too small Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be clogged Sl...

Page 19: ...fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage caused after delivery Products which are not defective broken or which are working as described in the Owner s manual Replacement of the water filter cart...

Page 20: ...enter or call 1 800 661 1616 If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Custom...

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