Introduction; Key Features And Updates - GE HPS15BTHR Technical Service Manual

General Electric introduces its new line of energy efficient 15', 16', and 18' cu. Ft. 28" wide top freezers. The
new top freezers were designed to meet the 2014 energy regulatory requirements. Along with meeting the
new energy requirements, it has new appearance features such as , new designer door handles, GE badge
and round doors that create an attractive external appearance. The interior has a Redesigned control
housing, Z-style fresh food shelves (on some models), 8% larger vegetable pans and a 2 position freezer
shelf. A newly designs air tower improves run time and air flow. The new ice maker location and redesigned
ice bucket helps to reduce ice spillage.
• GE's simplest door reversal ever
• Newly designed condenser (moved from bottom of fridge to rear behind access cover)
• Front serviceable Cold Control, Defrost Control and Freezer components
• Omega groove door liners for ease of replacing and adjusting door gaskets
• Durable high gloss ABS liners helps prevent cracking
• Galvanized doors for improved corrosion resistance
• Heavy duty door hinge and handle system
• Improved low friction pan slides prevent binding and squeaks
• 8% larger vegetable pans take advantage of dead air space on sides and below pans
• Freezer shelf with 2 positions adding flexibility to freezer space
• New high density ice maker system makes more ice faster and takes up less space with the new
efficiently designed ice bucket
• New smooth handles replace textured handles for easier cleaning
• Quick space shelf (on select models)
• Clear modular door bins (on select models)

Introduction

Key Features and Updates

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