GE CSF19E Use and Care Manual

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USAGESITUATIONSWHERE Appliances

Adjusting screw

POWERCORDWILL BE IXSCONNECTED INFREQUENTLY

1. Fruit and vegetablecrisper

2. Conditioned meat keeper

3. Conditioned meat keeper plug

4. Adjustable cantilevershelves

5. Portable egg racks

6. Dairy storage compartment

7.Juice-can rack

8.Bulky-packagestorage

9.Easy-Releasemice trays and storage bucket

10.Temperature controls

11.Power saver switch

12.Rollers (located behindgrille)

13.Defrost water pan(behind grille)

14.Model and serial number–record these numbers here for future reference.

Model#

Serial#

Do not remove rating plate.

~ AHOW5/8-inch clearance at both sides and at

top for ease of installation. When building a

newhome. consider providingwater supply to

refrigerator location. it will simplify connec-

“on of optional automatic icemaker should

youwish(o install one at a later date. Yourrefrigerator shouldnot be installed where

[lw temperature willgo below 60°F. bccausc Ihc refrigerator willnot runfrequently enough to maintain proper temperatures.

sure to install cma floor strong enough to

support a fullyloaded refrigerator. Adjustingscrews for

l“i!iSill~ or Imvcring roilers

ar~’ kxa[cd behind fhe grille. .Se[(hcsc screws so [he rcfrigera[or is firmiy posi(ioncd on the fkmr

and //I(f JwI/ L r(i;.jwd just enough thut

[ilmrsclose easilywhenopcnmi ;iix~tll ilalf-wuy.

Spcci:lilydesignccido(~rhingus lift imth cioors sii}:htiy

when tlpcncd. ‘I-hcf[)rccofgral’ity then

il~lp~

Cl(lSL’ [he dOC)I”S :llltolllilticill{~’. ~~nlove

tjiu

~~riilehygr:lspiny:1[h(~ttonland pulling up

ilrl~i C) U [. ( ,SW F’ig,11.

To repiace grille, set tabs on hooks at botl ends and push top toward refrigerator unti grille snaps into place. (See Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

ELECTRICALconnection

lMPOFiTANT

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates witha standard three-prong (grounding) wail receptacle (Fig.4) to minimize the possi-

bility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properiy grounded.

PREFERRED

METHOD

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Vnl

Fig. 4

Where a standard two-prongwaii receptacle is ;ncounterui+ it is the personal responsibility

lnd obliya[ion of tile customer to ilave it re-

~laced with

ii properiy grounded three-prong

,A’ailreceptuc]e. 30 NOT, UNDER AN%’CIRCIJMSTANCE$,

X-ITOR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)

i?RONG I“RCIRI‘TkiEPOWER CORD.

Q ‘+i\

INSUREPROPERGROUND EXISTSBEFOREUSE

TEMPORARYMETHOD

lADApTER mm fioT\ - \PERPAITTEDIN CANADA)

ALIGNLARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS\ <“ .. ~ .-

Fig.

t ~--

g#”’INSURE PROPERGROUND

-AND FiRMCONNECTION

BEFOREUSE

Becauseof potentiai safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongiy recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prongwall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores (Fig.5). The larger slot in the adapter must be alignedwith the larger slot in the wallreceptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CAUTION:Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wallreceptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal. and not insulated. and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked bya qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance unti1a proper ground has again been established.

USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED FREQUENTLY

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations

because frequent disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual faiiure of the adapter ground

terminal. The customer should have the two-

prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-

prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified

electrician before using the appliance.

The refrigerator should alwaysbe plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet (115volt,

60 hertz, single phase AC.)

TEMPERATURE ~NTROLS

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the Fresh Food and Freezer compartments (Fig. 6).

NO?IMALsmtruas

~DERFREWi FOOD CAND 6-7 COL025TFRESHFOO0 CO-R rRS=ER D ANO 7-S WHMER F-H FOOD C AND 1-4 OFF (FRESH FO. & FR2.I

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

AUOW 24 HOURS TO STAWUZC

CAKO 6

❑ AN08-O

Fig.6

O?F

Initiaffyset the controls at “C”and“5? Forcolder Fresh Food compartment:

leave the “C”setting alone and set the other

control at “6” or “7:’

Forcoldest Fresh Food compartment:

set the controls at “B” and “~’ or “W

For colder Freezer:

set the controls at “D” and “7” or”8

For wwmer Fresh Food Compartment:

leave the control at “C” and set the other

control at “4J “x “2; or “1!’

POWERCONSUMPTION

The kilowatt hours per month (Kwh/Mo.)

shown on the fact tag attached [o the

inner door is (he measure of the power

consumed when tested in accordance with

AHAM St~ndurd HRF-2ECFT with power

saver switch at the normal setting and at

[he setting recommended when moisture

forms on refrigerator exterior.

‘lhe approximate monthly cost of opera-

tion can be calculated by multiplying the Kwh/Mo. by [he cos[ per kilowatt hour from your local power company. Cost of

opcra(ion

Viirics under ilC(Uill USii~C

c’oflc{ilions,”

POWERSAVERSWITCH

}’our rcfrigcra(or is equipped with a power sa~’cr switch lociit~d on the lef( side of the rcfrigcrii[or near the (t)p of the fresh

cllmparlmcnt (Fig. 7). This s~vitch

turn heaters on [<) clirnintite mois-

you [c)

tIIrc on tbc ex[crior,

if and when it forms,

Fig. 7

food

~ilOWS

After adjusting the temperature controls, allow 24hours for temperatures to stabilize.

Note: Turning the numbered control to “OFF” turns off refrigeration in both the

Fresh Food and Freezer compartments.

GuideTo ProperTemperatures:

If a container of milk is too warm or too cold to your taste after being on the top

shelf in the Fresh Food compartment for

a day, adjust the Cold Control Dials ac-

cordingly.

If a gallon of ice cream remains firm to the touch after being in the Freezer for a day, the Cold Control Dials are at the proper setting. If the ice cream’s firmness is not to your liking, adjust the dials accordingly.

Check a day after resetting either dial to make sure new setting is providing the temperature you desire.

To freeze a quick supply of ice cubes or a largeamount of food, advance the lettered

Cold Control Dial to “E: but be sure to reset the dial to its previous setting within a day.

This moisture can be expected only when the weather is humid and if your kitchen is not air conditioned. The switch should be

left on the “normal” position to save power except when moisture does form. Remember to switch it back to normal when the weather is no longer humid.

POWER-SAVINGTIPS

~ Don’t open doors more often than necessary and close them as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

~ Store only foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.

~ Wipe :111moisture from bottles and cartons before i>trtting them into the refrigerator, and keep all foods covered to reduce

moisture build-up inside. ~ Don-t waste ice cubes by letting many

melt while using a few.

~ If you turn control to coldest position for quick chil]ing or freez~ng. don’t forget to turn it t)ack to normal setting,

Don’t overcrowd vour refrigerator-over-

~ crowding can require extra electrical ener-

to keep Cverythillg cool,

Q Before leaving ~hc house or retirin: for

iile nighl, check to be

l~fl iljilr iIl:ldV~l”(~lltly.

l~CCI?

sure doors haven’t

* Don’t locate your refrigerator adjacent

to your range, a heating vent or where sun- I shine will strike it if any other kitchen arrangement is possible.

SUGGESTEDSTORAGE ~i~~~ —~~~~

& POULTRY

PRODUCT

FRESHMEATS

Roasts(Beef and Lamb). 3 to 5

Roasts(Pork and Veal). 3 to 5

Steaks(Beef) ... . . . . . . . . 3t05

Chops (Lamb and Pork). 3 to 5 Ground and Stew Meats. 1 to 2

Variety Meats. .. . . . . . . . . lto2

Sausage(Pork). . . 1 to 2

PROCESSEDMEATS

Bacon . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 7

Frankfurters . . .. . . . . . . . . 7

Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . .. . . 7

Ham (Half) . .. .. . . . . . . . . 3t05

Ham (Slices) . . . .. . . . . . . 3

Luncheon Meats . .. . .. . . . 3t05

Sausage(Smoked). 7 Sausage(Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21

COOKEDMEATS

Cooked Meatsand Meat

Dishes . .. . . . . . . . . . . . lto2

Gravy and Meat Broth .. . 1 to 2

FRESHPOULTRY

Chickenand Turkey. . . . . 1to 2

Duck and Goose ... . .. . . . lto2

Giblets . . .. .. . . . lto2

COOKEDPOULTRY

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2

Pieces (Not Covered). . .. . 1to 2

Cooked Poultry Dishes. . . . 1 to 2

Fried Chicken . .. .. . . . . . . lto2

U.S. Department of Agriculture–January 1973

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(To malntalnItsquality)

REFRIGERATORFREEZER

35° to 40° F. 0° F.

DAYS

}

MONTHS

8 to 12 4t08 8 to 12

3t04 2t03 3t04

lto2

lto2 lto2 lto2 Freezing not recoin mended.

--zto~

2t03

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AUTOMATICICEMAKER

(optional)

If your refrigerator did not come alread! equipped with an automatic icemaker, yo~ may add one at any time. Contact your 10

cal Hotpoint dealer; request Cat. No. HP1 KIT-1.

(Be sure to shut off water supply to ice maker when going on vacation or away fo extended period of time.)

TIPS ON FREEZ!NGFOODS

There are three essential requirements fo] efficient home freezing. First, of course. i

initial quality. Only top-quality food should be frozen. Freezing retains qualit: and flavor: it cannot impro~~equality. Se ond is speed. The quicker fruits and v< etables are frozen after picking, the better

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If your refrigeratorappears to have stop ped operating (exceptduring the defras[ cyclewltendremolor~dfan are normally

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shutoffcompletelyfor the length of the cycle),msrkethesesimpletextsbeforecallingfor service:

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1.Checktempcrmurecontroldial.k may be turned to the OFF pesition.

2.lfinteriorlightis noton,checktosee if rekigeratorispkrggcdinatwallreceptacle.

3.Ifplugisaecureandtherefrigemtorstill

failstooperate,pluganother applianceinto the sameoutlet to determineif there is a bumedaut fuse.

4.Foffowcheck list below for other possibletrouble sputa.

Torepieccabrsmed.smtfkgfstbrdb: e. Unplugrefrigerator.

b.Removetopshelftemporarily. c Reachirr.fcclforbuIbbehktdlightpanel,

andunscrewit(seeilfustretionbelow).

sLRepIacewhfrsamc-sisebulb.

Mobtrrssforrrteooootsftfa”ofrefrigerator’

0 Moisturenot rmrssualduring periods fJ Mov; powersaver Nofay

Mofstrrrwcpffecfekssfde ;

❑ Too-frequentand too-longdoor

Cabinethavodssr

❑ Certainfaodspreduceodor–should

❑ Defrost-waterpan needs cleaning

Refrigeratormeetoolorrg

Cl Dnorskept open too long O TemperaturecontroIssettoo coId ❑ Normafattimeof installationor after

U Grilleandcondenserneed cleaning Refrfgeratorrmrstsnrfrequerstfy

❑ Requiredto provideeven

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Cabinetvibrates

Freshfood

mmpmtrrsent

Freezer

mmpertment

IIMDEIECTfllCAlOIA6NOSIS

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YourreM~toristid f&a@mte ei~”catdiagnosisinyourfrome-tafreaonlyminu@~ch~ itsentire electrical system. f40

mowsor unload refrigeratorto makediagnosis.

Wemaintaina k~ommbmyou~~~fm~~~lpiiyou arcnotsarisfierf whhlkarwimsacereceiv@ti@ Sbeoermat”tinelsspecifi&in the

warmelyorr s66back caverrmder “Haw,

locatimrsandteleptrarresmnrhsrsispmvidrdwithsheproduct.Weaim

need to unpiug,

stalfof Customer RefationsManagersatmajorrna*et

El RoNerscrewsneedadjusting D Check forweakfloor

Slowicecube freexhsg

❑ Freezerdoermayhave been left ajar

Fresbfosrrftemperatmwtoe wares

D Temperaturecontrolnot set in cold

Cl Tou-frequentandtoo-longdoor D Packageboldingdooropen

❑ Grilleandcondenserneed cleaning

Freshfoesfasfryorst

❑ Faodsshoold becovered

IIllllmrenewa,pan,

TaObtaii.%rw_ceYAtimingof

,-.

of highhumidity .

switchto right

openings

Hot-humidweatherincreasesrateof frostbuild-upandinternalsweating

be covered Interiorneedscleanirig

Modemrefrigeratorsarelarger and run colder—requiresnore

runningtime

refrigeratorhasbeenturnedoff

temperature Tee-frequentand too-longdoor

openings

enoughposition openings

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EVERYWHERE bo~omof the fresh food section nearthehinge

mabrteie semerActionPanel,20NorrhWackerDrive,Chicago,illinois60606, ~ sorfratyoumaycontact after you havetried to resolve the problemthroughourCustomer g ReiariorLsOffices.

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Freshfoedteirrperature teocold

Temperaturecontroldial set in too

. cold position

❑ Noiselevelis slightlyhigheron

modem,Iargerrefrigerators Fan air ffow~<hisis normal

U Defrost-waterp&rnotin correct

position RoNerscrewsneed adjusting

❑ Check for weak floor

Refrigeratordees not run

❑ TemperaturecontroIin OFF position

Notphrggcdin

❑ No power at outlet ❑ House fuse blown

Hotsdrfrombottomof refrigerator

❑ Normalair flowof fan-cooled

condenser

In the refrigerationprocess, it is normalthat heat be expelledinarea underrefrigerator.Somesynthetic fIoorcoverings whichare relative~ newon the market will dircolorat thesenormalandsafe operating temperatures.Yourfloor coven”rrg suppliershouldbecoasu[tedl~ you objectio /his discoloration.

Wateron floor

❑ Defros(-waterpan full,missing,or

not in position

hstesforlightdoasnot light

power at outlet

❑ No ❑ Lightbuib needsreplacing

Frcescrtoowarns

❑ Freezer door may havebeenleftajar ❑ Packagemaybe holdingdoor open ❑ Griiieand condenser need cleaning

Frostonfrozenfood

Too-frequentand too-longfreezer door openings

❑ Freezer door mayhavebeenieft ajar

Frazenfoodsdryout Q Packagesnot wrappedor seaied

properly

Ifyouneedtocall a Hotpoint Serviceman,be sure

modelnumber of your refrigerator.It

to give the

maybefounf%dthefronfofyourrefrigerator atthe (ace model sketch, front cover]. When service

ierequired, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint

aworkingrelationshipwithMACAP,theMajorApplianceCon- s

them forhelpin resmlvinga complaint but only :

This guide wili help youto get the bestusefrom your new refrigerator, offering , money,time and energysavingtips. If you have any further questions,contact

the ConsumerCoordinatornear you whosenumber is availablefrom your dealer ‘

orcailorwrite me.Wewouldiiketohearfromyou.

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY-

HOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR

FromiiotpefettoYmr-

Thiswarrantyis

any succeeding owner and applies to products purchased in the United

States, retained within the 48 contiguous stales, the State of Hawaii, or

the District of Columbia and employed in ordinary home use.

WlsatWe Wffl Do-

If your Hotpoint Refrigerator fails because of a manufacturing defect

within one year from the date of original purchase, we will repair the

product without charge to you. Parts and service labor are included.

Service wiil be provided

State of Hawaii, or in the District of Columbia.

HOWTOObtafnService-

Service

osganir.ationorby one ofour franchised Customer Care servicers during

normal husinesshoura after you notify us of the need for service. Service

can bearrarrged bytelephmse. Lookup’’ HotpointCustomer Care Service”

in the yelIowpngesor write to the address given below.

What fs Not Covered-

This warranty does not cover the failure of your refrigerator if it is dam-

aged

failure is caused by unreasonable use including use on house wiring not in conformance with electrical codes, low power voltage, and failure to provide reasmrableandneces.raV maintenance. [n

heliabfeforcanseqrrentialdamirges.

State of Alaska, nor to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa or the Carat Zone or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or cmrsequentisi damages, so that the preceding limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This you may alsnhave otber rightswbicbvaryfromstatetostate.

Pub. No,39-e105

extended by Hotpoint to the original purchaser and to

in the home in the 48 contiguous states, in the

willbe provided by our local Customer Care@ factory service

whileinyourpossession,used for commercial purposes, or if the

rroeventshallHotpaint

Thiswarrantydoes notapply to the

warrantygivesyouspecific legal rights, and

Ifyou wish further heip or information concerning this warrmrty, contact:

Massager-Customer Reintfons, Hotpoint

AppliancePark,WCE . Room 316. Louisville,Kesstucky 4022S

Sincerelyyours,

&d*

lane Butel,Manager

Consumersinstitute,Hotpoint

ApplianceParkAP4- 119, Louisville,Ky.40225 *

tfrosestatedin the above fuil warranty.

LIMITEDWARRANTY ApplicabletotheStateofAlaska

Inthe StateofAIasl.a, freeserviceinciud jngparrs wilibeprovided to correct manufacturing defects at our nearest service shop iocation or in your home, but we do not cover the cost of transportation of the product to the shop or for the travel cost of a technician to your home. You are responsible for those cos!s. AiI other provisions of this limited warranty me the same es tbose stated in the above warranties.

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A QUALITYPRODucTOF

AppliancePark,Lo”jsville, @ntuCk~ 402~5

REFRiGERFiTINGSYSTEM

GENERALELECTMCCOMPANY

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thefrozertproductwillbe.You’llsavetime. me,becauselessculfirg mrdsordrrgwillbe necessary.Thethirdreqtdrementis proper packaging.Usefoodwrapsdesignedespe-

iallyforfreezing;they’rereadilyav~iIabIe

na wideseIectionat your favoritestore.

tfreeshrgoffresh(mtfrez&r)maata

pmmdsat a tfma.

sferwfaso 20

TOFREEZE”MEAT,

flSHANDPOULTRY ‘

Wrapweffin freezer-weightfoil(or other heavydutywrappingmat~fi~), fo~ing it carefrdlytothesba~of the contents.This expelssir.Foldarrdcrimpendso~thepackageto provide a good, lastingseek.Don’t refrcasemeatthat bas completelythawed; meat,whetherraworcooked. can befrOzen successfedtyonlyonce.

SUGGESTEDFREEZER STORAGETIMES

thanfor mest and poultry)

(other

Mostfmitsandvegetables. . . . . . . . . .8.12months

barrfislr.. . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8months

Faftyfish,rollsandbresds,

soups,stew,casseroles.. . .........2-3 mmtlhs

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,Ieft-overs(cooked) icecream(ongirrsl

Nswtsshniquesare conefsntlybeingdeveloped.Cansrdl

theStateCeUagem QrmrfyEsfensiorr3wviceor

local

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‘ICECREAMSTORAGE

er temperaturesthan more “airy”alreadypackedbrandswithlowcreamcontent. It wiffbe necessaryto experiment to determinetheexact setting to keep your favoriteice creamat tbe rightservingtemperature.Afso,thercarof the freezerissfightly colderttrassthe

EASY-RELEAS@ICETRAYS

Invert and twisttrays at both ends to re-

leasecubes into storage bucket or bowl

(Fig.8).

orordyoneor twocubaa,leave trayright-

‘de op. twistends sligbffyand pluck out

cubeswith ease.

dishwasher.

carton). .. . . . . . . 1monthmsx

UlilityCompanyfortheIateetinformationon

ne-qrrefityice cream, with high cream

ment,witfno~ally requireslightlylow-

fronL

ash trays and storage-binin lukewarm ater only. Donl place in automatic

Yom

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NODEFROSTING,

You never havd’to defrost the’freezer.’It has been pre-set at the.factory to defrost itself,automaticsfly.

ADJUSTABLESHELVES~

Thismodelhasadjustableshelves.To adjust,removesheifbytilfbtg uPat frontthen liftingOParrdoutof dots at rear (Fig. 9).

To replace, select desired shelf height. Withshelf front raisedslightfy,engagetop lugon rearshelf withpropernotches. Tben lower fr6rrtuntil shelf Iocks into position (Fig. 10).

Engag ‘ top lug

Lowerto lock

intoplace

To removebottom as a cover for the vegetablecrisper: L

Pull crisper part-way out.

2. Reach

at the same time. push shelf back untilit clearsfront-comershelf retainers (Fig.11).

3. Then lift shelf up and out. To replace,simply reverse procedure.

STORAGEDRAWERS

Slide-mtdrawersat the bottom of the fresh

food section are for vegetablesand meats.

To remove any drawer, lift up sligbtlyand

psdl past .’stop.” location.

CONDITIONEDMEATKEEPER

(wfmss

Freshmeatsmaybe stored longer in meat

,franwhewpluglocated in lower righ[ wa]l

of freemr section is removed to aUow a stream of cold air to flow around pan.

,/’

sbelf, whichalsoserves

in,pushrearrsfglasssbelfupand,

plttgis removed)

Plug can bereinserted at any rime and

pan can be used for additional vegetable storage. Caution should be used not to misplaceplug.

FOODSTORAGE

UnfrozenMeats;Fish,Poultry

Meats,fishand pmdtrypurchased from the storevaryinqualityand age; consequently. safe storage time in your refrigerator wilI vary.Alwaysrerirdvestore wrapping from meats.fishand poultry.Rewrapinfoil,film or waxpaperand refrigerate immediately.

Cheese

Cheeseshould be wellwrapped with wax paper,aluminumfoilor placedina plastic bag. Careftdly wrap to expel air and preventmoId.Packaged cheese can be stored in its own wrapping.

Vegetables

Fruit and vegetable crisper has beenspeciaflydesigned to preserve natural mois-

turemsdfreshness.Crispnesscanbe main-

tainedbycoveringvegetableswith a moist towel.As a further aid to freshness,it is auggestedthat pre-packaged vegetables be stored in their original wrapping.

CLEANING Inside

Clean both refrigerator and freezer sec-

\ionsat leastonce ayear. ed that the refrigerator be unplugged

Fig.10

beforecleaning.If this is not practical,

wringexcess moisture cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of switches,lights, or controls.

Usewarmwater and baking soda solution —abouta tablespoonof bakingsoda to a quartofwater.

and wipe dry. FOI1OWthissameprocedure

for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable and

meat pans and allplastic parts.

traysand ice storage bucket in lukewarm water

To frfgeretorfs locatedin a right-handcomer andfreehfeed cesnpartrnentdoor cannot

open fully:

1.Temporarilyrelocate bottom adjustable

(cantilever)shelfhigher up in cabinet.

2. Remove crisper cover by followinginstructions (Fig. 11).

3. Tilt crisper and take it out.

Rinse thoroughlywithwater

only.

removecrfsperand meat panswhen re-

Itis recommend-

out of sponge or

Wash ice

4. Grasp rear of flexible meat pan cover (Fig. 12),bend it upward and push it back until notch on right of cover line~up with tab on cover support.

5. Tilt the meat pan cover and take it out (Fig. 13).

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6. Tilt meat pmr and take it out (Fig. 14).

After cleaning, simply replace in reverse order.

Outside

To cleanand protect the finish,use liquid poiisborwaxsuitable for useon appliances. Never use oily furniture polish, cleaning powders, or alkalinesoaps.

Whenmovingrefrigerator,alwayspull cabinet straight out and return to position by pushingstraightin. Movingrefrigerator in a sidedirection can cause damage to floor coveringbyrolIers.

Defrost Water Pan–Pan located behind grille should be cleaned at least once a year.

Condenser – For most efficientoperation, remove the grille and either sweepawayor vacuum up dust that’s readily accessible. This easy cleaning operationshouldbe doneat leestonce a year.

NODEFROSTING

hknot necessary to defrost [he fresh foOd

sectionof your refrigerator; it willdefrost itself automatically.

Ifyousbut off the house power for extended vacations, remove food and clean interiorwitb soda solution using one tablespoon of soda per each quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent formation of odor, place open boxofsoda in refrigerator and leave doors open.

If you leave for shorter absences, remove perishable foods and leave control dials at normalsetting. If, however, room temperature is expected to go below 60°F., turn control diafs to OFF, remove food, clean interior,Ieavedoors open and remove plug from wallreceptacle.

Ifyouhave an icemaker,flip manual switch to OFF position and be sure to shut off water supply to icemaker. (Ask installer to point out Iocation of shut-off valve at time of installation.)

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle. Remove all foods and clean interior. Sucb loose items as grille, shelves, storage pans, ice bucket, covers and removable parts should be protected or secured with tape. This prevents their coming loose and causing damage, Your refrigerator is on wheels; be sure it is properIy secured in movingvanto prevent rollingand damage. Handle with care; exterior should be protected with blanket covering.

The suggestions noted below apply to the operation of your household electric refrigerator. Hotpoint recommends tbese safety precautions:

1. Ifyour old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use, besure to remove the doors. Thi~ will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

2. Some refrigerators are equipped with automatic icemakers. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will prevent contact with the movingparts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

3. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet (115volt, 60cycle, singlephase AC).

This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–Because of potentiaI safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extensioncord.However.if

you stiI] elect to useanextensioncord,it isabsohrtelynecessary that it be a UL listed

3-wiregrounding type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes beequal to or greater than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of this appliance.

Such extension cords are obtainable

through your Iocal service organization.

4. Repair or replace immediately al! electric service 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 the plug or connector end.

5. Never unplug your refrigerator by pullingon the wire. AIways grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

6. Your refrigerator isequipped with rollers so that it can be easily moved out from the wafl.When rolling out the refrigerator be careful not to roll over the service cord,

7. Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.

8. A burned-out light bulb might break when being repfaced. In order to avoid contact with a live wire filamenl, it is recommended tbat the refrigerator firstbe unplugged when replacing a light bulb.

N6te: Turning control to OFF position

does not remove power to the lightcircuit.

9. AIways remove the power cord from walloutlet before removing the base grille.

10. Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely unless you cook them after they have thawed. Tbe United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says, “.. .if foods have thawed only partially and there are still ice crystals in the package, tbey may safelybe refrozen .. . be used as soon as possible.

“If foods have slowly thawed and have warmed gradually over a period of several days to a temperature of 40”F., they are not likely to be fit for refreezing. Under

these conditions, meats, poultry, most veg. etables and some prepared foods may be. come unsafe to eat; most fruits and fruit products soon develop an undesirable flavor.”

Also note and fol[ow otIzerprecau[iotts contained in (his Use & Care Book.

Refrozen food should

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