GE CSX20, CSX22 Use and Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning Condenser

Energy Saver Energy-Saving Tips

Food Storage Suggestions

Storage Times

Ice Trays

Icemaker

Installation

Adapter Plug Adjustable Rollers

Clearances Electrical Requirements 3,4

Extension Cord Grounding

Location Water Supply to Icemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement

Accessory Kit

3,4

11 11

10 10

2 4

5 2

6 6

4 4

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Shelves Storage Drawers

Drawer& Cover Removal 8,9

Temperature Controls Vacation & Moving Tips

Warranty Water Filter Accessory

Back Cover

Use and Care of

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CSX20 CSX22

Model and Serial Numbers Problem Solver

13, 14

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Help

help you...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came your refrigerator.

Before sending in the registration card, please write these numbers here:

Mdel

%rk

witi

Number

Use these model and serial numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you

rweived

refrigerator,

the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Save time and money. Before you request service, check

the Problem Solver on pages 13 and

14.

It lists

problems that you can correct yourself.

a damaged

immediately contact

causes of minor operating

Ene~y-savi~

● Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoid locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it.

●

Don’t open the doors more often

than necessary.

●

Close the doors as soon as possible,

particularly in hot, humid weather.

● Be sure the doors are closed

tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been left open accidentally.

●

Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

●

Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

●

If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings.

●

Don’t overcrowd your Refrigerator. Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

tips

Serial Number

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S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS

Read all

W~~When

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as this Use and Care Book.

● This refrigerator must be

properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See

instructions below and on page 4.

●

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 electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that

shows along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

● When moving your refrigerator

away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

● After your refrigerator is in

operation, do not touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet.

to these extremely cold surfaces.

instrudions

crack

or abrasion damage

Skin may adhere

before using this appliance.

using this

describd

grounding

. If your refrigerator has automatic

fingers or hands on the automatic

icema~ng mechanism while the

refrigerator is plugged in. This

will prevent contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

●

Wn’t

which have thawed completely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

“. .

.You

foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below

“. .

.Thawed

or fish that have off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

“Even partial thawing and reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than

icem~er,

refreeze frozen foods

may safely refreeze frozen

40°F.

ground meats, poultry

any

do not place

off-odor or

that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as to save as much of their eating quality as you

. If

yow

around the house but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.

will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

● Unplug your refrigerator:

Before making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified

Before cleaning.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light

btib,

be unplugged in order to avoid contact with alive wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being

Note: position does not remove power to the light circuit.

●

not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of mplosive fumes.

SAVE

can:’

old refrigerator is

individud.

the refrigerator should

fiming

control to OFF

T-E

possible

This

replac~.)

~STRUC~ONS

■

Imtillation Requirement—IMPORTNT.

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this appliance mwt be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

Dossibilitv ~rom

of electric shock hazard

this-appliance.

PREFERRED METHOD

~l–.

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Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.

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INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

.. Please Read Carefully.

Where a standard two-prong outlet is encounter, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER

C~CUMSTNC~,

REMO~

(GRO~)

THE POWER CORD.

replacd

THE

PRONG

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Instillation Requirements

(..rttinued)-IMPORTANT...Please

Read Carefully.

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,

strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPOWRY

CONNE@ION maybe made to a

properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOO

IADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTEO IN CANAOAI

ALIGN LARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS

\ > : 2

Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity

in the connection of the

CAUTION:

ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground an appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring, You should have circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of

Efiension

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a

UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord having

UL listed adapter

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f$,:: “, ~

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INSURE PROPER GROUNO

ANO FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE

power

cord.

Attaching an adapter

always hold

Cords

a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and

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14U

VUILS.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into individual electrical

its

own

outlet—

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt, 50 Hertz, single phase AC). This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires.

Refrigerator

bcation

Do not install refrigerator where

temperature will go below

60°F.

because it will not run often enough

to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it

fully

loaded.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8”

Top ... . . . . .

Back . . . . . . .

: : : : : : ~ : ~“

Allow the following door clearance:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3/4”

Water Supply to Icemaker

(on models so equipped) If your refrigerator has an

icemaker, or if you plan to add an icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold

water line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 8 feet of 1/4” copper tubing in three

10-inch diameter coils).

should

be sufficient

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move your

refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will close automatically from a halfway-open position, there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet. Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened, allowing the force of gravity to close them securely.

To adjust rollers,

remove the base

grille by grasping it at the bottom

and pulling it out.

Turn the roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use an adjustable wrench (3/8” hex head bolt) or pliers.

men

adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, ‘we recommend thebottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8” from the floor.

To replace base grille,

align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

help

Opemting

Your

Refrigemtor

Set the

Wmperature Controk

FREEZER

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD control at 5 and the FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired compartment control one letter or number at a time.

IMPORTANT When initially setting the controls, or when adjusting them, allow 24 hours for the temperatures to stabilize, or even out.

Note: Turning the fresh food control to “OFF” stops cooling in BOTH compartment-fresh food AND freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

C INITIAL SETTING

E COLDEST

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a

container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

‘N’T’AL

‘ETT’NG

COLDEST 9

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.

container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

FRESH FOOD

Place

If you turn your household thermostat

60°F.

below

. . .

you may want to turn the control one step colder, as from “C” to

“D:’

Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply, leave your

lettered

for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no effect on your fresh food compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls back to their regular settings.

at night

lettered

setting at this colder setting

“4:’

Automatic Energy Saver

You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator.

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during humid weather.

Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs none. That’s why there is no

“energy saver” switch. . there’s no

need for it.

Sy*m

automatic~y

circulated

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the

free=r

or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

Food

Sto~e

Su~estiom

Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*

Eating quality drops after time shown

REFRl~:RATOR

350

~T400F DAYS

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef& Lamb). 3 to 5 Roasts (Pork & Veal). 3 to 5 Steaks (Beef). 3 to 5 Chops (Lamb). 3 to 5 Chops (Pork). 3 to 5 Ground & Stew Meats. 1 to 2 Variety Meats. 1 to 2 Sausage (Pork).

to 2

Pr~essed Meats

Bacon. 7 Frankfurters. 7 Ham (Whole). 7 Ham (Half). 3 to 5 Ham (Slices). 3 Luncheon Meats. . 3 to 5 Sausage (Smoked). 7 Sausage

(Dry&Semi-Dry). 14 to 21

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes. 3 to 4

Gravy & Meat Broth. 1 to 2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken Chicken (Pieces). 1 to 2 Turkey (Pieces). 1 to 2 Duck & Goose (Whole). 1 to 2 Giblets. 1 to 2

&Turkey

(Whole). 1 to 2

Cooked Poultry

pieCeS (Covered with Broth)

Pieces (Not Covered). 3 to 4 Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3 to 4 Fried Chicken. 3 to 4

to 2

(~herthanformeats& poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables. . . . .....8-12 months

Lean fish. .6-8 months Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

Ieft-overs

(cooked),

Ice cream (original carton). ...1 month max.

Nwtechniques

Consult the College or County

Sewice

or your local Utility Company for the

latest information on

●

U.S. Department of Agriculture

are constantly being

Extension

frewing

and storing foods.

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage

time in your refrigerator will vary.

To store

unfromn

meats, fish and

podtry:

●

Always remove store wrappings.

● Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

d~loped.

FR::ZER

;:F,

MONTHS

6 to

to 8

to 12 6 to 9 3 to 3 to 4 3 to 4 1 to 2

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Freezing

not recoin

2 to 3 2 to 3

12 9 6

6 1 4 to 6 4

To store

ch-,

wrap paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

● Carefully wrap to expel air and

help prevent mold.

●

Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

To store

vegehbles,

use the

vegetable drawers—they’ve been

designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce.

Covering vegetables with a moist

towel

helps maintain crispness.

● As a further aid to freshness,

pre-packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.

Note:

fie

Sealed& Fresh Drawer

(on models so equipped)

unnecessa~

to wrap certain foods

which it has been designed to

preseme.

described on page

To store ice

c-,

~ese

drawers are

with high

—Fineqtity iee

normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

It will be

necessa~

to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

●

The H

of the

is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing:

1. Initial quality.

top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking,

the better the frozen product will be.

You’ll

save time, too, with less

culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper

pachging.

wraps designed especially for freezing.

Freeze only

well

with wax

mkes

content,

compartment

Use food

freem

meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to the shape of

the contents. This expels air. Fold

and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal.

Don’t refreeze completely thawed meat; whether raw or cooked, it can

be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows:

CSX20

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

CSX22

. . . . . . . . . . . .

.20

..21

pounds

For convenience...

●

Store all like things together. This not only saves time, but because you can find foods faster.

●

Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly.

● Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

● Use the meat drawer, if your

model has one, for meats you do not freeze.

To save money in and food

● Place most perishable items, such

as milk, cream or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shelf, as they will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment.

●

Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil.

● Leaf vegetables and fruits

placed in storage drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic

containem

● Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once.

● Open the door the fewest times

possible to save electrical energy.

●

When going out of town for several days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an

icemaker at the OFF position and

shut off water to the refrigerator.

COW:

or wrap@ in plastic

electricity—

enemy

icemaker,

fibn.

set the

Shelves &

Sto~e Dmwem

Adjwtable

Shelves in

Fresh Food Compartment

(on models so equipped)

Some models have adjustable shelves

in the fresh food compartment, enabling you to rearrange the shelves to storage needs.

fit

your family’s food

,“1

—

Ill

imi

remove shelves:

front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

Ill

Tilt shelf

up at

❑ Engage

Ug ~:

top I

Lov,er to

❑

lock

Into

place

To replace shelves:

shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position.

Tempered glass shelves (on models so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

Select desired

,/’

e“

tracb

Removable Shelves in

~ezer

Shelves in the freezer compartment are

To remove shelves:

supports on right wall, lift shelf out

of grooves in supports.

Pull shelf sideways until rods

come out of holes on

To replace shelves:

holes. Then, while pressing tabs,

lower shelf into grooves in supports. Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted into grooves.

Compartment

easily removed and replaced.

While pressing tabs on shelf

Iefi

wall.

Insert rods into

Sealed &

fish

Drawer

(on models so equipped)

This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep

unwrapped foods

fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:

●

Artichokes

●

Asparagus● Corn

●

Beets, topped ● Currants

. Blueberries

●

Carrots

. Celery

. Cherries

●

Greens, leafy . Spinach

●

Lettuce

●

Parsley

●

Peas, green

●

Plums

●

Radishes

. Rhubarb

●

Tomatoes,

ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped–foods

such as:

●

Broccoli

●

Brussels

Sprouts

. Cabbage

●

Cauliflower . Turnips

●

Green

. Parsnips

Onions

Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawer.

Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the Sealed& Fresh Drawer should be poured out and

the drawer wiped dry. The Sealed & Fresh Drawer is

partially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges. Always replace the drawer in this cover and

push the drawer

all the way in.

(continued next page)

Sti~e

Dmwem

(continu~,

Cowertible

(on

modek

The Convertible Meat has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.

The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the

freezer compartment.

CSX22

Set control lever dl the way the coldest setting—to store fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time, some frost may form on the inside

of the drawer. Set control lever

to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and

provide extra vegetable storage

space, Cold air duct is turned off. Variable settings between these

extremes can be selected.

Meat

so equipped)

CSX20

the way up

@pr

Pan

drawer

down–

Drawer

Drawers will stop before coming the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.

To remove drawers when the fresh food compartment door

cannot be opened fully:

Remove food from the drawer and its cover. If your refrigerator has adjustable (cantilever) shelves, remove food from the bottom shelf and temporarily relocate it higher up in cabinet. Then follow the procedure that applies to your model.

Remoml

remove

Pull drawer partway out. Reach

in, push rear of glass cover up and,

at the same time, push it back until

it clears front-comer retainers.

2. Tilt and remove the cover.

3. Tilt and remove the drawer. To remove Convertible Meat

drawer:

(if your refrigerator has one)

wed& -h kwer:

——\\

support.

2. Tilt cover and take it out.

3. Tilt and remove the drawer.

After cleaning, reverse procedure to replace.

Model

Sealed & Fresh Drawer and take out shelf. Take food off the glass cover and out of the drawer.

2. Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward. Remove the gasket.

CS=2)

Remove food from shelf above

5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the front to clear stops, and

drawer. If the refrigerator door doesn’t open completely, pull the drawer out until it hits the door. Then lift the drawer higher than the

it and take it out.

drawe~

remove the

until it is

supports, tilt

Tilt and remove the drawer.

After cleaning, replace in reverse order.

3. Pull the drawer part way out. Reach in, push the rear

up; at the same time, push it back until it clears front-corner retainers.

4. Tilt and remove the cover.

of the glass

6. If tape holds Convertible Meat

cover to drawer supports, remove the tape. Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, push the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back, it clears front-corner retainers.

7. Tilt and remove the cover.

untd

When drawers and covers are back in place, reinstall gasket at rear of Sealed & Fresh Drawer. Fit the end of the plastic drawer support into the slot on the gasket, with the rubber gasket flap facing you. Make sure the gasket snaps into place.

Ice Service

Accessories

Ice Trays

(on models so equipped) To release ice cubes,

upside-down over a container and twist both ends.

For only one or two ice cubes,

leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove desired number of cubes.

hold the tray

Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost)

The optional automatic icemaker will replace the ice you use. . . automatically. It can keep you supplied with a ice for everything, without fuss or muss.

If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic icemaker, you may add one—contact your local UK-KIT-4 or IM-I. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is at extra cost.

binful of

Hotpoint

cubes—

everybody—

dealer; specify

dso

available

The perfect companion to your automatic

icemaker—

a water filter

Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water that produces them. That’s why it’s a good idea to purify your water with a water filter.

Its activated charcoal removes musty, stale odors and unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals of hard

The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your

WRWX0214.

installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4” water line.

redl~ce

deposits

scale.

Hotpoint dealer. Specify

It has complete

O.D.

copper

Wash trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Ou@ide

The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t

handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance

liquid and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Protect the paint finish.

on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. from

Hotpoint Appliance Parts

Marts.

tid liquid dishwashing

use wax on the door

dishwashing

WR~X0216)

detergent. Dry

cloth or wet

wax or mild

The finish

new-

is available

Cleaning—lmide

The inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments

cleaned at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

should be

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

help

prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top

shelf.

Change the box every three months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.

Do not wash any plastic from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Drain opening in freezer compartment. During yearly

cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of baking soda (one teaspoon) and two cups of hot (not boiling) water through the drain line with the help of a meat baster. This odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line.

If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and water solution to force the clog through the drain line

refrigerator—

will

help eliminate

baking-soda-and-

park

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

Condemer

The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

(continued next page)

Care and Cleaning

(continued)

Light bulb replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. To align the control knob properly, note position of numbered control for proper reassembly and pull off knob.

3. Pull bottom of light panel down about 1/4 inch—just enough to disengage lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on pins; pull bottom down, push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn it to previous setting, and plug refrigerator back in.

WWS,

and remove panel.

When you goon vacation

For extended vacations or absences,

refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF, with tablespoon

water. leave open

refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations,

perishable

regular settings. However, if

room temperature is expected to

drop below

instructions as for extended vacations.

If you have an

icernaker at

be sure to shut off the water supply

to the refrigerator.

shut

off power to

clean

interior

baking soda

Wipe dry. To prevent odors,

solution of one

soda to one quart of

box of soda in

remove

f(~ods and

60°F., fi~llow

the OFF position, and

leave controls

icemaker,

same

set the

When you move

Disconnect power cord from wall

outlet, remove all food, and

and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items,

grille, shelves and storage pans, by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

position

in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

during actual moving and

clean

such as

upright

In Freezer Compartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Lift light panel to disengage bottom from pins on side walls and top from the channel it mates with. Remove light panel.

Afier

replacing reinstall panel (lower top into channel, and bottom over pins).

3. Plug in refrigerator.

witi

same size bulb,

Questiom?

Use This

PROBLEM

REFRIGERA~R

DOES

M~R

FOR LONG PERIODS

M~R

STOPS FREQUENTLY

OPERATE

OPERATES ● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

STARTS&

fioblem

Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes.

● Temperature control in OFF position.

●

If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

● If plug is secure and refrigerator

fdils

to operate, plug lamp or small appliance into

same outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

require more operating time.

● Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down.

●

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

Hot weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open.

●

Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5.

●

Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 11.

●

Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

. Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

VIBRATION OR RATTLING

AIR FROM

B~~M

REFNGERA~R

OPERATING SOUNDS

FOODS DRY OUT

●

If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor. The front

roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.

●

If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

● The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in

the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.

● These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

● Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.

● Defrost water dripping.

● Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.

● Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.

●

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during

defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

. Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as

Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

icemaker refills.

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nextpage)

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM DOOR

CLOSING PROPERLY DIVIDER BETWEEN

FRESH FOOD AND FREEZER

COMPART-

MENTS FEELS WARM

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

WARM

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE ODOR/TASTE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of

petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

●

Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 5.

●

Warm weather—frequent door openings.

●

Door left open for long time.

● Package maybe holding door open.

●

Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.

●

Too frequent or too long door openings. . Frost within package is normal.

●

Door may have been left ajar.

. Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

Old cubes need to be discarded.

. Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.

●

Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.

●

MOISTURE FORMS

Not unusual during periods of high humidity.

ON OUTSIDE OF

REFWGERA~R

●

MOISTURE

COLLE~S

INSIDE

WATER ON FLOOR

Too frequent or too long door openings.

. In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

●

The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer

bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 11.

Foods

REFWGERATOR

HAS ODOR

with strong odors should be tightly covered.

Check for spoiled food.

. Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.

●

Defrost water system needs cleaning.

●

Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”

8W.62&2~

consumer information service

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

all

the details-including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action

20 North

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Panel

Drive

Save proof of original purchase date

CSX2(

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace

any

part of the refrigerator

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

that

YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

such as your sales

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

slip or

cancelled

any

check to establish warranty period.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

For the life of the refrigerator, we will replace, free of charge,

see-through storage drawer made

Lexan@

from

and furnished with the refrigerator if the drawer breaks during normal household use. Drawer covers are not included. The drawers can be exchanged at a Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart, Factory Service Center, or by writing to the address below.

polycarbonate resin

any

tinted

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

D.C.

In Alaska the

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

servicers during normal working

hours.

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and

other connecting facilities.

Care@

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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