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Help us 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 Park 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 with your refrigerator.

Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged refrigerator,

the dealer (or builder) that the refrigerator.

immediately contact

sold

you

Ene~y-saving

● Location of your refrigerator is

important. Avoid locating it next to your range, a heating vent or the sun

● Don’t open the doors more

than necessary.

● Close the doors

possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

. Be sure the tightly. Before leaving the house retiring sure the doors haven’t been left open accidentally.

. Store only those foods refrigeration in your refrigerator.

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

●

reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

will

shine directly on it.

doors are

for

the night, check to

Keep all foods covered to

soon

closed

requ

tips

where

often

i ring

Save time and money. Before you request service,

the Problem Solver on pages 15 through 18. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

check

If you turn 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 .

—

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—when

appliance,

safety

following:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

● This refrigerator must be

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

instructions

● 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 cracks or abrasion damage

along

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

always

exercise basic

precautions, including the

below

and on page 4.

its length or at either the plug

using

this

as described in

grounding

are damp or wet.

to these extremely cold surfaces. . Do not place fingers or hands

on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

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

●

Don’t refreeze frozen foods

which have thawed completely.

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

“. .

.You

may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below

“. .

Thawed

or fish that have any off-odor or 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 refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than

Skin may adhere

This will prevent

40°F.

ground meats, poultry,

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

If your old refrigerator is still 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 individual.

Before cleaning.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

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

●

not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAVE

can:’

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THWE

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requirements IMPORTANT:

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance equipped with a grounding which mates with a standard grounded

minimize the shock hazard from this appliance.

wall

outlet (Fig. 1) to

Dossibil itv

plug

electri

PREFERRED

METHOO

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

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Have the a qualified electrician to make-sure the outlet is properly grounded.

wall outlet

checked by

Please

read carefully.

Where a standard two-prong wall

outlet

is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

Iwtallation

Requirement

(continued)–IMPORTANT...

Please Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly

recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY may be made to a properly two-prong wall outlet by use of a

listed

adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores,

TEMPORARY

IADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA)

ALIGN LARGE

PRONGS/S L OT:= ,

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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 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 appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of

Etiension

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

CONNE~ION

groundd

METHOD

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cord.

Attaching an adapter

always hold

USE the

Cords

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. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization.

The refrigerator should always be

plu~ed

into its own

individual electrical 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 a

fully

loaded

refrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances

for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:

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

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O“

Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

Allow

following door clearances:

Refrigerator Side . . . . . . . . . .

Freezer Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%”

Water Supply to

You

will

need to connect your

Icemaker

icemaker 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

should

sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to

moving the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 3 coils of 1/4” copper tubing that measures at least 10” in diameter).

%“

1%”

allow

Rollers

Adjustable rollers,

you to move your refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning, are located behind the base grille. These rollers should be set so that the refrigerator is

on the

fl;or

and the front is raised

just enough that the doors close

easily when opened about halfway. Specially designed door hinges lift

both doors slightly when opened.

The force of gravity then helps

close the door automatically.

To adjust rollers,

grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

Turn

roller

adjusting screws

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

men

adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, we recommend that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 3/4” from the floor.

To replace base

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

which enable

firmlv ~ositioned

. .

remove the base

grille?

align prongs

Operating Your

Refrigerator

Set the Temperature Controls

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. Do this before filling the refrigerator with large

amounts of fresh or frozen foods.

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

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

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a

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 refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

FRESH FOOD

hours for the

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

fettered

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 System

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

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically circulated 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.

No Defrosting

is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser

Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser

Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses chilled water, ice cubes and crushed ice through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work.

Water flows from the household supply

(1)

(2) water reservoir and to the (3) automatic icemaker as needed.

Water is frozen

(4) cube (5) storage bin where a

powered auger moves cubes forward into the dispensing unit. Cubed or

crushed ice, as selected, dispense through chute in door when cradle is pressed.

When the switch is moved to CRUSHED,

channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through chute into glass.

Chilled water from reservoir flows through the

(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the cradle is pressed.

(7) light in the dispenser on or off.

through a

dual solenoid valve to the

in the

mold

and ejected into the

motor-

baffle in housing

A light switch

turns the night

Important Facts about Your Ice &Water Dispenser

Your icemaker will produce eight

cubes per

120

cubes in a 24-hour depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

. Intermittent dispensing of ice is

normal.

more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be removed following instructions below and on page 8.

●

Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall glasses.

cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look

down into the chute. If ice is

blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

To help keep bits of ice from

being sprayed beyond the glass,

place glass close to ice but not so close that it

outcoming

● Ice should not be dispensed

into thin glasses, fine china or

delicate

chip from the combined pressure of your hand pressing them against the cradle and ice dropping into the container.

. Ice should be dispensed before

filling glass with soda or other beverage mixes.

splashing which is annoying and

which, if the splash reaches the ice selector switch, could cause it to stick or bind.

. Beverages and foods should not

be quick-chilled in the ice storage bin.

in the storage bin may cause the icemaker to malfunction.

. Ice other than that produced

by your icemaker should not be added to the ice storage bin—it

may not crush or dispense well.

cycle—approximately

period–

If ice flow interruption is

This can jam the chute or

chute—

blocks

ice.

crystal—they can crack or

This will prevent

Cans, bottles or food packages

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before the water connection is made, raise the ice access door and make sure the icemaker OFF (up) position as shown

2?’

feeler arm is in the

below.

Ice access door

Icemaker

When water supply has been connected to icemaker, move feeler arm to ON (down) position.

Depress water dispenser cradle

for about two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to

fill

water reservoir automatically.

Ice cube mold automatically fills with water after cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally freeze after several hours.

N~E:

refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool

down to the proper ice-making temperature.

With a newly-installed

(c~~ntinlit’d nc’xtpug[,)

Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser Are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.

Discard the first six

water in the kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight “plastic” taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water reservoir.

Keep ice level to keep icemaker productive.

Cubes ejected into an empty storage bin will close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm up to the OFF position prematurely when the bin is only partially full. Open the ice access door, reach in, level the cubes by hand and

icemaking will resume.

Keeping cubes distributed evenly will allow the icemaker to produce enough ice to fill the bin to its maximum capacity.

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with a bluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your

Hotpoint

Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer

Care@

Servicer.

glassfuls of

pile

green-

To Dispense Ice and Water

●

For ice, set selector switch to CUBED or CRUSHED. For water, simply position glass beneath words

“CHILLED

—

●

Grip glass or other container gently near the rim and press rim firmly against ice or water dispenser cradle.

Caution: Never put fingers or other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

WATER:’

When Dispensing Ice...

Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBED.

This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get channeled to the crusher.

Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute.

This condition is normal, and

usually

occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

When Dispensing Water...

The water system provides approximately six successive 6-ounce

several hours must be allowed for replenished water reservoir supply to cool. You probably will not drain all the chilled water from the reservoir on a single occasion.

The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the ones.

Dispensed water is chilled, not iced.

crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.

glassfuls—after which

fouowing

This is normal.

For colder water, simply add

Ice & Chilled Water

Dispemer

(continued)

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last bits

ice or drops of water.

Some slight dripping may occur

following dispensing of crushed

ice or chilled water. If excessive, the spill should be wiped dry immediately.

Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not pour it in the kitchen sink. The shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to instructions on page 13.

self-draining—

If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin...

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together. However,

can cause ice clumps to form in the storage bin,

temporary malfunction of the dispenser mechanism.

If this happens:

infrequent usage of ice

resulting in

To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin...

Lift the left corner to free the bin from the straight out while supporting it at front and back.

shelf,

and

~ull

the bin

To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin

Slide

the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the

shelf.

Rotate

‘1

Drive

Mechanism

If bin does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If Ice Is Not Used Frequently...

“Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick

to the metal auger.

Move

Icemaker

Feeler Arm to OFF (up) Position When...

Home water

turned off for several hours. . Ice storage bin is to be removed

for a period of time. . Going away on vacation, at which

time you should also turn off the valve in the water

your refrigerator.

supply

is to be

line to

If This Is Your First

Icemaker...

You’ll

hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normal not cause for concern.

icemaking sounds and are

. Remove storage bin from freezer compartment.

. Break up ice clumps with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.

. Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse together.

Food

Stomge

Suggestion

Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*

Eating quality drops

shown

after time

REFRI:!RATOR

350 ;T400E

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef& Lamb) Roasts (Pork & Veal) Steaks (Beef) 3t05 Chops (Lamb) Chops (Pork)

Ground & Stew Meats t to 2 Variety Meats Sausage (Pork)

3 to 5 3 to 5

1 to 2 1 to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon Frankfurters Ham (Whole) 7 Ham (Half) Ham (Slices) Luncheon Meats Sausage (Smoked) Sausage (Dry& Semi-Dry) 14t021

3 to 5 3 to 5

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes 3 to 4

Gravy & Meat Broth

1 to 2

Fresh Poultry

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

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) Pieces (Not Covered) 3t04 Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3t04 Fried Chicken

(Otherthanformeats&

Most fruits Lean fish Fatty fish,

soups, stew, casseroles

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

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

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods,

‘U.S. Depaflment of Agriculture

Meats, fish

from

the store vary in quality and

andvegetables

rolls and breads,

and

1 to 2

3 to 4

poultry) FREEZER

.8-12 months

poultry purchased

age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.

T()

store unfrozen meats, fish and

poultry:

● Always

Rewrap in foil,

and

remove

store wrappings.

film

refrigerate immediately.

DAYS

3 ?

6-8 months

2-3 months

wax

paper

FR::ZER

OOF.

MONTHS

6 tO 12

4 to

6 to 12

6 to 9 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4

1 to 2

1/2

to 2

1 to 2

Freezing

not recom-

mended.

2 to 3 2 to 3

9 6 6 3

4 to 6

To store cheese,

wrap well with wax 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 vegetables,

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:

Speciulfiesh

food

compa~rnent

drawers make it unnecessary to wrap certain foods which they’ve been designed are described on page

topreserve.

~ese

drawers

To store ice cream–Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

●

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

The rear of the

freemr

compartment

is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality.

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

be. You’ll save time, too, with less

culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for

freezing; they’re readily available

at most food stores.

Freeze only

will

top-

To freeze 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 meat that has completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to 29 pounds at a time.

For convenience . . .

● Store

saves both time and electricity because you can find foods faster.

●

they can be used up promptly.

often used sauces and condiments.

things together. This

Place the oldest items up front so

Use shelves on the door for most

To save money in energy and food costs

● 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 1 ids, plastic film or foil.

●

Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

●

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, as possible in the refrigerator. Move

the

icemaker

(up) position and shut off water to

the refrigerator.

leave

as few perishables

feeler arm to the OFF

Sto~e Dmwers

Convertible Meat Keeper

The Convertible Meat Pan drawer 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.

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

Set control lever to VEGETABLES 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.

Sealed and Fresh Drawer

This refrigerated drawer is designed

to keep

retaining the natural moisture

content of foods such as:

●

● Beets, topped . Currants

●

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous

foods be stored wrapped–foods

such as:

●

Brussels

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 and

Fresh Drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry.

The Sealed and 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

all

unwrapped foods

Artichokes Asparagus

Blueberries Carrots Celery

Broccoli

Sprouts

th(’ wa~~

in.

●

Cherries

Corn

●

Greens, leafy

●

Lettuce

●

Parsley

●

Peas, green

●

Cabbage

●

Cauliflower

●

Green Onions

push

[he

drawer

fresh by

● Plums

. Radishes

●

Rhubarb

●

Spinach

●

Tomatoes,

ripe

●

Parsnips

●

Turnips

Sealed Snack Wn

The Sealed Snack Pan—and shelf to which it is attached—can be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient

storage of unwrapped meats and

cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres,

spreads and snacks.

To Remove Drawers

Remove above the Sealed and Fresh drawer

and

take out the shelf. Take food off

the glass cover and out of the drawer.

food

from the shelf

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

pull forward. Remove the gasket.

Pull the drawer partway out. Reach in, push the rear of the glass up; at the same time, push it back until it clears front-corner retainers.

4. Tilt and

rcmove

the cover.

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1“

‘“

,,,

.-.

.—.

i ‘

/–

Pull

thedrawer

front to clear stops, and remove the drawer. If the refrigerator door doesn’t open completely, pull the drawer out until it hits the door. Then lift the drawer up until it is higher than the drawer supports,

tilt it and take it out.

6. If tape holds Convertible Meat Pan 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, until it clears front-corner retainers.

““’

forward, lift the

“,;

‘,

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8. Tilt and remove the drawer. After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

When drawers and covers are back in

place,

reinstall the gasket at the rear of the 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.

Sealed

and Fresh drawer.

7. Tilt and remove the

cover.

Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable,

enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.

Adj~table Shelves in

Fresh Food Compartment

To remove shelves:

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

Tilt shelf up

Removable Bins on Fresh

and

push in.

Doc

Iql

Food Compartment

To remove bins:

until

mounting hooks disengage.

To relocate bins:

bin height, engage hooks in slots on the tracks of the door, Bin

will

lock in

Lift bin straight

Select desired

place.

Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment

Shelves in the freezer compartment

are easily removed and replaced.

To remove shelves:

While pressing tabs on shelf supports on right wall, of grooves in supports.

lift

shelf out

To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of

shelf

until it locks into position.

Pull

shelf sideways until rods

come out of

To replace shelves:

holes. Then,

lower

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

holes

on left wall.

while

pressing tabs,

Insert rods into

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning-OuKide

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also use a paste of precipitating water softener

Calgon

brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.

The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water.

Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use

wax on the door handles and trim.

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

liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry

and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with

a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet

towel. These may leave a residue

that can damage 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

Iooking

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

and rust-free for years.

WR92X216)

Hotpoint

Appliance

non-

(such

The finish

new-

is available

Parts

Marts.

Cleaning-Inside

Inside the fresh food and freezer

compartments should be cleaned

at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture

when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

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 the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

To 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 parts

from your refrigerator in your

automatic dishwasher.

Drain opening in freezer compartment. During yearly cleaning,

basket and flush a solution of

baking soda—one teaspoon and two

cups of hot (not boiling)

through the drain line with the help

of a meat baster. This will help

eliminate odor and reduce the

likelihood of a clogged drain line.

If drain becomes

clogged, use a

meat baster and

baking-soda-and-

water solution to

force the clog through the drain line. Continue flushing until line is then empty and replace the defrost

water pan immediately.

out of sponge or cloth

refrigerator—

all

plastic parts—can be cleaned

remove bottom freezer

water—

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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.

Condenser

The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean. Remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is

readily accessible. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Conden$er

Defrost Water Wn

Pan behind base grille should be

cleaned at least once a year. When

reinstalling pan, firmly push it

ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.

Defrost

;ater

pan

(continued next page)

Care

and

Cleaning

(continued)

Light bulb

replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. Turn numbered temperature control to OFF

Pull

bottom of light panel down

about

l/4’’—just

lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls; remove panel.

After replacing with same size

bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on

pins; pull bottom down, push it back and release it to let

grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn it to previous setting, and plug refrigerator back in.

In Freezer Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

and

pull off knob,

enough to disengage

lip

engage

When you goon

vacation

For

extended vacations

absences,

refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF, clean interior with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations,

perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings. However, room temperature is expected to drop below instructions as for extended vacations.

Move (up) position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator.

shut off power to

60°F., follow

icemaker feeler arm to OFF

remove

same

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

po,si[i{)n ()~zl)’

and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in

Protect outside of refrigerator with

blanket.

during

van

actual

to prevent movement.

clean

such as

upright

moving

Water filter accessory

The perfect companion to your automatic 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 reduce deposits of hard scale.

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

Hotpoint

It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4” O. D. copper water line.

dealer. Specify

icemaker—

WRWX214.

2. Remove shelf just below shield. (Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first. )

3. Pull plastic light shield toward you. (It will bend to free tabs from

grooves. ) After replacing with same size

bulb, reinstall shield and shelf plug refrigerator back in.

light

and

Questiom?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

REFRIGERA~R

DOES NOT OPERATE

M~R

FOR LONG PERIODS

OPERATES

Rapid Electrical

Di~nosis

Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home—takes only minutes for a service technician to check

itsentireelectricd

system. Noneedfor

the technician to unplug, move or unload

the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

May be in defrost cycle

when motor does not operate for about 30 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 the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

appliance into the same

outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or

burned out fuse.

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

require more operating time.

●

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

to completely cool down.

M~R

STARTS&

STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR RATTLING

AIR FROM

B~TOM

REFRIGERA~R

●

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 instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

●

Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 13.

●

Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

●

Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

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

roller screws or front leveling legs 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.

. Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

●

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.

DOOR

PROPERLY

CLOSING

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

petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

OPERATING SOUNDS

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER

COMPARTMENT

TEMPERATURE

WARM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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

large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your

● Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer

old

refrigerator.

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 into drain pan.

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.

. With automatic

running in pipes as

● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water

icemaker refills.

on page 5.

●

Warm weather—frequent door openings.

●

Door left open for too long time.

FOODS DRY OUT

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE ODOR/TASTE

●

Package may be holding door open.

● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

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

. Too frequent and 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 13.

● Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 14.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

AUTOMATIC

ICEMAKER DOES N~ WORK

CUBE DISPENSER DOES NOT WORK

WATER HAS POOR TASTE/ODOR

WATER IN FIRST GLASS IS WARM

WATER DISPENSER DOES

WORK

. Icemaker feeler arm in OFF

●

Water supply turned off or not connected.

Freezer compartment too warm.

●

Cubes too small—water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home waterline may

(up) position.

be clogged. . Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely. With

icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position, level cubes in bin by hand.

●

No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes. . No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. . Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip

pressure and discard the remaining clumps.

If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water in regular

manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with freshwater. .

Poor-bsting

incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 14.

. Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is first installed.

●

If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in first glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses.

. If water reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.

. Water supply line turned off or not connected.

●

Supply line may be clogged with sediment.

1 I

~ 1

I i

DIVIDER BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS

FEELS WARM

MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERA~R

MOISTURE

COLLE~S

INSIDE

WATER ON FLOOR

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

refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

. Not unusual during period of high humidity.

. Too frequent and too long door openings.

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

. The drain at the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 13.

●

If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you maybe jamming the cubes in the funnel chute. They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.

. Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR

HAS ODOR

INTEWOR LIGHT

DOES NOT LIGHT

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Foods with strong odors should be tightly

Check for spoiled food.

. Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 13.

●

Defrost water pan needs cleaning.

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

●

No power at outlet.

. Light bulb needs replacing. See page 14.

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

800.626.2000

consumer information service

covered.

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 Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

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 that

fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED “Service triPsto Yourhometo

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: The 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.

any

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,

D.C.

In Alaska the 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.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working hours.

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

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

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

CONSEQUEN- IAL DAMAGES.

FOR

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

Pati

Pub.

1-88

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.

To 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

needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

No. 162

No.

D2532PO02

39-6257

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