GE CSX27H Use and Care Manual

Contents

Appliance Registration
Base Grille

Care and Cleaning
Condenser

Consumer Services

Countermaker Compartment

Drawer and Cover Removal 12
Energy Saver System

Energy-Saving Tips
Food Storage Suggestions

Storage Drawers
Storage Times

Ice Dispenser

Icemaker

Installation

Adapter Plug
Adjustable Rollers

Clearances
Electrical Requirements 3, 4

Extension Cord

14,

11,

7-9

7-9

3,4

2
4

15

14

19

6

5
2

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12
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4
4

4

4

Model and

Problem Solver

Safety

Shelves

Temperature Controls
Vacation & Moving Tips

Warranty
Water Filter Accessory

Serial Numbers

Instruction

Back Cover

16-18

13

15

2

use

3

model

5

and

care

CSX27H

Ice &Water Dispenser

9

Countermaker

Compartment

of

Grounding
Location

Water Supply to lcemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement

15

3

4

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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 the registration

card, please

here:

Model Number

Serial Number
Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged
refrigerator, immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you

the refrigerator.

Save time and money.
Before you request service, check

the Problem Solver on pages
through
operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

write these numbers

18. It lists

causes of minor

16

● 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.

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back 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

2

~PORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—

When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as described in
this Use

● This refrigerator must be

and

Care Book.

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

instructions below

● Never unplug your refrigerator

and on page

4.

by pulling on the power cord.

Always

&rip

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

cord

that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along

either the

● When moving your

its length or

plug or

connector end.

a

at

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.

Skin may adhere

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

This will prevent

ptis

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.

“..

.YoL1

foods

that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they

still

cold-below

“.. .Thawed ground

or

fish that have
off-color

und

should not be eaten. Thawed

ice cream should be discarded.

may

should

69

says:

safely

refreeze

40”F.

meats,

UI?}I

off-odor or

not be refrozen

frozen

are

poultry

If

the odor or color of any food is
poor or
The food

questiontible, get

may be

dangerous to eat.

rid of it.

“Even partial thawing and
refreezing reduce the eating quality
of foods, particularly fruits,
vegetables and prepared foods. The

eating

quality of red meat is affected
less than that of many other
Use refrozen

foods as

foods.

soon as

possible to save as much of their
eating quality as you

● If your

old

refrigerator is still

can:’

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

will reduce the possibility

of

danger to children.

● Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making

any

repairs.

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

B. 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.

●

Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Requirements—

How to connect
electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The

t>ower cord

is

eq;l

i

ppcd

(

grounded)

a

stundard

plug

(grounding)

minimize the possibility
electric shock
appliance.

of this

a~?pl iance

. .

with a three-prong

which mates with

three –t?ron,g

wall-

outl:t

(Fig. 1 )

of

hazard from

this

t(}

IMPORTANT. .. Please read carefully.

PREFERRED
METHOD

h’-”

“

r

;F

Fi~l )/

BEFOREUSE

Have WUI] outlet and cit”cuit
checked

to

grounded.

make

by a

qual ificd

sure the

‘1

\h

QQ

%

>)

INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS

electrician

outlet is

properly

‘,

Where

a standard

outlet

is encountered, it is your

personal responsibility

two-prong wall

and

obligation to have it replaced with
a properly

Wal I

:rounded three-prong

outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD
(C; ROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

3

Instillation Requirement

(cc).ti...dIMPORTANTNpleaseease

Read Carefully.

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential

under

certain conditions, wc strongly
recommend against use

plug.

However, if you still

use an adapter, where

permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL
(Fig. 2)

tivailablc at nlost ]octi]

hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

~~ti;!;;;:~fl~;A) . : .0

ALIGN LARGE

PRONGS/SLOT

I Fig,2

The

larger

~;~ Q ,; ‘“ “

pf

‘

slot in the
aligned with the
wall outlet to provide
in

the

connection of the power

CAUTION:

ground

Attaching

terminal to wall outlet cover
screw does not ground
unless cover screw is metal, and not
insulated,
grounded

You should
u

qualified electrician to

and

wall outlet is

throllgh

have circuit checked by

the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always

hold

the adtipter

If this is not

ground

break with

done,

terminal is very likely

repetited

Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has

again

been established.

safety huzards

of tin

elect to

local codes

listed

adapter

l“

~)

n

I

~’”

INSURE PROPER GROUND
AND FIRM CONNECTION
BEFORE USE

adapter

larger

slot in the

proper

tin

adapter

an

appliance

house wiring.

make

with

one hand,

the

adapter

use.

adapter

a

(

{~~”

-

must be
polarity

cord,

sure

to

Use of Extension Cords

Because of
under
strongly recommend against the
use

of an extension
if you still elect to use an extension

cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a UL 1
type appliance extension
having a grounding type

potentiui

cert~in

isted 3-w

safety hazards

conditions, we

cord,

However,

ire grounding

cord

plug

and

outlet and that the electrical

rating

Rollers

of the cord be 15 amperes

(minimum) and 120 volts.

The refrigerator should

always

be plugged into its own
individual electrical
( 115

volt, 60 Hertz, or

Hertz,

single

phase AC). This is
recommended
and

to

prevent overloading house

for

wiring circuits, which

fire haztird

from overheating wires.

outlet—

100 volt, 50

best performance

could

cause

Refrigerator Location

Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below

because it

will not

run

60°F.

often enough

a

Adjustable rollers behind the base
grille enable you to move your
refrigerator away
cleaning. These rollers should be set

so the refrigerator rests firmly on the
floor. To assure that the doors

close

automatically from a halfwav-

open position,

the;e

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

gravity

to

help close them securely.

to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it on a floor strong

enough to support it fully loaded.

Also

see Energy-Saving Tips

regarding location,

To adjust rollers,

grille

Clearances

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

Sides

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

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Allow

the

following

door clearance:

Refrigerator Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Freezer Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

for

air

%“

0“
1“

M“

I X“

by grasping it at the bottom

and pulling it out.

Turn the

clockwise to

roller

adjusting screws

raise

counterclockwise to lower it. Use

an

adjustable wrench (3/8” hex

head bolt) or pliers.

When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, we recommend

Water Supply to

Icemaker

the bottom

front

edge of the cabinet

be approximately 5/8” from the

You will need to connect your

icemaker to a cold water line. A

water supply kit containing copper

tubing,

shu-off

valve, fittings

and

instructions is available at extra cost
from your dealer. There should be
sufficient tubing

from

the cold water supply to allow

moving

the

wall several

feet of

1/4” copper tubing in three

1 ()-inch diameter coils).

for

the icemaker

refrigerator out from the

feet

(approximately

8

To replace base grille,

on back of

grille

with clamps in
cabinet and push forward

grille

snaps into place.

from

the wall

for

will

is a built-in tilt

of

remove the base

the refrigerator,

floor.

align prongs

until

.

Operating Your Refrigerator

Set the
Temperature Controls

FREEZER

I

Your refrigerator has
that let you regulate the temperature
in the fresh

compartments.

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

For

colder

adjust the desired

control one letter or number

a

time.

IMPORTANT

When initially setting the controls,
or when adjusting them, allow
hours

for

stabilize,
filling the refrigerator with
amounts of

Note: Turning the fresh food
control to “OFF” stops cooling in
BOTH compartments—fresh

food AND freezer—but does not
shut off power to the refrigerator.

C INITIAL SETTING
E COLDEST

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

two

controls

food and

or warmer temperatures,

the temperatures to

or

even out. Do this

fresh

freezer

comptirtment

or

frozen

foods.

at

24

before

large

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh

food compartment.

container

the fresh food compartment. Check
it a
warm or

temperature controls.

of milk on the top

day later. If

too

cold,

Place a

the milk is too

adjust

the

shelf

in

INITIAL SETTING 5

COLDEST 9

Use the ice
freezer compartment.

container of ice cream in the center

of

the freezer compartment. Check
it after
soft,

Always allow
refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.

cream

a day. If

adjust

the temperature controls.

FRE~HFooD

test for the

Place

a

it’s too hard or too

24

hours for the

If you turn your
household thermostat

60°F.

below

. . you may want to turn the
control one step colder, as
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

Ietter(’d

for the entire winter or
period of time
your thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down

This change should have no effect
on your fresh
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from

When
thermostat down, turn temperature
controls
settings.

setting at this colder setting

yOLI

at night

supply, leave your

you are

turning down

for

an extended period.

food

compartment.

6

’5” to “4.”

stop turning the

back

to their regular

from

for

whatever

leffered

“C”

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

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

5

Countermaker

This

ret’rigerator has

Compartment

a special

Countermaker Compartment

with its own door that becomes
a counter when

●

It mtikes

frequently used

you

open it.

items
stored on the fresh f(~(~d door
re:~dily :~ccessible

Counternlaker
without h:lving to open

through

the

Colllptirtlllent

the main

door

refriger:ltor door.”

● It provides

work surtfice

right at

:m extr~l

counter-high

with its

the refrigertitor

own

I

ight

when the

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6

Ice & Water Dispenser

Automatic Icemaker and

Ice & Water Dispenser

Your refrigerator
icemaker

;nd a dispenser that

dispenses water,
crushed

ice

compartment door. Here’s
they work.

Water flows from the household
supply

throllgh a

(1) dual solenoid valve to the
(2) water reservoir
(3) automatic

Water is frozen in
(4) cube mold

(5) storage bin where a
powered

tillger moves

forward into the
Cubed or crushed
dispense through chute in door
when

cradle

When the switch is moved to
CRUSHED,

channels

and

cubes

crushed

into glass.

Water from reservoir flows

through the

(6) tubing

dispensed

in the door

when

pressed.
(7) A

light

switch turns the night

]ight

in

t]le

has an

automatic

ice

cubes

through

the

and

icernaker

freezer

to the

as needed.

the

and

ejected into the

rnotor-

cubes

dispensirlg

ice. as

selected,

is pressed.

battle in housing

through the crusher

ice fulls

dispenser

through chute

and

the

cradle

on or”

is

and
how

unit.

is

off.

Impo~nt

Facts about
Your Ice & Water
Dispenser

●

Your icemaker

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.

If

more than brief, ice clump(s) may
be the cause
following instructions below and on
page 9.

● Avoid overfilling glasses with

ice and using narrow or
tall glasses. This can jam the chute

or 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

not so close

outcorning

● Ice should not be dispensed

into thin glasses, fine china or
delicate crystal—they can crack

or chip from the combined
pressure of your
them against the cradle
dropping into the container.

● Ice should be dispensed before

filling glass with soda or other
beverage mixes. This will prevent

splashing which is annoying
which, if the

selector switch, could cause it to
stick or bind.

● Beverages and foods should not

be quick-chilled in the ice
storage bin. Cans, bottles or food

packages in the storage bin may
cause the

● Ice other than that produced

icernaker

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

rnuy

not crush or dispense well.

will

produce eight

cycle—approximately

period—

ice

flow

interruption is

and

should be removed

extra-

close to ice chute— but

that

it blocks

ice.

hand

pressing

and

ice

and

splash

reaches the ice

to malfunction.

Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before

the

water connection is made, raise

the ice access door and make sure
the icemaker feeler
OFF (up) position

When water supply has been
connected to

arm

to ON (down) position.

Depress water dispenser

fOr about

trapped

and

two minutes to remove

air

from the water

to fill water reservoir

automatically.

Ice cube mold automatically fills

with water

after cool

temperatures. First

freeze

after

severul

NOTE:

refrigerator,

With a newly-installed

allow ubout

the freezer compartment to coo] down
to the proper ice-making

arm

as

shown below.

icernaker,

ing

cubes

hours.

((”(~lll;f!lt(,(l

is in the

Ice access
door

Icemaker

rm

)

move feeler

rm
wn)

cradle

line

to freezing

normally

24 hours

for

ternpcrature.

11[,.1”1

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in

in

)

7

Ice & Water Dispenser

(continued)

Once Your Icemaker and

Dispenser Are in Operation

Throw away the first

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 pile up
close to the icemaker and push the
feeler arm
prematurely when the bin is only
partially full. Open the ice access
door, reach in, level the cubes by
hand
Keeping cubes distributed evenly
will allow the icemaker to produce
enough ice to
maximum capacity.

Caution:

Under certain rare
circumstances, ice cubes
may be discolored, usually
appearing with a green-bluish
hue. The cause of this unusual
discoloration is apparently
due to a combination of
factors such as
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
Factory Service Center or
an authorized Customer

Care’”

LIp to the OFF position

and icemaking

fill

Hotpoint

Servicer,

few

batches

glassfuls

will resume.

the bin to its

ceflain

of

To Dispense Ice and Water

Q

For ice, set selector switch to
CUBED or CRUSHED. For water,
simply position glass beneath the
word “WATER.”

● Grip glass or other container

gently
firmly against ice or water
dispenser

near

the rim

cradle.

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

and

press rim

When Dispensing Ice...

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

occasionally when a
accidentally get channeled to the
crusher.

Sometimes a mound of snow
form on the door in the ice
chute. This condition is normal.

and

usually
dispensed crushed

The

snow will eventually

evaporate.

occurs

few

cubes

will

when yOLI have

ice

repeatedly.

When Dispensing Water...

The water system provides
approximately six successive
6-ounce

several hours must be allowed
replenished

to

drain all

reservoir on a single occasion,

The first glass of water dispensed
may be warmer than the

following ones.
Dispensed water is cool, not iced.

For

crushed
dispensing water.

glassfuls—after

coo].

You

the

colder

ice

which

water l“eservoir
probtibty

chilltd water from

water, simply

or cubes before

will

This is normal.

udd

sLIppty

I1O[

for

the

8

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure

withdr~lw slowly to catch l~ist
of ice or drops

from cradle and

of water.

bits

To Remove Ice Cube
Storage Bin...

Move

Icemaker

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

●

Home w:iter

turned

●

Ice st(~r.:ige

i’or:1 period

●

Going :Iwily LJtl v~ic~tiorl. ~it

which

(~ff’ the v:dve

line to your- rcl’rigeriltor.

supply is

off

for severtil hours.

tc)

bin is to be

of

time.

time you should ~llst)

in

the water

be

removed

turn

supply

Some

slight dripping
following dispensing
ice or

wuter. 11

excessive, the spill

should be wiped dry
Do not pour wtiter

because
pc)ur i[
shelf. tind

it is

not self-drainin-

in the kitchen sink. The

its

gri Ilc should

may occur

t)f

crushed

immediately.

in spill shelf

be

cleaned regulilrly ;iccording to

instruct

ic)ns on p:lge

I

3.

If Ice Clumps Form in
Storage Bin...

The icemaker ejects

(Troups 01”

e

eight,

scvcr:d cubes tc) be joined
However.

infrequent usage of

can cause ice
the

storage bin,

tenlporiiry m~lt’unction

dispenser

mechunism.

II [his h~ippens:

●

Remove st(~r:lge

c(~mpiu. tment.

●

Bre~ik

up

icc
I’ingertip prcssLlre ilnd disc:lrd
rcm:lining

●

Repl~ice bin bet.ore

clumps.

cubes melt itnd

cubes in

:ind

it is

normal for

together.

clumps to form in

resulting in

of the

bin

from

freezer

clumps with

remaining

fuse together.

—

ice

Lift the left

fr~)rn

the

shelf, and

straight

out

c(~rner to

while

free the bin

pull

the

bin

supporting

it

~lt

front and b:lck.

To Replace Ice Cube
Storage Bin

sll~e

the bin

the bin

b:ick

lt)cks into

until the

the

slot

in

ttib cln

the

she] 1.

If

bin does

remove

mech:ulism

back

~igtiirl

locks into the slot

not go till the wzly b~lck,

it

and r(>tate the drive

I/4 turn. Then push bin

until

the t:lb on the

in

the shelf.

bin

If Ice Is Not Used
Frequently...

“Old”

cloudy und taste stale.

stora~e

it in lukewarm

fillow st(~r~lgc
repl;lcing it—otherwise ice cubes
wi

II

ice cubes

bin

periodic~dly ~In-d

bin to

stick tt)

the

will

bec(~nle

Empty

w~lter.

Be sure

cool betore

metal uugcr.

ice

‘wash

to

If This Is Your First

Icemaker...

You’ll he~u- occ:lsion:d” sounds
nl~iy be unf:unil i~r-.

These

nor-rn:ll icern:lkin: sounds ;Ind ~ir-e
not C:IUSC lot- concern.

Water Filter

Accessory—

that

~lre

the perfect companion to
your automatic

Your” ice

be :1s Iresh-tllsting lls the
w~~tcr” th:lt produces

thcm. Th:lt
good” ide:l to

wilter

Its

rcllloves rll Llsty,

~)dors :Ind

medic

t:istcs.
c~u-tridgc c:ltches

rust
silt while

reduce
Iliu”d

The

cxtr:i

your Ht)tpoint detdcr. Specity
WR97XOZ 14. It h:ls complete

inst~lillltion instructions :md inst:dls

in minutes on I/4”

w;lter

cubes Cilrl only

’s why it’s

purify

with :1

water- I’ilter.

:lctiv~lted ch~lrcoal

Llrlplc[lsllrlt

in:ll. rnct~llic

A

porous” tiber-

p~lr”ticlcs. stind ;uld

speci~d cryst~lls

deposits

Scillc.

w:iter filter

cost

:md

is

I

inc.

icemaker

:1

your

Stillc

dirt.

ot

is

:ul

option” zlt

~lv:iil~iblc from

O.D. copper

9

Food Storage Suggestions

To

Suggested storage times
for meat and poultry*

DAYS

Eating quality drops

fime shown

after

IN

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

AT

35‘1040’ F.

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) 3 to 5
Roasts (Pork & Veal) 3 to 5
Steaks (Beef) 3 to 5

(Lamb),,, . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5

Chops
Chops (Pork) 3 to 5

Ground & Stew Meats . . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Variety Meats 1 to 2
Sausage (Pork) 1 to 2

Processed Meats

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

Frankfurters 7

Ham (Whole) 7
Ham (Half) 3 to 5
Ham
Luncheon Meats 3 to 5
Sausage (Smoked). 7
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry),

(Sllces) 3

f4 to 21

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

fo 2

1

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2

Pieces (Not Covered) 3 to 4

Cooked Poultry Dishes.........,... 3 to 4

Fried Chicken 3 to 4

(Other than for meats& poultry)

Most fruits and vegetables 8-12 months
Lean fish 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and

soups, stew. casseroles 2-3

Cakes,

ptes,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice

cream (orlglnal carton) t month max.

New techniques are constantly being developed.

Consult the College or County Extension

or your local Utility Company for the latest
information on freezing and storing foods.

Depaflfnent of Agr;co/tore

‘U.S.

Meats, fish

the

from

age:

Collscqllell(]y. sate

time in your

hreads

sandwiches,

and poultry purchased

store vary in quality and

Stol”age

refrigcr;ltor

will

MONTHS

O“F.

tO

6

tO

4
6 to 12
6 to 9

3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4

1 to 2

1

1/2

1

to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2

Freezing

recom-

not

mended.

2 to 3
2 to 3

12

9

6
6
3

6
1

4 to 6

4

FREEZER

rmonths

Service

v~u-y.

AT

IN

12

a

store

poultry:

● Always

●

Rewrap

find

refrigerate immediately.

To store cheese, wrap well with
wax
i n a plastic hag.

●

Clu”ct’ut Iy wrap to expel

help prevent

●

Store

own

wrapping

To store vegetables,
vegetable drawers-they. ve

designed to
nloi sture and t’reshness c)i. produce.

● Covering vegetables w

towel hetps muintain

● As a

p:lckilgcd

in their

N~)t~:

(/t-(

/\t’f’t-.s ttt([k(’
c(~t-t(till,~i)oc[s 11’lli(ll [/I(JII
(l(~,~i<qtlc~(l fo l)tz~,scjt.~1(’. 711(I,Y(~ (Itztvt(jt-,v
(IIXI (lc~.s(’t-il)(j(l otl I)([<V(J 11.

To store

ice cream,

content, will

SI

ightly lower tenlperatLlres
Illore
brands

● It

wi

11 bc necessary to

t[~

determine

conlpartmcnt l(~catiorl

temperature

yc)ut” ice

tenlperature,

●

The

rear

compartmcnt
(he

tront.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three
requ

i

Freezing.

1. Initial quality.

qLlality
qLILl[

ity :Illd

improve quality.

2. Speed.

vcgctabtcs are I.r[)zen at’[er

unfrozen

remove

i n

foi

meats, fish

store

wrtippings.

1, ii 1 m or wax

and

ptiper

paper or tiluminum foil, or put

air

and

mold.

pre-packaged

if’

yoLI

cheese

wish.

i n its

use the

been

preserve

the

natural

i[h

a

nl(~i st

crispness.

further

aid to freshness,

VC~CtLlbtCS can

original

.Yl)((i(\l,fir~,jlt,ti )()(l (OItlj)(\ItIIl(ItIt

wrapping.

it

[{]ltl(~((’,i,~((t> to it’f-(11)

’110

pre-

be s[orcd

l)~~~,tl

ice cream—Fille-cjl][llity

with h

“ai

I-y.’

with low cream content,

igb cre;itll

normatty req Llire

than

at ready-packaged

experi mcnt

the I’rcczer

and

control” se[ling tc) keep

cream at

ot”

rernertts I’or

[he

right serving

the I’l.eczel-

is SI

ightly colder

essential

cf’t.ic

than

icnt h~)nle

Freeze (~nty top-

foods.”

Freezing

[’]:lY’et”: it

The

quicker

retains

C:lllllo(

Iruits

and

picking,

the better the trozen product
bc. YOL1’11 stivc time, too,”
cLl]] ing

3.

and

Proper

sorting to do.

packaging.

wraps designed especially

will

with less

Use food”

for

freezing.

To

freeze meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in freezer-weight

c)ther

heavy-duty wrapping

foil ((~r

material ) forming it carefully

the shape of

expels
the

package to

air.

the contents.

Fold

and crimp ends

provide

a

This

good,”

I:lsting seal,
Dc)n’[

refreeze

ct)nlptete]y thawed; meat,

raw

or c~)oked,

SLICCeSSfLll Iy

Limit freezing

meats or

meat [hut

has

whether

can be

ollty O1lCe.

frozen

ot” t’resh (unfrozen)

seat.()()ds to 29 pounds

a time.

For convenience...

●

Store 1

i kc things

saves

because yoLI

●

Place

both

the

time and electricity

can

oldest

together. This

find

[()()ds

items up

taster.

front S(J

they cart be used LIp promptly.

● Use

shcl vcs on the door” for most

ol.ten

ltsed

sauces and condiments.

To save money in energy
and food costs

● Cover moist t’()()ds w

plastic

●

in

stored

or

●

t’ilm or toil.

Leaf’ vege[ablcs

dr:iwers will

i n closed plastic

wrapped in

D() not

overload”

or freezer conlpartnlcnt with
{)t’

warm

●

Open the door” the t’ewest

possible to

● When going

several

food” at once.

save

days, Ie:lve

perishables as possible in
refrigerator-.

feeler

at-m

and Stl

Llt

rei’rigcrator.

Move the

tc) (he

ot’f

Wtitcl” to

itb

tight I ids.

and

[t-u

its

placed

last

longer

when

cont~li nets

ptastic fi Im.

yc~ur l.resh l~~od

a

t i

mes

clcctt-ical

energy.

out 01” town I.c)r

as

I’cw

[be

ice maker

OFF (up)

positi{)n

the

to

(Jf

at

lot

10

Storage Drawers

Convertible Meat Keeper

The Convertible Meat

has

its own cold

stream

of cold

air

compartment to
drawer.

The variable temperature control

regulates the air

freezer compartment.

Set control lever to MEATS—the
coldest setting—to store fresh meats.

If

lever is

a long
form on the

left

in MEATS position

period of time, some

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

Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.

Pan

air

duct to

from

the

flow

around

flow from

is turned

drawer

allow

freezer

the

the

frost may

off..

a

for

Sealed Snack Pan

The Sealed Sn:lck Patl-and shell’

to which it is
relocated within the Fresh Food
compartment. The sealed
retains high
convenient
cheese,
spreads and snacks.

attachecl-cail

humitdity f’or

stortige

b~icon,

hors d’

of

be

drawer

meats

and

t)cuvres,

Sealed and Fresh Drawer

This refrigerated drawer is designed
to

keep

unwrapped foods

retain in: the
content 01”

● Artichokes

● Asparagus ● Corn

● Beets, topped ● Currants

● Blueberries ● Greens, leafy ● Spinach

● Carrots

● Celery

na[ural

moisture

f’oods such

● Cherries

● Lettuce

● Parsley

● Peas, green

As in any refrigerated

it is recommended that
foods be stored

such

as:

● Broccoli ● Cabbage

● Brussels ● Cauliflower

Sprouts

wrapped—foods”

● Green Onions

St[)ragc time will depend upon the
type of. l’~)od

Iitilced

Excess
in the

Fresh

and the
The

Seated and

p~irti:i]ty

to the

edges. Al W:ly

i n lb is

(1[[

[11(’ }1’((\’ ;/1.

and its condition

in

the

drawer.

water

which may

bottom 01” the Sealed :lnd

Drawer

drawer

should bc

wiped

dry.

F’resb [>r:iwcr

scaled by gaskets

COVCI”

:tt

the tront

S

t“cl~lacc

cover

and

/)//.I/I f/l(J (11”((11(’}

as:

● Plums

● Radishes

● Rhubarb

● Tomatoes,

ripe

storage

odorous”

● Parsnips

● Turnips

acculllulale

poured

attache(l

:Lnd b~ick

the

dt”aw’et”

f’rcsh

area.

when

is

by

OU[

11

Storage Drawers

To Remove Drawers

1.

Remove iood” from the shelt’

above

the

Setiled and
and take out the

the

glass cover and out of

2. Put

your

fingers

gtiske[ ~lt the reur

pLIll

forward. Remove the gtisket.

Fresh drawer

shelf.

Take fo(>d off

behind the

of

the dr:lwer imd

the drawer.

(cc,ntinued,

5. Pull
I’rent to

dr:iwcr. II the retriger:ltor d~)ot”
doesn’t open Cotnplete[y, pul]
dr:iwcr out untit

Then
higher

tilt

6. II ti~l]c holds

the t;l[?e.
Re:ich

up
it

\

the dr:twer lorw~ud. lift the

clctir slops, :Ind renl(~vc [be

lii’t [he clr:lwcr

thtln

the

it

:ind take

it hits

it

[he door.”

up until it is

LIr:lwct- supports.

OU[.

Convertible

pLl]t

dl-:lw’el.

in. push

. .

pLUIWtly

the I“C;U.

of

tind, ~lt the siune time, b;lck,

ctedt-s

l.r(~nt-corner

ret~litlers.

the

Me~it

OLlt.

the gl~iss

until

8.

Tilt

:ind remove

the

Aitet cle:lning, repl:lce
ordel”.

“\,

dr:lwcr.

in

I-cverse

3. PLIII

the

Rezlch

in, push

Ltp; at

the same time.

until it

4. Tilt

12

drtiwer ptirtway out.

the re:lr

of

push it b;ck

clears frc)nt-c(~rner

tind remove

the

cover.

the glass

retainers.

II

II

I

I

When
in

dr:lwers :ind c(~vcrs :irc b:ick

pl:ice,

reinstall

the g:iskct ilt the
re~u- of” [he Se:Ilcd :Ind Fresh dt.:lwer.

Fit

the end L)I the pl~lstic dr;lwer
support
with the ruhber g:lskct Il:ip I’:Ic

yoU. M:lkc

i

nt(~ the slot on the g~tsket.

SLIIC the

~~lskct SllLlpS

i

ng

into pt~lce.

Shelves

Shelves in

t’reczer c~~inpartnlents

enabling

arrangelnents to fit
food storage

the fresh f“()()d and

are adjustable,

you to nlake et.ficien~

your

fanlily’s

needs.

shelf

Adjustable Shelves in
Fresh Food Compartment

To remove shelves:

at tr(~nt,

tracks on

then

lift it

rc:lr wall 01 refrigcra[or,

Tilt shelf up

up and

[Jut c)f

Removable Bins on Fresh
Food Compartment Door

To remove bins:

LIp

unti

I

nlounti ng hooks”

To relocate bins:
bin height.

the

tracks 01

Bin will

lock

Lift

bin

Select dcsirecl

engage hooks

the door,” :ind

in place.

straixht

disengage.

in

sh~ts on

push in.

Removable Shelves in

Freezer Compartment

Shelves in the freezer
are easily

relnoved

To remove shelves:

1. While pressing tabs on

supports on

(Jf gr~~(~ves

right wall, I

in

supp(lrts.

conlparttnent

and

replticed.

shelf

ift

shelf

out

To

replace shelves:

shelf.

height.

With shell.

Select

l’rent raised

s] ightly, engage top ]Llgs
retir

of cabinet.

shelf

Llntil

Then lower lront of”

it

locks in(()

position.

i n

cicsired

tl”acks lit

2.

PLIII shcl~

COI1lC out ()}
‘1’()

replace shelves: Insert rods into

holes.
lower shelf into grooves

Be sure shelf wire is
into

grooves.”

sideways

holes on left

Ltnti]

W:l[].

rods

Then, while pressing tabs,

in

supports.

fully

inserted

13

Care and Cleating

Cleaning-Outside

The water
spill

immediately to prevent spotting,

Wuter left

deposits that you

soaking in undiluted vinegar,

YOLI can also

precipitating

as

Calgon

te~lspoon

pint of
deposit disappears or becomes

loose

UsLlally 30

~dequatc,

spill shelf and trim.

The

hc cleaned

with a

dishwashing

Dry with a

wax on

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with

a

clean cloth

with kitchen
liquid
and polish with a
Do not wipe
soiled disbwash i ng cloth or
towel. These
that can
use

cleaners.

containing

ploducts can
[he paint

Protect the paint finish.

on the outside of

high

quality, baked-on paint finish.

With proper

Iookin: and rust-tree for years.

Apply a coat of kitchen appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then at least twice a

Appliance

Cleaner (Cat. No. WR92X02 I

a~’ai lable I’r{)nl Hotpoi” nt
por[s

and

ice dispenser

shelf

should be wiped dry

on

the

shelt

cfin remove

usc

a paste

water

softener (such

brand) tind

of

citric acid

hot

(ap water.

enough to

rinse

water. or

powder

Soak

away.

minutes soaking time is

Avoid using

door

handles and trim can

with a

solution

cloth

of mild liquid

detergent

soft cloth,

the door

lightly

Don’t use

handles and trim.

d~mpened

appliance

dishwashing

detergent. Dry

clean, soft

the

refrigerator with a

may leave a

damage

scoLlring

bleach

the

pads, powdered

or cleaners

bleach

bcc~use

paint.

scratch and

finish.

the

refrigerator is

care. it will stay

Polish

Wax &

Marts.

may leave

by

of

non-

onc

per

until

wax

on

the

dampened

tind water,

wax or mild

cloth.

wet

residue

Do not

these

weaken

The

finish

new-

year.

(>)

Appliance

the

is

Cleaning-Inside

Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments

at least

once a year.
refrigerator
is

not

practical, wring excess

moisture

out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning
lights or controls.

Use

warm
solution-about a
btiking

soda to a quart of water.
This both
odors. Rinse thoroughly with

and

wipe dry.

Other parts of the
including

veget~b]e
tind till

plastic parts—can be

cleaned

the same
cleansing powders or other

ubrasive

cleaners.

To help prevent
open box of
of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.

Change

the

months. An open box

should

be cleaned

Unplu&

the

before cleaning. If this

around

switches,

water

cleans and

door

drawers, ice storage bin

and baking

tablespoon of

neutralizes

refrigerator-

gaskets. meat

way.

odors.

baking soda

box

every three

soda

water

and

Do not use

leave

tin

in the rear

of

baking

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
side direction

damage

to your

may

floor

result in

covering or

a

refrigerator.

Condenser

The condenser is located behind

the base grille.

operation,

condenser

grille

(see page 4) and either sweep

away

or

vacuum up dust that is
readily accessible.
use

a

brush specially designed for
this purpose.
appliance parts stores. This easy

cleaning operation

at

least

once a year.

For most

yOLI

need to keep the

clean.

Remove the base

It

is available at most

efficient

For

best results,

should

be done

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

cleaning. remove bottom freezer

a

basket and

baking sodu-one

tlush

a solution of

yearly

teaspoon

and

Conderiser-

/

two cups of hot (not boiling)

watet--throllgh the

the help

of u

metit

help eliminate odor

I

ikel

i hood of

drain

baster. This will

and

reduce

a

line with

the

baking-s(~du-and- 1—

water solution to

force

the

clog

through the

drain

line.

IP$

14

Light bulb
replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

1.

Unplug refrigerator.

2. To

~dign the

properly, note position
numbered

re:issembly and

~~~.

3. Pull bottom of light
about

1 /4’’—just

disengage lip
in retainers on rear

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

After repl:lcing

bulb, reinstall
pins;

pLIll

back

and

grooves in retainers). Replace
temperature control knob in OFF

position,”
and

plug refrigerator back in.

control

control for pr(lper

pull off knob.

at reilr from

with same size

p~lnel (hang

bottom down, push it

release it to let lip

turn it to previous setting,

knob

01

... -, -

panel

enough to

wall.

down

grooves

from

top on

engage

In Freezer Compartment

1.

Unplug refrigerator.

I

H

2. Remove she]
shield. (Shelf will be easier to

remove if it is emptied first. )

3.

Pull

plastic
you. (It will bend to
grooves. )

After replacing with

bulb, reinstall shield
plug refrigerator

fjus(

light

shield

b:lck

below light

tow:lrd

tree t~~bs from

same

size

and

shelf

in.

and

When you goon
vacation

For extended vacations or
absences,

refrigerator.

control to OFF,
baking

t:tb]espoon
water. Wipe
le:lvc
refriger~~tor. Le~\ve

For shorter vacations, remove
perishable

:1( regul:u sett
room

drop
instructions

v:lcations,

Move

(Lip)

poSition” ~n~ be

ol.f. water

shLIt oft power

turn the

cletin

s(~dti solution

of

sodii to one qu~u-t

dry. To prevent odors.

open box

temperature is expected to

below

iccmakcr I’ecler arm 10

(Jf sodu

doors

foods und le~lve

i rigs. However. i

600 F.,

Lls for

extended

sLIpply

to

to

Illitnbel-ed

interior with

of

one

in

open,

controls

follow s~une

OFF

sLlrc tO

shut

the I-cfrigcl”titor.

When you move

Disconnect power
outlet, remove al I

and

dry the interior.

Secure all loose items such

gri 1 le,

shelves

taping

them securely in

prevent

Be
[i/>r;tq12t

moving
must be secured in
movement.
refrigerator with blanket.

d:ml:Lge.

sure refrigerator

j)(),viti()tl

~md

in van. Refrigerator

Protect outside

cord from w~dl

food und clean

and stor:ige

stuys

during

V:ln

to prevent

pans by

place

in

:lCtllLll

of

as

to

ol

[.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS

MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY

●

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.

● Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be

● Hot weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open.

● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

cooled

or frozen.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

● Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 14.

● Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

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

VIBRATION OR
RATTLING

OPERATING SOUNDS

● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the tloor 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.

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

large

freezer compartment

●

Normal

fan air

tlow-one

may

produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

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 c1

● Defrost water dripping.

● Temperature control

● Refrigerant boiling

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

icks

clicks

or

gurgling.

at defrost.

ON or OFF.

defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

● With automatic

running in pipes as

icemaker,

the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water

icemaker refills.

16

PROBLk;M

HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR

POSSIBLE

●

Norma] air flow

CAUSE AND REMEDY

cooling motor. [n the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat
be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some
at these normal

and

safe operating temperatures. Your

be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

floor

coverings will discolor

floor

covering supplier should

DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY

FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER

COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE

TOO WARM

FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE

CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE

● Door gasket on hinge side

stickin&

or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of

petroleum jelly on face of’ gasket.

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

on

page 5.

● Warm weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open

● Package may be holding door open.

● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

“

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

● Door openings too frequent and too long.

● Frost within package is normal.

● Door may have been left

● Turn down temperature of freezer compartment.

● Old cubes need

● Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.

● Unsealed packages in refrigerator

odor/taste to

● Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 14.

●

Poor-tasting incoming water. 1

too long.

to

be discarded.

ice

cubes.

ajar.

andor

freezer compartments may be transmitting

nstal

I a water filter—see page

9.

AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER

DOES NOT WORK

CUBE DISPENSER
DOES NOT WORK

● Icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position.

● Water supply turned off or not connected.

● Freezer compartment too warm.

● Cubes too small-water

shutoff

valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may

be clogged.

● Piled up cubes in storage bin

icemaker feeler

● No

ice

cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are

● No ice cubes.

● Irregular

pressure

and

arm

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

Icemaker

ice

clumps in storage container. Break up as

discard the remaining clumps.

may

cause icemaker to shut off prematurely. With

turned off or water supply turned off.

frozen

to wire arm, remove cubes.

many as

you can with fingertip

(<”(1/1/;1114(,(/ )1(,.1’t

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17

The Problem Solver

(continued,

PROBI.l?M

WATER HAS POOR

TASTE/ODOR

WATER IN FIRST

(~LASS

WATER

IS WARM

DISPENSER

DOES NOT WORK

DIVIDER BETWEEN

(TOM PA

FEELS

RTMENTS

WARM

MOISTURE FORMS

ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE

COLLECTS INSIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

If

water dispenser

manner

● Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter—see page 9.

● Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is

until

has

not

been used

all

water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water.

for

an extended period, dispense water in regular

first installed.

●

If

water dispenser

be

as

cool as in succeeding glasses.

●

If

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

● Water supply

● Supply

● Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm

around

1

ine

front

edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of

has

not been used for extended period, water in first glass will not

I

ine turned off or not connected.

may

be clogged with sediment.

liquid

refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

● Not unusual during period of high humidity.

● Door openings too frequent and too long.

●

1

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

WATER ON FLOOR

REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR

INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT LIGHT

1[ IOU need more

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● The drain at the bottom of the freezer

bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page

Q If

you use a

funnel

chute. They

ice

on the

● Foods with strong odors

● Check

● Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 14.

● Defrost water system needs cleaning.

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

● No power at outlet.

● Light bulb needs replacing. See page 15.

glass

floor,

for

spoiled food.

over 6 inches

can fuse

inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or

should

may

be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer

14.

tall,

you may be jamming the cubes in the

be tightly covered.

free:

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YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

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

pati

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 any

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

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

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

see-through storage drawer made

Lexatir<) po/ycarbonate

from

and furnished with the refrigerator if

the drawer breaks during normal

household use. Drawer covers are

not included. To avoid any trip
charges, you must take the pan or
drawer to a Hotpoint Appliance Parts

Mart and pick up a replacement.

● 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

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.

Center’’”

any

tinted

resin

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

D.C.

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.
All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone

GENERAL ELECTRIC
COMPANY, GENERAL
ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC

● 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.

● Loss of food due to spoilage.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Care(’’”

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

In Alaska the

sewicers during

directoy for

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Pafl

Pub.

2-91

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

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 is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

No. 162

No.

CG

D2543PO01

39-6281

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from state to state

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