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HOWto Connect Ek?ctricity. ...1.2
Inskdkticm Requirements.. ..1.2
Howto Adjust Leveling Legs. . ..2
l-low to Set Temperature
Con$ro!.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3
Energy Saver Switch. . . . . . . ...3
lce Service . ..... . . . . . . . . . . ...4
Defrosting Instructions. . . .. . ...4
Food Storage Suggestions. . ...5
User Maintenance
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Back Cover
His designed to help yewoperate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly
Keep it handyfor answersto your
questions.
If yOLJdon’tunderstandsomething
or need more help...
Call,toil-free:
The GE AnswerCenterw
800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice
orwrite (includeyourphone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
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writeCkmmlthemodel and
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them cma iabel 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:
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Model Number
Serial N;mber
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
if youreceiveda ciarmxjed
refrigerator,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
save time and ?Tm-K?y.
Beforeyoucallforservice,check
the Problem Solver on pages 7 and
8. Rlists minor causesof oPerat’in9
operating problems that you can -
correct yourself. It could saveyou
an unnecessary service call.
@Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it.
o ~on’t open the doors more often
than necessary.
QClose the doors as soon as possi-
ble, particularly in hot, humid
weather. o Store only those foods requiring
o Defrost the freezer compartment
whenever frost becomes 1/4--inch
thick.
@Keep Energy Saver Switch on
NORMAL setting unless moisture
forms on outside of refrigerator.
QE3esure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors havn’t been left
ajar inadvertently.
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
o Allow hot foods to coo! (until
~yarm@the tou~h] before placing
them in your refrigerator.
* Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
@Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator
~ Ifyou turn theternperature control
to coldest position for quick.chilling
or freezing, be sure to turn it back
to regular setting ta prevent freez-
ing fresh foods.
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~ Don‘tovercrowd
Overcrowding can require Mra
electrical energy to keep every- ~~:,]
thing cool.
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42* appliance, always exercise basic
e- safetYprecautions, including the
kdlfawing:
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intended purpose as described in
rhisUseand Care Book.
~Thisrefrigeratormustbe properly
installedinaccordancewiththe
installationinstructionsbefore it
isused.See grounding instructions
below and on page 2.
* Never unplugyourrefrigerator
bypd!ing cmthe powercord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
* Flepairor replace immediately
N electricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedor otherwise
damaged.Do not use a cord that
ShOWS cracks or abrasion damage
_ along its length or at either the
:pfug or connector end.
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@After yourrefrigeratork in
operation,do nottouch the co!d
surfaces,particdariy when hands
are damp or v@. Skin may adhere
@these extremeiy cold surfaces.
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* EMm’trefreezefrozenfcmds
whichhavethawedcompletely.
The United States 13epartmentof
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
‘t. .Youmaysafely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F.
“...Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that haveany off-odor
or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Tha’wed
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 partiat thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The
eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many
other foods. LJserefrozen foods as
soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can.” ~
~ !30not useanyelectricaldevice
oranysharpinstrumentindefr@ingyourfreezer compartment.
~ HyourCMrefrigeratorissti!i
araurldtho housebutrmtin use,
be wJretoremovethe doom.This
will reduce the possibility Qfdanger
to children.
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
ELBefore 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.
~ Donotoperateyourrefrigeratorin
the presenceof explosivefumes.
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circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
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BEFOREUSE
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle isencountered, it isthe
personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle.
Do No-r, UNDER ANY CIRCUM”
STANCES, CUT OR REMo!fE
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part No. W7716P03
!J~~ Of ag-j@2!erplug
Becauseof potential safety hazards
Lmdercertainconditions, westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However,ifyou still elect to use
anadapter,where localcodespermit,
aTEfvlPOFIAFWCONNECTIONmay
bemadetoaproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
aULlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores.
I TEMPORARYNE-mm
Thelargerslot intheadaptermust be
a~igneciwiththe larger slot inthe wall
receptacle to
inthe connection of the
provideproperpolarity
powercord.
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertainconditions, westrongly
recommend againstthe.useof an
extension cord. However,if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord andthat the
current cartying ratingofthe cord be
15amperes minimum. Such extension cords are obtainable through
your local service organization.
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-merefrigeratorshclddIA4w3ys
beplugged
individualelectricaloLmi?t—
(115volt, 60 I-iertz,or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phaseAC).
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits,
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which could cause a possible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires.
intoitsown
Adjustable legs at the front corners
of the refrigerator should beset so
the refrigerator isfirmly positioned
cmfloor and the front is raised just
enough that the doorcloses easily
when opened about halfway.
L
Turn leveling legsclockwisetoraise
refrigerator, ccmnterdockwkwto
lowerit.
When adjusting leveling legs for
proper door closure, the bottom
front edge of the cabinet should be
approximately 5/8’1from the floor.
Lew!m-igk?gscmmodel CH-AI’4
locatedbehind the base grille.
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CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance
unlesscoverscrewis
metal,andnotinsulated,andwall
receptacleis groundedthrough
houtx?wiring,Customershould
havethecircuitcheckedbya
ified electrician to make
qual-
surethe
receptaclek properly grounded.
~flhendisconnecting the pow@r
fromthe adapter, alwayshold
cord
adapterwithone hand.Mthis
the
isnotdone,the adapterground
terminalisvery likely to break
withrepeateduse.
Location
Do not install refrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do installitonafloorstrongenough
tosupportaMy loadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
AMRIUJ5/8”at each sideand 4“ over
the top for ease of installationand
properair Circulation.
Mo(W
Mow 5/8” atcad-l sick and1“ over
the top
proper air circulation.
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Remove the base grille by grasping
it at the bottom and pulling it
straight out.
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To replace the base grille, align “i’<.:;;’
prongs on back of grille wiih clamps ,--...”
in cabinet and gently ~ush forward ~~~-i~
until gri{[e snaps intc place.
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~ nine settings plus “OFF’.”
Turn down kIr warmer
forcoldertemporatwes
“1” is the warmest.
“9” is the coldest.
Initially set the temperature control
dial at “5.”
Afterusingrefrigerator,adjust
temperaturecontroltosettingthat
isbestsuitedto yourneeds.
Emw’gySkMM’3rS’kwiw’l
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the tipper left side of the fresh
food compartment,
Toreducetheamountofelectricity
requiredtooperateyourrefriger-
ator,pushswitchto the NORMAL
position.This turns oft heaters in
your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside.
Useof the Energy Saver Switch
can saveyou money. Estimated
yearly savings, depending on your
local electric rates, are asfollows:
Model
CTA12
CTA14
EstimatedYearlySavings
ElectricRate(PerKwh)
$-05
$3.00
$5.00
$ .08
$4.00
$8.00
$ .11
$ 6.00
$10.00
Energy
Wings
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6%
7%
With the heaters turnecl off, there
isachance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid.The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer,in the
early morning hours,and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over anextended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
maycausedeterioration of the paint
finish. It wili be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax asdescribed on page 6.
Whenthe Energy Saver Switch is
pushedtotheright,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cab-
inet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
if ycx.1
turnyml? household
thermostat bebwtioaatnight
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you maywant to set the temperature control one number colder, as
from’’5’’t’6’”.” Itshould be left inthis
setting for the entire period tt’latyou
areturning down your thermostat.
When you stop turning the thermo-
stat down, turn the temperature
control back to its regular setting.
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Torelease ice cubes, invert tray,
hold it over’storage bucket or bowl,
and twist tray at both ends.
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Leavethe tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
‘Trayscm be stacked
storage space.
fastericeSwvkx when you
Rx
need it, D!ace ice trays on freezer
compartment floor.
M/ashtrays in lukewarm waW c)nly.
Do not put thetm in an au~oma~ic
dishwasher.
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Defrmm-lgq the hvi%ihfood wm’-rl-
f.m%mmttakes place aukmatkaify
everyfine Wierefrigeratorturnsoff.
Melted frost water drainsfrom the
cooling coil intoa trough ontherear
wall of the cabinet then down the
corner to adrain tube at bottotm.
Waterflows into a pan behind the
grille where it is evaporated.
Note: if ice forms on the cooling
coil, adjust temperature control to a
lower setting. Be sure bottles or
other tall objects are not touching
the cooling coil. This maycause ice
to form and drip into fresh food
compartment during defrosting. If
no bottles or other objects are in
contact with the coil but water continues to drip from the coil onto the
food, turn temperature control dial
to OFF and rinse coil with a clean
cloth or sponge and a solution of
electric dishwasher detergent. Use
four heaping teaspoons for each
pint of water; leave detergent
solution on coil.
F%T$32HX3’FCk3mpartment
e Defrostfreezercompartmentwhen
frostbecomesl/4-inch to l/2-inch
thickinanyareaCMthe freezer.
~ it may be necessarytodefrost
thefreezercompartmentfrequently
ifthe freezer is usedoften and/or
there k high humidity.
~ Do not useanyelectricaldevice
or sharpinstrumentindefrosting
yourfreezercompartment.
o Never operate refrigeratorlonger
thansixmonthswithoutcompletely
defrostingthefreezercompartment.
%3defrost freezercompartment:
_i.Removecontentsfrom freezer
compartment and turn temperature
control to OFF.Temperature control
must remain off andfreezer comp-
artment door open for a minimum
of two hours to defrost an average
accumulation of frost.
Toreduce the amount of thawing
of frozen food while defrosting the
freezer compartment, storethefood
in apicnic cooler or other insulated
container,
2. Use a plastic scraperto loosen
andremovefrost from the ceiling and
wallsof the freezer co~mpartment
asthe frost beginsto thaw. Do not
useasharporpointedinstrumentto
removefrost,as itsuse mayresultin
damagetotherefrigeratingsystem.
3. Sponge up defrost water asit
collects in bottom of freezer com-
partment.
4. In addition to the visible frost in
the freezer compartment, frost also
forms on the hidden side of the
freezer compartment surfaces.This
frost will melt during defrosting and
the defrost water will drain thrcugh
the opening in the top of the fresh
food compartment. Tocatch this
water, place a one-pint to one-quart
container in the center of the top
shelf under the opening.
5. After defrosting is completed,
turn temperature control to desired
setting and return food to freezer
compartment.
!MPORTANV !$frostk permitted
tobecomethickerthanl/2-inch, or
tinerefrigeratoralkwvedto operate
longerthansixmonthswithoutde-
frostingthe freezer Compartnlent,
excessivefrostwillformonthe
hiddensideoffreezer compartment
surfacesand it will be necessary
todefrostthe freezercompartment
foraminimumof 24 hours.This ‘hid-
denfrost,if not propefiydefrosted,
cancausemoistureto condense
cmthe exterior surfacesof the
refrigeratorcabinetaround the
freezer compartment.
~~~~from the store v&y in_qualityand
%$&$%$age; conse~uently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
~Always remove store wrappings.
~ Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
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Cheeseshould be wrapped 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.
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Vegetable drawers have been
specially designed to preserve
natural moisture and freshness
of produce.
@Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
Iowel.
@As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their originai wrapping.
Ice !Greaml
F-ine-quaiityice cream, with high
cream content, wiii normaiiy require
siightiy iower temperatures than
more “airy” aiready-packaged
brands with iow cream content.
@it wiii be necessary to experiment
to determine the iocation in the
freezer compartment and the temperature controi setting to keep
your favorite ice cream at the right
serving temperature.
~Aiso, the rear and the fioor of the
freezer compartment are siightiy
colder than the front and off-thefloor areas.
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There are three essential requirements for efficient homefreezing.
1. Initialquality.Freezeoniy
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality andfiavor; it cannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product wi[i
be. Y’ou’iisavetime, too, because
lessculling and sorting will be
necessary.
3. Roper packaging. Usefood
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readiiy avaiiable
in a wide selection at your favorite
store.
-i-o%Weze meat, fish and
poultry
Wrap weil in freezer-weight foii (or
other heavy-duty wrapping materiai)
forming it carefuiiy to the shape of
the contents. This expeis air. Foid
and crimp ends of the packageto
provide a good, iasting seai.
Don’t refreeze meat that hascom-
pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen successfully cmiyonce.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at a time asfoiiows:
CTA12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CTA14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 pounds
.12 pounds
Eating quality drops
afkr time shown
Fwsh ilfiwlk
Roasts(Beefand Lamb). 3 to 5
Roasts(Pork and Veal) 3 to 5
Steaks(Beef).
Chops (Lamb) . . . . . ..3t05o5
Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Ground and Stew Meats. . 1to 2
Variety Meats . . . lto2
Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . 1!02
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MONTHS
6to 12
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6 to 12
6t09
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3t04
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ProcessedMeak
Bacon. . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ham(Whole) . . . . . ...7
Ham(Half)...... . . . . ..3t05
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . . ...3
Luncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . 7
Sausage
(Dry and Semi-Dry). . . . 14to 21
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lto2
lto2
Freezing
not
recom-
mended.
CookedMeats
CookedMeats and
Meat Dishes. . . . . . . . . . 3t04
Gravy and Meat Broth. . . . 1 to 2
2t03
2t03
FreshPoultry
Chicken and Turkey
(Whoie), ,.. .lto2 . . ..lto2
Chicken (Pieces). . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Duck and Goose (Whole). 1 to 2
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lto2
12
9
6
6
3
CookedPoultry
Pieces
(Covered with Broth). . . . 1to 2
Pieces (Not Covered)... . . 3 to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes. . . . . 3 to 4
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . 3t04
(Otherthanformeats&pmdhy)
Most fruits and vegetables. . . . . . ...8-12 months
Lean fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . . . . ...2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton). . . . ...1 month max.
New techniques are constantly
being deveioped. Consuit the
Coiiege or County Extension
Service or your iocai Utiiity
Company for the iatest information
on freezing and storing foods.
S. Department of Agriculture
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Protect the paintfinish.The finish
cmthe outside of the refrigerator is
ahighquality, baked-on paintfinish.
With proper care, it will stay newiookingandrust-freeforyears,Apply
acoat of appliance polish waxwhen
the refrigerator is new and then at
leasttwice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat.No.W~97’~2~~)is available
from GE/Hotpoint Appliance
Partslvlarts.
Keep the finishclean. Wipe
with aclean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with
asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. DOnot use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.
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Formost efficient operation,
remove the basegrille and remove
Toremove and replace base grik
on model CTA14,see page 2.
7-0rewmvekxmegrille m Bnodei
CWA12,grasp bottom of grille at
both ends and pull outward.
Torepkwe basegrilleon mode!
CTA12,hang it on the top supports
and push in at bottom until it snaps
into place.
DefrostWakwPan
Panlocated behind basegrille should
be cleaned at least once ayear.
When reinstalling defrost water pan,
firmly push panALLTHE WAYIN
until it stops.
Felt padsare provided on the
defrost water pan to prevent pan
frotmrattling against metal parts. If
rattling does occur,adjust position
of pan.
Behind
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the wall
All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings andthose with embossed
surfaces.
inside
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year.
It is recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or ccmtrols.
Usewarmwater and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
Rinsethoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Foliow this sameprocedure for cleaning door gaskets,
vegetable drawers, and all plastic
parts.Washice trays in lukewarm
water only. Donot usecleansing
powdersor other abrasivecleaners.
l% w@mkx.fwamticmsOrakwncxx,
shut off power to refrigerator, turn
the temperature control OFF,clean
interior with bakingsodasolution of
onetablespoon of sodato onequart
ofwater.Wipe dry Toprevent odors,
leave open boxof soda in refrigerator. Leave door open.
I% shorter vacations,remove per-
ishable foods and leave control at
regular setting. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instructions asfor extended vacations.
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle and remove alI food,
Follow defrosting instructions (see
page 4), then clean and dry the
interior.
Secure all loose items such as
shelves and storage pansbytaping
them securely in place to prevent
damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position only during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
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minor.You may be able to correct
~= it yourself. Just usethis Problem
: %@ Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
PROBLEM
~ REFRIGERATOR
: DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
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VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY
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~Temperature control in OFF position.
@If interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in atwall receptacle,
@{f plug issecure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a
small appliance into the sameoutlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
@Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.
@Hot weather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
QTemperature control is set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROL on page 3.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to CONDENSER on page 6 for
model CTA14.
@Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.
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~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 leveling legs need adjusting or floor isweak or uneven. Refer to
LEVELING LEGS on page 2.
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@If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
QDefrost water pan rattling; needs to be positioned properly.
o Foods should be covered.
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Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
~ Norma! in this type of refrigerator.
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FRESH
OR FREEZER
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TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
SLOW ICECU13E
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
FOOD
* Temperaturecontrol not set cold enough. Referto “I”EMF’ERATL.JRECONTROL
on page 3.
~Warmweather—frequent door openings to get ice or cold drinks.
@Door left open for long time.
~ Packagemay be holding door open.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to CONDENSER cmpage6 for
model CTAI4.
~ Door may have been left ajar.
~ Set temperature control to a higher number.
@Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
@Old cubes need to be discarded.
Not unusual during period of high humidity.
Move energy saver switch to the right.
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COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
-IAS ODOR
HOTAIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFl?lGERATOR–
MODEL CTA14
lR.!TER~ORLIGHT
DOES NOT LIGHT
@Too frequent and too long door openings.
@In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when door isopened.
@Door left open or ajar.
@Foods with strong odors should be tightly
Check for spoiled food.
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@Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 6.
@Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.
QNormal airflow cooling motor. /n the refrigeration process, it is norrna/ that hedt
be expelled in the area under the refrigerato~ Some floor coverings will discolor at
these normal and safe operating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should
be consulted if you object to this Discoloration.
o No power at outlet.
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~ Light bulb needs replacing.
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Yournew appliance isawell
designed and engineered product.
Before it left the factory, it went
through rigorous tests, just to make
sure it was asdefect-tree as pos-
sible.And you have awarranty(see
backcover of this book)to protect
you against any manufacturing defects during the early period of
your appliance’slife.
Now you can have the same
trouble-free and surprise-free
service beyond the warrantyperiod.
Youcan buy a Hotpoint Service
Contract. Forone low fee ~..usually
just pennies a day.. .Hotpoint will
take care of any repairs your appliance needs—both parts and labor.
Youare protected for the length of
your contract. Even when costs go
up,you pay nothing more.
Wantmore information?There’s
noobligation.YOLJcan get infor-
mation on Service Contracts any
time. Just write your name and
address, date of installation, and
the model and serial number of
your appliance and send to:
Manager,Service Contracts
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you’re the kind of personwho
likes to do-it-yourself–or if you’re
interested in saving money on
out-of-warranty repairs—Hotpoint
now offers scrne real help:
step-by-step Repair Manual
Youcan usethis manualto solve
common repair problems. Hotpoint
makesiteasybecauseyour manual
contains important do-it-yourself
information:
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problems
~easyto
understand instructions
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ReplacementParts
Whenrepairing your appliance,
we recommend you useauthorized
Hotpoint replacement parts. Each
part is packagedin acolor coded
boxwith:
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WNy partsW3Niticmtkm
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~step.by-smpinstructions
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Whereto PurchaseStep-by-Step
RepairManualsandParts
Youcanpurchase Hotpoint repair
manualsand replacement parts for
your appliance from authorized
participating Hotpoint dealers.
‘Note:Ofcourse, repairsshould be
attempted only by individuals
possessingadequate backgrounds
of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to
repair a major app!iance mayresult
in persoi~alinjury and property
damage.
In many cities, there’s a Hotpoint
Factory Service Center. Call, and
radio-dispatched truck will come to
your home by appointment—morning
or afternoon. Charge the work, if
you like. All the centers accept both
MasterCard and Visa Cards.Check
the White Pages for “t-10TFOINT
FACTORYSERVICE.”
Or look for Hotpoint franchised
Customer Care’” servicers. You’ll
find them in the Yel\ow Pagesunder
“HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CAiRE’fi
S.ERV\CE” or “GENERAL ELEC-
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parts lists, parts 0?acXXX&.wiesf
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contact one of the Facto\>/Service
HOTPOl NT CUSTOMER
Centers, afranchised Customer
Care’Rservicer or your deaier.
a
Hyou are dissatisfied with the
service you received, here are
three stepsyou shouldfo!bw:
H FEW,contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are dissatisfied. In most
cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still dissatisfied,
write all the details—including your
phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
l-+otpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY,If your problem is still not
resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606 “
This panel, known as MACIW, is a
group of independent consumer
experts under the sponsorship of
several industry associations. Its
purpose isto study practices and
advise the industry of ways to
improve customer service. Because
MACAP is free of industry control
and influence, it is abie to make
impartial recommendations, ccmsic!ering each case individually.
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY
For one yearfrom cfateof original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and service labor in
your home to repairor replaceany
part of the refrigerator that fails
becauseof a manufacturing defect.
FULLFIVE-YEARVVARRANTY
For five yearsfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and service labor in
your home to repairor replaceany
part of the sealed refrigerating
system (the compressor,conden-
ser,evaporatorand all connecting
tubing) that fails becauseof a
manufacturing defect.
teach you how to usethe product.
Readyour Useand CareMaterial.
If you then haveanyquestions
about operating the product,
pleasecontact your dealer or our
ConsumerAffairs office at the
addressbelow or call, toll-free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626,2000
consumer information service.
@Improper installation
Ifyou havean installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
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This warranty is extendedto the
original purchaserandanysucceeding owner for productspurchased
for ordinary home use in the 48
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.inAlaska the
warranty is the sameexceptthat it
is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay
to ship the productto the service
shopor for the servicetechnician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warrantyservicewill be provided
by our Factory ServiceCentersor
by our franchised Customer Care@
servicersduring normal working
hours.Checkthe White Pagesfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE.
Look in the Yellow Pagesfor
HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE”
SERVICEor GENERALELECTRIC-
HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE”
SERVICE.
@Replacementof housefuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
@Failure of the product if it is
usedfor other than its intended
purposeor usedcommercially.
~ Damageto product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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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 Iegai 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
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