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Energy Saver Switch–page 4.
Energy SavingTips–page 4.
Food Storage Suggestions–page 6.

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2 Electrical Requirements

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Ro!kws-tlow ToAdjust

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I.xaMing Legs–llwv ToAdjust

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Operating ‘Your,Refricpratcw

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Temperature Controls

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Energy-Saver Switch
En6rgy-Saving Tips, ,

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ice Service

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Shelves– How To Adjust

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Detachable Meat Pan

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Food Storage Suggestions

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IUser lV&irlWwmceInstructions

Care and Cleaning

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Vacation Precautions

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Moving Precautions

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Should You Need Help
Warranty

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9

Factory Service Centers
Problem Solver

Accessories

Automatic Icemaker Kit

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It contains detailed information on the operation and
recommended maintenance of your new refrigerator.
Once you have read it, keep it handy for answers to
questions you may have.

If you have any additional questions concerning the
operation of your refrigerator, write—inciuding your
phone number–to:

CONSUMER AFFAIRS
HOTPOINT

the proper procedure to take care of such matters and
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check the Problem Solver on the back cover of this
book. It lists many minor causes of operating prob­lems that you can correct yourself and m~Y save You .­an unnecessary service call.

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in many cities, there’s a Hotpoint Factory Service
Center. Call and

a radio-dispatchedtruckwi~tcome to “

your home by appointment—morn jng or afternoon.
Charge the work, if you Ijke. Ail the centers accept ~
both Master Charge and Visa cards.

vicers. You’il find them in the Yeliow Pages under ~%
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@Give both these numbers if you ever need to call

You will also find it convenient to have the following
information:

Dealer’s Name

Date Purchased
KEEP PURCHASE RECEJPT WITI-+ THIS BOOK

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

H YOUneed service literature, parts lists, parts or

accessories, contact one of the Factory Service

Centers, afranchised Customer Care servicer or your
Hotpoint dealer.

Extended Service Contracts:The terms of your war­ranty provide free service covering failures due to
manufacturing defects for a definite period of time.

1. Temperature controls

2. Rollers or leveling legs
(behind grille)

3. Defrost water pan
(behind grille)

4. Rating plate–record
model and serial numbers
here for future reference. .

Model#
Serial#
Do not remove rating plate.

L.CXATE

Should you ever need to call for service you will need
these numbers.

for service.

THE MCIDEE

AND SERiAL.NUMBERS.

[See page 8). After this warranty expires you may
purchase an Extended Service Contract which will
enable you to budget your service needs. This cov­erage beyond warranty is available from our Factory
Service Centers and from manyfranchised Customer
Care servicers. h is a good idea to ap@y for this

coverage before your warranty expires.

[f you are dissatisfiedwith the service you received

here are three steps you should follow:
HRST, contact the people who serviced your refrig-

erator. 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

Hotpoint
WCE-312
Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, If your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

This panel, known as MACAP, is a group of independ­ent consumer experts under the sponsorship of
several industry associations. Its purpose is to study

practices and advise the industry of ways to improve
customer service. Because MACAP isfree of industry
control and influence, it is able to make impartial re­commendations, considering each case individually.

READALLBNSTRUCTHONSBEFOREUS#NGTHISAPPLBANCE

WAF?NiNG-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 and Care Book.
~ This refrigerator must be properly installed in

aumrdance with the installation Instructions be­fore it is used. See grounding instructions on next

page.

~ h.leverunplug your refrigerator by KMJlingon the
power cod. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out from ,the receptacle.

~ Repair or replace immediately all electric service

CXwdsthat have become frayed C2rORm$vise dam-’

aged. IX not use a cord that shows cracks or

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a /asion damage aiong its length or at either the
plug or connector end.

IMPORTANT

CAUTIONS

s When’ moving your refrigerator away from the

waH, be careful not to roll over 05-’damage W&
glowerCordm

~ After your refrigerator is, in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when ‘hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these ex-

tremely cold surfaces.

s Some refrigerators are.equipped with autonlatie
icemakers. DO not place fingers or hands an the

automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrig­erator is plugged in. This will prevent contact wi,th

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

GDo not operate your refrigerator in the pr=senos

d explosive fumes.

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FOR PERsoNAL,sAFETy,THHs APPLq~NdE

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The power cord of this appliance is equipped with

a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
astandard three-prong’ (grounding) wail receptacle
(Fig. 1) to minimize - ‘ ‘ ‘

the possibility of elec-

tricshock hazard from
this appliance. Have
the wail receptacle

checked by aqualified

electrician to make
sure the receptacle, is
properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle isen­countered, it is the personal responsibility and obli­gation of the customer to have it replaced with ‘a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

NOT,UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,cm m! REMOVE

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THETHIRD(GROUND)PRONGFROMTHEPOWERCORD.

USAGE CM=’ADAPTER PLUG

Because of potentiai safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongiy recommend against the
use of an adapter piug. However, if you stiii eiect
to use an adapter, where iocai codes permit, a

TEMPORARY Connection may be made to a
properiy grounded two-prong waii receptacle by

the use of a UL.iisted adapter which is avaiiabie at fire hazard from overheating wires.

~ ~AUT!O~: Attaching ‘adapter ~round terminal to

wall receptacle cover screw does not grotinci the
appliance unless’cover screw is metal, and not in­sulated, and wall receptacle is grounded through
house wiring: Customer should have the circuit
cheeked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adap-

ter, aiwavs hoid the ada~ter with one hand. if this

is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very
iikeiy to break with repeated use. Shouid this i?ap-
pen,’ DO NOT USE the appiiance untii a proper
ground has again been established.

THE REFRIGERATOR SHOULD ALWAYS BE

PLUGGED l~,?o ITS OWN INO!VIDUAL ELEc-

TRICAL OU”TLET [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 apmsibie

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USE OF

Because of potentiai safety hazards under

certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord. i-iow­ever, if you .stiii eiect to use an extension cord,
it is abso[uteiy necessary ti?at it be a L~Liisted

EXTENSHQMCORDS

3-wire grounding type appiiance extension
cord and that the current carrying rating of

the cord be 15amperes minimum. Such exten­sion cords are obtainable through your local
service organization.

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Do not install your refrigerator
where the temperature willgob?-

low 60°F. because it will not run

frequently enough to maifitain
proper temperatures.

Be sure to instali it on a floorthat
isstrongenough to supporta fully
ioaded refrigerator.

Ah see Energy-Saving Tipsre-

garding!ocation.

Now 5/8” ateach sideand1“over

the top for easeof installationand
proper air circulation.

When building a new home, con-

sider providing water supply to re­frigerator location. It will simplify
connection of optional automatic
icemakershould you wish to install

one at a later date.

FWlers

Adjustable rollers (on models so
equipped), which enable you to
move your refrigerator away from
the wail for cleaning, or leveling
!egs are located behind the base

grille. These rollers, or leveling
legs, should be set so that the re-

frigerator is firmiy positioned on
the floor andthe front israised just
enough that the doors close easily
when opened about halfway.

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Remove the base grille by grasp­ing it at the bottom and pulling

and out.

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to raise,

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wise to lower.
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pliers.

Turn roller adjusting screws clock­wise to raise refrigerator, counter­clockwise to lower it.

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Leveling Leg—

Remove base grille and turn level­ing legs clockwise to raise the
refrigerator, counterclockwise

to lower it,

When adjusting front rollers or

leveling legs for proper door clo­sure, it is recommended that the
bottom front edge of [he cabinet
be approximately 5/8 inch from

the floor.

ml l=k$pkice IEk3seGrille

Set tabs on hooks at both ends
mandpush top toward refrigerator

until grille snaps into place.

Hyou shut off power to the refrigerator for extended

vacations, remove food and clean interior with baking

soda solution using one tablespoon of baking soda

per each quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent forma­tion of odor, place open box of soda in refrigerator
and leave doors open.

!f YOU leave for shorter absences, remove perishable

foods and leave temperature controls at normal set­tings. [f, however, room temperature is expected to go

below 60°F., turn numbered control to OFF, remove
plug from wall receptacle, remove food, clean interior,
and leave the doors open.

N you have an icemaker, move the icemaker manual
switch to OFF position and be sure to shut off water
supply to icemaker. Icemaker manual switch is near

_ front of icemaker.

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Disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
Remove al! foods and clean the interior.

Loose items should be protected or secured with

tape—items such as grille, shelves, storage pans, ice

trays, ice storage bucket, covers and removable

parts. This prevents their coming loose and causing

damage.
When transporting, your refrigerator must be kept in

an upright position. And, if it is on rollers, be sure it is

properly secured in the moving van to prevent roliing

and damage.

Handle with care; exterior of refrigerator shouid be
protected with bianket covering.

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OperatimgYoMrRefrigerator

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

NORMAL SETTINGS C AND 5

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COLDER FRESH FOOD

COLDEST FRESH FOOD B AND 8-9
COLDER FREEZER
WARMER FRESH FOOD C AND 4-1
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D AND 7-8

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FRESH FOOD

Tostart, set the controls at “C” and ‘5.”
Wait 24 hours. Then adjust the controls if needed.

For a colder fresh food compartment,leave the “C” setting
alone and set the other control at “6” or “7.”

For coldest fresh food compartment, set the controls at

“W’ and %“ or “9.”
For a colder freezer compartment, set the controls at “D”

and “7” or “8.”
For a warmer fresh food compartmen~,leave the control

at “C” and set other control at “4;’ “3;’

Note:Turningthe nf.rmberedcontrol to “OFF” twns off the compressor
andstopscoolingjn boththefreshfoodandfreezercompartments.

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Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.

Put a container of milk on the

compartment. Check it a day later. Hthe milk is too warm or
too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

LJsethe ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Put a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer

compartment.

adjustthe temperature controls.

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

Checkit afteraday.If it’s too hardor too soft,

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top shelf in the fresh food

during the entire period that you are turning down your
thermostat.

Most likely the
However, if freezing should occur in the fresh food compart­mefit, turn the numbered control one stepvvarmer-asfrom

“5” to ‘w!’

Whenyou stopturning your hcwselmidthermostatdownto

60° at night, turn the temperature controls back to their

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regular settings.

ENERf~~ ~A~ER, S~&iTCH

Your refrigerator has an Energy Saver Switch located on
the upper left side of the Fresh Food compartment.

Toreduce the amount of elec­tricity required to operate your

refrigerator, pushswitchto the

left to the NORMAL position.

This turns off heaters in your refrigerator that prevent mois­ture from forming on the outside.

Use of this switch can save you money. Estimated yearly
savings, depending on your local electric rates, are as

follows:

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With the heaters turned off, there is a chance 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 eariy morning hours, and in
homes which are not air conditioned.

Over an extended period of time, moisture that forms on
the outside may cause deterioration of the paint finish. It
will be important to protect the finish by using appliance
polish wax as described on page 7.

When the Energy Saver Switch
is pushed to the right, electricity

flows through the low wattage
heaters which warm the outside
of the cabinet and, under most conditions, prevent the
forming of moisture or water droplets.

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Estimated Yearly Savings
Electric Rate (Per Kwh)

$ .05

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‘ Locationof yourrefrigeratoris imoortarX,Trynot to locateit nextto J

yourrange,aheatingventorwheresunwill shinedirectlyonit,
Don’topendoorsmoreoftenthannecessary.

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Closethe doorsassoonas possible,particularlyin hot, humidweather.

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KeepEnergySaverSwitch on NORMALsetting unlessmoislureforms ­onexteriorof cabinet.

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Be sure the doorsare closedtightly. Beforeleavingthe houseor retir- :“’

ing for the night, check to be sure doors haven’t been left ajar in­advertentIy.

Storeonlythosefoodsrequiringrefrigerationinyourrefrigerator

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inyourrefrigerator.

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Wipeall moisture from bottles and cartonsbeforeputting them inthe

refrigerator.
Keepall foodscoveredtoreducemoisturebuildupinsidethe refrigerator.

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if you turn controls to coldest position for quick chilling or freezirig, j$~$,

besureto turnthembackto regularsettings.

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Invert the tray and twist it atboth ends.

Leave the
ends slightly and remove the number

of cubes desired.

Toget fasterice service whenyou rmed

it, set temperature controls to “D” or

“E” and”~” “8”or “9.” Return them to
regular settings when cubes are frozen
to prevent freezing fresh foods.

ice‘cubes:

trayright-side-up,twistboth

Many Hotpoint No-Frost Refrigerators

have adjustable shelves which let you
vary the amount of space between the
shelves for greater storage flexibility.

TO adjust shelves:

Remove shelf by tilting up at front,

then lifting up and out of track on rear
wall of refrigerator.

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top lug-:’ .

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lock into place~

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To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf height.
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at

rear of cabinet. Then lower front of

shelf until it locks into position.

With shelf front raised

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Washice trays and ice storage bucket

in Iukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.

The slide-out meat drawer can be removed and taken

preparation area, You may also relocate it within the Fresh Food compart-

ment to suit your storage needs.

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Slide drawer out, remove drawer cover from shelf above, relocate cover in
position you desire, andslide drawer back in place.

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Unh%xxm Ivleds, Fish, Poultry

Meats, fish and poultry purchased

from the store vary in quality and age;
consequently, safe storage time in

your refrigerator will vary.
s Always remove store wrappings.
~ Rewrap in aluminum foil, film or

wax paper and refrigerate
immediately.

C1-teese

Cheese should be well wrapped with
wax paper, aluminum foil or put in a
plastic bag.

* Carefully wrap to expel air and

prevent mold.

* Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

vegetables

Vegetable drawers have been spe­cially designed to preserve natural
moisture and freshness of produce.

~ Crispness can be maintained by

covering vegetables with a moist

towel.

~ As a further aid to freshness,

it is suggested that pre-packaged

vegetables be stored in their
original wrapping.

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 location in the

freezer and the control dial setting
to keep your favorite ice cream at
the right serving temperature.

* Also, the rear

slightly

of the freezer is

colder than the front.

FoodS

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REFRI;RNOR FR#i#ER

35o to 400F.—00F.

DAYS

MONTHS

FRESHMEA-N

Roasts(Beef and Lamb). . 3 to 5

Roasts(Pork and Veal). . . 3 to 5

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

Chops (Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05

Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . .3t05

Ground and Stew Meats, . . . 1 to 2

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

Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . lto2

6 to 12
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PROCESSEDMEATS

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

Frankfurters .. . . . . 7

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

Ham(Half) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

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not recom­mended.

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Gravyand Meat Broth ~~~~~~ 1 to 2

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FRESHPouuw

Chicken and Turkey (Whole)

Chicken (Pieces). . . . . . . . 1 to 2

Turkey (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . . lto2

Duck and Goose (Whole). 1 to 2

Giblets . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

lto2

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COOKEDPOULTRY

Pieces (Covered with Broth)
Pieces (Not

Cooked Poultry Dishes. 1 to 2

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

New techniques are constantly being devel-

oped. Consult the State College or County

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

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

Lean fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-8 months

Fattyfish, rolls and breads,

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

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

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

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There are three essential require­ments for efficient home freezing.

1. Hnitialquality.Only top-quality foods
should be frozen. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vege­tables are frozen after picking, the
better the frozen product will be. You’Ii
save time, too, because less culling
and sorting will be necessary.

3. Proper packaging.Use food wraps
designed especially for freezing;
they’re readily available in a wide
selection at your favorite store.

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Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-duty wrapping material),
forming it carefu!ly 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 14 pounds at a
time.

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s Store all like things together. This not only saves time,

but electricity–because you can find foodsfaster.

@Placethe oldest items upfront sothey can be usedup

promptly.

Use the handy shelveson the door for mostfrequently @

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Usedsaucesandcondiments.

Use the [meatdrawer,if your model is so equipped, for a

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Place most perishable items such as milk, cream or

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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

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Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in storage drawers
will last longer

when stored in closed plastic containers

lids, plasticfilm or foil,

or wrappedin plasticfilm.

Do not overloadyour fresh food orfreezer compartment

with alot of warmfood at once.
(lpen the

electrical energy.
When out of town for several days, leave as few perish-

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ables as

eqLiipped with an icemaker, move icemaker manual

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switch to “CIFF” and shut off water to refrigerator.

door the fewest times possikie to save

possibleir?the refrigerator. If your refrigerator

CleaningYoB~rRefrigerator

cabinet Exterior

Protect the paint

the refrigerator isahigh quality, baked-on paint finish.

However, without proper care, degradation of this

quality finish can occur.

To provide protection against rusting and to keep
your refrigerator new­looking, apply a coat of ;

appliance poiish wax

when the refrigerator ~

is new and then at

least twice ayear.

Appliance Polish
Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) ~
is available from

GE/Hotpoint Appliance -

Parts Marts.

Keep the finish clean. To clean the outside of the

refrigerator, 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 a soiled dish-

washing cloth or wet towel.
Use of scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach,

or cleaners containing bleach will damage the finish

of the refrigerator.

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Use warm water and baking soda solution–about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry. Follow this same

procedure for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable draw­er, and all plastic parts. Wash ice trays in lukewarm
water only. DO NOT use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.

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storage Drawers at Bottom d
Fl%m”’iFOcld compartment

Slide-out drawers can usually be removed by tilting
up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.

TO !’emclv@ tu!l”width drawer when fresh food

Coimpartmeflt door cannot be opened fully:

1. Remove food from drawer cover and shelves
above it and take out

2. Grip drawer
and cover
simultaneously
with both hands
and pull forward

just enough to

detach cover

from rear support

brackets.

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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. If your refrigerator
is on rollers, pull it straight out and return to position

by pushing straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.

Pan located behind grille should be cleaned at least

once a year. When reinstalling pan, firmly push pan

ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.

Clean both fresh food and freezer compartments at
least once a year. It is recommended that the refrig-

erator be unplugged before cleaning. if this is not

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practical, wring excess ~moisture out of sponge or

cloth when cJeaning in the vicinity of switches, lights

-,

3. Up-end drawer
and cover with
front-side down.

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4. Turn drawer and
cover to left
and remove from
refrigerator.
(With left-hand
door, turn drawer
and cover to
right.)

To replace: reverse procedure, making sure cover
engages support brackets at rear and rests on

brackets at front of refrigerator.

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firom Hotpoint to You–This warranty is extended by Hotpoint to the original purchaser and to any succeeding
owner andappiies toproducts purchasedin [he United States, retained within the48 contiguousstates, thesta!eof
Hawaiior the District of Coiurnbiaand employed in ordinary home use.

What We

WiNDo– If your Hotpoint Refrigerator failsbecause of a manufacturing defect within one year fromthe

date of original purchase, we willrepair the product without charge to you. Parts and service labor are included.
Servicewillbe providedin the homein the 48contiguousstates, in the state of Hawaiior in the District of Columbia.

How To

Obtain Service–Service willbe provided by our local Customer Care@

one of our franchised Customer Care servicers during normal business hours after you notify us of the need for

service. Service can be arranged by telephone.

Look for “HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE” in the White pages of your telephone directory; or “HOTPOINT

CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE” in the Yellow pages; or write to

the address given below.

What Is Not Covered – This warranty does not cover the failure of your Refrigerator if it is damaged while in your

possession, used for commercial purposes, or if the failure is caused by unreasonable use including use on house

wiring not in conformance with electrical codes, low power voltage, and failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance. IN NO EVENT SHALL HOTPOINT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, This
warranty does not apply to the state of Alaska nor to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Canal Zone !
or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

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

factory service organization or by

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The sealed refrigerating system (compressor, condenser, evaporator and connecting
tubing–see diagram) is covered in the above full warranty. In addition to that warranty
we will repair this sealed system if it fails because of a manufacturing defect within the
jecond through fifth year after original purchase. We will bear the cost of both parts
ind labor.

411other provisions are the same as those stated in the above full warranty.

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REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM

n the state of Alaska free service including parts will be provided to correct manufacturing defects at our nearest
ervice shop location or in your home, but we do not cover the cost of transportation of the product to the shop or
Jr the travel cost of a technician to your home. You are responsible for those costs. All other provisions of this

mited warranty are the same as [hose stated in the above warranties.

Were To Get Further Help: If you wish further help or information concerning this warranty, contact:
[mager -Consumer Affairs, Hotpoint, Appliance Parkl WCE-3M, Louisville, KY 40225.

Warrantor: General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, Kentucky 40225.

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A bill of sale, cancelled check or other payment record should be kept to verify the original purchase date and to establish the warranty period.

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Birmlngilam -35210

2500 Crestwood Boulevard
[205) 956-0333 (Nassau-Suffolk County)

(Decatur-t Huntsville)
Huntsville -35805
1209 Putnam Drive
!205) 830-01 SO

Mobile -36609
1107 f3eltline Highway South

[phone]

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Phoenix -85031
25 South 51st Avenue
P.O.

BOX 14278

[phone]
Tucson -85705

2015 North Foibes”Boulevard

Little Rock -72209
8405 New Benton Highway
[phone]

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(San Bernardino-Riverside)
Bloomington -92316
10121 Cactus Avenue
[phone]

(San Francisco!
Burlingame -94010
1649 Adrian Road

[phone]

Fresno -93727

1809 North Helm Street
[phone]

Los Angeles -90058
2815 East 46th Street
[phone]

Sacramento -95815
1613X Arden Way
[phone]

San Diego -92101
3554 Kettner Boulevard

[phone]
San Jose -95123

5763 Winfield Road
[phone]

Van Nuys -91405
6843 Lennox Avenue

(213) 989-571O

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Colorado Springs -80909
1865 N. Academy - Suite 9
(3o3) 597-8492

Denver -80207
5390 East 39th Avenue
(303] 320-3301

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Bridgeport -06604
615 North Washington Ave
[phone]

East Hartford -06108
265 Prestige Park, Plaza 3

[203) 528-9811

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(Brandywine - Wilmington)
Glen Mills, PA -19342
RD. #2,

BoX 210

[215) 358-1500

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Jessup, MD -20794
8201 Slayton Drive
[phone]

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Fort Lauderdale -33309
1101 West McNab Road

[305) g74-6708
Fort Myers -33901

4160 S, Clevela[]d Avenue
(81 3) 939-2812

Jacksonville -32205
5266 tiighway Avenue
[phone]

(Pompano-W. Palm Beach)
Lake Worth -33460
1802 Madrid Avenue

[phone]
Miami-33167

3200 N W. llOth Street
(3o5) 685-5144

C)rlando -32807
6545 East Colonial Drive
[phone]

~allallassee -32301
1205 South Adams Street
(9o4) 222-6931

Tampa -33611
5201 S Westshore Boulevard
Box 13708 ~~Interbay Station

[phone]

GEORGIA

Atlanta -30325

}695 Marietta Boulevard
?.0. Box 19917
(404} 897-6400

Savannah -31406
211 Television Circle
(91 2) 925-0445

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HonolLlfu - S6813

404 Cooke Street
[phone]

(Boise)

Garden City -83704
5250 Chinden Boulevard
[phone]

IL1.INOIS

Champaign -61820
1205 North Hagen
(21 7) 3594088

Chicago -60638
5600 West 73id Street
(31 2) 594-2424

Elk Grove Village -60007
10 King Street
[phone]

Lombard -60148
827-B35 Westmore Avenue
(31 2) 629-8010

Peoria -61614
7708 North Crestline Drive
[phone]

Rockford -61107
401 North 2nd Street

(81 5) 962-7200
Springfield -62702

2252 South 15th Street
(21 7) 753-8088

l?jDIANA
Evansville -47714

1016-K S. Weinbach Avenue
[phone]

Fort Wayne -46808
4632 N ewaygo Road
[phone]

Gary -46409
5185 Broadway
(21 9) 981-2533

Indianapolis -46219
6233 Brookville Road
(31 7) 356-8861
South Bend -46613
1902 Miami Street
(21 9) 288-0685

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Cedar Hapids -52405
118 First Street, N.W.
[phone]

Davenport -52802
1074 South Dittmer
PO.

EtOX 3188

(31 9) 326-5101
Des Moines -50313

1637 NE. 58th Avenue

(51 5) 266-2191

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Kansas City -66115
2949 Chrysler Road
[phone]

Wichita -67211
820 East Indianapolis
(31 6) 267-3366

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Lexington -40505
1144 Floyd Drive

(6o6) 255-0848
Louisville -40218

4421 Bishop Lane
P.O.

f30x 32130

[phone]

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Baton Rouge -70814
2935 Crater Lake Drive

(5C4) 926-5062
(New Orleans)

Harai?an -70123
701 Edwards Avenue
[phone]

Shreveport -71102
1430 Dalzr?ll Street
[phone]

South Portland -04106
54 Darling Avenue
[phone]

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Jessup -20794
8201 Stayton Drive
(301 ) 953-9130

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MASS AC HUSE”FTS
(Cape Cod)
Hyannis -02601
80 Enterprise - Unit 11
(61 7) 771-5905

Pittsfield -01201
1450 East Sireet
(413) 499”4391

(Boston-South)
Westwood -02090
346 University Avenue
(61 7) 329-1250

(Boston-North)
Wilmington -01887
281 Main Street
(61 7) 944-7500

?JIC!+IGAN

Detroit -48234
6501 East Nevada
[phone]

Grand Rapids -49508
350 28th Street, S.E
[phone]

Lansing -48912

10042. Michigan Avenue
(51 7) 484-2561

NIINNESOTA

(Minneapolis-St. Paul)
Edina -55435
7450 Metro Boulevard
(61 2) 835-5270

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Jackson -39209
325 Industrial Drive
(601 ) 352-3371

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Kansas City, KS -66115
2949 Chrysler Road
(91 3) 371-2242

St. Louis -63178
1355 Warson Road, North
P.O. Box 14559
[phone]

Springfield -65807
1334 West Sunshine
(41 7) 831-0511

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Lincoln -68503
1145 North 47th Street
[phone]

Omaha -68117
6636 “F” Street
[phone]

NEVADA
Las Vegas -89109
~~t~ ~. Highland Drive

[phone]
Reno -89511

Del Monte Shopping Center
6465 S. Virginia Street
[phone]

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Mount Holly -08060
Route 388 Easlick Avenue
[phone]

North Caldwell -07006
5 Fairfield Road
(201 ) 256-8850

(Asbury Park)
Oakhurst -07712
2111 Highway 35
(201 ) 493-2100

Vineland -08360
749 North Delsea Drive
[phone]

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Albuquerque -87107
3334 Princeton Drive, N.E.
[phone]

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Albany -12205
2 Interstate Avenue
(51 8) 438-3571

Brooklyn -11234
5402 Avenue “N”
[phone]

Buffalo -14225
363”7 Union Road
(71 6) 686-2268

(Westchester County Area)
Elmsford -10523
Fairview Industrial Park
Route $9-A
(91 4) 592-4330

(Binghamton)
Johnson City -13790
278 Main Street
[phone]

Long Island City -11101

49-10 Northern Boulevard
(212) 62~-~~00

Melville -11746
336 South Service Road
(51 6) 694-8600

(Orange County Area)

Newburgh -12550

1135 Union Avenue

(91 4) 564-2000

Rochester -14622

1900 Ridge Road East

[phone]

Syracuse -132.04

965 West Genesee Street

[315) 471-9121

Charlotte -28234

700 Tuckasf?egee Road
P,O.

BOX 34396

(7o4) 372-8810
Greensboro -27406

2918 13altic Avenue
[phone]

Raleigh -27611
3300 Bush Avenue
P.0,

BOX 28107

[phone]

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Akron -44319
2262 S, Arlington Road
[21 6) 773-0361

Cincinnati -45242
10001 Alliance Road
(51 3) 745-5500

Cleveland -44142
20600 Sheldon Road

[21 6) 362-4200

Columbus -43212

1155 West Fifth Avenue
(61 4) 294-2561

Dayton -45414
5701 Webster Street
[phone]

Toledo -43611
3300 Summit Street
(41 9) 729-1651

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Oklahoma City -73118
3228 North Santa Fe
[phone]

Tulsa -74112
6913 East 13th

[phone]

OREGON

(Portland Area)
Beaverton - 9?005
14305 S.W, Millikan Way
[phone]

Eugene -97402
1492 West Sixth Street

[phone]
PENiNSYLVAN!A

(Brandywine-Wilmington)
Glen Mills -19342

R,D. %2,

BOX 210

(21 5) 358-1500

Johnstown -15905

214 Westwood Shopping Plaza
[phone]

(Harrisburg)
Lemoyne -17043
1059 Columbus Avenue
[phone]

Philadelphia -19115
99OO Global Road
(21 5) 698-3270

Pittsburgh -15206
6555 Penn Avenue
[41 2) 665-3700

(Allentown)
Whitehall -18052

1906 MacArthur Road

(21 5) 437-9671

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East Providence -02914
1015 Waterman Avenue
(401 ) 438-0300

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Columbia -29602
825 Bluff Road
Box 1210
[phone]

(Greenville)
Taylors -29687
25 Hampton Village
[phone]

TE:NMESSEE

Chattanooga -37403
613 East llth Stre@t
[phone]

Johnson City -37601
2912 Bristol Highway
(61 5) 282-4545

Knoxville -37919
3250 Mynatt Street, N W
[phone]

fvtem~his -38118
3770 South Perkins
(901 ) 363-1141

Nashville -37204
3607 Trousdale
(6 I5) 834-2150

‘YEXAS

Austin -78704

2810 S. First Street

(51 2) 442-7893

Corpus Christi -78415

3225 Ayers Street

(51 2) 884-4897

Dallas -75247

8949 Diplomacy Row

BOX 47601

P.0,
(2141 631-1380

El Paso -79925

7600 Boeing Drive

[91 5) 778-5361
(Brownsville)

Harlingen -78550
1204 North Se~’enth
(51 2) 423-1204

Houston -77207
PO.

BoX 26837

6126 South Looo East
[phone]

Lubbock -79490
4623 Loop 28S West
P.O.

BOX 16208

(806) 793-1 fizo
(Odessa)

Midland -79701
PO.

BOX 6286

Midland Terminal
(91 5) 563-3483

San Antonio -78208

1211 N. Hackberry St.

BOX 8278

P.O.
[phone]

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Salt Lake City -84125
2425 South 900 West
PO. Be>. 30904
(801 ) 974-4600

VIFIGINIA

Fairfax -22031
2810 Dorr Avenue
[phone]

Norfolk -23502
4552 E. Princess Anne Dr.
[phone]

Richmond -23228

2910 Hungary Spring Rd.

[phone]

(Tri-CttyJ

Kennewick -99336
Union Square
Suite 206

101 North Union Street

[phone]

Seattle -98188
401 Tukwila Parkway
[phone]

Spokane -99206
9624 E. Montgomery St.
[phone]

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(Charleston)
Huntington -25704

1217 Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 7518
[phone]

Wheeling -26003

137 North River Road

(304) 2338511

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Appleton -5491’1

343 W. Wisconsin Ave.
[phone]

Madison -53704
4630 E. Washington Ave
[phone]

Milwaukee -53225
11100 W. Silver Spring Rd

[phone]

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andtelephone numbers son~etimeschange.And new Centers open. If the numbers

change, checl( your telephone book. Lool<in the White Pagesunder

“HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE.”

TheProblemSoiver

Refrigeratordoes not operate

@May be in defrost cycle when

motor does not operate for
about 30 minutes.

Temperature control in OFF

@

position.

e If interior light is not on,

refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wall

receptacle.

@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.

Motor operates for long periods
e Modern refrigerators with

more storage space and a
larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.

e Normal when refrigerator is

first delivered to your home–
usually requires 24 hours to

completely cool down.

Large amounts of food placed

@

in refrigerator to be cooled

or frozen.

e Hot weather—frequent door

openings.
@Door left open.
B Temperature controls are set

too cold. Refer to instructions
for use of

CONTROLSon page

9 Check ENERGY SAVING

TIPS on page 4.

!otor starts& stops frequently

Temperature control starts @

and stops motor to maintain

I

even temperatures.

TEMPERATURE

4.

I

Operating sounds

The high speed compressor
motor required to maintain
near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment
may produce higher sound
levels than your old
refrigerator,

Normal fan air flow– fan
blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer com­partments.

These NORMAL sounds will
also be heard from time to
time:
GIDefrost timer switch clicks

at defrost.

* Defrost water dripping into

drain pan.

o Temperature control clicks

ON or OFF.

~ Refrigerant boiling or

gurgling.

e Cracking or popping of

cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrig­eration following defrost.

~ With automatic icemaker,

the sound of cubes drop­ing into the bucket and
water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.

Vibration or rattling
@if refrigerator vibrates, more

than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor and front
roller screws or leveling legs

need adjusting or floor is
weak or uneven. Refer to
INSTALLATION on page 3.

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

e Defrost water pan rattling,

needs to be positioned
properly.

Hot air from bottomof

refrigerator

o Normal air flow cooling

motor.

In the refrigeration process,
it is norrna/ that heat be ex­pelled in area under refriger­ator. Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal and
safe operating temperatures,

Yourfloor covering supplier
should be consulted if you
object to this disco/oration.

Freshfood or freezer

temperature too warm

Temperature control not set
cold enough. Refer to
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 4.

Warm weather–frequent
door openings to get ice or
cold drinks.
Door left open for long time.

Package may be holding
door open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.

Foods dry out

@Foods

Frostor ice crystalson
frozenfood
@Door may have been left

@
e Frost within package is

notcovered, wrapped

or sealed properly.

ajar or package holding
door open.

TOO frequent and too long

door openings.
normal.

Slow ice cube freezing
@Door may have been Ieft.ajar,

a Turn temperature of freezer

compartment colder, Set the
temperature controls to “D”

and “8.”

Ice cubes have odor/taste
e Old cubes need to be

discarded.

e Unsealed packages in refrig-

erator and/or freezer
compartments may be trans­mitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.

Moisture formson outside of
refrigerator

e Not unusual during period

high hum!dity,

e Move energy saver switch

right.

Moisture collects inside
e

TOO frequent and too long

door openings.

In humid weather air carries

at

moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened.

Water on the floor

@Defrost water pan full,

missing or not in position.

Refrigerator has odor
e Foods with strong odors

should be tightly covered.
@Check for spoiled food.
@!nterior needs cleaning.

Refer to page 7,

@Defrost water pan needs

cleaning.

e Keep box of baking soda in

refrigerator; replace monthly.

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PLJk). NO. 39-6157-2

12-MI IWg. NO. M7717FY12 ~W. ~

APPLIANCE PARK, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40225