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Energy-SavingTips . . . . . . . . ...2 .

ImportantSafetyInstructions..-..3 ‘‘

Howto Connect

InstallationReqilirernents . . . ...4

Levelers . .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4

Howto Set Temperature ‘

Controls . . . . . . ... . . . . . ..~. .5

Howto Use Energy Saver

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FoodStorageSuggestions . . . ...6

Shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. *....7

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Readthis bookcarefully.

It isintendedto helpyouoperate and rnaintainyournew refrigerator properly.

Keepithandyfor answerstoyour questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstand something orneedmorehelp, write(include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY 40225

Wrtie do%vfithe model ~~~~$eriai numbers.

You’llsee them on a labelinside the fresh foodcompartment on the leftside wallnear thebottom.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationCard that came with

yourrefrigerator.

Beforesendinginthe registration card, please writethese numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbersin any correspondenceor service calls concerningyourrefrigerator.

If youreceiveda damaged refrigerator,immediatelycontact

the dealer (or builder)that soldyou

therefrigerator.

Savetime and money. Beforeyou requestservice,

check the ProblemSolver on pages 9 through 11.It listsminor causes ofoperating problemsthat youcan correct yourself.

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@Location of your refrigerator is

important, Avoidlocating it nextto your rmge, a heating ventor where the sun will shine directly on it.

~Don’topen the doors more often

than necessary. ~Closethedoorsassoonaspossible,

particularly in hot, humid weather.

@Keep Energy SaverSwitch in the ON position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.

~Be sure the doors are closed tightly.Before leavingthe house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’tbeen 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 coveredto reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

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

@Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.

overcrowding can require extra

electrical energy to keep everything

cool.

IMPORTMT SAFETYII?JSTRUCTIONS

-. Read all instructions before usingthisapp~iance.

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appliance,alwaysexercisebasic

safetyprecautions,includingthe following:

o Usethisapplianceonlyfor its

intendedpurpose asdescribed in thisUscand Care Book.

oThisrefrigeratormust be

properlyinstalledin accordance withtheInstallationInstructions beforeit isused. Seegrounding

instructionsonpage4.

* Neverunplugyourrefrigerator

bypullingon the powercord.

Alwaysgrip plug firmly andpull

straightout from theoutlet.

* Ik&ir orreplaceimmediatelyall electricservice cords thathave becomefrayedor otherwise

damaged. Do notuse a cord that

showscracks or abrasion damage

aloJIgitslength or at either theplug

or connector end.

Afteryour refrigeriitoris in

operation,do not touch the cold sllrfwes, particularlywhen hands am damp or wet..Skin may adhere

to thesecxtremeiy cold surfaces.

*Don’trefreezefrozenfoods

whichhavethawedcompletely.

The UnitedStatesDepartmentof

Agriculturein Home and Garden BulletinNo. 69 says:

“..,You maysafelyrefreezefrozen foodsthat havethawedifthey still containice crystalsor if theyare

stillcold—below40”F.

“...Thawedground meats,poultry

or fishthat havecmy off-odoror off-colorshouldnotbe refrozenand

shouldnotbe eaten. Thawedice cream shouldbediscarded. If the odoror color of anyfood is pooror questionable,get rid ofit. The food maybe dangeroustoeat.

“Evenpartialthawingand refreezing reducethe eatingquality of foods,

particularly fruits, vegetablesand prepared foods.The eating quality ofred meats is affectedlessthan thatof manyother foods. Use

refrozenfoodsas soon aspossibleto saveas much oftheir eating quality as youcan?’

o Ifyour old refrigeratoris still

around thehouse butnot inuse, be sureto removethe doors. This

will reducethe possibility of danger tochildren.

oDisconnectpowerto your

refrigerator: A. Beforemakingany repairs. =~’~.

Note: Westronglyrecommend =-that anyservicingbe performed bya.qualifiedindividual.

B. Beforecleaning. C. Beforereplacinga burned-out ~&_-

lightbulb, the refrigeratorshould =%..’ beunpluggedin order to avoid contactwith a livewire filament. ;=___ (A burned-outlightbulb may ~~~.~ break when beingreplaced.)

Note: Turningfreshfood compartmenttemperaturecontrol ~‘’; -j to OFF positiondoesnot remove :“.:T’--.: powertothe lightcircuit.

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Fix-personalsafety,

thisappliancel-mistbe

properly grounded.

Thepower cordof thisappliance isequipped witha three-prong (grounding)plug whichmateswith

a standardthree-prong (grounding) walloutlet (Fig. 1)to minimizethe possibilityof electric shockhazard fromthis appliance.

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Havewalloutletand circuitchecked bya qualified electrician to make sure outlet isproperly grounded.

Where a standard two-prongwall outlet isencountered, it isyour personal responsibility and

obligationto haveit replaced with a properly grounded three-prong walloutlet.

DOMIT,UNDER ANY CMKXJMSTANCES,WI’ ORREMOVETHETHIRD (Cwm?m PRONGFROM

THEPOWERCORDPLUG.

BEFOREUSE

Therefrigerator shodd always

be phgged intoitsown individual electrical ontIet—

(115volt,60 Hertz, singlephase AC). Thisis recommendedfor bestperformanceandto prevent overloadinghousewiring circuits, whichcouldcause afire hazard fromoverheatingwires.

Topreventthe refrigeratorfrom beingturned offaccidentally,do notplugit intoan outletcontrolled bya wallswitchor pull cord.

Refrigerator JLOcation

Installthe refrigeratoron a floor strongenough tosupportit when it isfully loaded.

Do not installrefrigeratorwhere temperaturewillgo below60”F.

because itwill notrun ofien enough to maintainproper temperatures.

Also see Energy-SavingTips regardinglocation.

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Allowthe followingclearances for ease of installationand proper air circulation:

Sides. . . . . . . . . . ..l/2°

Top . . . . . . . . . . . ...3”

Bottom . . . . . . . . . .. l’”

Back . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

IAvelers

Adjustablelevelingscrewsare

locatedatthetwofront cornws of therefrigerator,Theseleveling

screwsshouldbeset sothatthe refrigeratorisfirmlypositionedon thefloorandthefrontisraisedjust enoughthatthedoorscloseeasily whenopenedabouthalfway.

T-oEevelthe refrigerator,tipthe cabinetback slightlyandadjustthe screwsasneeded.Turn thescrews clockwiseto raisethe refrigerator, counterclockwisetolowerit.

IX) NOT USE AN ADAPTER

PLUG T’0 C(MW4ECI’THE REFRIGERATOR TO A TWOPRONG OW’LET.

DO N(YI’USE AN

CORD ‘WITHTHISAPPLIANCE.

EXTENSION

foperatingYour Refrigemtor

setTenlperaturecontrols

Yourrefrigeratorhas two

controlsthat letyou regulatethe temperaturein the fresh foodand freezercompartments.

Onecontrol, withsettingsfrom

1through9 plus

OFF, islocated atthe topfront ofthe fr&h foodcompartment.

9 isthe coldestsetting, i isthe warmest.

The other control,

with settings from A throughE, is locatedon therear wallof the freezer

compartment. E is thecoldest

setting;A is the

warmest.

Initiallyset the fresh foodcontrol between4 and 5, and the freezer

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controlat C.

Forcolderor warmertemperatures, adjustthe desired compartment

controlonenumberor letterata time.

Anadjustment to one

compartment may require further adjustment to the other.

For example, if the fresh food compartment control is turned to a colder setting, the freezer control mayhaveto be adjusted to a warmer one.

Turning the fresh food control will changetemperatures in both compartments.

Turning the freezer control will changeonly the freezertemperature.

IMPORTANT: When initially

setting controls, or adjusting them, allow 24 hours for

temperatures to stabilize. Note: Turning the fresh food

controlto the OFF position stops

6xwhBqgin

.’: freshfood AND freezer-but does

not shut off’power to the

refrigerator.

~m conlpartments—

Afancirculatesairin the fresh

foodand freezercompartments tomaintainpropercoldtemperatures.

Forgoodcirculation, do not block

the coldair vents with fooditems.

How to Test

Usethemilktestforthe freshfood conipatitment.Placea container

ofmilkonthetopshelfin thefyesh

foodcompartment. Check it a day later.If the milkis toowarm or too cold,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.

Use theice cream testfor the freezercompartment. Place a

containerofice cream in thecenter ofthe freezer compartment. Check itafter a day.If it’stoohard or too soft,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.

Alwaysallow 24hours for the refrigeratortoreachthetemperature

youset.

If you tllrn ym.lr Ilousehdd therfilostit below 60”F. at night

.. .youmaywantto turnthefleezer

controlone stepcolder, as from C to D. Cooler temperatures in the housemay cause the compressorto operatelessfrequently,thusallowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. Toprotect your frozen food supply,leaveyourfieezer settingat this colder setting forthe entirewinter or for whateverperiod oftime you are turning down your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is

turneddownfor an extendedperiod. This change should haveno effect

on your fresh foodcompartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the fresh food control one step warmer, as from 4 to 3.

When you stopturning the thermostat down, turn temperature controlsback totheir regularsettings.

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments.

Temperatures

Althoughyourrefrigeratoris designedand equippedto defrost = itselfautomatically,somefroston packagesis normal.

Emwgysaverswitch

The EnergySaverSwitchis located nextto the freshfoodtemperature control.

TOreduce

the amountof electricityneeded to operateyourrefrigerator,push the switchto the OFdposition.

Thisturns offheatersin your refrigeratorthat preventmoisture fromforming in thearea between theupper and lowerdoors.

Use ofthe Energy SaverSwitchcan saveyou money.Estimatedyearly savings, dependingon yourlocal electric rates, are as follows:

Energy

Savings

$.05

$6.00

Withthe heater turned off, there isa chance that moisture may form on the outsideofyour refrigerator, especiallywhen the weather is humid. The humidity ismost likely to be highin the summer, in the early morning hours, and in homes which are not air conditioned.

Over an extendedperiod oftime, moisture that formson the outside maycause deteriorationof the paint finish.It willbe importantto protect thefinishbyusingappliancepolish waxas describedon page 8.

When SaverSwitchis pnshedto 0~,

electricityflowsthroughthe low wattageheaterwhich warmsthe outside area of the cabinetbetween theupper and lowerdoors. Under

mostconditions,thispreventsthe formingof moistureor water dropletson the outside of the refrigerator.

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Foodstorage Suaestiom

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Eatingqualitydrops aflertimeshown

FreshMeats

Ftoasts(8eef&Lamb) ... . .. . 3t05

Roasts(Pork&Veal) . . . .... . 3 to5

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

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

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

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

VarietyMeats.. . .... . .. .. .. lto2

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

ProcessedMeats

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

Frankfurters... . ... . .. .. .. . 7

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

Ham(Half) . .... . ... . .... . . 3t05

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

LuncheonMeats . .. .. .... . . 3t05

Sausage(Smoked) .. . .. ... . 7

Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry) ... . 14to 21

CookedMeats

CookedMeatsand

Meat Dishes . . . . . . .. . . . . 3t04

Gravy&Meat Broth ... . . .... lto2

FreshPoultry

Chicken&Turkey(Whole) 1to 2

Chicken(Pieces) . . ... . .... lto2

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

Duck& Goose(Whole). . .... . 1to 2

Giblets. . . ... . .. . . . .... . .. lto2

CookedPoultry

Pieces(Coveredwith Broth).. . 1to 2

Pieces(NotCovered).. . . ... . 3to 4

CookedPoultryDishes. . ... . . 3 to 4

FriedChicken, . ... . ... . ... . 3t04

(Otherthanformeats&poultry)FREEZER

Mostfruits andvegetables . . .... . . . ...8-12 months

Leanfish ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .. ..6-8months

Fattyfish, rollsandbreads,

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

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

lc~tovers(cooked),

icecream (original carton), ... .. .. ...1 month max.

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped. ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.

‘U.S. Department of Agriculture

Meats, fish :mdpoultry purchased from the store vary in quality and

age; conscqutmlly,safe storage

time in your refrigerator will vary.

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Tostoreunfrozenmeats,fish and poultry:

@Alwaysremovestorewrappings. *Rewrapin foil, filmor waxpaper

and refrigerateimmediately. Tostorecheese, wrap wellwith

waxpaperor aluminumfoil, or put

in a plasticbag.

e Carefullywrap to expelair and

help preventmold. ~Storepre-packaged cheese in its

ownwrappingif youwish.

Tostorevegetables,use the vegetabledrawer—ithas been designedto preservethe natural moistureand freshnessof produce.

~covering vegetableswith a moist

towelhelpsmaintain crispness.

~As a further aid to freshness, pre-packagedvegetablescan be stored intheir original wrapping.

Tostore ice cream—Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream

content, will normally require slightlyIowertemperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with lowcream content.

~Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto determine the freezer compartment location andtemperature control settingto keep yourice cream at the right serving temperature.

~Therearofthefreezercompartment isslightly colder than the front.

Therearethreeessentialrequirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality. Freeze only topqualityfoods.Freezingretainsquality and flavor;it cannotimprovequality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetablesare frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You”llsavetime, too, with less

culling and sorting to do.

‘Fofreezemeat, fish andpoultry,

wrap wellin freezer-weightfoil(or otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial) formingitcarefullytothe shapeof thecontents.Thisexpelsair. Fold andcrimp endsofthepackageto providea good, lastingseal.

Don’trefreezemeatthat has completelythawed;meat, whether rawor cooked, canbe frozen successfullyonlyonce.

Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen) meatsor seafoodsto 12poundsat a time.

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e Storelikethingstogether.This savesboth timeand electricity becauseyoucan find foodsfaster.

~Placethe oldestitems up front so

theycan be usedup promptly.

~Use shelveson thedoor for most

oftenused saucesand condiments.

To save llloney in energy and food costs

~Place most perishableitems, such asmilk, cream or cottagecheese, towardthe rear of the top shelf, as theywill staycoldestin this part ofthe fresh food compartment.

~Covermoist foodswith tight lids, plasticfi~mor foil.

@Leafvegetablesandfruitsplacedin

drawerwilllastlongerwhen stored

in closedplastic containers or

wrapped in plastic film.

@Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot

of warm food atonce,

@Open the door the fewesttimes

possibleto saveelectrical energy.

~When going outof town for

severaldays,leaveasfewperishables

as possible in the refrigerator.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available

at most food stores.

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Twoslidingshelvesandfive shelfpositionsin the freshfood compartmentenableyou to rearrangeyour refrigeratorto

fityourfamily’sstorageneeds.

Toadjust theshelves, remove allfoodon them. Pull the shelves forwardto the stopposition. Then

liftthefront edgeof the shelvesand

pLIllthem out.

Replacethe shelveson anysetof

su~portsbyreversingthis procedure.

Doorshelvesin both compartmentsprovide convenient

storagefor often-used items.The buttercompartment, warmer than

theother fresh food door-storage areas, is intended only for shortterm storageofbutter or cheese.

TheFruit & Vegetabledrawerat thebottomofthe fresh food

compartmentis designedto help preservethenaturalmoistureand freshnessofproduce.

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Most vegetablesshouldbe washed inclear waterand drained before beingplaced in thedrawer.

Yourrefrigeratorhas twoice trays.

Torelease icecubes, invertthe tray, holdit overa storagebucketor bowl, andtwistthe trayat both ends.

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Foronly one ortwo ice cubes,

leavethe tray right-sideup, twist =~both ends slightlyand removethe desired number ofcubes.

Washtraysin lukewarmwater only. p“”Do notput them in an automatic dishwasher.

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Cleaning—otltside

Thedoor handlesandtrim canbe

cleanedwith aclothdampenedwith a solutionofmildliquiddishwashing detergentand water.Dry with a soft

cloth. Don’twaxhandles or trim.

Keepthe finishclean. Wipewith

a cleancloth, lightlydampened withkitchenappliance wax or mild

liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry

and polishwith a clean, softcloth. Do not wipe therefrigeratorwith a

soileddishwashingcloth or wet towel.Thesemayleavea residuethat can darnagethe paint. scouringpads, powderedcleaners,

bleach, or cleaners containing bleach, because these productscan scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.

Protect the paint fiish. Theftish on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.

Withproper care, it will staynewlookingand rust-free foryears.

Apply a coat ofkitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator isnew, and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax& Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216)is available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts.

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Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments at least

once a year. Unplug refrigerator beforecleaning.Ifthisisnotpractical, wringexcessmoistureout ofsponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lightsor controls.

[Jse warm water and baking soda

solution—abouta tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water.

This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator— inchding door gaskets, vegetable drawers and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way.Do not

use cieansing powders or other

abrasive cleaners.

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Donotuse

Tohelppreventodors,leave an openbox ofbakingsodain the

rear ofthe refrigerator,onthe top

shelf. Changethe boxeverythree

months.An openboxof baking

sodain the freezerwillabsorb stale

freezerodors.

Do not wash any ofyour refrigerator% plastic parts in your automatic dishwasher.

Behindrefrigerator

Care shouldbe mkenin moving yourrefrigeratorawayfrom the wall. Alltypes offloorcoverings

can bedamaged, particularly cushionedcoveringsand those with embossedsurfaces.Before movingthe refrigerator,place a hard-surfacedstrip underthe front levelingscrewsto helpprevent floor coveringdamage.

Defrost‘waterpm

The defrost waterpan, located on top ofthe compressor at the rear of therefrigerator, shouldbe cleaned twice a year. DO N~ REMOVE THE PAN. Movethe refrigerator out from the wall as far as necessary, and unplugthe power

cord from the walloutlet before wiping the pan with a clean cloth or spongedampened in warm water and baking soda solution—one tablespoon ofbaking soda to a quart of water. Do not use

cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing chlorides.

Limp bulb replacelnent

A lightbulbandsocketare locatedat thetopofthefi-eshfoodcompartment behindthe temperaturecontrol panel. Toreplacethe bulb, unplug refrigeratorhorn itselectricaloutlet, unscrewbulb when cooland replacewith similarsize bulb.

when

Forextendedvacationsor

absences, removefood and shutoff

powertothe refrigerator. Clean the

interiorwith bakingsoda solution ofone tablespoonofsoda to one quartof water.Wipedry.Toprevent odors, leaveopenbox of sodain refrigerator.Leavedoors open.

Forshortervacations, remove perishable foods and leavecontrols atregularsettings.However,ifroom temperatureis expectedto drop below60”F.,followsameinstructions as forextendedvacations.

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Disconnectthe power cord from the walloutlet, remove all food, and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose items such as

shelvesand storagepans bytaping

them securely in place to prevent

damage. Be sure the refrigerator staysin

an upright position only during actual movingand in the van. The refrigerator mustbe secured in the vanto prevent movement. Protect the outsideof the refrigerator with a blanket.

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M(YI’OROPERATES

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POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

e.Maybe in d~fiostcyclewhenmotor doesnot operatefor ab~~t~~mhlU~~. * Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.

e If interior

* If plug is secureand therefrigeratorstill failsto operate,plug a lamp gr a small .. applianceinto thesameoutletto determineif there is a tripped circuitbreiker or burned outfine.

@Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand a larger freezercompartment

require more operatingtime.

e Normal when refrigeratoris first deliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24 hours

to completelycooldown. * Large amountsoffoodpIaced in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen. @Hot weather—frequentdooropenings. ~ Door leftopen. ~ Temperaturecontrols are set too cold. Referto page5. 0 Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS onpage 2.

e Refrigeratortoo close to

lig~~,is~t on,refrigeratormay not be pluggedin at wa~~outlet.

W~lS or overhead cabinets.See CLEARANCES on page4.

MOTOR STARTS & STOPSFREQUENTLY

OPERATING SOUNDS

~Temperature control startsand stopsmotor to maintain eventemperatures.

@The high speed compressor motor required to maintainnear zero temperatures in the

large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levelsthan yourold refrigerator. ~ Normal fan air flow-fan blowscold air throughthe refrigerator and freezer

compartments. ~These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

Defrost timer switchclicks at defrost. Defrost water dripping into drain pan. Temperature control clicks ON or OFF. Refrigerantboiling or gurgling.

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

Waterdripping on defrost heater coil during defrost cycle, causing a sizzling sound in tlaefreezer.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY

VIBRATIONOR RATTLING

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER

COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOOWARM

FOODS DRYOUT

FROSTOR ICE CRYSTALSON FROZEN FOOD

SLOWICE CUBE ~REEZING

~If refrigeratorvibrates,more than likelyit is notrestingsolidlyon the floor andfront levelingscrewsneed adjustingor floor isweak or uneven.Referto LEVELERS on

page4.

0 If dishesvibrateon shelves,try movingthem. Slighivibrationis normal.

@Temperaturecontrolnot setcoldenough.Referto page5.

@Warmweather—frequentdoor openings. @Door leftopen fortoo longof a time. @JPackagemaybe holdingdoor open. @Packageblockingair duct in freezercompartment.

@Foodsnot covered, wrappedor sealedproperly.

e Door maY have“beenlefiajar or packageholdingdoor open. ~Toofrequentand too long door openings.

@Frost within packageis normal.

~Door mayhavebeen leftajar. ~Turn

Emperature of freezercompartmentcolder.

ICECUBES HAVE

ODOR/TASTE

MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE COLLECTS INSIDE

MOWI’URE

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BOTTOMSIDEOF 3RAW13RCOVER

@Old cubes need to be discarded. @Unsealed packagesin refrigeratorand/or freezer compartmentsmay be

transmittingodor/tasteto ice cubes. ~Interior of refrigeratorneeds cleaning—refertopage8.

@Not unusualduring period of high humidity. @Movethe Energy SaverSwitch to OFF.

Toofrequentand too long door openings.

~In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigeratorwhen doors are opened.

~Because vegetablescontain and give offmoisture, moisture on bottom side of drawer :overis normal.

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WATERCOLLECTS

IPJ~PJEIM OF isnormal.Dryvegetablesbeforeputtingtheminthedrawer.

WATERDRJUNS DOWNTHEINSIDE

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@Washedvegetablesdrainwhileindrawer.Watercollectinginbottomofdrawer

Thisisnormal.Duringthedefrostcycle,defrostwaterdrainsdowntheinside

backwalloftherefrigerator.Itemptiesintothedrainholeinthefloorofthe refi-igeratorandcollectsinthedrampanwhereitevaporates. ,

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behindthedoor.Pushtheplungerinto releaseit.

Toobtainservice, seeyour warranty orIthe back page ofthis book.

We’reproud of our service and wantyou tobe pleased. If for some reason youare not happy with the service you receive, here are three

stepsto followfor further help.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouare not pleased.Inmost cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

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NEXT, if you are stillnot 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:

MajorAppliance ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

Part No. 467744P01

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Saveproof of originalpurchasedate suchas yoursalesslip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

FULLONE=YEARWARF?ANTY Forone year from date oforiginal

purchase. wewill cmvicfe,freeof chargej parts and ‘service’laborin yourhorneto repair orreplacear?y

part of the refrigeratorthat fails

because of a manufacturing defect. FULL FIVE=YEARWARRANTY

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 thesealed refrigerating

system(the compressor, condenser,evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaserand any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITEDbecause you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care@ servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

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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.

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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.

~ 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.

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

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

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.

WARRANTORIS NOT RESPONSIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

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

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