GE CTF14C Use and Care Manual

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USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APP!JANCE’S
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ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTEDIN CANADA
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1,Fruit and vegetablecrisper
2. Butterstorage compartment
3. Portable eggway
4. Tallbottle storage shelf
5. Smallbottie andjar storage shelf
6. Freezer door package shelf ?. Freezer door juice-can shelf
8. Easy-ReJeasemice trays
9. Temperature controls (both fresh food and freezer)
10. Defrost water pan (behind grille)
1L .Modeland serial number– record these
numbers here for future reference.
Model# Serial #
Do not remove rating plate.
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Mow 4 inches over top of refrigerator for a
circulation. AI1ow5/8-inch clearance at sidesforease of installation.
Yourrefrigerator shouldnot beinstalled wher
the temperature willgo below 60°F, becaus the refrigerator willnot run frequently enoug m maintain proper temperatures.
Be sure to install on a floor strong enough t supporta fullyloaded refrigerator.
Adjustablelegs at the front corners of the re ‘rigerator should be set so the refrigerator i “irndypositioned on the floor, and tlzefroliti ui.$edjust enough that the doors close easil~ rhen opened about half-way. Remove th~
,rillebygrasping at the bottom and pulling u~
ndout. (See Fig.1).
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.~Turnadjustable legs left to raise the refriger­&’Z21LlI”.right to lower. (See Fig.2). c+
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Toreplacegrille,set tabsonhooksat both ends and push top toward refrigerator until grille snapsinto place. (See
Fig. 3).
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FORPERSONAILSAFET’Y,THN APPLIANCE MUST BE
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mateswith a standard three-prong (grounding) wallreceptacle (Fig.4) to minimize the possi­bilityof electric shock hazard from this appli­ince. The customer should have the wall “eceptacle and circuit checked by a qualified ;Iectrician to make sure the receptacle is ]roperly grounded,
PREFERRED Mmm
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Where a standard two-prong wallreceptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it re­placed with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
D9 NOT, UNDERANY CM&EUMSTANCESt CUTOR REMOVE ‘IWETHIRD (GROUND)
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Because of potential safety hazards under cer­tain conditions, we strongly recommend against the useof anadapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNEC­TION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prongwall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores (Fig. 5).The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground ter-
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minal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw ismetal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked bya qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properiy grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.
USAGE S!TUAT30NS WHERE APPLHN4CE’S
POWER CORD WILL
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Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain oil the adapter and leads to eventual faiiure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have the two­prong wall receptacle replaced with a three­prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
The refrigerator shouid alwaysbe plugged into its own individual electrical outlet (115volt. 60 hertz, single phase AC.)
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TErb!PERATuRE mNTRoLs
Your refrigerator has dual temperature controls for the freezer and the fresh food compartrnerrts (Fig. 6).
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FRESH FOOD
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Initiallyset the Freezer control at“C”and the Fresh Food control at “5!’ Forcolder FreshFoodcompartment,leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh Food control at “6” or “7:’
For coldest Fresh Food compartment, set the Freezer control at “B” and the Fresh Food controi at “8” or “9:’ Forcolder Freezer, set the Freezer control at “D”’and the Fresh Food control at “7” x “8:’
For warmer Fresh Food compartment,
cave the Freezer control at “C” and set the
Fresh Food control at “4:’“3V“27or “l:’
SUGGESTED STORAGE
TIMES– MEAT J~~#: [y::ity) /3POULTRY
PRODUCT
FRESH MEATS
Roasts (Beef and Lamb). . . 3 to 5 Roasts (Pork and Veal). . . 3 to 5
Steaks (Beef). . .. . . . . . . . 3t05
Chops (Lamb and Pork). . . 3 to 5 Ground and
Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Sausa~e(Pork) . . . . . . . . lto2
Bacon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
~rankfurters . . .. . . . . . . . . 7
-lam (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
-lam (Half) . . .. . . . . . . . . . 3t05
+am (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
.uncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
ktusage (Smoked). . . . . . . 7
;ausage (Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
:ooked Meats and Meat
Dishes, . .. . . . . . . . . . . lto2
ravy and Meat Broth . . . . . 1 to 2
trickepandTurkey. . . . . . 1 to 2 12
uck and Goose . .. . . . . . . lto2 6
inlets . . .. . . . . . . . . . . lto2 3
ieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6
Ieces (Not Covered). . . . . 1 to 2 1
]oked Poultry Dishes. . . 1
iedChicken. . . . .. . . . . . lto2
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StewMeats. . . 1 to 2
PROCESSED
COOKED
FRESHPOULTRY
COOKEDPOULTRY
MEATS
?JIEATS
REFRIGERATORFREEZER
35° to40°F. OGF
DAYS
MONTHS
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After adjusting the temperature controls, allow24hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to “O” also turns off refrigeration in the Freez­er compartment.
Guide To ProperTemperatures:
If a container of milk is too warm or too cold to your taste after being on the top shelf in the Fresh Food compartment for a day, adjust the Cold Control Dials
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accordingly. If a gallon of ice cream remains firm to the
touch after being in the Freezer for a day,
the Cold Control Dials are at the proper setting. If the ice cream’s firmness is not to your liking, adjust the dials accordingly. Check a day after resetting either dial to make sure new setting is providing the tem­perature you desire.
If you advance the Freezer compartment Cold Control Dial to “E’ to freeze a quick supply of ice cubes or a large amount of food, be sure [o reset the dial to its pre­vious setting within a day.
The kilowatt hours per month (Kwh/Mo.) shown on the fact tag attached to the inner door is a measure of the power con­sumed when tested in accordance with AHAM Standard HRF-2ECFT.
The approximate monthly cost of opera-
tion can be calculated by multiplying the
Kwh/Mo. by the cost per kilowatt hour from your local power company. Cost of operation varies under actual usage conditions.
POWER-SAV!NGTIPS
e Don’t open doors more often than neces­sary and close them as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather,
~ Store only foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.
QWipe all moisture from bottles and car-
toils before putting them into refrigera-
tor, and keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-up inside. o Don’t waste ice cubes by letting many
melt while using a few. Q If you turn control to coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, don’t forget to turn it back to normal setting.
~ Don’tovercrowd your refrigerator-over crowding can require extra electrical ener­gy to keep everything cool.
4 * Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure doors haven’t been left ajar inadvertently.
o Don’t locate your refrigerator adjacent
to your range, a heating vent or where sun=
shine will strike it if any other kitchen ar-
rangement is possible.
TIPSON FREEZING FOODS
There are three essential requirements for
efficient home freezing. First, of course, is initial quality. Only top-quality foods should be frozen, Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality. Sec­ond is speed. The quicker fruits and veg­etables are frozen after picking, the better
the frozen product willbe. You’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be necessary. The third requirement is proper packaging. Use food wraps designed espe cially for freezing; they’re readily available in a wide selection at your favorite store
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats
seafoods to 14 pounds at a time.
TO FREEZE MEAT, FISH, R3ULTIW
Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or othe] heavy-duty wrapping material), forming i] carefully to the shape of the contents. Thi: 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.
SUGGESTED FREEZER ~TO~~G~
[otherthanW meatand
Most fruits and vegetables, 8-12 months
Lean fish Fatty fish, rolls and breads
soups, stew, casseroles Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked), ice cream (original carton)
New techniques are constantly being de~
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2-3 months
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If your refrigerator appears to have stop­ped operating (except during the defrost be turned to the OFF position. sycle when the motor and fan are normally shut off completely for the length of the cycle), make these simple tesfs before call­ing for service:
1. Check temperature control dial. It may
2. If interior light is not on, check to see if refrigm-ator isplugged in at wall receptacle.
3. If plug,is secure and the refrigerator still
fails to operate, plug another appliance in­to the same oudet to determine if there is a burned-out fuse.
4. Follow check list below for other pos­sible trouble spots.
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IMoistureformson outside of refrigerator
Moisture not unusual during periods of high humidity
Moisture collects inside El Too-frequent and too-long door
openings Hot-humid weather increases rate of frost build-up and internal sweating
Cabinet has odor
•l Freezer door may have been left ajar
Certain foods produce odor–should
be covered
0 Interior needs cleaning
Defrost-water pan needs cleaning
Refrigerator runs too long
Modern refrigerators are larger
and run colder— require more running time
El Doors kept open too long
R Temperature controls set too cold
Normal at time of installation or after refrigerator has been turned off
Refrigerator runs too frequently
Required to provide even temperature
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cabinet vibrates
Legs need adjusting Check for weak floor
Sl&wice cube freezing
Fresh food temperature too cold
Temperature control dial set in too cold position
Fresh food temperature too warm
Temperature control not set in cold
enough position
Cl Too-frequent and too-long door
openings Package holding door open
Fresh foods dry out
Foods should be covered
Noisy
Fan air flow– this is normal
Defrost-water evaporation pan needs
cleaning
Legs need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Refrigeratordoes not run
Temperature controi
inOFF position
Not plugged in
El No power at outlet
House fuse blown
Water on floor
Defrost-water evaporation pan fuli,
missing, or not in position
Interior light does no~tight
No power at outlet
Light bulb needs replacing
Freezer too warm
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Package may be holding door open
Frost m frozen food
Too-frequent and too-long freezer door openings
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Frozen foods dry out Cl Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly
If you need to call a Hotpolnt Serviceman, be sure to give the model number of your refrigerator. It may be found at the front of your refrigerator at the bot­tom of the fresh food section near the hinge (see model sketch, front cover). When service is required, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint renewal parts.
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To clean and protect the finish, use liquid
pcdishor waxsuitable for use on appliances. Nrever use oily furniture polish, cleaning powders, or alkaline soaps.
Ckfrost waterPart
Panlocated behind grille should be cleaned at least once a year.
If you shut off the house power for extend­ed vacations, remove food and clean inter­ior with soda solution using one tablespoon of soda per each quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent formation of odor; place open
box of soda in refrigerator and leave doors open,
If you leave for shorter absences, remove perishable foods and leave control disk at normal setting. If, however, room tempera­ture is expected to go below 60°F., turn
control dials to OFF, remove food, clean interior, leave doors open and remove pIug from wall receptacle.
Disconnect power cord from wall recepta­cle. Remove all foods and clean interior. Such loose items as grille, shelves, storage
pans, ice trays, covers and removable parts
should be protected or secured with tape,
This prevents their coming loose and caus­ing damage, Handle with care; exterior should be protected with blanket covering.
The suggestions noted below apply to the
operation of your household electric re­frigerator. Hotpoint recommends these safety precautions:
1. If your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This will -reduce the possibility of danger to children.
2. The refrigerator should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical outlet (115 volt, 60cycle, single phase AC). This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS–-Because
of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it
is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equal to or great­er than the branch circuit size shown on the rating nameplate of this appiiance. Such extension cords are obtainable
through your local service organization.
3. Repair or replace immediately all elec-
tric service cords that have become frayed
or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or con­nector end.
4. Never unplug your refrigerator by pull ing cmthe wire. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
5. Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
6. A burned-out light bulb might break when being replaced. In order to avoid contact with a live wire filament, it is rec­ommended that the refrigerator first be un­plugged when replacing a light bulb,
Note:Turning control to OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit.
7. Always remove the power cord from wall outlet before removing the base grille.
8. Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely unless you cook them after they have thawed. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 have thawed only partially and there are still ice crystals in the package, they may safely be refrozen . ..
be used & soon as possible. “If foods have slowIy thawed and have
warmed gradually over a period of several days to a temperature of 40°F., they are not likely to be fit for refreezing. Under these conditions, meats, poultry, most veg~ etabies and some prepared foods may be­come unsafe to eat; most fruits and fruit products soon develop an undesirable flavor.”
A ISOnote and follow other precaution~ contained in this Use & Care Book.
says, “... if food$
Refrozen food should
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veloped. Consult the State College or County Extension Service or your local
Jtility Company for the latest information
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on freezing and storing foods.
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ICECREAMsrcm.AGE
Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require slightly low­er temperatures than more “airy” already­packed brands with Iow cream content. It will be necessary to experiment to deter­mine the exact setting to keep your favor-
ite ice cream at the right serving tempera­ture. Also, the rear of the freezer is slightly
colder than the front.
lEAsY-FELEAsEmK% TRAYS
Invert and twist trays at both ends to re lease cubes (Fig. 7).
safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary. Always remove store wrapping from meats, fish and poultry. Rewrap in foil, film
or wax paper and refrigerate immediately,
cheese
Cheese should be’well wrapped with wax paper, aluminum foil or placed in a plastic bag. Carefully wrap to expel air and pre­vent mold. Packaged cheese can be stored in its own wrapping.
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Fruit and vegetable crisper has been spe-
cially designed to preserve natural mois­ture and freshness. Crispness can be main-
tained 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.
No DEFROSTING
It is not necessary to defrost the fresh food
section of your refrigerator; it will defrost
itself automatically.
Grip crisper and crisper cover simulta­XIslywith both hands and pull forward t enough to detach crisper from rear )port brackets (Fig. 10).
Up-end crisper and cover with front side wn (Fig. 11).
‘For only 1 or 2 cubes, leave the tray right
side up, twist ends slightly and pluck out cubes with ease.
Wash trays in lukewarm water only. Don’t
place in automatic dishwasher.
No DEFROSTING
You never have to defrost the freezer. It has been pre-set at the factory to defrost itself, automatically.
FOC)DSTORAGE
tJi-lfffcmwRMeats, Fish and Pam’y’
~Meats,fish and poultry purchased from the ?
store vary in quality and age; consequently,
CLEANING
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Clean both refrigerator and frozen food storage compartments at least once a year. It is recommended that the refrigerator 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 controls.
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 pro-
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risper and all plastic parts. Wash ice trays
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in lukewarm water only.
To remove crisper when refrigerator is in­sta]kd tightly in a 6mmLerand fresh food Compartment door Umnot open fully:
1. Remove food from shelves above crisp-
er and take out shelves.
2. Remove food from crisper and crisper
h-n crisper and cover to left and take
of refrigerator (Fig. 12).Note: with left-
Lddoor, turn crisper and cover to right.
replace: reverse procedure, making e crisper cover engages support brack­at rear and rests on support brackets at nt of refrigerator.
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Wear6onsumer:
This guide will help you to get the best use from your new refrigerator, offering money, time and energy saving tips. If you have any further questions, contact the Consumer Coordinator near you whose number is available from your dealer
or call or write me.Wewould like to hear from you.
Appliance Park AP 4-119, Louisville, Ky.40225
FULLONE-YEARwARRANTY-
HOTPOINT
FromHotpointtoYou–
This warranty isextended byHotpointto the originalpurchaser and to any succeedingownerand appliesto products purchasedin the United States, retained within the 48contiguousstates, the State of Hawaii,or
the Districtof Columbia
WhatWeWill Do–
If your Hotpoint Refrigerator fails because of a manufacturing defect within one year from the date of original purchase, we will repair the product without charge to you. Parts and service labor are included. Service will be provided
State of Hawaii, or in the District of Columbia.
ObtainService–
How To
Service will be provided by our local Customer Care@~factory service organization or by one of our franchised Customer Care servicers during normal business hours after you notify us of the need for service. Service
can be arranged bytelephone. Look up“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 dam-
aged 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 eveufsiiallHcitpoint
be Iiablefor cmsequentia[ damages. This warranty does not apply to the State of Alaska, nor to the Virgin Nands, Guam, American Samoa or
the Canal Zone or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the preceding limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty’ gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state;
REFRIGERATOR
and employed in ordinary home use.
in the home in the 48contiguousstates, in the
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ADDITIONAL H.JLLFOUR-YEARWARRANTY
cm-n-ESEALED
REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM
The sealed rei’rigerating 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 sec­ond through fifth year after original purchase. We will bear the cost of both parts and labor.
All other provisions are the same as
those stated in the above full warranty.
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Applicable tothe stateofAlaska
Inthe State ofAlaska, free service including partswill be provided to correct manufacturing defects at our nearest service shop location or in your home, but we do not cover the cost of transportation of the product to the shop or for the travel cost of a technician to your home, You are responsible for those costs. All other provisions of this limited warranty
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are the same as those stated in the above warranties.
Appliance Park, Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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