GE CTF15 Use and Care Manual

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Etlergy-S~~\’i~~gTips.... . . . ...2

Important Safety Instructions. ..3
How to Connect Electricity. ..394
Installation Requirements. . . , .4

How to Adjus~Rollers. . . . . ...4

How to Adjust LevelingLegs. . ..4

Howto Set Temperature

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

How to Use Energy-Saver

Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

Food Storage Suggestions. . . . ..6

SheIves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..’7

Storage Drawers. . . . . . . . . ..’798

Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

UserMaintenance

Instructions. . . . . . . . . ...10111

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . ..12-14

Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . .15

Warranty. . . . . . . . . .BackCover

lti. sintendedto Mpyouo perate
and maintain you rnewref’rigeratm­properly.

Keep it handyfor answers toyour
questions.

If you don’t understand something
orneed more help...
Call, toll-free:

The GE Answer Centerm

800.626.2000

consumer information service
or write (include your phone

number)
Consumer Affairs

I-Iotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY 40225

You’llfindthemon a labelat the
bottom, just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ovnership
Registration card that came with
your refrigerator. Before sending

in this card, please write these

numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers inany correspon­dence or service calls c&cerning
your refrigerator.

Myowlreceived a damagedE’efrig-

er;toq immediately co~tact the­dealer (or builder)-that sold you
the refrigerator.

save -timi!andmmey

Bekm you B’eqnwwSWviceq

check the Problem Solver on pages

12through 14.It listsminor causes
of operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

= Location of ywr refrigerator is

important. Avoid locating it next to

j’(~urrange.

a heating vent or where

sun will shine ciirectly on it.

CJDon’t opm doors more often than

necwMII”y.

Q C1OSC thedcmrsassoon :ispossible,

particularity in hot, humid weather.

QBe sure the cloors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house or

retiring for the night+check to be
sure doors haven’t been left open
accidentally.

QStore only those fomis requiring
refri:eral ion in your refrigerator,

o Wipe all moistui-efrom bottles and
cw[[>ns before putting them in the
I-cfl-igmlm.

~ Keep all foods covwxi to reduce

moisture build-up insiciethe refrig­erator.

@If YOUtunl COlltKlk tc) coldest

position for quick chilling or [reez-

ing, be sure to turn them back to

regular settings.

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%j.S%@p&mce,ahvaysexercise basic

safety

precawiOns. inc[udingthe

fokmving:

= t..kwthisapplianceonly for‘its

intended purpose m described in
this Use and Care Book.

* Never mplugyour R’efrigerwlrby

pdiing

on the p:wer cod. Always

gripplug firmly andpullstraight

out from the outlet.

a Repair m’ r’ephmeimedately

d ekchie Exm”keCods thathi-we
beam-m!iEwyed

aged. DO HOtuse a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along

its length or at ei!her the-plug or

@when moving‘your M&igerator

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C3perdion$do not mud the63UM
SWfmx?s,

are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extreme]y cold sur~aces.

particu~arly when hands

or Odm%viset’km-

fingersCM’b%ds ml the automtic
icemamg

refFig@FHtor ‘is p154gged in. This will

prevent contact with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism,
or with the heating element that

@Don’trefreezehxmm foodsWlwri

have thawed eompleteiye
The United States Department of
A.gricth.m in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:

‘!..Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
stilIcold—below40°F.

‘~..Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have any off-odor or

off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice
cream should be discarded. If the

odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it. The ,,
food may be dan~erous to eat.

“Even partial thawing and refreez­ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegeta­bles,and prepared foods.The eating
quality of red meats is affected less

than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible

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sure to remove the doom. This will
reduce the possibilityof dmgm to
children,

A. Before making any repairs,
Note: We strongly recommend .: ..

that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.

B. Before cleaning. - “-..- ~
C. Before replacing a burned-out

light bulb, the refrigera~or should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament.

(A burned-out light bulb may

break when being replaced.) ‘
Note: Turning control to OFF

position does not remove power
to the light circuit.

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Where a standard two-prong wall
outlet isencounte~ed, it isyour per­sonal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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Ekxauseof potential safety

hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against me
ofan adapter plug. However,if you

stillelect to usean adapter, where
localcodes permit, aTEMPORARY

CONNIXTIOiVmaybe made to a

properly grotmdecltwo-prong wall
outlet by use of a lJL listedadapter
{Fig.2) available at most local
hardware stores.

TEMPORARY

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
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METHOD

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the

use of an extension cord. However,
if you stillelect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a LJLlisted 3-wiregrounding
type appliance extension cord hav­inga grounding type plugand outlet
and that the electrical rating ofthe
cord be 15amperes (minimum)ancl

1~~volts.Such extensioncords

are obtainable through your local
service organization.

Adjtwmbleraw%%(on models!!@

equipped)which enable you to

move refrigerator away from wall
for cleaning, or levelinglegs?are
located behind base grille. They
shouldbeset sorefrigerator isfifily
positioned on floor and front is
raised just enough that doors c~ose
easilywhen opened about halfway.

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The larger slot in the adapter

must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wail outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wa~loutlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is

metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. Youshould have the circuit

checked hy a c[ualified electrician
to make sure the outlet isproperly

g~-~~unded,
when dis(xmwdillg the

cord from the.adapter, aiW21yShold
~headapter with one hand. If this

is not done, the adapter

terminal isvery Iikelyto break wi~h
repeated use.

BEFOREUSE

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ground

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(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phase AC). This is
recommended for bestperformance
and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause
a possible fire hazard from over­heating wires.

Do not install

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because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it

E’drigerator where

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r~g:lrding location.

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remove base grilie by grasping it

at bottom and pulling it out.

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Turn roller adjusting screws or
leveling legs eldwise $0raise
refrigerator, eoun$enclocktise @
hwer it. Use adjustable wrench or
pliers on the roller adjusting screw’s
3/8” hex head bolt.

When adjusting rollers or Ieveling
legsfor proper door closure, bottc~m

front edge of cabinet should be

approximately 5/8” from floor.

den m kwehg legs,

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BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

Yourrefrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperat­ure in the fresh food and freezer

compartments.

mITI.ALLY,set the FRESH FOOD
Conlrol at 5 and the FREEZER
Colltro!M c.

For colder or warmer temperatures.

adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at a
time.

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CONTROLS

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...you may want to turn the lettered
control one step colder, as from “C”
to “D.”Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus allow-

ing the freezer compartment to
warm somewhat. To protect your
frozen food supply,leave your
/ettered setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down

your thermostat. This is especiaHy
important when the thermostat is

turned down for an extended period.

This change shotdd have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.

However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4:’

When you stop turning the ther­mostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular
settings.

The Energy Saver Switch islocated
on the upper left side of the fresh
food compartment.

Use of the Energy l!javerSwitchcan
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
early 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 ofthe paint
finish. It willbe important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 10.

Vvkn the Energy

saverswitch 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.

it is not necessary to defrost
the freezer or fresh food con~part­ments. Your refrigerator isdesigned
and equipped to defrost itself
automatically.

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your refrigerator that prevent WlOk-

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Meats

Roasts(Beef and Lamb).... 3t05

Roasts(Pork and Veal)... . . 3t05

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

Chops (Lamb) . . .. . . . . . ..3to5

chops (Pork) ., . . . . . . . ..3tO5

Ground and StewMeats. 1 to 2

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

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

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MONTHS

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ProcessedMeats

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

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

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

Ham(Half) . . . . . . . . . . . ..3to5

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

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

Sausage(Smoked) 7

Sausage

(Dry and Semi-Dry). 14to 21

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CookedMeats

Cooked Meatsand

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

Gravyand Meat Broth. 1 to 2

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2t03

FreshPoultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . ..lto2

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

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

Duck and Goose(Whole). 1to 2

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

CookedPotdtry

Pieces

(Covered with Broth). 1 to 2

Pieces(Not Covered). . . . 3 to 4

Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3 to 4

Fried Chickerr.. . . . . . . . . . 3t04

(Otherthan for meals&poultry) mEzIx

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

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

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

soIJps, stew,

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

Ieft-overs (cooked),

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

casseroles. . .. 2-3 months

New techniques are constantly being
developed. Consult the College or

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

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Meats,fish and poultry purchased

from the store vary in quality and
age: consequently, safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.

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poultry:
* Alwaysremove store wrappings.
@Rewrap in foil, filmor wax paper

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and refrigerate irnmecliately.
TOstore cheese, wrap wellwithwax

paper or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag.

~ Carefully wrap to expel air and

help prevent mold.
~ Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping ifyou wish.

T’ store vegetables, use the
vegetable drawers—they’vebeen

designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshnessof produce.

~ Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towel.

@As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.

lb store ice swam-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 willbe necessary to experiment

to determine the freezer compart­ment location and temperature con­trol setting to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature.

~ The rear of the freezer compart-

ment isslightlycolder than the front.
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There are three essential require­ments for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality. Freeze only
top-quality foods. 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’llsave time. too, because
less culling and sorting will be
Necessary.

3. Proper pidaging. (.Jsefood
wraps designed especially for

freezing.
‘lb h%ezemeat,

fish WMllpoumy,

wrap well in [reezer-weightfoil (or
other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)

forming itcarefully to the shape of
the contents. This expels air. Fold
and crimp ends of the package to
provide a good, lustingseal.

Don’trefreeze meat that has comp­letely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success­fullyonly once.

Limitfreezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to 14pounds at
a time.

~ Store all~ikethingstogether. This
not onlysavestime, but electricity—
because you can find foods faster.

~Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.

~Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

~Use the meat drawer, if your
model has one, for meats you do
not freeze.

~Place most perishable items such
as milk, cream or 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 lids,
plastic film or foil.

~ Leaf vegetables and fruits -@aced
in storage drawers will last longer

when stored in closed plastic con-

tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
~ Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once.

~ Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.

= When going out of town for sev­era] days, leave as fevvperishables t,,:2-~

as possible in the refrigerator.

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Some models have adjustable
shelvesin the fresh food compartm­ent, enabling you rearrange the

shelves to fit your family’sfood
storage needs.

TOremove shelves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

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Drawers at bottom of fresh food
compartment willstop before com­ingall the way out of refrigerator
to help prevent contents from spih

Iingonto floor.Drawers can easily
be removed by tilting up slightly
and pullingpast “stop”location.

To remove drawers when the fresh
food com~artment door cannot IX

opened My,Mow the procedure

da’s applicableto yolw-ndd.

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(on models w equipped)

1. Remove food from drawers and
drawer coversand shelfabove them,
and take shelf out.

2. Grip drawer and cover farthest
from the door simultaneously with
both hands, lift them off the front

supports, and pull them out.

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4. Tilt drawer and cover sideways.

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To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly,engage top lugs in tracks
at rear of cabinet. Then lower front

of shelf until it locks into position.

Tempered glass shelves (on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
same manner.

5. Turn drawer and cover and take
them out.

To replace: reverse procedure,
making sure covers engage sup-

ports at rear and rest on supports

at front of refrigerator.

3. Grip remaining drawer and
cover simultaneously with both
hands, lift them off the front sup­ports, and pull forward just enough
to detach from rear supports.

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4. Turn drawer and cover to left and
remove fromrefrigerator. (Withleft­hand door, turn drawer and cover
to right.)

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The slide-out meat drawer can be
removed afidtaken to the sink or
food preparation area. You mayalso
relocate it within the fresh food
compartment to suit your storage
needs.

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2. Grip drawer and cover sin-iul­taneously with both hands and pull
forward just enough to detach cover

from rear support brackets.

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To rephme: reverse procedure,
making sure cover engagessupport
brackets at rear and rests on support
brackets at front of refrigerator.

On full-widthsheMmmMs9just
slide drawer out, remove drawer
cover from shelf above, relocate
cover in the position you desire it

and slide drawer back into place.

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drawer and the shelf to which it

attaches can be relacted any any

level.

3. Up-end drawer and cover with
fron~-sidedown.

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kid it over storage bucket (on”
models so equipped) or bowl, and
twist tray at both ends.

For only one or
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.

Wash trays and storage bucket in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.

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before
to the immmker,keep the manual
icemaker switch in (X?Fposition.

When
connected to water supply?turn
manual switch to ON position.

Ice cube mold will automaticaHy
fillwith water after cooling to
freezing temperature, and first

cubes normally freeze after
several hours. When cubes are
solidly frozen, they will be ejected
from the mold into the ice storage
bin by means of a sweeper arm.
Icemaking will continue until the
feeler arm is raised by a sufficient
accumulation of ice cubes in the

storage bin to halt the operation
temporarily. For maximum ice
storage, level the stored cubes
with your hand occasionally. Be
sure nothing interferes with the
swing of the feeler arm.

The icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of five and it is normal
for several cubes to be joined
together.

once ‘pm icemaker 1sin Opa’”
ation9&M9waway the first few
batches of!ice cubes. This will
flush away any impurities in the
water line. Do the same thing
after vacations or extended
periods when ice isn’tused.

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Under certain rare circum­stances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing
with a green-bluish hue. The

cause of this unusual discolor­ation is apparently due to a
combination of factors such as
certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing

and the accumulation of copper
salts in an inactive water supply
line which feeds the icemaker.

Continued consumption of such
discolored ice cubes may be

injurious to health. If such dis­coloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your
Hotpoint Factory Service Center

or an authorized Customer Care”
servicer.

Turn

ieemaker ON-OFF kver to

OFF position when:
@home water supply is to be offfor

several hours.
* ice storage bin is to be removed
for a period of time.

~going away on vacation, at which
time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator.

H ice isused infrequtmtlyqold cubes
wiHbecome cloudy and taste stale.
Empty ice storage bin periodically
and wash it in lukewarm water.

mena bilge’ supply d icewill

be needed, make an extra supply
ahead of time. Empty bin, put cubes
in plastic bags or containers and
store in the freezer compartment
until the bin refills.

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this is ym.u’ firsticam?kx, you’ll

hear occasional sounds that may be
unfamiliar. They are normal ice­making sounds and are not cause
for concern.

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Protect the paint finish. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahighquality,baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it willstay new-

looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of appliance polish
wax when the refrigerator is new

and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.

Keep the fimishclean. Wipe with

a clean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish wax or mild
liquid dishwashingdetergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with
a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Do not use scouring pads,

powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.

marl both ksll fbod and kxzer

compmhents at

kast once a yew

It isrecommended that the refriger­ator be unplugged before cleatiing.
If this isnot practical, wring excess
moisture.out of sponge or cloth

when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lightsor controls.

Use warm water and baking soda
so{ution—about a tablespoon of

baking soda to a quart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same proce­dure forcleaning door gaskets, meat
and vegetable drawers, and all plas­tic parts. Wash ice trays and ice
storage bin in lukewarm water only.

Do not use cleansing powders or
other abrasive cleaners.

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Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
waH.AHtypes of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush­ioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces. If your refrig­erator ison wheels, pull it straight
out and return it to position by
pushing it straight in. Movingyour
refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.

Defrost water pan

Pan located on top of compressor
at rear of refrigerator should be
cleaned at least once a year. DO

NOT RHVlOVE PAN.Move ref-rig-

erator out from wall as far as Heces­sary, and unplug power cord from
wallreceptacle before cleaning pan.
Use a clean cloth or sponge damp­ened in warm water and baking soda
solution—one tablespoon of baking
soda to a quart of water. Do not use
cleansing powders, abrasive clean-

ers, bleach or cleaners containing
chlorides.

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odors, leave open box of soda in
refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove per­ishablefoods and leave controls at

regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F.followsame instruc-

tions as for extended vacations.

If you have an icemaker, move
icernaker manual switch to C)FF
position and be sure to shut off

water supply.ON-OFF switch is
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Secure a?]loose items such as
grille, shelves, storage pans and
ice trays by taping them securely
in place to prevent damage.

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The optional automatic icemaker
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matically.It can keep you supplied
withabinfulofcubes —ice for every­thing, everybody—without fuss or
muss.

If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with an auto­matic icemaker, you may add one —
contact your local Hotpoint dealer;

specify UK-KIT-1.

Note: Some models are not equipped
to accept an automatic icemake~

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Your ice cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them.
That’swhyit’sa good idea
to purify your water with
a Quadra Kleen Water
Filter.

Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale odors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes, A porous
fiber cartridge catches
dirt, rust particles, sand
and silt whije special
crystals reduce deposits
of hard scale.

The water filter is available from
your I-Iotpointdealer. Specify
WR97X214.It has complete instal­lation instructions and installs in
minutes on 1/4”OaD. copper
water line.

Be sure refrigerator stays in upright

position onlj)during actual moving
and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent rnove­rnent. Protect outside of refrig-

erator with blanket.

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PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR

DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS

May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
Temperature control in OFF position.
If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appfian~e into the same outlet t~ determine ifthere is a trip~ed~ircuit breaker or
burned out fuse.

~ Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.

@Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home —usually requires 24

hours to completely cool down.

~ Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
~ Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
@Check EJNERGYSAVING TIPS on page 2.

MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

RATTLING

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

~ If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it isnot resting solidly on the floor and
front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven.

Refer to ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page 4.

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

PROBLEM

OPERATING SOUNDS

FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT

TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM

@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large frrezer compartment may produce higher sound
levelsthan your CMrefrigerator,

* Norrmdfan air flow—fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.

~ These NORMAL sounds willalso be heard from time to time:

~Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
@Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
@Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
~Refrigerantt boilingor gurgling.

~ Cracking or popping of coolingcoilscaused by expansion and contraction

during defrost and refrigeration foHowingdefrost.

@With automatic icemaker, the sound ofcubes dropping into the bin and

running in pipes as icemaker refills.

~ Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to THVIPERArURE
CONTROLS on page 5.

~ Wam~weather —frequent door openings.
~Door ~eftopen for long time.
~Package may be holding door open.

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ICEMAKER

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ICE C?.JBES HAVE

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~ Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.

~ Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

~ Door may have been Ieft ajar or package holding door open.
~ Too frequent and too long door openings.
~ Frost within package is normal.

~ ON-OFF control in OFF position.

~ Water supply turned off or not connected.
=Freezer compartment too warm.
~ Cubes to~ snla]l—water shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home

water line may be clogged.
=Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely.

shut off icemaker and level by hand.

GOld cubes need to be discarded.
Q‘Unsealedpackages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

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0 Pm)r-tasting incoming wa~er.Instail Quadra-CIean water filter–see page H.

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Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
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so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
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details–including your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
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FULL ONESYEAF!WARRANTY

For one yearfrom date of original
purchase, we wilJprovide,free of
charge, parts and

your home to repair or replace any

part of the refrigerator that faiIs

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

part of the

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

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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserandanysucceed­ing 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 LIMITEDbecauseyou 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
by our authorized Customer Care(’)
servicers during normal working
hours.

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of your telephone directory for

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~Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000
consumer information service

~ Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

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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.

~ Replacement of house fuses

or resetting of circuit breakers.

@Failure of the product if it is
used for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

~ Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

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