GE CTF14, CTF16 Use and Care Manual

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ApplianceRegistration BaseGrille

Care and Cleaning

Condenser DrawerRemoval

Energy SaverSwitch Energy-SavingTips

FoodStorage Suggestions

StorageDrawers StorageTimes

IceTrays Icemaker

IcemakerAccessory Kit

Installation

Adapter Plug AdjustableRollers

Clearances Electrical Requirements 3,4

Extension Cord Grounding

2 4

11 ProblemSolver 11

7,8

5 2

7 6

3,4

4 4

4 3

LightBulbReplacement Modeland SerialNumbers 2

RepairService SafetyInstructions

Shelves

TemperatureControls Vacation&Moving Tips

Warranty

WaterFilterAccessory

12-14

3 7

BackCover

Location WaterSupply toIcemaker 4

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Ene=y”savingtips

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Beforeusingyourrefrigemtor,

readthkbookcarefully.

Itis intendedto helpyouoperate andmaintainyournewrefrigerator

properly. Keepithandy foranswers to your

questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething or needmore help,write (include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Beforeyou requestservice, check

the ProblemSolveronpages 12 through 14.It lists causes ofminor operatingproblemsthat youcan correct yourself.

Writedownthe modeland

serialnumbers.

You’llseethem ona label atthe bottom,just insidethe freshfood compartmentdoor.

These numbersare also onthe Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationCard thatcame with

your refrigerator.

Beforesendingin theregistration card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourrefrigerator.

If youreceiveda damaged refrigerator,immediatelycontact

thedealer (or builder)that soldyou therefrigerator.

Savetime andmoney.

* Locationof your refrigeratoris important.Avoidlocatingitnextto yourrange, aheatingventor where the sunwill shinedirectly onit.

@Don’topen thedoors moreoften

than necessary.

@Closethedoorsassoon aspossible,

particularly inhot, humidweather.

~KeepEnergy SaverSwitch inthe NORMAL positionunlessmoisture formson the outsideof the ‘ refrigerator.

@Be surethe doorsare closed tightly. Before leavingthe house or retiring forthe night,check to be surethe doorshaven’tbeen left open accidentally.

@Store onlythosefoodsrequiring refrigerationin yourrefrigerator.

~Wipemoisture frombottles and cartonsbefore puttingthem inthe refrigerator.

@Keep foodscoveredto reduce moisturebuildup insidethe refrigerator.

~If youturn thecontrols to the coldest positionfor quickchilling or freezing, be sureto turn them back to regular settings.

@Don’tovercrowdyour refrigerator.

Overcrowdingcan require extra

electrical energy to keep everything

cool .

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W_~~–When usingthis appliance, alwaysexercise basic safety precauti~ns, includingthe following:

* Use ttis applim~ceody forits

ktended pwpse as described in this Use and Care Book.

hstdlation ktiuctiom beforeitis

med. See @ounding instructions below and on page 4.

a Never uplug your refrigerator by

palling on the pwer cord. Mways grip plug firrnlyand pull straight out from the outlet.

e Repair or replaceimmediately

di eieettie servicecords thatkve become fray~ or othetise *aged. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along its Iength or at either the plug or

connector end.

@If yolmrefdgeYatoFks m

aatomaticieemderq donot place

figer’s or‘h@ on the automatic ieemtig mecktim wMe the reMgeratorisplu~ed h. Thiswill

prevent contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the ,heatingelement that releases the cubes.

Don’trefreeze frozenfoodswtich

have thwed completely. The United States Department of Agri.ctiture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

‘~..You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they stfil contain ice crystals or if they are stillcold—below 4°F.

‘~..Thawed ground meats, poultry,

or fish that have any off-odor or off-colorshould not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice

cream should be discarded. H the odor or color of any food ispoor or questionable, get rid of it. The ,, food may be dangerous to eat.

“Even partial thawing and refreez-

ing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables,and prepared foods.The eating quality of red meats is affected less

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

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to save as much of their eating

reduce the possibtiityof danger to children.

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

that any servici~g be performed by a qualified individual.

B. Before cleaning. C. Before replacing a burned-out S

light bdb, the refrigerator should =be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire ftiament. =;=. (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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INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS 8EFO~EUSE

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

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Because of potential safety

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hazards under certain conditions, we stronglyrecommend againstuse of an adapter plug. However,if you stillelect to use an adapter, where

localcodespermit, a TEMPORARY

CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prongwall

outlet by useof a ULlistedadapter

(Fig.2) availableat most local

hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD ,

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)

ALIGNLARGE

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INSUREPROPERGROUNO

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Fig.

inga groundingtype plugandoutlet and that the electrical ratingof the cord be 15amperes (minimum)and

120volts.Such extensioncords are obtainable [hrough your local service organization.

~~e retrigera~~r s~Ow]~ ~lw~ys be ~l~gge~ in~o its own

~ntiti~ual electrical Outlet—

(115volt, 60Hertz, or 100volt,

50Hertz, singlephase AC).This is recommended forbestperformance and to prevent overloading house wiringcircuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

RefrigeratorInstallation

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Some models have adjustable rollersthat enable you to move

the refrigerator awayfrom thewall for cleaning; other models have adjustablelevehnglegs. Rollers or legs, located behind the base grill,should be set sothe refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.

The larger slot in the adapter must be alignedwith the larger slot in the wailoutlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is

metal, and not insulated, and wall

outlet isgrounded through house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet isproperly

grounded. “whendiscomecdng the

cord froni the adapter, :l]W~yS hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground ~erminalis very likelyto bre~ikwith

repeated

LIse.

power

Location

Do not tistd] reitigeratorwhere temperahre W gobelow 60°F.

because itwillnot runoften enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do instd it on a floor strong

enough to supporta idly loaded refrigerator.

Also see Energy-SavingTips regarding location.

clearances

Allowthe followingclearances for ease of installationand proper air circulation.

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3/4°

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

watersupply to Icemaker

modelsso eqtaipped)

(on

You will need to connect your icemaker to a cold water line. A water supply kitcontaining copper

tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There should be sufficie~lttubing for the icemaker from the cold water

supply to allow you to move the refrigerator out from the wall sevdral feet (approximately 3 coiis of l/4-inch copper tubing that measure :.t least 10inches in

dj~n~eter).

To adjustrollersorIevei@ legsq

remove base grille by grasping it at bottom and pulling it out.

ROLLER

ADJUSTINGSCREW

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LEVELING

LEG

mrnroller adjusting screwsor

levelinglegs clockwiseto raise refrigerator, counterclockwiseto lowerit. Use adjustablewrench (3/8”hex head bolt)or pliers.

When adjustingfront rollers or levelinglegsforproper doorclosure, it isrecommended that the bottom front edgeof thecabinet be approximately3/4”from the floor.

To replace base gtiie9 align prongs on back of grille with c~an~psin

cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

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OpemtingYourRefrigerator

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setthe

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FREEZER FRESH FOOD

c INITIAL SETTING E IS COLDEST

Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols thatletyou regulatethe temperature in thefresh foodand freezer

compartments. INITMLLY, set the FRESH

FOOD controlat 5 and the

NEZER control

Forcolderor warmertemperatures, adjustthedesired compartment controloneletteror numberata time.

IMPORTANT

When initially setting the controls or when adjustingthem, allow24 hours forthe temperaturesto

stabilize,or even-out.

Note:

firning thefreshfood

control tothe-OFF positionstops coolingin B~H eompartmenh— fresh food AND freezer—but

does notshut off powerto the

refrigerator.

How to Test

Tempemtures

ALLOW 24 HOURS

BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

atCo

s INITIAL SETTING

9 IS COLDEST

o IS OFF

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If you turn yourhousehold th;rrnostat below 60’F. at night

.. .youmay wantto turnthe lettered

controlonestepcolder,asfrom “C” to “D~’Cooler temperaturesin the housemaycause thecompressorto operatelessfrequently,thusallowing

thefreezer compartmenttowarm

somewhat.Toprotectyour frozen foodsupply,leaveyour lettered settingat thiscoldersettingforthe entirewinteror forwhateverperiod oftimeyou areturning downyour thermostat. This isespecially importantwhen thethermostatis

turneddownfor anextendedperiod.

This changeshould haveno effect on yourfresh foodcompartment. However,iffreezing occurs, turn the numberedcontrol onestep warmer, as from “5” to “4:’

When youstop turningthe thermostatdown, turn temperature controlsbacktotheirregularsettings.

TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS

Useofthe EnergySaverSwitchcan saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly savings,dependingon yourlocal

electricrates, areas follows:

Model

mi%l

~F14

CTF16

Withtheheatersturned off, there

isa chancethat moisturemayform on theoutsideofyourrefrigerator,

especiallywhen theweather is humid. Thehumidityis mostlikely to behighin the summer,in the

early morninghours, andin homes

which arenot air conditioned.

Over anextendedperiod oftime,

moisturethat formson theoutside

maycausedeteriorationofthepaint

finish.It willbe importantto protect

thefinish by usingappliancepolish

waxasdescribedonpage 11.

Men the Energy&averStitih

k p~hed to theright9electricity

flowsthroughthelowwattage

heaterswhichwarmthe outside

ofthe cabinetand, undermost

conditions,preventtheforming ofmoisture or waterdroplets.

$6.00 $13.00 $6.00 $14.00

$18.00 $19.00

14V0

140/~

Usetinelnilktestforthefreshfood

co~llpartment.

milkon the topshelfin thefresh foodcompartment. Check it a day later. If the milk istoo warm or too

cold, adjustthe temperaturecontrols.

Use the ice cream

freexer container of ice cream in the center ofthe freezer compartment. Check itafter a day.If it’stoo hard or too

soft,ad-justthe temperaturecontrols.

Always allow 24 ilours for $332refrigerator to reach the temperature yo~lset.

eompartnlent.Place a

Place a containerof

testforthe

Enemy saver switch

The Energy Saver Switchis located on the upper leftside ofthe fresh foodcompartment.

To reduce the

electricity reqllired tooperate

amountof

yourrefrigerator,pushswitch totheNORMALpQsitioII.

turns offhea!ersin your refrigerator that preventmoisture from forming

This

It isnotnecessarytodefrostthe freezeror fresh foodcompartments. Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedand equippedto defrostitself automatically.

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Foodstoragesuggestions

suggested

Ealing quality drops

time shown

after

FreshMeats

Roasts(Beef & Lamb), . . . . 3 to 5

Roasts(Pork &Veal). . . . . 3105

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

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

Cbops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05

Ground & Stew Meats. 1 to 2

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

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

storagetimes

IN IN

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

35” 1T400F.

DAYS

00F.

MONTHS

6 to 12 4t08

tO 12

6t09 3t04 3t04 3t04 lto2

ProcessedMeats

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sausage(Smoked). . . . . 7

Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry). . 14’to 21

lto2 lto2

lio2

Freezing

not recom-

mended.

Cookti Meats

Cooked Meatsand

Meat Dishes. 3t04

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

2t03 2t03

FreshPoultry

Chicken & Turkey(Whole). 1 to 2 Chicken (Pieces). . 1 to 2

(Pieces). . 1to 2

Turkey

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

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

12 9

;

CookedPoultry

pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2

Pieces (Not Covered). 3 to 4 Cooked Poultry Dishes. Fried Chicken ., 3 to 4

3t04

6 1

4t06

(Ofherthanformeafs&poultry) FRE;ZER

&lost fruits and vegetables. .8-12 months Lean fish. . .

Fattyfish, rolls and breads:

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked), Ice cream (original t;arton). . 1month max.

hjewtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped. ConsulttheCollegeorCountyEx!ensionServiceor yourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatestinformation on freezingandstoringfoods. +[1.7.[.[’~)[lt[ftll~tll

feats, fish and pouitry purchased

offl,qt”ici[l[ltt”(~

[14C)nlthc s[ore vary in

;I!:c:Conse(]uen[!y,S:!fcStOI-:l~~time

6-8 months

~ua]it y and

in y[>urrefrigcra[or will vary.

To store refrozen meats, Hshmd

* Alwaysremove store wrappings. ~Rewrap in foil,filmor wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

To storecheese, wrap wellwith wax paper or aluminum foil, or put in a

plastic bag. @Carefully wrap to expel air and

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

own wrapping if you wish. To store vegetables,use the

vegetable drawers—they’vebeen designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshnessof produce.

@Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness.

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

To storeice cream– Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream

content, will normally require slightlylower temperatures than more “airy*’already-packaged brands with low cream content.

@It willbe necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compart-

ment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

@The rear of the freezer conlpartment isslightlycolder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods There are three essential require-

ments for efficient home freezing.

1. IE~itialquality, Freeze only

top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor: it cannot improve qLla~ity.

2. Speed. The quicker i’ruitsand veg~tilbles are fr~>zenafter picking, {11;better {he frozen produ:t will [le. You’ll

s21iJe ?iine, tc>(>—less

culling and sc>r[ingivillbe needed. 3=Preper pi3&’

k[:$jfigouse {oo~

fvr:lps(icsiglled Cspe<;iallyfor freezing.

‘Fo freezemeat, Hshmd potitiy,

wrap wellin freezer-weightfoil(or other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial) formingit carefullyto the shape of

the contents. This expelsair. 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 successfullyonly once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows:

CTF14. . . . . . . . . . . .

CTF16. . .. . . . . . . . .

..12 pounds ..14 pounds

For Convenience ees

@Store all likethings together.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, ifyour model has one, for meats you do not freeze.

To save money in energy and food Costs eee ~ Place most perishable items such

as milk, cream or cottage cheese

toward the rear of the top fresh food

shelf where they willstay coldest. ~ Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil. ~Leaf vegetables and fruits placed

in storage drawers willlast longer when stored in closed plastic corltainers or wrapped in plastic film.

QDo not overloacl your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time.

~ Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical e~~ergy.

~ When going away for several days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator, Set icemaker, if your model has one, to tl]e “OFFq’ position and shut off wt~terto the refriger:ltor.

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shelves&storueDrawers

AdjustableShelves

(onmodelsso equipped)

Some modelshave

adjustableshelves

inthe freshfoodcompartment, enablingyouto rearrangetheshelves tofityour family’sfoodstorage needs.

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Toremoveshelves:Tiltshelf up

at front, then liftit upand outof trackson rear wal1of refrigerator.

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❑ Lower to

lock into place

‘1{)re~jlate shelves:Select desired

shclfhcight. Withshelf’frt}ritraised slightly,engagetop lLigsin tracksat rcai-of’cabinet. Then Iowcr frontof

shelf’until iilocks inloposition.

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Sealed&FreshDrawer

(onmocielssoequipped)

Thisrefrigerateddraweris designed tokeepunwrappedfoodsfreshby retainingthenaturalmoisture

content of foodssuchas:

Artichokes ~Cherries

~Asparagus ~

o Beets, topped ~Currants ‘- ~ Rhubarb

eBlueberries ~Carrots 6Celery

Corn

eGreens,leafy ~Spinach @Lettuce @Tomatoes, * Parsley ripe ~Peas,green

Asin anyrefrigeratedstoragearea,

it isrecommendedthat odorous

foodsbestoredwrapped-foods

suchas: Q

Broccoli ~Cabbage

6Brussels

Sprouts ~GreenOnions

Storagetime willdepend uponthe typeoffoodand itsconditionwhen

placedin thedrawer. Excesstv~terwhichmayaccumulate

inthebottomofthe Sealed&Fresh Drawershould bepouredoutand

thedrawerwiped dry. The Scaled& Fresh Draweris

partially scaledbygaskets attached to[hccoverat the front and back edges. Alwaysreplace thedrawer in thiscoverand[IIIS/I

i/1(’ii’ii>’

~Cauliflower

tltc{i)-oIi’eYall

ill.

~ Plums

~Radishes

@Parsnips a

Turnips

Toiremovedmwerswhenthe fresh

fmd Cornpatimentdoor mmot be

openedfu1iy9followtheprocedllre

belowthat appliesto yourmodel.

ToRemove Half-width

(onmodelsso equipped)

Removefoodfromdrawersand

drawercoversand shelfabovethem, and takeshelfout.

2. Grip drawer andcover farthest fromthe door simultaneouslywith both hands,liftthem offthe front supports,and pullthem out.

3. Grip remainingdrawer and coversimultaneously withboth hands, lift themoffthe front supports, and pullforwardjust enoughto detachfrom rear supports.

Dmwers

Drawers atthe bottom ofthe

frcsilfood compartment will stop beforecoming all the wayout of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling (lilto[Ioor. Drawers

cai}easily be rt;i~~ovedby tiltingup

s[ight\yai]d p[illii~gpast the “stop”

Iocatioil.”

4. Tilt drawer and cover sideways.

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DmwerRemoval—

Half-widthDmwers

(onmodelsso

equipped)

DetachableMeatDmwer

(onmodeisso equipped)

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5. Turndrawer and coverand take themout.

Toreplace: reverseprocedure,

makingsurecovers engagesupports atrear and reston supportsat front ofrefrigerator. Sealed& Fresh

drawerand itscovermust be returned tothe leftposition.

DmwerRemoval—

(onmodelssoequipped)

1, Removefood fromdrawer cover

antishelvesaboveitand takeout

shelves.

3. Up-end drawerand cover with front-sidedown.

4. Turn drawer and coverto J.eft and removefrom refrigerator.(With left-handdoor, turn drawer and

coverto right.)

Theslide-outmeatdrawercanbe removedand takentothe sinkor foodpreparationarea. Youmayalso relocateitwithinthe freshfd compartmentto suityourstorage needs.

On f~-width shelfmodeh, just

slidedrawerout, removedrawer coverfromshelfabove,relocate coverinthe positionyoudesireit andslidedrawerback into place.

On half-widthshelfmodels,the drawerand theshelfto whichit attachescan berelocatedatany level.

‘~orep!ace: reverse procedure, making sure cover engages support bracketsat rear and rests on support br:lckcts:[ front of refrigerator.

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Iceservice

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AutomaticIcemaker

(onmodels so equipped)

Youricernakertil produce eight cubespercycle—approximately

10!)cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature,

number of door openings and other use conditions.

If your refrigeratorisoperated

beforewaterconnection ismade

to theicemaker,keep theicemaker

feeler arm in’the OFF (up) position as shown below.

Icemaker

Feeler Arm in

OFF position

Ice cube mold willautomatically

fillwith water after coolingto freezing temperature, and first cubes normally freeze after several hours. When cubes are solidly frozen, they willbe ejected from the mold into the ice storage bin by means ofa sweeper arm. Icemaking willcontinue until the feeler arm

sensesa sufficientaccumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin and halts the operation temporarily. For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally. Be sure nothing interferes with the swingof the

feeler arm. The icemaker ejects cubes in

groups of eight and it isnormal

for several cubes to be joined

together.

Once yow icernakeris inoperation, thow awaythe firstfew

batchesof 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.

* home water supply isto be offfor several hours. ~ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.

~ goingaway on vacation, at which time you should also turn off the valve in the water supplyline to your refrigerator.

If ice isused irrfrequentlyqold cubes willbecome cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water.

men a largesupplyof ice will 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.

If tMsis yow firsticemaker,you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.

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Ice Storage Bin

refrigerator has been

W~en

connected to the feeler arm to the ON (clown)

position.

waterSupply$move

FeelerArm in ON position

caution:

Under certain rare circum-

stances, icecubes maybe discolored, usually appearing with a green-bluish hue. The

causeofthisunusualdiscoloration

isapparentlyduetoacombination

of factorssuch as certain characteristics of localwaters,

household plumbing andthe accumulation of copper saltsin an inactivewater supply line which feeds the icernaker.

Conti~luedconsumption 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

CL~stomerCare@servicer.

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Iceservice(continued)

Accessories

msv-ReIeaseT” Ice Tmys

(on;odels so equipped) To release ice cubes,

upside-downovera containerand

twistboth ends.

For

onlyone or two ice cubes,

leavethe trayright-side up,twist both endsslightlyand removethe number ofcubes youwant.

holdthetray

\\\

AutomaticIcemaker

Accessory mt

(optionalatextracost)

Theoptionalautomaticicemaker willreplacethe iceyouuse... automatically.It cankeepYOU

supplied with a binful o~c~bes— icefor everything,everybody— withoutfussor muss.

Ifyour refrigeratordid notcome alreadyequippedwith anautomatic icemaker,youmayaddone—contact

yourlocalHotpointdealer; specify UK-~T-5, Awater supplykit containingcoppertubing, shut-off valve,fittingsandinstructions

neededto connectthe icemakerto yourcold waterlineis also availableat extracost.

IeemakerAccessory

Youricecubescanonly

be asfresh-tastingasthe

waterthatproduces them.That’swhyit’sa goodideatopurifyyour waterwitha waterfilter.

Itsactivatedcharcoal removesmusty,stale odorsandunpleasant medicinal,metallic tastes.Aporousfiber cartridgecatchesdirt,

rustparticles,sandand siltwhilespeciaicrystals

reduce deposits

Thefilterisanoptionatextra

cost,availablefromyour Hotpoint deder. SpecifyWRWX214.It has completeinstillationinstmctions andinsti!s inminuteson 1/4”0.D. copperwaterline.

ofhard

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Wash

icetrays in lukewarm

water only. Do

an automatic dishwasher.

not putthem in

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Thedoor handlesand trimcan be

cleanedwitha clothdampenedwith a solutionofmildliquid dishwashing detergentand water.Dry witha soft cloth. Don’tuse waxon thedoor handles or trim.

Keep thefinish clean. Wipewitha

cleancloth, lightlydampenedwith kitchenappliancewax or mild

liquid dishwashingdetergent. Dry andpolish witha clean, soficloth. Do notwipe therefrigeratorwith a

soileddishwashingclothor wet

towel.These mayleavea residue thatcan erodethe paint. Do notuse scouringpads, powderedcleaners, bleachor cleanerscontaining

bleachbecausethese products can scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.

Protectthe paintfinish.The finish

ontheoutsideoftherefrigeratoris

quality,baked-onpaintfinish.

ahigh

Withproper care, it will staynewIookingand rust-free for years. Apply acoat of kitchenappliance waxwhen the refrigeratoris new,

and thenat leasttw;ce a year.

Appliance PolishWax& Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216)isavailable fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts,

Cleaning—lmide

I]lsi(ieoffreshfoodandfreezer

compartments should be cleaned

:~tlcas[once a year. Unplug the refrigerator beforecleaning, If this isnot prtictical. wringexcess

moistureout of spongeor cloth

when cleaning around switches, jigh[s or c~)ntrojsc

Usc warm waterand baking soda

solution-about i~tablespoonof [I[]kings{)dato a

This both cicans and neutralizes odt)rs. Rinse {horoughfywith water :Indwipe dry.

(lthcr p:~rtsof the rcfrigeratorir~cludingdoor gaskets. mea~tind v~:~ct~~l}lcdr~)wcrs,ice storagebin

;]IILI[]1![3/:is[ic

c]uartof water.

12[11’tS—C~ilbe

Tohelp preventodors,leavean openboxofbakingsodain the rear oftherefrigerator,on thetopshelf. Changetheboxeverythree months.An openbox ofbaking sodainthe freezerwillabsorb stale freezerodors.

wnot washmy plasticpam

fromyom refrigeratorin

yourautomaticdishwasher.

Behindrefrigerator

Care shouldbe takenin moving yourrefrigeratorawayfromthewall. All types of floor coveringscan be damaged, particularlycushioned coveringsand thosewith embossed surfaces.If yourrefrigeratoris on wheels,pull itstraightout and

return itto positionby pushingit straightin. Movingyourrefrigerator in a sidedirectionmay resultin damageto yourfloor coveringor refrigerator.

condenser

The condenser islocatedbehind the basegrille. For most efficient operation, youneed to keepthe condenser clean. Removethe base grille (seepage4), and either sweepawayor vacuumup dustthat isreadily accessible. This easy

cleaningoperdtion shouldbe done at leastonce a year.

Condenser

A 1ightbulb and socket are located at theupper lefi rear corner of the fl”f?shfoo(]compartment.

Toreplace thelight bulb, unplug the refrigerator’spowercord plugfrom thewalloutlet. Then unscrewthe burned-outbulb, and replaceit with a standard40-watt appliancebulb.

whenyou goon vacation

Forextendedvacationsor

absences, shutoffpowerto the

refrigerator,turn thenumbered controltothe OFF position, and clean theinterior withbakingsoda solutionof onetablespoonof soda to onequart ofwater.Wipedry. Topreventodors, leavean open boxof sodain refrigerator.Leave the doorsopen.

Forshortervacations,remove

perishable foodsandleavethe controlsat regular settings. However,if room temperatureis expectedto drop below60°F., followsame instructionsas for extendedvacations.

If youhavean icemaker, setit to the OFF position and besure to shutoff the watersupplyto the refrigerator.

when youmove

Disconnect the powercord from the walloutlet, removeall foodand clean and dry the interior.

Secureallloose itemssuch as

grille, shelves, storagepans and ice traysby tapingthem securely in place to preventdamage.

Be sure refrigerator staysin z4prigllt

positioi?oIzl}~during actua] movi~lg

and in the van. Refrigerator must be secured in the vanto preve~~t movement. Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.

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REFNGERATOR DOES NOTOPERATE

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@Maybe indefrostcyclewhen motor doesnot operatefor about 30 minutes. ~Temperaturecontrolin OFF position. ~If interiorlightis noton, refrigeratormay notbe pluggedin atwalloutlet. ~ If plugis secureand therefrigeratorstillfails tooperate,pluga lamp or asmall

applianceintothe sameoutlettodetermine ifthere isa trippedcircuitbreaker or

burnedout fuse.

@Modernrefrigerators withmore storagespaceand a largerfreezer compartment

requiremore operatingtime. @Normalwhen refrigeratoris firstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24

hoursto completelycooldown.

@Large amountsoffoodplaced in refrigeratorto becooled or frozen. @Hot weather—frequentdoor openings. @Door leftopen. @Temperaturecontrols are settoocold. Referto instructionsfor useof

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5. ~ Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS 011page 2.

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M(Y~R START’S& STOPSFREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR RATTLING

HOT AIR FROM BOTTOMOF

REFRIGERATOR

* Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotor to maintain even temperatures.

@If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front rollerscrews or front levelinglegsneed adjusting or floor is weakor uneven.

Referto ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page 4. @If dishesvibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.

Nornlalair flowcooling motor. In the refrigeration process, itis normal that heat

be expelled inthe area under the refrigerator. Some floor coveringswill discolor at

these normal and safe operating temperatures.

Yourfloorcoveringsuppliershouldb(

consultedifyouobjecttothisdiscoloration.

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FRESHFOOD ORFREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

rooWARM

@The highspeed compressormotorrequiredto maintainnear zerotemperaturesin the largefreezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthan yourold refrigerator.

~Normal fm air flow-one fanblowscoldair throughthe refrigeratorand freezer

compartments,anotherfan coolsthe compressormotor. ~These NORMAL sounds will alsobe heard fromtimeto time:

e Defrosttimer switchclicksat defrost.

o Defrostwaterdripping.

~TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF. ~Refrigerantboilingor gurgling. * Crackingor poppingof coolingcoilscaused byexpansionand contraction

duringdefrostand refrigerationfollowingdefrost.

~Withautomaticicemaker, thesoundofcubes droppinginto the bin andwater

runningin pipesas icemakerrefills.

~Temperaturecontrolnot setcold enough.Referto TEMPEWTURE CONTROLS ~npage 5.

~Warmweather—frequentdoor openings. ~Door leftopenfor toolongtime.

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oPackagemay beholdingdoor open. ~ Packageblockingair ductin freezercompartment.

~Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealedproperly.

~Door mayhavebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open. ‘Toofrequent andtoo longdoor openings.

Frost withinpackageis normal.

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Door may havebeen Iefiajar.

Turn temperatureof freezer compartmentcolder.

Oldcubesneecltobediscarded. Unsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand/orfreezercompartmentsmaybe

:insmitti]~god(>r/tasteto icecubes, Interiorofrefriger:ltorneedscleaning-refer topage11.

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We’reproudof ourservice and wantyhuto be pleased.If for some reasonyouare not happywith the

serviceyou receive,here arethree stepstofollowfor firther help.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewho

servicedyour appliance.Explain whyyouare notpleased. In most cases,this willsolvetheproblem.

NEXT, ifyou are stillnotpleased, writeallthe details-including

yourphonenumber—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

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YOURHOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR

WARRANW

Save proofoforiginal purchase date such asyour sales slip or cancelled checktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHAT[sCOVERED

FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Foroneyearfrom dateoforiginal purchase,wewill provide,free of charge,partsand servicelabor in yourhometo repairor repiace

anypart of the fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.

refrigeratorthat

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

Forfive years from date of original

purchase, wewill provide,free of

charge,partsand servicelaborin yourhometo repair or replace

pati ofthe sealed refrigemting

system

condenser,evaporatorand all connectingtubing) that fails becauseof amanufacturing defect.

WHATIs NOTCOVERED “ servicetripstoyourhome‘o

teach youhow to usethe product.

(thecompressor,

Readyour Useand Ca* material.

Ifyou then haveany questions about operating the product, pleasecontact Consumer Affairs office atthe address below,or call, toll free:

The GEAnswer Cente@

800.626.2000

consumer information service

~Improper installation.

If youhave an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

yourdealeror our

any

Thiswarranty is extendedto

the original purchaserandany succeedingownerfor products

purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse

inthe 48 mainland states,Hawaii andWashington, D.C.InAlaskathe warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is

LIMITEDbecauseyoumust payto shipthe product tothe serviceshop orfor the servicetechnician’stravel coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewill be provided

byour FactoryServiceCentersor byour authorizedCustomerCare@ servicersduring normalworking

hours.

Lookinthe White orYellowPages ofyour telephone directoryfor

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

eReplacement of housefuses or resettingof circuit breakers.

~Failureof the product if it is used for otherthan its intended purpose or usedcommercially.

~Damage to productcaused byaccident, fire, floods oracts of God.

WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequent~aldamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or stateconsumer affairs office or Yourstate’s~ttorneY ~eneral.

fromstatetostate.