1.Fruit and vegetable crispers
2. Three adjustable cantilever shelves
3. Butter storage compartment
4. Portable egg tray
5. Freezer door juice-can shelf
6. Easy-Releasemice trays
7. Temperature controls (both fresh
food and freezer)
8. Power saver switch
9. Defrost water pan (behind grille)
10. Model and serial number– record these
numbers here for future reference.
Rlodel# Serial#
Do not remove rating plate.
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p for ease of installation. When building a
ewhome, consider providing water supply to
refrigerator location. It will simplify connection of optional automatic icemaker should
youwishto install one at a later date.
Yourrefrigerator shouldnot beinstalled where
the temperature will go below 60°F. because
the refrigerator willnot run frequently enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Be sure to install on a floor strong enough to
support a fullyloaded refrigerator.
Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is
firmlypositioned on the floor, and the front is
raisedjust enough that the doors close easily
whenoPened about ha]f-way.Removethe grille
bygrasping at the bottom and pulling up and
out. (See Fig. 1).
~+burnadjustable legs left to raise the refrigera-
;.~:<-r, right to iower. (See Fig.2).
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3
Toreplace grille, settabs onhooksat both ends
and push top toward refrigerator until grille
snaps into place. (See Fig.3).
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FORPERSONALSAFETY,TI-MSAPPLIANCE
MUST’BEPROPERLYGROUNDED.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plugwhich
mates with a standard three-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle (Fig.4) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The customer should have the wali
receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
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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.
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Becauseof potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the useof an adapter 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 IX
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-
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 [he house
wiring, The customer should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly 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.
LJSAGE
POWER CORD W!L!- BE DISCCINNECTED
FREQUENTLY
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because frequent disconnecting of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual failure 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 should alwaysbe plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet (115volt,
60 hertz, single phase AC.)
SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S
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BEFOREUSE
TEMPERATuBEmNTBoLs
Your refrigerator has dual temperature
controls for the freezer and the fresh food
compartments (Fig. 6).
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NORMAL SETTINGS 5 AND C
cOLDER FRESH FOOO
COLDEST FRESH Fooo ;: ;~: : 2,ALLOW’ P,I Hou Rs
COLOER FREEZER
WARMER FRESH FOOD 4.1 ANO C
oFF (FRESH FO. 6 FRZ 1 0
Initiallyset the Freezer control at “C”and
the FreshFoodcontrol at “W
Forcolder Fresh Food compartment, leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh
Food control at “6” or “77
For coidest Fresh Food compartment, set
the Freezer control at “B” and the Fresh
Food control at “8”’or “97
Forcolder Freezer,
at “D” and the Fresh Food control at “7”
or “81”
6“7 ‘No c 1,SET BOTH CONTROLS
set the Freezer control
TO STABILIZE
Fig. 6
POWERCONSUMPTION
The kilowatt hours per month (Kwh/Mo.)
shown on the fact tag attached to the
inner door is the measure of the power
consumed when tested in accordance with
AHAM Standard HRF-2ECFT with power
saver switch at the normal setting and at
the setting recommended when moisture
forms on refrigerator exterior.
The approximate monthly cost of operation 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.
POWERSAVERSWITCH
Your refrigerator is equipped with a power
saver switch located on the left side of the
refrigerator near the top of the fresh food
compartment (Fig. 7). This switch allows
~TOUto turn heaters
mre on the exterior, if and when it forms.
011 to eliminate mois-
ForwarmerFreshFoodcompartment,leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh
Food control at “4;’“3: “2;’or”1 ~’
After adjusting the temperature controls,
allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to
“O”also turns off refrigeration in the Freez-
er compartment.
Guide To Proper Temperatures: If a con-
tainer 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,
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adjust the Cold Control Dials 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 to reset the dial to its previous setting within a day.
POWER
This moisture can be expected only when
the weather is humid and if your kitchen is
not air conditioned. The switch should be
left on the “normal” position to save power
except when moisture does form. Remember to switch it back to normal when the
weather is no longer humid.
SAVER
POWER-SAVINGTIPS
~ 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.
o Wipe all moisture fr~m bottles and cartons before putting them into the refrigerator, and keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-up inside.
o Don’t waste ice cubes by letting many
melt whi~e using a few.
Fig. 7
0 If you turn control to coldest position fo
quick chilling or freezing, don’t forget to
turn it back to normal setting.
~ Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator— ove
crowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.
o Before leaving the house or retiring for
the night, check to be sure doors haven’t
been ieft ajar inadvertently.
e Don’t locate your refrigerator adjacent
to your range, a heating vent or where sunshine will strike it if any other kitchen ar-
rangement is possible.
SUGGESTED STORAGE
TiMEs–MEAT & POULTRY
STORAGE PER1OD
maintainits quality)
(To
REFRIMMTOHFREEUR
PRODUCT
FRESH MEATS
Roasis(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 Stew Meats 1 to 2
Variety Meats . ... . . . . . . . lto2
Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . lto2
PROCESSED MEATS
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Frankfurters . .... . . . . . . . 7
Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ham (Half) . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3t05
Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats. . . .. . . . . 3 to 5
Sausage (Smoked) . . . 7
Sausage (Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
COOKEDMEATS
Cooked Meats and Meat
Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Gravy and Meat Broth . . . . . 1 to 2
FRESHPOULTRY
Chicken and Turkey. . . . . . 1 to
Duckand Goose ... . . . . . . lto2 6
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
COOKEDPOULTRY
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2
(NotCovered)... . 1to2
Pieces
Poultry Dishes. . 1 to 2 6
Cooked
Fried Chici\en . . ... . . . . . . lto2 4
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AUTOMATICiCEMAk(ER
[optional)
If your refrigerator did not come alread
equipped with an automatic icemaker, yo
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i If vour refrim-ator atmears to have stow 1. Check temperature control dial. It may
pe~ operati;g (excep; ‘during the defro~t
cycle when the motor and fan are normally
shut off completely for the length of the
cycle), make these simple tests before caUing for service: 3. If plug is secure and the refrigerator still
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be turned to ;he OFF position.
2. H interior light is not on, check to see-if
refrigerator isplugged in at wall receptacle.
fails to operate, plug another appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is
a burned-out fuse.
4. Follow check list below for other possible trouble spots.
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Moisture formson outside of refrigerator
Moisture not unusual during periods
of high humidity
El Move power saver
switch to right
Moisture coliects inside
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
U Hot-humid weather increases rate of
frost build-up and internal sweating
Cabinet has odor
Certain foods produce odor– should
be covered
U Interior needs cleaning
Defrost-water pan needs cleaning
Refrigerator runs too long
Modern refrigerators are larger
and run colder— require more
running time
Doors kept open too long
Temperature controls
Normal at time of installation or after
refrigerator b.as been turned off
Grille and condenser need cleaning
Refrigerator runs too frequently
Required to provide even
temperature
.
set too cold
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cabinet vibrates
Legs need adjusting
Check for weak floor
ice cube freezing
Slow
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Fresh food temperature too warm
Temperature control not set in cold
enough position
Too-frequent and too-long door
❑
openings
Package holding door open
Grille and condenser need cleaning
Fresh foods dry out
Foods should be covered
Fresh food temperature too cold
Temperature control dial set in too
cold position
Noisy
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Noise level is slightly higher on
modern, larger refrigerators
Fan air flow-this is normal
Defrost-water pan not in correct
position
El Legs need adjusting
❑ Check for weak floor
Refrigeratordoes no~run
Temperature control in OFF
Not p!ugged in
power at outlet
No
House fuse blown
Hot air km bottom of refrigerator
Normal air flow of fan-cooled
condenser
Water on Noor
Defrost-water pan full, missing,or
not in position
Interior light does not light
No power at outlet
Light bulb needs replacing
Freezer too warm
Freezer door may have been left ajar
position
❑ Package may be holding door open
❑ Grille and condenser need cleaning
Frost on frozen food
Too-frequent and too-long freezer
door openings
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Frozen foods dry out
Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly
if youneedto calla Hotpoint Serviceman,besure
to give the model number of your refrigerator, It
maybe foundatthefrontof yourrefrigerator atthe
Your refrigerator iswired for accurateelectrical di-
agnosisinyour home
its entire electrical system. No need to unplug,
move or unload refrigerator to makediagnosis.
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maintainaworkingrelationshipwithMACAP,the Major Appliance Con-
towhomyoumayappealfor service help ifyouare not satisfied
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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for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable crisp
ers and all plastic parts. Wash ice trays ir
Iukewarrn water only.
outside
To clean and protect the finish, use liquic
polish or wax suitable for use on appliances
Never use oily furniture polish, cleaning
powders, or alkaline soaps.
In the refrigeration process, it is normal
that heat be expelled in the area under the
refrigerator. Some synthetic floor coverings
which are relatively new on the market will
discolor at these normal and safe operating
temperatures. Your floor covering supplier
should be consulted if you object to this
discoloration.
tD~~ros~
Water Pm
Pan located behind grille should be cleaned
at least once a year.
‘h-denser
For most efficient
operation, remove
the griile and either
sweep away or vacuum up dust that’s
readily accessible.
This easy cleaning
operation should be
done once a year.
Condenser
No DEFROSTING
It is not necessary to defrost the fresh foof
section of your refrigerator; it will defros
itself automatically.
}fyou shut off the house power for extendwi vacations, remove food and clean interic>rwith soda solution using one tablespoon
~~fsoda
pereachquartof water. Wipe dry.
To prevent formation of odor, place open
box of soda in refrigerator and leave doors
)pen.
[you have an icemaker, flip manua~ switch
.) OFF position and be sure to shut off
ater supply to icemaker. (Ask installer to
~oint out location of shut-off valve at time
~finstai]ation. )
If you leave for shorter absences, remove
perishable foods and leave control dials 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 plug
from wall receptacle.
Disconnect power cord from wall recepta-
cle. 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:
L 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
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danger to children.
L Some refrigerators are equipped with
~utornatic icemakers. Do not place fingers
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nechanism while the refrigerator is
iugged in. This will prevent contact with
.he moving parts of the ejector mechanism,
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:he cubes.
L The refrigerator should always be
}Iugged into its own individual electrical
>utlet (115 volt, 60 cycle, single phase AC).
I’hisis recommended for best performance
md to prevent overloading house wiring
;ircuits, which could cause a possible fire
lazard from overheating wires.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS– Because
)f potential safety hazards under certain
;onditions, we strongly recommend against
he use of an extension cord. However, if
/ou still elect to use an extension cord, it
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s absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed
-wire grounding type appliance extension
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ord and that the current carrying rating
of the cord in amperes be equal to or great- ,
er than the branch circuit size shown on
the rating nameplate of this appliance.
Such extension cords are obtainable
through your local service organization.
4. Repair or replace immediately all electric 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 con-
nector end.
5. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the wire. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
6. Do not operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
7. 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 un-
plugged when replacing a light bulb.
Note:
Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
8.Always remove the power cord from
wall outlet before removing the base grille.
% 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 says, “... if foods
have thawed only partially and there are
still ice crystals in the package, they may
safely be refrozen . ..
Refrozen food should
be used as soon as possible.
“If foods have slowly 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 vegetables and some prepared foods may become unsafe to eat; most fruits and fruit
products soon develop an undesirable
flavor.”
Also note and follow other precautions
contained in this Use & Care Book.
(
ay add one at any time. Contact your 10
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cal Hotpoint dealer; request Cat. No. HP’I
e sure to shut off water supply to ice
maker when going on vacation or away fol
extended period of time.)
TIPS ON FREEZING FOODS
There are three essential requirements fo]
efficient home freezing. First, of course, i!
initial quality. Only top-quality foods
should be frozen. Freezing retains quality
and flavor; it cannot improve quality. Sec.
ond is speed. The quicker fruits and veg
etables are frozen after picking, the bettel
the frozen product will be. You’ll save time
too, because less culling and sorting will be
necessary. The third requirement is proper
packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available
in a wide selection at your favorite store.
Limitfreezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or
seafoods to 14 pounds at a time.
TO FREEZE MEAT,
FISH AND POULTRY
Wrapwell in freezer-weight foil (or other
[eavy-duty wrapping material), forming it
arefully to the shape of the contents. This
xpels air. Fold and crimp ends of the packge to provide a good, lasting seaL Don’t
:freeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
ite ice cream at the right serving temperature, Also, the rear of the freezer is slightly
colder than the front.
EAsY”BELEAsEmICETRAYS
Invert and twist trays at both ends to release cubes (Fig. 8).
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.
SUGGESTEDF’FEEZEFI
STORAGETIMES
(other than for meat and poultry)
Most fruits and vegetables, 8-12 months
Lean fish
Fatty fish, rolls and breads
soups, stew, casseroles
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
]eft-overs (cooked),
ice cream (original carton)
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Newh?chn;quesare constantly being developed. Consult
the State College or County Extension Service or your
local Utility Company for the latest information on
freezing and storing foods.
ICE CREAM STORAGE
Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream
content, wili normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” alreadypacked brands with iow cream cc)ntent. It
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6-8 months
2-3 months
1 month
maximum
ADJUSTABLESHELVES
This model has adjustable shelves. To adjust, remove shelf by tilting up at front, then
lifting up and out of slots at rear (Fig. 9).
replace, select desired shelf height.
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slightly,engage top
lugon rear shelf with proper notches. Then
lower front until shelf locks into position
(Fig, 10).
Engage
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top lug
Lower to lock
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FOODSTORAGE
LJnfrmenMeats,
andFhm’y
Fish
Meats, fish and pouitry purchased from the
store vary in quality and age; consequently,
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.
vegetables
Fruit and vegetable crispers have been specially designed to preserve natural moisture and freshness. Crispness can be maintained by covering vegetables with a moist
towel. As a further aid to freshness, it is
suggested that pre- packaged vegetables be
stored in their original wrapping.
CLEANING
inside
Clean both refrigerator and freezer sec
tions at least once a year. It is recommend
ed that the refrigerator be unplugge(
before cleaning. If this is not practica~
wring excess moisture out of sponge o
cloth when cleaning in the vicinity o
switches, lights, or controk.
Use warm water and baking soda solutio
~ –about a tablespoon of baking soda to
quart of water, Rinse thoroughly with watt
and wipe chry.Follow this same proceck
Dear Gonsumer:
This guide will help youtoget the best use from your new refrigerator, offering
money, time and energy saving tips. H you have any further questions, contact
the Consumer Coordinator near you whose number is available from your dealer
or call or write me.We would like to hear from you.
~ Sincerely yours,
FULL ONE-YEARwARRANTY-
HOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR
From Hotpoint to You–
This warranty is extended byHotpoint to the original purchaser and to
any succeedingowner and applies to products purchased in the United
States, retained withinthe 48 contiguousstates, the State of Hawaii, or
the District of Columbiaandemployedin ordinary homeuse.
What WeWill 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 in the home in the 48 contiguous states, in the
State of Hawaii, or in the District of Columbia.
How ‘lib(Main Service –
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.
What1sNot Cwered -
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 noevent sflallk?otpoiat
he Iinhiejor cowequem’ia[ damages. This warranty does not apply to the
State of Alaska, nor to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa or
the Canal Zone or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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Jane Butel, Manager
Consumers Institute, Hotpoint
ADDITIONAL FULL FOUR-YEARWARRANTY
cm!“n-ESEALED
REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM
The seaied refrigerating system (compressor, condenser, evaporator and
connecting tubing—see diagram) is
covered in the above full warranty. In
addition to that warranty we will repair
this sealed system if it fails because of
a manufacturing defect within the sec-
ond 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Applicable to the state of Alaska
In theState ofAlaska, free service including parts willbe 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 you; home. You are
responsible for those costs. All other provisions of this limited warranty
are the same as those stated in the full warranties above.
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