GE CTF17, CTX18, CTF20, CTX20 Use and Care Manual

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

important Cautions. . ., . .. ...-.3

Howto Connect Electricity. . ...3

Installation Requirements. . . ...4

Howto Adjust Rollers . .. .. .. . . ,4

Howto Adjust LevelingLegs.. ..4

HowtoSet Temperature

Controls. . . . . .. . . . . . ..t . .. ...5

How to Use Energy-Saver

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

FoodStorageSuggestions.. ...6

Shelves. . . . ... . . . . . . . . ..c . ...7

Storage Drawers. . . . . . .. . . . . ..$

lce Service. ... . .. . . . . . . . .. ...9

Accessories . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . ...9

User Maintenance

instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lO

Problem Solver ..,... . .. ...11-13

ConsumerServices. . . . . . . ...15

Warranty. . .. . . . . .. . .Back Cover

It isdesigned to help you operate and maintain your newrefrigerator properly.

Keep it handy foranswersto your

questions.

(fyou don’t understand something

or need more help... Call,toll-free:

The GE Answer Center~

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write (include your phone number)

Consumer Af/airs Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

w down the model and -

serial numbers.

You’llfind them on a label at bottom, justinsidethefreshfood

compartmentdoor, These numbersare alsoon the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration cardthat came with

yourrefrigerator.Before sending

in this card,pleasewritethese

numbershere:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use.these numbers in any correspondenceorservicecalls concerningyourrefrigerator.

Ilfyoureceiveda damaged refrigerator,immediatelycontact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Save timeandmoney.

Beforeyoucallforservice,check the Problem Solver on pages 11 through 13. It lists minor causesof operating problems that you can “ correct yourself. It could saveyou an unnecessary service call.

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~ Location of your refrigerator is

itnportant. Avoid locating it next to your range, a heating vent or where sun will shine directly on it.

GDon’t open doors more often than necessary.

~ Close the doors assoon as possible, particularly in hot, humid

weather. ~ Keep Energy Saver Switch in the

left position unless moisture forms

on the outside of the refrigerator.

~ Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be

doors haven’tbeenleft ajar

sure inadvertent! y.

QStore only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

~ Wipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

~ Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture build-up inside the refrigerator.

@If you turn controls to coldest position for quick chilling or freez-

ing, be sure to turn them back to

regular settings. QDon’t overcrowd your refrigerator.

overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep every- ..@:y

~~~~!~~—When usingthis appliance, alwaysexercise basic safety precautions, including the

following: ~ Usethis appl!ance only for its

intendedpurposeasdescribed in

this Use andCare Book. @This refrigerator must beproperly

installedinaccordancewiththe h-wta!lationinstructionsbeforeit

isused.See grounding instructions

below and on page 4.

@Never unplug yaw refrigerator

bypullingon the powercord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

~ Repairor replaceimmediately

a!!electric servicecordsthat havebecomefrayed or otherwise

damaged Doriot use acord that

showscracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the

lug or connector end.

* Whenmovingyour refrigerator awayfromthe wail, be careful notto rollover or damagethe powercord.

surfaces,pafiicuiarly when hands are damp or wet. Skin mayadhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

~ Hyour refrigeratorhasan

automaticimmaker, do notplace fingersor handsm theautomatic icemakingmechanismwhilethe refrigeratorispluggedin.This will

prevent contact with the moving partsof the ejectormechanism, or with the heating element that releasesthe cubes,

@Don’trefreezefrozenfoods

whichhavethawedcompletely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

‘~..Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that havethawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F.

‘:. .Thawed ground meats,poultry, or fish that have anyoff-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ‘

ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or co!or of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it.

The food may be dangerous to eat.

foods, particularly frwts, veget~bies, andprepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected lessthan that of many other foods. Userefrozen foods as soon as possible to saveas much of their eating quafity asyou can.”

@If yourold refrigeratorisstill

aroundthe housebutnotin use, be sureto removethedoors.This

will reducethe possibility of danger to children.

IS Unplug your refrigemtm

A. Before making any repairs.

Note: Westrongly recommend that anyservicing be performed by aqualified individual.

ELBefore cleaning. C. Before replacing a burned-out

light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire fiJament. (A burned-out light bulb may

break when being replaced.)

Note: Turning control to (3FF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

~ After yourrefrigeratorisin operation,do nottouchthe cold

The power cord of this appliance

is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding)

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“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of

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Have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

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the presenceofexplosivefumes.

Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle 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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.&@causeot p&ent& sava~ynazards undercertain conditions,westrongly recommendagainstuse of anadapter

plug.However,ifyoustill elect to use anadapter,wherelocalcodespermit, aTENIPORN?YCONNECTIONmay bemadeto aproperly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by usbof

aUL listed adapter (Fig. 2)available at most local hardwarestores.

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BEFOREUSE

Thelargerslot inthe adaptermustbe

aligned with the Iargerslot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the powercord.

CAUTION: Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall receptacle

cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall

receptacle is grounded through house wiring, Customer should havethe circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the

receptacle is properly grounded.

W/hendisconnectingthe power cordfromthe 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.

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terminalbreak, DO NOT USE the a~piianceuntil a proper ground hasagain been established.

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Becauseof potential safetyhazards undercertain conditions, westrongly recommend againstthe useof an extension cord. However,if you still

elect to usean extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it bea UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord andthat the

current carrying ratingof the cordbe 15amperesminimum. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization.

This is recommended for best

performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits,

which could cause apossible fire

hazardfrom overheating wires.

Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere

temperaturewH$goMow 60°F.

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

Doinstallit cmafloorstrongenough

tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

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consider providing water supply to refrigerator location. It will simplify connection of optional automatic icetmakershould you wish to install

one at a later date.

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Adjustablerdkrs {onmodelsso equipped) which enableyou to

moverefrigerator awayfrom wail for

cleaning, orkwding legs,are

located behind basegrille. They shouldbeset sorefrigerate_is firmly positioned onfloor andfront is raisedjust enough that doorsclose easily when openedabout halfway.

Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs,

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

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Turn roller adjusting screws or leveling legs clockwise to raise refrigerator, counterclockwiseto lower it. Use adjustable wrench or pliers onthe roller adjusting screw’s 3/8” hex head bolt.

When adjusting rollers or leveling

legsfor proper door closure}bottom front edge of cabinet should be approximately 5/8” from floor’.

I Toreplace base gri!le, align prongs

on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

This turns off heatersin your

TEMPERATURE (xmmm..s

refrigerator that prevent moisture

from forming on the outside.

Useof the Energy SaverSwitch can save you money, Estimated yearly savings,depending on your

local electric rates, are asfollows:

~ INITIALSETTING

~ COLDEST

ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STAB

Yourrefrigerator hastwo controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food andfreezer compartments.

INWM4LLY,setthe FRESH FOOD

controlat 5 andthe FREEZER

controlatC

Note:Turningthefreshfoodcontrol to “OFF”turnsoff BOTH cmMMrtrnents-fresh foodAND freezer.

(he the milktestforthe freshfood

compartment.Place acontainer of

milk on thetopshelf in the fresh food

compartment. Check it a day later.

If the milk is too warm or too cold,

adjust the temperature controls.

Usethe ice cream testfor the

freezer compartment.Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it after aday. If its too hard or too soft,

adjust the temperature controls.

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you maywant to turn the )ettered control one stepcolder, asfrom “C” to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the house maycause the freezer controls to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to warmsomewhat. Toprotect

your frozen food supply, leave your )eftered setting at thiscolder setting

for the entire winter or for whatever

period of time you are turning down

your thermostat. This is especially

important when the thermostat is

turned down for anextended period.

This change should have no effect on your fresh food section.

However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, asfrom “5” to “4.”

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

The Energy Saver Switch is located

on the temperature controi panel.

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With the heaters turned off, there

is a chance that moisture mayform

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

maycause deterioration of the paint finish. It will be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish wax as described on page 10.

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Whenthe Energy Saver Switch k

pushedtothe right,electricity flows

through the low wattage heaters which warm the outside of the cab-

inet and, under most conditions,

prevent the forming of moisture

or water droplets.

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

EstimatedYearlySavings ElectricRate(PerKwII)

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REFRIGERflTORFREEZER

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FreshMeats

Roasts(BeefandLamb). 3 to 5 ?oasts(PorkandVeal), 3 to 5

Steaks(Beef) 3 to 5 2i_tops(Lamb)...,. ,,. . 3t05 lhops (Pork). 3i05

Cround andStewMeats: : 1 to 2 Variety Meats. Sausage(Pork). 1 to 2

lto2

I%ocesseitMeats

bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

.Srankfurters.. . . . . . . . . . . 7

%rm(Whole).. . .,, .7

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

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

!-uncheon Meats......,.. 3t05

S~usage(Smoked). 7 Rusage

(Dry and Semi-Dry) 14to 21

CookedMeats

CookedMeats and

Meat Dishes ., 3 to 4

Lravy and Meat Broth, ~~ 1 to 2

FreshPoMrY

(Xicken and Turkey

(Whole). . .lto2 Chicken(Pieces) 1to 2

7~rkey(Pieces) . ...”... lto2

Duck and Goose (Whole). 1 to 2

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?eces

(Covered with Broth). 1 to 2

Psces (Not Covered), ., ., 3 to 4

C:oked Poultry Dishes, ., 3 to 4 Fred Chicken

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(Ofhwthanformeats&?Jpoultry) FREEZER

!I’ost fruits and vegetables, . ..8-12 months

L?jn fish ,., . . . . .6-8 months

F::ty fish, rolls and breads,

SOUPS, stew, casseroles.

C: fies, pies, sandwiches,

:eft-overs (cooked),

:ce cream (original carton). . ..1 month max.

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2-3 months

hJewtechniques 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.

Departme/?t of Agriculture

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store unfrozenmeats,fishand

pcmhry-—IVleats,fish and poultry

purchased from the store vary in LjLialityand age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator wi!l vary.

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@Always removestore wrappings.

* Rewrapin foil, film or waxpaper and refrigerate immediately.

To she cheese,

wrapwell with wax

Daoeror aluminum foil, or Dut in a pkktic bag.

@Carefully wrapto expel airand help prevent mold.

@Store pre-packagedcheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

Tostore vegetakdes--Vegetable drawers havebeen specially designed to preservenatural moisture and freshnessof produce,

~ Crispnesscan 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.

Tostoreicecream– 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 will be necessaryto experiment to determine the location in the freezer compartment and the temperature control setting to keep

your favorite ice creamat the right

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There are three essential require-

ments for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial qua!ity.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’!l savetime, too, because

less culling and sorting will be necessary.

3. i%oper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readi!y available in a wide selection at your favorite

store.

lb freezemat, fishandpoultry,

wrapwell in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial) forming it carefully to the shapeof the contents, Thisexpels air. Fold andcrimp ends of the packageto provide agood, lasting seal.

i30n’trefreeze meat that hascompletely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meatsor seafoodsto number of poundsat atime asfollows:

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Store all like things together. This

not only savestime, butelectricity—

becauseyou can find foods faster.

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

~ Use the handyshelves onthe door for mostfrequently usedsaucesand condiments.

@Use the meatdrawer,ifyour mode! hasone, for meatsyou donot freeze.

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ar%d%243G!Cc%tsa ~ 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 placed

in storage drawers will last longer

when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

e DOnot overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once,

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

QWhen going out of town for several days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. if your refrigerator hasan icemaker,

move the icemaker manual switch to “OFF” and shut off water to the refrigerator,

Toremove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up andout of tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.

Shelves ondoors of Hotpoint refrigerators provide convenient storage for frequently-used items.

Deep shelveson Hotpoint’s Deep Door canaccommodatea two-liter

bottle on the bottom shelf and a

six-pack on the shelf above it.

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 glassshelves (on models

so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

Snugger(s),on models so

equipped, are designed to give you storage flexibility on your fresh food door. items such as salad dressing, steak sauces and other condiments can now be kept securely against the door liner to help prevent tipping, spilling and sliding.

For most efficient operation, place index finger and middle finger

either side of the snugger and simply move it back and forth to fit your needs.

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Drawersat the bottom of the

fresh food compartment havebeen specially designed to preserve the natural moisture andfreshnessOf produce.

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Drawerswill stop before coming ali the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. Drawerscan easiIybe

removed bytilting up slightly and pulling past ‘(stop”location.

To removedrawerswhenthe fresh food compartmentdoorcannot be opened fully:

1. Remove drawerfarthest from door.

2. Lift drawer coverupandpull itout.

The slide-out meat drawercan be removed and taken to the sink or food preparation area.

On Mf-wid!h shelfmodels,drawer andshelf to which it attachescan be relocated at any level.

CMh.dl-widthshe!fmodels,just slide drawer out, remove drawer cover from shelf above, relocate cover in the position you desire it and slide drawer back into place.

3. Slide remaining drawerandcover to the middle.

4. Remove drawer; then lift cover and remove it.

After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

Toreleaseice cubes,invert tray, hold it over storage bucket (on models so equipped) or bowl, and

twist tray at both ends.

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Theoptional automatic icemakerwill

replace the ice you use... automatically. It can keep you supplied with abinful ofcubes—icefor ever~hing, everybody-without fuss or muss.

If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic icemaker,you mayadd one—

contact your local Hotpoint dealer; specify UK-KIT-I.

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L}lladra i(leen

Yourice cubescanonly be asclear and fresh-tasting as the water that produces them.That’swhy it’sagood

ideato purify your water with aQuadra KleenWater Filter.

Its activated charcoal removesmusty,staleodors and unpleasant medicinal,

metallic tastes. A porous

fiber cartridge catchesditi,

rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

The water filter isan option at extracost andisavailablefrom your

Hotpoint dealer.Specify WR97X214. It hascomplete installation instruc-

tions and installs in minutes on1/4”

O.D. copper water line.

co~’ifpanioilt-cl

water!%UEM

For only one or two ice cubes,

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

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

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Protectthepaintfinish.The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is ahigh quality, baked-onpaintfinish.

With proper care, it will stay newIoalkingandrust-freeforyears,Apply

acoat of appliance polishwaxwhen the refrigerator is newandthen at leasttwice ayear.

Appliance PolishWax& Cleaner

No. WR97X216) is available

(Cat. from GIE/Hotpoint Appliance

PartsIVlarts.

Keep the finishclean.Wipe with aclean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish waxor mild iiquid dishwashing detergent. Dry

and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with

a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towei. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or

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Careshould betaken in moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossedsurfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. ‘ Moving your refrigerator in aside

direction may result in damageto your floor covering or refrigerator.

For most efficient operation,

remove the basegrille (see page 4) and remove the defrost water pan, then either sweep awayor vacuum up dust that is readily accessible.

Thiseasycleaning

operation should be done at least

once ayear.

FcBrextended vacationsor absences,shut off powerto refrigerator, turn the numbered control CT--F,clean interior with baking sodasolution of one tabkspoonof sodato one quartof water.

Wipe dry.Toprevent odors, leave

open box of sodain refrigerator. Leavedoors open,

For shorter vacations,remove per- ishablefoods andleavecontrols at regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 60°F. follow same instruc-

tions asfor extended vacations.

If you have an icemaker,move

icemaker manual switch to OFF position and besure to shut off water

supply. ON-OFF switch is

the lever ~ocatednear the front of the icemaker.

Clean both fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year. It is recommended that the refrigerator be unplugged before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the vicinity of

switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and

wipe dry. Follow this same procedure for cleaning door gaskets,

meat and vegetable drawers, and all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and ice storage bin in lukewarm water

cmiy.Do not usecleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

Condenser

Pan located behind basegrille should be cleaned at least once a year.When reinstalling pan, firmly push pan ALL THE WAYIN until it stops.

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle, remove all food and

clean and dry the interior.

Secure ali loose items such as grille, shelves, and storage pans by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

upright position on/y during actual

moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of

refrigerator with blanket.

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minor.Youmay be able to correct

it yourself. Just use this Problem

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@Maybe indefrost cycle when motordoes not operate for about 30 minutes.

Temperaturecontrol in OFF position.

e ~ If interior light isnot on, refrigerator maynot be plugged in atwall receptacle.

@If plug issecure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a

small appliance into the sameoutlet to determine if there is atripped circuit

breaker or burned out fuse.

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

@Normal when refrigerator is first 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.

~ Griiie and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 10. ~ Check ENERGY SAVING TIP.Son page 2.

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VIBRATION RA~L!NG

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

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OrI the floor

and front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.

Qif dishes vibrate on SIWWX, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal. @Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

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refrigerator. @Normal fan air fio,r+one fan biows coid air through ti~erefrigerator and freezer

compartments-another fan cools the compressormotor. @These NORMAL soundswill aiso be heardfrom time to time:

~Defrost timer sw-itchciicksat defrost. @Defrost water dripping into drain pan.

* Temperature controi ciicks ON or OFF. ~Refrigerant boiling or gurgiing. @Cracking or popping of cooling coiis causedby expansion and contraction during

defrost and refrigeration foilowing defrost.

~With automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin andwater

running in pipes asicemaker refilis.

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~ Normal air fiow cooling motor.In the refrigeration process, it is norms/ that heat

be expelled in the areaunder the retrigerato~ Some floor coverings wi// discolor at these normal and safeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

~Temperature controi not set coid enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS m page 5.

~Warm weather—frequent door openings. ~Door left open for long time.

FOODS

DRY OUT

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING

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~Package may be holding door open. J Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.

I Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.

Too frequent and too long door openings.

Frost within package is normal.

Heavily loaded freezer compartment can cause reduced air flow

around f~od packages. “

QDoor may have been left ajar. ~ Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder. BIf the

doors are not opened regulariy, the ice cube freezing rate will be reduced.

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~Old cubes needto be discarded.

@Ice storage bin needsto be emptied andwashed. ~ Unsealed packagesin refrigerator anti/or freezer compartments maybe

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. * 1nterior of refrigerator needscleaning—refer to page10.

Not unusual during period of high humidity. Move the energy savef switch to the right.

* Toofrequent and too long door openings. @in humidweather aircarries moisture into refrigerator when doors areopened.

s Defrost water pan fu[i, missing Ornot in position.

~ Foodswith strong odors should be tightly covered. = Check for spoiled food.

~ [nterior needs cieaning. Refer to page 10. ~ Defrost water pan needs cleaning. * Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthiy.

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your appliances to give you many years cd dependable

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Service is scheduled at your convenience and the technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed in one visit.

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pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here arethree steps to follow for further help.

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Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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purchase,wewill provide,free of charge,parts and servicelabor iri your hometo repairor replaceany

part of the refrigeratorthat faiIs

becauseof a manufacturing defect.

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

For five yearsfrom date of original

purchase,we will provide,free of charge,parts and service laborin

your hometo repairor replaceany

part of the sealed refrigerating

system (thecompressor,conden-

ser,evaporatorand all connecting tubing) that fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.

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teach you howto usethe product.

Readyour Useand CareMaterial.

If youthen haveanyquestions about operating the product, dease contact Yourdealer or our &msumer Affai_rsoffice atthe

addressbelow or call, toll-free: The GEAnswer CenterTM

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

@Improper installation.

Ifyou haveaninstallation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing

adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

Thiswarranty isextended to the original purchaserandanysucceedingowner for productspurchased for ordinary home usein the 48 mainlandstates, Hawaiiand Washington, D.(l. InAlaska the warranty isthe same except that it is LIMITED becauseyou must pay to ship the product to the service shopor forthe service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty servicewill be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours.Check the White Pagesfor HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE. Look in the Yellow Pagesfor HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICEor GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARER SERVICE.

@Replacementof house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

@Failureof the product if it is usedfor other than its

purposeor usedcornmerclally.

@Damageto product by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

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To knowwhatyour legalrights arein your state, consult your localor stateconsumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric COrnpany

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Affairs,General Electric Company,Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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