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it isdesignedtoheip youoperate

and maintainyour new refrigerator

properly.
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questions.

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or need rnoreheip...
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800,626.2000
consumer information service

orwrite(inciude yaurphone
number)

ConsumerAffairs
i-iotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

Wtitedownthemodeland
Serialnumbers.

You’ilfindthemon aiabei atthe

bottom, just inside thefresh food

compartment door.
Thesenumbersare alsocmthe

ConsumerProduct Ownership

Registration card that came with

your refrigerator. Before sending

in this card, piease write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service caiis
concerning your refrigerator.

Hyou received a damaged

refrigerator, immediately contact

the deaier (or buiider) that soid you

the refrigerator.

save thne and iimcxley.

Beforeyoucall for service, check

the Problem Soiver on pages 9

through 11.it iists minor causesof

operating probiems that you can
correct yourself. Rcouid saveyou
an unnecessary service cali.

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~ Location of your refrigerator is

important. Try not to locate it next
to your range, a heating vent or
where sun wili shine directly on it.

o ~ON’t open doors more often

than necessary.

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possible, particularly in hot, humid

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

sure doors haven’t been left ajar

inadvertently.

~Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator,

o Allow hot foods to cool (until

warm ~0the ‘touch)beforeplacing
them in your refrigerator.

uljl.lipeall moisturefrom

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and cartons before p~itiing them in
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~ Keep alI foods covered to reduce
moisture buildup inside the

refrigerator.
e Hyou turn controls to coldest

position for quick chilling or freez­ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings.

GDon’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep every­thing cod.

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The power cord of this appliance

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is equipped with a thres-prong

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

wall rexxmtade (Fia. 1)to minimize

~i~~m

Havethe wall receptacle and

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

Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the

personal responsibility and obliga­tion of the customer to have it
repiaced with a properly grounded

three-prong wail receptacle.

DO NOT UNDERANY.CIRCUS­STANCES, CUT OR REMOVETHE
THIRD (GROUND)PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

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Because of poten­tial safety hazards
under certain con­ditions, we strongi)
recommend agains

the use of an

adapter plug. How­ever,if you still
elect to use an
adapter, where

!ocai codes permit,
a TEMPQI?ARY

CONNECTKXNmay

made to a properly grounded

be

two-prong wall receptacle by the
use of

a (L listed adapter (Fig. 2)

which is available at most iocal
hardware stores.

The larger sicd in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide

proper

the power

polarity in the connection of

cord.

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

receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting thQ power

cord from the adapter, always
hold the adapter with one hand.
If this is not done, Ihe adapter

, ground terminal is very likely to

break with repeated use.

Sholdd the adapter ground
terminal break, !!30No-l- USEthe
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

use of extensian cords

Because of potential safety haz-

ards under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension

cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a lJL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord and
that the cyrrent carrying rating of
the cord be ;5 amperes minimum.
Such extension cords are obtain-

able through your local service
organization.

The refrigerator should
aiways be plugged inta its

(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50
Hertz, single phase AC.)

This is recommended for best

performance and to prevent over-

loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.

2

Ccmsiderprovidirvgwater supply to
refrigerator location. It will simplify ­connection of optional automatic
icemaker shcmi~you wish to
install one later.

Adjus~ab!@mlkv’$, which enable
you to move your refrigerator away
from the wall for cleaning, are
located behind the base grille.
These rollers should be set so that
the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor and the front is raised
just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about halfway.

t+emovethe base grille by grasping
it at the bottom and pulling it
straight out.

Ftdher Adjusting Wmwv-turn

clockwise to raise, counter­clockwise to lower. Use adjustable
wrench (~~’thex head bolt) or pliers.

When adjusting front rollers for

proper door closure, it is recom­mended that the bottom front edge
of the cabinet be approximately ~
inch from the floor.

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groumd terminal 10 wall recepiack
Gover screw does not ground the

appliance u~k?$s cover screl.v is

metal, and no: insulated, and vuail

on back d grille with clamps in .-Q.

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cabinet and genlly push forward
until grille snaps into place.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

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FREEZER

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

compartments.

iN!T!ALLY, set the FRESH FCMXI
control at 5 am! the FREEZER
control at c.

For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at a

time.

Note:Turning the fresh food
control to “OFF” turns off BOTH
compartments—fresh food AND
freezer.

Put a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compart­ment. Check it a day later. If the
milk is too warm or too cold,

adjust the temperature controls.

Puta container of ice cream in We
centerof the freezer compartment.

Check it after a day. If it’s too hard
ortoo soft, adjust the temperature

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control one-step-co!de~ as from
“c” to “5.” Cooler temperatures in
the house may cause the freezer

controls to operate less frequently,
thus allowing the freezer compart­ment to warm somewhat. To pro­tect your frozen food supply, leave
your Mered setting at this colder
setting for the entire winter or for

whatever period of time you are
turning down your thermostat.
This is especially important when
thermostat is turned down for an
extended period.

This change should have no effect
on your fresh food section. How­eve~if freezing occurs, turn the
numbered control one step warmer,
as from “5” to “4.”

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

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Your refrigerator has an Energy

Saver Switch located on the
Temperature Control panel.

Useof the Energy SaverSwitch
car7saveyou money,Estimated
yearly savings, depending on your
loc6delectric rates, areas follows:

EstimatedYearlySavings

Model ElectricRate(PerKwh)

$ .05 $ ,08 $ .11

&TF22 $14.20 $22.72 $31.24

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Energy

“ Savings

(Approx,)

19%

With the heaters turned off, there

is a chance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is

humid. The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.

Over an extended period of time,

moisture that forms on the outside

may cause deterioration of the

paint finish. It will be important to

protect the finish by using appli-

ance polish wax as described cm

page $.

when the Energy

saw%-switch is

pushed to the right, electricity
flows through the low wattage

heaters which warm the outside of
the cabinet and, under most condi­tions, prevent the forming of

moisture or water droplets.

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MONTHS

FreshIVkats

%asts (Beefand Lamb).
F.oas!s(PorkandVeal) .
S~eaks(Beef)

Chops(Lamb) . ....

2nops(Pork). . . . . . . . . . .

Groundand Stew Meats. .

‘;arietyMeats .. . .. . .

Sausage(Pork) . . .

3t05

3t05
3t05
3t05
3105
lto2
lto2
lto2

f%mxsedMeats

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Frankfurters . . . . . . . . .

i-mm(Whole) . . . . . . . . . . .

:am(HaIf), . . . . . . . . .. .

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

LuncheonMeats . . .

Sausage(Smoked) . . . .

Zausage

~3ryandSemi-Dry) . . . . .

7
7
7

5
3
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7

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Freezing

recom-

mended.

WWedMeats

CaokedMeats and

?,!eatDishes . . . . . . . . . . .

Gravyand Meat Broth,.,.,

3t04
lto2

2t03

2t03

FreshF@Nry

U?icken and Turkey

{\’Jhole). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chicken(Pieces)

Urkey (Pieces) . . . . . . . .

Cuckand Goose(Whole) .,.

Giblet s. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .

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lto2
lto2
lto2
lto2

12
9
6
6
3

CmktxiBmltry

%eces‘(Covered with

broth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

?sces (NotCovered) . . . . .

CcokedPoultry Dishes .,

F-ledChicken . . . . . . . . . . .

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lto2
lto2
lto2

6

1
6
4

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:,fxtfruits andvegetables. . . .8-12 months

L:anfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6- 8months

Fj!ty fish, rolls and breads,

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

C?kes, pies, sandwiches,
Xt-overs (cooked),

wcream(originalcarton)......lmonthmax.

techniquesare constantly

IVew

being developed. Consuit the
Coiiege or County Extension
Service or your iocal LHiiity

Cmnpany for the iatest information
on freezing and storing foods.

f)epartmeflt of Agriculture

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To SW!? !.lFrRfmzen meats, fish and
padt[’ye

h!eais, fish and pouitry purchased
fmrn the store vary in quaiity and
age; consequently, safe storage
fi~mein

c .J,jways remove store wrappings.

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- %wrap in hii, fiim or wax pzi~fx

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ycmr refrigerator wiii vary

refrigerate immecfiateiy.

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6to 12
4t08
6to12

6t09
3t04
2t03
3t04
2t03

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. not

To store cheese wrapweii with
wax paper or aluminum foii, or put

ina piasticbag.

~Carefuilywrapto expeiair and
preventmoid.

~Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.
Tostore vegetables. Vegetabie

drawers have been speciaiiy
designed to preserve naturai mois­ture and freshness of produce.

@Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towei.

@As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be

stored in their original wrapping.
Fine-quality ice cream, with high

cream content, wiii not’maiiy

require siightiy iower temperatures
than more “airy” aiready-packaged
brands with iow cream content.

@it wiii be necessary to experi­ment to determine the iocation in
the freezer compartment and the

temperature controi setting to
keep your favorite ice cream at the
right serving temperature.

@Aiso, the rear of the freezer com­partment is siightiy coider than the
front.

Tips on frsezing fQ@ds.

There are three essentiai require­ments for efficient home freezing.

1. initial quality. Freezeonly top­quaiity foods. Freezing retains
quaiity and fiavor; it cannot
improve quaiity.

2. S&ed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
t~e better the frozen product wiii
be. You’ii save time, too, because
iess cuiiing and sorting wiii be

necessary.

3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readiiy avaiiabi~
a wide seiection at your favorite

store.

Tclfreeze Km%3t,fish & poultry
wrap weii in freezer-wt?~ghtfoii (or
other i~eavy-dwtywrapping materi­ai), formirv~ it carefuiiy to the shape
of the contents. This expek air.

Foid and crimp ends of the pack­age to provide a good, iasting seai.

Don’t refreezemeat that has com-

pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success­fully oniy once.

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

G1”F22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Orgarlize your food storage
for Conveniericem

@Store aii iike things together.

This not oniy savestime, but
electricity—because you can find

foods faster.
@Piace the oidest items up front

so they can be used up promptiy.
@Use the handy sheives on the

door for most frequently used
sauces and condiments.

7-0 save B“noney in energy
ai’ld food Costsu

~ Piace most perishable iterns such

as imiik,cream or cottage cheese

toward the rear of the top sheif as
they wiil stay coidest in this part

of the fresh food compartment.

@Cover moist foods with tight iids,

plastic film or foii.
@Leaf vegetables and fruits placed

in storage drawers wiii last ionger
when stored in ciosed plastic con­tainers or wrapped in piastic fiim.

@Do notoverioad your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a iot

of warm food at once.

@Open the door the fewest times

possibie to save electrical energy.

@when going out of town for sev-

eral days, ieave asfew perishables

as possibie in the refrigerator. if

in

your refrigerator hasan icemaker,

move the icernaker manuai switch

to “OFF” and shut off water to

the refrigerator.

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3!!3 os versatile shelf arrangement

everoffered by l+otpoint. Youcan
rearrangeyour refrigerator to fit

family’s food storage needs.

your
Shown below is the recommended
sheif arrangement for your particu-

lar model. In addition, Hotpoint
alsoprovidesstorage drawers at
the bottom which are designed to
provide proper storage for a variety
of fresh foods. These drawers are

described on the following page.

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TOremove shelves: Removeshelf

by tilting up at front, then lifting up
and out of track on rearwall of
refrigerator.

III
El

lock

To replace ,shek?s: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly, engage top lugs i.ntracks
at rear of cabinet. Then lower front
of shelf until it locks into position.

Tempered glass shelves (cm
models so equipped) are
adjustable ‘inthe same manner.

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...have been especially designed

!0 preservenatural moisture

and

freshness of produce. 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.

Detacl?able ?&# D!”avder

The s)ide-out meat drawer can be
removed and taken to the sink or
food preparation area. You may
relocate the drawer to suit your

storage needs.

rerntivedby lifting up sli~htiy and
pulling past “stop” position.

Tb remove drawers when the
fresh fmd compartment dcmr
cannot be opened

fully:

1. Removedrawer farthest from
door.

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2. Lift drawer cover up and pull it
out.

3.Slide remaining drawer and
cover to the middle.

on tbse half-width shelf models
drawer and shelf to which it
attaches can be relocated at

any level.

4. Remove draweL then lift cover
and remove it.

After cleaning, simply replace in

reverseorde~

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TOrdeasx$ice Cdx?s:

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

For only one

Or two ice a.dwiw:

cave tray right-side up, twist both
nds slightly and remove desired
umber of cubes.

sh ice trays and ice storage

bucket in lukewarm water only
Do not put them in an automatic
dishwashel

Removes

s@diment:

Rigid, porous fiber car­tridge catches dirt, rust
particles, sand, silt.

Removes Odors:Acti- ~,

vated charcoal removes

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musty, stale odors from water.
improves Tastt?:Activated char-

coal removes oily, medicinal,
plastic and metallic tastes from
water.

Reduces ~cak Special crystals
reduce hard scale deposit

formation.
OrclerWR97’X214from your dealer.

Auion%atic[Cenlaker

Aeeessarym

(optional at extra c
An automatic

icemaker will
repiace the
you use...
automat icaily.
it can keep you
sumlied with a
bi~ful of cubes—ice for everything,
everybody—without fuss or muss.

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If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with an auto­matic icemaker, you may add one
—contact your local dealer;
specify UK-KIT-I.

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Protact the paint finish. The finish
cmthe outside of the refrigerator
is a high quality, baked-on paint
finish.With proper care it will stay
new-looking and rust-freefor years.

Apply a coat of appliance polish
wax when the refrigerator is new

and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Po!ish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE/l+otpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
appliance polish wax or mild liquid

dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth. DO

not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiied dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bieach, or

cleaners containing bieach.

Insida

Clean both fresh food and freezer

compartments at least once a
year.His recommended that the
refrigerator be unplugged before
cieaning. Hthis is not practical,

wring excess moisture out of
s~onge or cloth when cleaning in
the vicinity of switches, lights or

controls.

Use ~warrnwater 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
only. Do not use cleansing pow-

ders or other abrasive

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Careshould be taken in moving
yoqr refrigerator away from the

wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigerator straight out and return
to position by pushing straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in a side

direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.

Beneath

For most efficient operation,

remove the base grille (see page 2)
and remove the defrost water pan,
then either sweep away or vacuum
up dust that is
readily accessible.
This easy cleaning
operation should
be done at least

once a year.

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Pan behind base grille should be
cleaned at least once a year.When
reinstalling pan, firmly push pan

ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.
!Nhen you nlQ}Y@

Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove all food and

ciean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves, storage pans, ice

trays and bins by taping them
securely in place to prevent
damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

upright positMn on/y during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured

in van to prevent

movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with bkmk~t.

g~t!t%ny%! go on Ifacation

For extended vacations, shut off
power to refrigerator,turn the num-

bered control (3FFclean interior
with baking soda solution of one
tablespoon of soda to one quart of
water. Wipe dry.Topreventodors,

leaveopen box of soda in refrig­erator. Leavedoors open.

For shorter vacations, removeper­ishable foods and leavecontrols at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60”E follow same instruc­tions as for longer vacations.

if you have an icernaker, move
icemaker manual switch to OFF
position and be sure to shut off

water supply. ON-OFF switch is

located near the front of the
icemaker.

]f yGuhavea problem, it may be

~ +=?inor. You maybe able to correct

‘$?%%~tyourseif.Just use this Problem

Solverto locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.

Yourrefrigerator is wired for accu­rate electrical diagnosis in your
home—takes only minutes for a
service technician to check its
entire electrical system. No need
to unplug, move or unload the re­frigerator to make the diagnosis,

PROBLEM

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* May be in defrost cycle whe,nmotor does not operate for about 35

minutes.
* Temperaturecontrol in OFF position.

@If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall
receptacle,

@If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp
or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a
tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

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

~ Normal when refrigerator ii first delivered to your home—usually
requires 24 hours to

Large amounts of food piaced in refrigerator to be cooied or frozen.

~

a Hot weather—frequent door openings.
~ Door ieft open.
@Temperature controis are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

TEMPERATURECONTROLS on page 3.

@Griiie and condenser need cieaning. Refer to page”8.
@Check ENERGY SAViNG TiPS

GTemperature controi starts and stops motor to maintain even

temperatures.

~ if refrigerator vibrates, more than iikeiy it is not resting soiidiy on tiw?
fioor and front roiier screws need adjusting or fioor is weak or uneven.
Refer to iNSTALLATION on page 2.

~ if dishes vibrate on sheives, try moving them. Siight vibration is

normai.
QDefro.si water pan rattiing, needs to be positioned properiy.

completely cool down.

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* The high sped compressor motor required to maintain near zero
tcxnpem~uwsin the large freezercompartment may produce higher
sound levels than your old refrigerator.

~ Normal fan air flow—one fan Mows cold air through the refrigerator

and freezercompartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
@These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

o Defrost timer swit~h clicks at defrost.
@Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
~Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFE
~ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
@Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and

contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
@With automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin

and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.

~ Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal
that heat be expeiied in the area under the refrigerator. Some fioor
coverings wiii discolor at these normai and safe operating temperatures.

Yourfioor covering supplier shouid be consuited if you object to this
discoloration.

FRESH F(3OD
OR FREEZER
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FOODS DRY OUT

@Temperature controi not set coid enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE

CONTROLSon page 3.
GWarm weather—frequent door openings.

~ Door ieft open for iong time.
@Package may be hoiding door open.
@Package biocking air duct in freezer compartment.

@Foods not covered, wrapped or seaied properiy.

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~Too frequent and too long door openings.
* )%xX within package is normal.

@Door may havebeen left ajar.
~Turntemperature of freezercompartment colder.

~Old cubes need to be discarded.
@Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
~Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezercompartments may be

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
~Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 8.

@Not unusual during period of high humidity.

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~ in humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are

opened.

@Defrost water pan full? missing or not in position.

~ Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

~Check for spoiled food.
~ lnterkx needs cleaning. Refer to page 8.
@Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
D Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.

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orafternoon.Chargethework, if

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&fasterCardandVisa Cards.Check
the White Pagesfor “HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERV!CE.”

(1 look for Hotpoint franchised
CustomerCareu)servicers.You’ll
find them in the Yellow Pagesunder
“HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE(@

SERVICE” or “GENERAL ELEC­TR/C– HOTPOINTCUSTOMER
CARE@)SERVICE.”

H you needserviceIitwah.m?,
partslists,partsor acccxsorifx,
contactone of the Factory Service
Centers,afranchised Customer

Care@servicer or yo~r dealer.

FIRST,contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you aredissatisfied. in most
casesthis will solve the problem.

NEXT,if you are still dissatisfied,
write ali the detaiis—inciuding your
phone number–to:

Manager,Consumer Relations
Hotpoint

WCE-312
Appiiance Park
Louisviiie, KY40225

FiNALLY,if yourprobiemisstiii not
resoived, write:

Major Appiiance Consumer

Action Panei

20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, iL 60606

This panei, known as MACAP,is a
group of independent consumer
experts under the sponsorship of
severai industry associations. its
purpose isto study practices and
advise the industry of ways to
improve customer service. i3ecause
MACAP is free of industry controi

and infiuence, it is abie to make

impartiai recommendations, con-

sidering each case individually.

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through rigorous tests,just to
makesure it wasasdefect-free as

possible.And you have a warranty
to protect you against any manu­facturing defects during the early
period of your appliance’slife.

Nowyou can havethe same

trouble-free and surprise-free

service for aslong asyou own your
appliance. Youcan buy a Hotpoint
Service Contract. For one low
fee..

.usuallyjust pennies a day. ,.

Hotpoint will takecareof anyrepairs

yourappliance needs–both parts
and labor.Youare protected for the
length of your contract. Even when

costs go u-p,you paynothing more.

Want more information? Wwrds

no obligation.Youcan get infor-

mation on Service Contracts any
time. Just write your nameand
address,date of installation, and

the model and serial number of
your appliance and send to:

Manager,Service Contracts

if you’re the kind of personwho
likesto do-it-yourself-or if you’re

interestedin savingmoneyan
out-of-warrantyrepairs—1--iotpoint
nowofferssomereal help:

Ste~by-Step F4qmirManual

Youcanusethis manualto solve
common repair problems. Hotpoint
makesit easybecauseyour manual
contains important do-it-yourself
information:

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your appliance from authorized

participating Hotpoint dealers.
Note Of course, repairs should be

attempted only by individual?
possessingadequate backgrounds
of electrical, electronic and mech­anical experience. Any attempt to
repair a major appliance mayresult
in personal injury and property
damage.

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purchase,we will provide,freeof
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your home to repairor replaceany

@artat the refr@?ratorthat fails

becauseof a manufacturing defect.
FULLFIVE-Y5ARWARRANTY

Forfive yearsfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and servicelabor in
your hometo repairor replaceany

part of the sealedrefrigerating
system (the compressor,conden-

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

originalpurchaserandanysucceed­ing owner for productspurchased
for ordinary home use in the 48

mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,D.Cl.In Alaska the
warrantyis the sameexceptthat it

is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay
to ship the product to the service
shopor for the servicetechnician’s
travel costs to your home.

All warrantyservicewill beprovided
by our Factory ServiceCentersor
by our franchised Customer Care@
servicersduring normalworking
hours.Checkthe White Pagesfor
HOTPOMNTFACTORYSERVICE.
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If you then haveany questions
about operating the product,
pleasecontact your dealer or our
ConsumerAffairs office at the

addressbelowor cal1,toll-free:
The GE Answer Center~

800.626.2000
consumer information service.

~ Improper installation.

or resetting of circuit breakers.
~ Failure of the product if it is

usedfor other than its intended
purposeor usedcommercially.

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by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

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DAMAGES.

if youhaveaninstallationproblem,
contactyour dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing

adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

Some statesdo notallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabove limitationorexclusion

tmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou may alsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

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