GE CTFM15 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

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Energy-SavingTips. . . . . . .hmide

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important Cautions. . . . . . . . . ...3

HOWto Connect Electricity. ..1,2

kwkdiation Requirements. . . ...2

Fiowto Adjust Rollers . .... . . ...2

How to Set Temperature

Corrtrols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3

Howto UseEnergy-Saver

Switch. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ..\ . ...3

Food Storage Suggestions . . ...4

lce Service .. . . .. . . . . -.-.....5

Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~

Storage Drawers.. . . . ..- . . . . ..B

Lk3erNlaintenance

lnstructiorrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-..~

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . ...7. 8

Special Services . . ... . . . ..h=ide

Backcover

Warranty. . .. . . ,.. .BackCove~

Readthisbookcarefully.

Itisdesignedto help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keep it handyfor answerstoyour questions<

Ifyoudon’t understand something

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

The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write (include your phone number)

ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

writeC@Am the !?mdd and

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YOUIII find them on a label at the

bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door

These numbers arealsoon the

ConsumerProduct Ownership Registration card that camewith your refrigerator. Before sending in this card, pleasewrite these numbershere:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Hym.rreceivedadamaged

refrigerator,imediately contact

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

Savetime andmoney.

Beforeyouca$lforservice,check

the Problem Solver on pages 7’and

8. It lists minor causesof operating

operating problems that you can

correct yourself. It could save you

an unnecessary service call.

@Location of your refrigerator is

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

9 Don’t open doors more often

than necessary. QClose the doors as soon as

possible, particukwly in hot, humid

weather<

-~Keep Energy Saver Switch on NCN?MAL.setting unless moisture

forms on outside of refrigerator.

@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.

QAl\ow hot foods to cool (until war-mto the touch} before placing

them in your-refrigerator. 0 \fl/ipe all moisture frolm bottles

and cartons before putting them in

@Keep alIfoods covered to reduce moisture build-up inside

the refrigerator.

~ if you turn controls to coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back -to regular settings.

o Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator. overcrowding can require extra

electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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appliance, alwaysexercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

~ UseN&i -applianceonlyW its intendedpurposeasdescribed in

this Useand Care Book. * This refrigeratormustbeproperly

, instakd in accordancewiththe

hwtaiiationInstructionsbeforeit

isused.See grounding instructions

below and on page 2.

@Never unplugyourrefrigerator

bypullingonthe powercord.

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

QRepairor repkm?immediately

allelectricservicecordsthat havebecomefrayedorotherwise damaged.Do not usea cord that

hewscracks or abrasion damage long its length or at either the

plug or connector end. ~When movingyourrefrigerator

awayfromthe wall, be careful not~oroilover or damagethe

powercord. ~After yourrefrigeratorisin

operation,donottouchthe cold

surfaces,particularlywhenhands aredamporwet.Skin mayadhere

to these extremely cold surfaces. ~ Donot placefingersorhandson

theautomaticicemakingmechanism whilethe refrigeratorispluggedin.

This will prevent contact with the

moving partsof the ejector mechan-

ism,or with the heating element

that releasesthe cubes,

~ Don’t refreezefrozenfoods

whichhavethawedcompletely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden

Bulletin No. 69 says: ‘:. .YOUmaysafely refreeze frozen

foods that havethawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F.

‘:. .Thawedground meats,poultry,

or fish that haveany off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten.Thawed

ice cream should be discarded. If

the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be 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 meatsis affected lessthan that of many other foods. Userefrozen foods as soonaspossible to saveas much of their eating quality asyou can.”

* If your old refrigeratorisstill

aroundthe housebutnotin use, besureto removethe doors.This

will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

~ Ihpkfg yourrefrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend

that any servicing be performed

by a qualified individual. B. Before cleaning.

C. Before replacing a burned-out

light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

Note: Turning co@rol to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

* Donotoperateyourrefrigeratorin

thepreseflceofexplosivefumes.

personal! safety,

For

this appliancemustbe

properly

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which mates with ~=!jy.a-standardthree-prong (grounding) ~%%vallreceptacle (Fig. 1)to /minitmize

the possibility of electric shock

~x-.~hazardfrom this appliance. L._ ;

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

BEFOREUSE

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Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle isencountered, it isthe 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 safetyhazards

undercertain conditions, we~trongly recommendagainstuseof anadapter plug. l+owever,ifyou still elect to use

anadapter,where localcodespermit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay

bemadeto aproperly grounded two-prong wali receptacle by useof aUL listed adapter (Fig. 2)available at most local hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)

ALIGNLARGE

PRONGS/5LOTS

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The iargerslot in the adapter mustbe aligned with the Iargerslot inthe wall receptacle to provide proper polarity

in the connection of the power cord.

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Becauseof potential safety hazards undercertainconditions,westrongly

recommend againstthe use of an extension cord. However,if you still elect to usean extension cord, it is absolutely necessarythat it be aUL listed 3-wire grounding type appli-

ance extension cord andthat the current carrying ratingof the cord be 15amperesminimum. Such extension cords are obtainable through

your local service organization.

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refrigeratorShol.lkiahhmys

h? plugged

intoitsCNNn

individual ekctrkxl outM-

(115volt; 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50 Hertz, single phaseAC).

This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading housewiring circuits,

which could cause a possible fire

hazardfrom overheating wires.

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Adjustableroik?rs,which enable you to move your refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning, are

located behind the basegrille.

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.

Toadjustrolb’s, remove the base

grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it straight out.

Turnrolleradjustingscrewsclock-

wise to raise refrigerator, counterclockwise to Iowe;it. Useadjustable wrench (3/8” hexheadbolt) or pliers.

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CAUTKIN: 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.

When disconnectingthe power cordfromtheadapter,always hold

the adapter with one hand. If this

is not done, the adapter ground

terminal is very likely to break

with repeated use. Wmdd the adapter ground

terminal EWeak,Do NOT USE the appliance untila proper ground hasagain been established.

Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere

temperaturewillgobelow6CPF.

because it will not runoften enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Doinstallitonafloorstrongenough

tosupporta fullyloadedrefrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

AHwd5/8”

the top for easeof installationand properair circulation.

There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold

water supply to allow you to move the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 3 coils of l/4.-inch copper tubing that measure at least 10inches in diameter).

ateachsideand1”over

When adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, it is recommended that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8 inch from the floor.

Toreplace base grille, align prongs

on back of grille with clamps in cabinet an~gentiy push forward

until grilie snaps into place.

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Useof the Energy Saver %litch can saveyou money.Estimated yearly savings, depending on your

local electric rates, are asfollows:

c INITIAL SETTING E IS COLDEST

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ALLOW 2’1 HOURS

E3ETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

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

INITIALLY,setthe FRESH FOOD

controlat 5 and the FREEZER controlat C.

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjustthe desired compartment control one letter or number at atime.

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whenadjusting them, al!ow24’hours

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Note:Turningthe freshfoodcontrol to“OFF”tur~soff BOTH compartments—freshfoodAND freezer.

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Rink.x%ature;s

Use the milktestforthe freshfood

compartment.Place a container of

milk onthe top shelf inthe fresh food

compartment. Check it a day later.

If the milk is too warm or too cold,

adjust the temperature controls. UseMe ice creamtest for the

freezer compartment. Placea container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it after a day.If it’stoo hard or too soft,

adjust the temperature controls.

A!waysallow 24 hoursforthe .refrig-

emhx to reach the temperature

you set.

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5 INITIAL SETTING

9 IS COLDEST

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FOOD

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CONTROLS

atnight

control one step colder,asfrom “C” to “9.” Cooler temperatures in the house maycause the freezer controls to operate lessfrequently, thus allowing the freezer compart-

ment to warmsomewhat’.To protect your frozen food supply, leave your /ettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat. This is 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 thermo-

statdown,turn temperature controls backto their regular settings.

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

TbIreduce Rheamount of electricity

required to operate your refriger-

ator,pushswitchto the NORMAL

position.This turns off heaters in

your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside,

Model

EstimatedYearlySavings ElecO’icRate(PerKwh) Savings

-$.05 $ .08 $ .11(Approx’)

CTFM15$8.00 $12.00$17.00

With the heaters turned off, there

isachance 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

maycausedeterioration of the paint finish. It will be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish

wax asdescribed on page 6.

Whenthe Energy Saver Switchis

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.

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Eatingquality drops

after time shown

FreshMeats

Roasts(Beef and Lamb). . 3 to 5

Roasts(Pork and Veal) 3 to 5

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

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

Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05

Ground and Stew Meats 1 to 2

Variety Meats. . . . . . . . lto2

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

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35° :T400F.

DAYS

ProcessedMeats

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sausage(Smoked). . . 7 Sausage

(Dry and Semi-Dry). 14to 21

Freezing

mended.

CookedMeats

Cooked Meatsand

Meat Dishes . . . 3t04

Gravy and Meat Broth. . . . 1 to 2

FreshPoultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole) . . . . . . . . . . ..lfo2

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

T!!rkey(pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2

Duck and Goose (Whole). 1to 2

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

CookwtPoultry

Pieces

(Covered with Broth), ., 1 to 2

Pieces (Not Cooked Poultry Dishes. . . 3 to 4 Fried Chicken . . . 3t04

Covered).. . 3 to 4

(Otherthanformeats&poultry) FREEZER

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

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

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

Ieft-overs (cooked),

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

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension

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

S. Department of Agriculture

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meats, fish and

poultry- Nleats, fish and poultty purchased from the store vary in

quality and age; consequently,

safe storage time in your refrigerator will valry

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to 12

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@Always remove store wrappings.

@Rewrapin foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately.

Tostorecheese, wrapwelIwith wax

paperor aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag,

~ Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.

@Store pre-packagedcheese in its

own wrapping if you wish. Tostorevegetables–Vegetable

drawers have beenspecially ctesigned to preserve naturalmoisture and freshness of 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.

T’ storeicecream–Fine-quality

ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than

more “ai[y” already-packaged

brands with low cream content. @It will be necessaryto experiment

to determine the location in the freezer compartment and the tem-

perature control setting to keep

your favorite ice cream atthe right serving temperature.

@Also, the rear of the freezer compartment isslightly colder than the front.

Ti&ls on ‘@%%Zingfclods

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing.

~. Initialquality. 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’ll save time, too, because less culling and sorting will be necessary.

3. Prqwsr packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available

in a wide selection at your favorite

store.

Tofreeze

meat,fishandpoultry,

wrapwell in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-dutywrapping material) forming it carefully to the shapeof the coi?tents,This expels air. Fold

andcrimp endsof the packageto provide a good, lasting seal.

Don’t refreeze meat that has comp-

letely thawed; meat,whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)

meatsor seafoods to 15pounds

at a time.

* Store all like things together. This not only savestime, but electricity— becauseyou can find foods faster.

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

@Usethe handysheivesonthe door for mostfrequently usedsaucesand condiments.

arid ixxld Cxxts.

@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.

@Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot

of warm food at once.

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

@When going out of town for several days, leave asfew perishables as possible in the refrigerator.

Move the icemaker manual switch

to “OFF” and shut off water to the

refrigerator.

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Uyourrefrigeratorisoperated

beforewaterconnectionismade

tothe icemaker,keepthe manual

icemakerswitchin OFF position.

Whenrefrigeratorhasbeen connectedtowatersupply,turn

manualswitchto ON position.

Ice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to freezing temperature, and first cubes normally freeze after

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

accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin to halt the operation temporarily. For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally. Be

sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm.

The icernaker ejects cubes in groups of five and it is normal for several cubes to bejoined together.

Onceyouricemakerisinoperation,throwawaythefirstfew batchesof icecubes.Thiswill

flush awayany impurities in the water line. Dothe samething after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.

caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearing

with a green-kiuish hue,The

causeof this unusualdiscoloration is apparently due to a

combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters, household plumbing andthe accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply

line which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such discoloration is observed, discard

the ice cubes and contact your

Hotpoint Factory Service Center

or afranchised CustomerCare@ servicer.

TurnicernakerON-OFF lever to OF+ positionwhen:

@home water supply isto be off for

several hours. ~ ice storage bin is to be removed

for a period of time. ~ going away on vacation, at which

time you should also turn off the

valve in the water supply line to

your refrigerator. Hiceisusedinfrequently,old cubes

will become cloudy and taste stale.

Empty ice storage bin periodically

and wash it in lukewarm water.

YouricecLJbescanonly be asclear andfresh-tasting as the water that produces them.That’swhy it’sagood

ideato purify your water

with aQuadra KleenWater

Fitter. Its activated charcoal

removesmusty,staleodors and unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catchesdirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

The water filter is an option at extracostand isavailablefrom your

I+otpointdealer.SpecifyWR97X214. It hascomplete installation instruc-

tions and instaiis in minutes on 1/4”

O.D. copper water iine.

Whena large supplyofice 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.

Hthis is your tirst icxxmker,you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiiiat-.They are normal icernaking sounds and are not cause for concern

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Fruit and vegetable drawersat

bottom of fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the way OIJtof refrigerator to heip prevent contents from spilling onto floor.

Drawerscaneasily be removed by tiltlng upslightly and pulling past “stop” location.

To remove drawerswhen the fresh

food compartmentdoor cannotbe openedfully:

1. Removefood from drawersand

drawercoversandshelf abovethem, andtakeshelf out.

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

and pull them out.

3. Grip remaining drawer andcover simultaneously with both hands,lift them off the front sup-

ports,and pull forward Justenough ___—= to detach ,

supports.

4. Tilt drawer andcover sideways.

5. Turn

drawer andcover and take theln out

Toreplace: reverse procedure, making sure covers engage supports at rear and rest on supports

at front of refrigerator.

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Protect the paintfh~ish.The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is ahighquality, baked-onpaintfinish. With proper care, it will stay newIookingandrust-freeforyears,APPIY acoatof appliance polishwaxwhen

the refrigerator is new andthen at

leasttwice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner (Cat.No. WR97X216)isavailable from GE/Hotpoint Appliance

PartsMarts.

Keepthefinishclean.Wipewith a cleancloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dryand

polish with aclean,softcloth. Donot wipe the refrigerator with asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel, Donotusescouring pads,powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners containing bleach.

Insme

Clean both fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year.

It is recommended that the refriger-

ator 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. Usewarm 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. Washice storage bin in lukewarm water only. Do not use cleansing powders or other

abrasive cleaners.

notwash any plastic parts

from your refrigeratorin your

automaticdishwasher.

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall All types of floor coverings can be

damaged,particularly cushioned coveringsandthosewith embossed surfaces. Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return itto position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in aside direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

Defrost l~ydatefF%3n

Panbehind basegrille should be cleaned at least once a year.When reinstalling pan,firmly pushpan

ALLTI+E WAYIbl until it stops.

Disconnect power cord from wall

receptacle, remove all food and clean and dry the interior.

Secureail looseitemssuchas

grille, shelves, and storage pansby 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 vanto prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

Forextended vacationsor absences,shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered control OFF, clean interior with

baking soda solution of one tablespoon of sodato one quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave

open box of soda in refrigerator-.

Leave doors open.

Forshortervacations, remove per-

ishable foods and leave controls at regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 60° F.follow same instructions as for extended vacations.

Move icemaker manual switch to

OFF position and be sure to shut off water supply. ON-OFF switch

is located near front of icemaker.

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If you have a probk?m,it may be

minor.You maybe able to correct

it yourseif. Just usethis Problem

Solver to locate your problem and

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PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE

[MOTOROPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

MOTOR STARTS & STOPS FREQUENTLY

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POSSIBLE.CAUSEAND REMEDY

@Maybe in defrost cycie when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. * Temperature control in OFF position. ~ if interior ]ight isnot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle. ~ If plug issecure andthe refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lampor a

small appliance into the sameoutlet to determine if there isa tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

* Modern refrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger freezer compartment require more operating time.

@Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down.

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen. Hot weather—frequent door openings. Door left open. Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 3.

Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.

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

OPERATING SOUNDS

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~The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

~ Normal fan air flow—fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer

compartments. QThese NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

e Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost. QDefrost water dripping into drain pan. QTemperature control clicks ON or OFF. ~ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.

QCracking 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.

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PROBLEM

VIBRATION OR

RATTLING

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

~ If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it isnot restingsolidly onthe floor andfront roller screws need adjusting or floor is weakor uneven. Refer to ROLLERS,page2.

@If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

~ Defrost water pan rattling, needsto be positioned properly.

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FRESH FOOD

OR FREEZER

i COMPARTMENT I TEMPERATURE

/ TOO WARM

~ FOODS DRYOUT

FROSTOR ICE

, CRYSTALSON

FROZEN FOOD

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKEF

~ DOES NOTWORK

~ SLOW ICE CUBE

FREEZING

ICE CUBES HAVE

OIJOR/TASTE

* Temperature control not set cold enough, Refer to page 3. @Warmweather—frequent door openings. ~ Door left open for long time. @Packagemay be holding door open.

* package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.

~ Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

~ Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open. @Toofrequent and too long door openings.

@Frost within package is normal,

@ON-OFF control in OFF position. ~Water supply turned off or not connected. @Freezer compartment too warm.

~ Cubestoo small—water shut-off valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged.

@Door may have been left ajar. @Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder

= Old cubes need to be discarded. ~ Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

a interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 6,

MOISTURE FORMS

ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE

COLLECTS INSIDE

WATER ON FLOOR

REFRIGERATOR

HAS ODOR

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

QToo frequent and too long door openings. QJIn humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors areopened,

QDefrost water pan full, missing or not in pOsitiOn.

e Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered. QCheck for spoiled food.

QInterior needs cleaning. Refer to page 6. ~ Defrost water pan needs cleaning. DKeep opei~ box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly

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Yournewappiiance is a well designedandengineered product.

Before it left the factofy, it went

through rigorous tests,just to make sure it wasasdefect-free as possible.And you havea warranty(see

back cover of this book] to protect you againstany manufacturing defects during the early period of your appliance’slife.

Nowyou can havethe same

trouble-free and surprise-free

service

beyondthe warrantyperiod.

you can buy a i--iotpointService Contract.Forone low fee... usually

just pennies a day. ..Hotpoint will

take care of any repairs your applianceneeds—both parts and labor.

Youare protected for the length of

your contract. Even when costs go

up,you pay nothing more.

Wantmoreinformation?There’s

no obligation.Youcan get information on Service Contracts any

‘ime. Just write your name and

ddress, date of installation, and

the model and serial number of

your appliance and send to:

Manager,Service Contracts

+iotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

If you’re the kind of personwho likes to do-it-yourself–or if you’re interested in saving money on

out-of-warranty repairs—Hotpoint now offers some real help:

Step-by-StepRepairManual

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

@chartsto help youdiagnose

probkxns

oeasytounderstandinstructions ~ step-by-stepphotoswith repair

procedures

~ a skilllevel index s the recommendedtoolsneeded

to performrepairs

ReplacementParts

Wkri repairing your appliance,

we recommend you useauthorized Hotpoint replacement parts. Each part is packaged in acolor coded boxwith:

EHMyparts identification

oestimatedtimeofrepairs ~ step-by-stepinstructions @recommendedtools

Whereto PurchaseStep-by-Step RepairManualsandParks

Youcan purchase Hotpoint repair manualsand replacement parts for your appliance from authorized participating Hotpoint dealers.

Note:Of course, repairs should be attempted only by individuals possessingadequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a majorappliance may result in personal injury and property damage.

Wyou needservice

In many cities, there’s a HotpoiW Factory Service Center. Call, and a radio-dispatched truck will come to

your home byappointment-rnorning

orafternoon. Charge the work, if

)’OU like. All the centers accept both

i?lasterCardand Visa Cards. Check :he White Pages for “HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE:’

0 /ook for Hotpoint franchised Customer Care” servicers. You’ll find them in the Yellow Pagesunder

“!HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE”

SEFW!CE” or “GENERAL ELEC+r---jTRTR/C-- HOTPO/NT CUSTOMER ;:%;+\RE” SERVICE.”

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‘:’ Xmtact one d the

Factc)tySe?-’l/ice-.L,.-

Centers, a franchised Customer Care” servicer or your dealer.

Hyou are dissatisfiedwiththe

service youreceived, here are

three stepsyoushouldfollow: FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain why you are dissatisfied. in most cases this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still dissatisfied, write all the details—including your phone number–to:

Manager, Consumer Reiations Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY,If your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, 1L 60606

This panel, known as MACAP, is a group of independent consumer experts under the sponsorship of several industiy associations. Its purpose is to study practices and advise the industry of ways to improve customer service. Because MACAP is free of industry control and influence, it is able to make impartial recommendations, considering each case individually.

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

part o) the refrigerator

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

part of the sealedrefrigerating

system

ser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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that fails

any

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeed- [

ing owner for products purchased

for ordinary home use in the 48

mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by

our franchised CustomerCare@

servicersduring normal working

Check the White Pages for

hours. HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE.

Look in the Yellow Pages for

HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE@

SERVICEor GENERALELECTRIC-

HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE”

SERVICE.

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some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

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

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local orstate consu]mer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Manager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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!f further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

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teachyou howto usethe product.

Readyour Useand CareMaterial.

If you then haveany questions about operating the product, pleasecontact your dealeror our ConsumerAffairsoffice at the

addressbelow or call, toll-free: The GE Answer CenterT”

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

~ Improper installation.

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

adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

~ Replacementof housefuses

or resetting of circuit breakers.

~ Failureof the product if it is usedfor other than its intended purposeor used commercially.

@Damageto product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God. WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-

s\BLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

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