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ApplianceRegistration 2 Baje Grille - 4

Care and Cleaning 11

Condenser Energy SaverSwitch

Energy-SavingTips 2 Drawer & Cover Removal 7, 8

Food StorageSuggestions 6 TemperatureControls 5

StorageTimes 6 Vacation& MovingTips 11

Ice Trays 10 Warranty BackCover

I Icernaker

Icemaker AccessoryKit 10 Installation

AdapterPlug AdjustableRollers 4

Clearances Electrical Requirements 3.4

Extension Cord Grounding

Location

WaterSupply toIcemaker 4

9 WaterFilter Accessory

3,4

4 3

Problem Solver Repair Service 15 ‘-

SafetyInstructions 3 Shelves

StorageDrawers

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UseandCareof

7 7

Light Bulb Replacement 11 Mode]and Serial Numbers

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800.626.2000

Enemy-savingtips

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Itisintendedtohelp youoperate andmaintainyournew refrigerator properly.

Keepithandy for answers to your questions.

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

ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint .~ppliancePark

Louisville,KY40225

writedownthemodeland

serialnumbers.

You’11see themon a labelat the bottom, just insidethe fresh food

compal~mentdoor.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership. RegistrationCard that came w~th

yourrefrigerator.

Usethesenumbersin any correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourrefrigerator.

If youreceived

refrigerator~ immediatelycontact thedealer (orbuilder)that soldyou

the refrigerator.

Save

time andmoney.

Beforeyourequestservice,check

theProblem Solveron pages12 through 14.Itlistscausesofminor operatingproblemsthatyoucan correct yourself.

a damaged

@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris important.Avoidlocatingit nextto

yourrange, a heatingventor where

thesunwillshinedirectlyon it. @Don’topen the doorsmore often

thannecessary.

~Closethe doorsassoonaSpossible,

particularlyin hot, humidweather.

@KeepEnergy SaverSwitchin the NORMALposition unlessmoisture formsonthe outsideofthe refrigerator.

@Besurethe doors are closed tightly. Beforeleavingthe house or retiringforthe night,check to be surethe doorshaven’tbeen lefi

openaccidentally.

@Storeonlythose foods requiring

refrigerationin yourrefrigerator.

@Wipemoisturefrom bottles and

cartonsbeforeputtingthem in the

refrigerator. ~Keep foodscoveredto reduce

moisturebuildup insidethe refrigerator.

Beforesendingin the registration card, please write these numbers here:

:AodelNumber

Serial Number

@If youturn the controls to the coldestposition forquick chilling or freezing, be sureto turn them back toregular settings.

@Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.

Overcrowdingcan require extra

electrical energy tokeep everything cool.

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wmMNG–meIlusingthis

appliance, tiways exercise basic safety precautions, includingthe fol~c)wing:

~ usetMs appfimce Ody for’its

ktended ptwpse as described in this Use and Care Book.

e ~s refrigerator

instdied h accordancewiththe bstaliation instructionsbeforeitis used. See grounding instructions

below and on page 4.

e Nevermpl~ you refrigeratorby

pw.?lingon the pwer cord. Aways grip plug fitiy and pull straight

out from the outlet.

e Repairorreplaceimmediate~y

d eiectric servicecordsthathave become hayed or otherwisedamaged. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along itsiength or at either the plug or

connector end.

mwtbeproprly

e Don’treheeze!fiozep fo* Wweb

havethawedconrpiete!y The United States Department of

Agriculture in Home and Garden BuHetinNo. 69 says:

‘t..You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

stillcold—below 40°F. ‘~..Thawed ground meats, poultry,

or fish that have off-color shotid 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 refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables,and prepared foods.The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible

any off-odor or

A. Before maKlngany repairs. Note: We strongly reconimend

that any servicing be performed by a qualified individud.

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

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

Note: Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

InstallationRequirements–ImORTANT...PIe~seReadCa~efUllY

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

electricity

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1 !

Have the wall <~utletand circuit

INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS BEFOREUSE

useofadapter plug

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Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions, we stronglyrecommend against use of an adapter plug. However,ifyou stillelect to use an adapter, where localcodes petit, a TE~OMY

CO~CTION maybe made to a

properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by useof a UL listed adapter

(Fig.2) available at most local

hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMET’HOD ~ ,

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT

PERMITTEDINCANAOA)

ALIGNLARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS~

Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord. CAU~ON: Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wall outlet

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

outlet is grounded through house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly

grounded. when disconnecting the power

cord from the adapterq always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal isvery likely to break with

repeated use.

sllo~nidthe ada~]terground teFtinal

bFeak5Do Nor USE the appliance uIRtii[aproper ground has again been established.

use of extension Cords Because of potential safety

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

cord, it

it be a CJLlis{ed3-wire grounding

type

:1p~91i:~11cc extension c(>rdh2v-

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iS absolL~!eiyll~CCSS~Uy th:lt

-; INSUREPROPERGROUND

ANDFIRMCONNECTION BEFOREUSE

inga groundingtype plugand outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be

120 volts.

15amperes (minimum)and

The refrigerator should

alwaysbe pluggedintoits own

intitidual electrical outlet—

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,

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

RefrigeratorInstallation

Do not installrefrigeratorwhere temperahre @l go below 60°F.

because it willnot run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do instdi it on a flmr stiong

enough to supporta Idly loaded refrigerator.

Also see Energy-SavingTips

regarding location.

clearances

Allow the followingclearances for ease of installationand proper air circulation.

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~/4°

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

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

watersuppIytoIcemaker

(on models so equipped)

You will need to connect your icernaker to a colciwater line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There should be sufficient tubing for

tl~eicemaker from the cold water supply to allow yot~to move the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 3 coils of l/4-inch copper tubing that measure dianle[er).

atleast10inches in

RQllers/hv@li~-s

Somemodelshaveadjustable rolle~ thatenableyouto move

therefrigeratorawayfromthe wallforcleaning;other models haveadjustablelevelinglegs.

Rollersor legs,locatedbehindthe

basegrille, shouldbe setso the

refrigeratorisfirmlypositionedon thefloor and thefront is raisedjust enoughthatthe doorscloseeasily whenopenedabouthalfway.

Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs, removethe basegrille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

~rn roller adjustingscrewsor

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

When adjustingfront rollers or levelinglegs forproper doorclosure,

it is recommended thatthe bottom front edge ofthe cabinet be approximately3/4”from the floor.

TQreplace base gFiRie,alignprongs s‘,- on back of grille with clanlps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

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setthe

‘TemperatureControk

FREEZER

c INITIAL SETTING

E IS COLDEST

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BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols thatletyouregulatethe temperature inthefresh foodand freezer

compartments.

~ITIALLY, setthe FRESH FOODcontrolat 5 andthe ~EEZER controlat C.

Forcolderor warmertemperatures, adjustthe desired compartment controloneletteror numberat a time.

IMPORTANT When initially setting the controls

or when adjusting them, allow24 hours for the temperaturesto stabilize,or even out.

Note:~rning the fresh food

controlto the OFF positionstops cot)li~lgin B~H compartmenW— freshfood AND freezer—but doesnot

shutoffpower tothe

refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

ALLOW 24 HOURS

FRESH FOOD

5 lNiTIAL SETTING

9 IS COLDEST o IS OFF

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TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS

Hyou turnyour household

thermosht

...youmaywantto turn thelettered

controlone stepcolder,as from “C” to “D:’ Cooler temperaturesin the housemaycause the compressor to operatelessfrequendy,thusallowing the freezer compartmentto warm somewhat. Toprotectyourfrozen food supply,leaveyour settingat thiscolder settingfor the

entirewinteror forwhateverperiod oftime youare turning down thermostat. This isespecially importantwhen the thermostat is turneddownfor an extendedperiod.

This changeshouldhaveno effect on yourfresh food compatiment. However,if freezing occurs, turn the numbered controlone step warmer, as from “5” to “4:’

When you stopturning the thermostat down, turn temperature controlsbackto theirregularsettings.

below 60°F.attight

lettered

your

Withtheheatersturned off, there is a chancethatmoisturemayform ontheoutsideofyourrefrigerator, especiallywhen the”weatheris humid.The humidityis mostlikely tobe highin the summer,inthe early morninghours,and inhomes whichare not air conditioned.

Over an extendedperiod oftime, moisturethat formson the outside maycausedeteriorationofthepaint

finish. It willbe importanttoprotect thefinish by usingappliancepofish waxasdescribedonpage 11.

When the Energy SaverSwitch ispushedtothe right,electricity flowsthroughthelowwattage heaterswhichwarmthe outside

ofthe cabinetand,undermost

conditions,preventtheforming

ofmoistureor waterdroplets.

No Defmti@ Itis not necessary to defrostthe

freezeror freshfoodcompartments. Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedand equippedto defrostitself automatically.

Usethe mill(testfortile f’resl~food

conlpartn3ent.Place a container of

~~]ilkon the topshelfin thefresh foodcompartment. Check ita day Iatcr.If the milk is too warm or too

cold,adjustthe temperaturecontrols.

Ene~y saverswitch

?’heEnergy Saver Switch is located on the upper left side ofthe fresh

food compartment.

FoodStoqe Suwestiom

S%estedStoqe thes

formeatandpoultry*

DAYS MONTHS

Eatingqualitydrops

aftertimeshown

FreshMeats

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

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

Steaks(Beef),.,.,.,...,... 3t05 Chops(Lamb) ..,..,,..,.,. 3t05

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

Ground&Stew Meats .. . .. . . 1to 2

VarietyMeats........,,,,.. lto2

Sausage(Fork) ... . . . . . .. . . lto2

ProcessedMeals

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

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

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

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

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

LuncheonMeats . . . . .. . . . . . 3t05

Sausage(Smoked) . .. . . . . . . 7

Sausage(Dry &Semi-Dry) .. . . 14to 21

cookedMeats

CookedMeatsand

MeatDishes .. . . . . . . . . .. . 3t04

Gravy&MeatBroth. . . . . . .. . lto2

FreshPOUI!W

Chicken&Turkey(Whole). ... 1to2

Chicken(Pieces). . ..... . . . . lto2

Turkey(Pieces)... . . . . . . . . . . lto2

Duck&Goose(Whole)... . . . . 1to2

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

cooked Poult~ Pieces(CoveredwithBroth).. . 1to2

Pieces(NotCovared). .. ..... 3to4

CookedPoultryDishes.. ..... 3to4

FriedChicken. . . . . . . .. . . ... 3t04

(olh~rthaflform~at$apotift~)FREEZER

Mostfruitsandvegetables. . . . . . . . . ...8-12 months

Leanfish,,., . . . . . ........ .. . . . . ..6-8months

Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,

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

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

Icecream(originalcarton)... . . . .. ...1monthmax.

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeing

ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest

informationonfreezingandstoringfoods. “US.DepzflmentofAgriculture

~~ieats, fish

fronlthe store vary in quality and age: consequcntlyssafe storage timc in your refrigerator will vary.

and poultry purchased

FtEFRl~!RATORFR:ZER

35°!:D”F.

3to5

O°F.

6to12

4t08

6to12

6t09

3t04 3t04 3t04 lto2

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lto2 lto2 lto2

Freezing

notrecoin.

mended.

2t03 2t03

9 ;

6 1

4t06

developed.

To storeunfrozenmeak, fishand

Tofreezemeat, fishand poultry,

poultry: wrapwellin freezer-weightfoil~ir @Alwaysremovestorewrappings. s Rewrapin foil, filmor waxpaper

and refrigerateimmediately.

Tostorecheese, wrap wellwith waxpaper or aluminumfoil, or put in a plasticbag.

~Carefullywrap to expelair and

help preventmold.

@Storepre-packagedcheesein its

ownwrapping if youwish.

otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial) formingit carefullyto theshapeof thecontents.Thisexpelsair. Fold andcrimp endsofthepackageto provide a good, lastingseal.

Don’trefreezemeatthathas completelythawed;meat, whether rawor cooked, canbe frozen successfullyonly once.

Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen) meatsor seafoodsto numberof poundsat atime asfollows:

To store vegetables,use the

vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen designedto preserve the natural moistureand freshnessofproduce.

~F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pounds

~FP14 . . . . . . . . . . . .

.12 pounds

mF16, ., . . . . ...?... .14pounds

C1’FP16 . . . . . . . . . . . .

.14pounds

~Coveringvegetableswith amoist

towelhelpsmaintain crispness.

@As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetablescan be stored in their original wrapping.

To store ice cream—Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream

content, will normally require slightlylowertemperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with lowcream content.

Forconvenience.s e

~Storelikethingstogether.This savesboth time andelectricity becauseyoucan findfoodsfaster.

@Place the oldest itemsup front so theycan be usedup promptly.

@Use shelveson the door formost ofienused sauces and condiments.

@Use the meat drawer,if your model has one, for temporary

storageof meats youdo not freeze.~Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at

the right serving temperature.

@Therear ofthefreezercompartment

is slightlycolder than the front.

Tosavemoneyinenergy

andfoodCosb

@Placemost perishable items, such

as milk, cream or cottagecheese,

towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as

they will staycoldest in this part

mpsonfreezingfoods

Therearethreeessentialrequirements for efficienthome freezing.

1. Initial

qualityfoods.Freezhg retainsquality and flavor;it cannotimprovequality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after pitting, the better the frozen product will be. You’llsave time, too, with less culling and sorting to do.

~ Proper pacliaging. Use foodd.

quality.Freeze only top-

ofthe fresh food compartment. @Cover moist foodswith tight lids,

plastic film or foil. @Leafvegetablesandfrui~ placedin

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

@Do not overloadyour fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time.

~Ope~lthedoor the fewest times

possible to saveelectrical energy.

wraps designed especially for freezi~~g;tl~ey’rereadily available at Illostfood stores.

Shelves& Stoqe Dmwers

(onmodelssoequipped) Somemodelshaveadjustableshelves

inthe freshfoodcompartment, enablingyoutorearrangethe shelves to fityourfamily’sfoodstorage needs.

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Toremoveshelves:Tilt shelfup

at front, then lift itup and out of trackson rear wallof refrigerator.

❑ Engage

top lug

❑ Lower to

lock into place

T~~replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. Withshelf front raised sIightly,cng-agctop lugsin tracks at rear of”cabinet. Then lower frontof

shelf untilit locks intoposition.

sealed& Resh Drawer

(onmodelssoequipped)

Thisrefrigerateddraweris designed tokeepunwrapped foodsfreshby retainingthenaturalmoisture contentoffoodssuchas: @Artichokes

~Asparagus oCorn @Beets,topped a Currants ~ Rhubarb ~Blueberries @Greens,leafy ~Spinach

eJCarrots eCelery

~Cherries

~Lettuce ~Parsley

~Peas,green

Asin anyrefrigeratedstoragearea,

itis recommendedthatodorous foodsbestoredwrapped—foods

suchas: @

Broccoli ~Cabbage

eBrussels ~Cauliflower

Sprouts

QGreenOnions

Storagetime willdependuponthe typeoffoodand itsconditionwhen placed inthedrawer.

Excesswaterwhichmayaccumulate inthebottomoftheSealed&Fresh Drawershouldbe pouredoutand

thedrawer wiped dry.

The Sealed & Fresh Draweris partiallysealedbygasketsattached tothecoveratthefrontandback edges. Alwaysreplacethedrawer in thiscoverandI][~s/~111[’[ircz\\~c~r[111

t{l(’\iJ(i>’ill.

~Plums oRadishes

eTomatoes,

ripe

~Parsnips QTurnips

Toremove‘dmwemwhenthe frwh fwd

compatimentdoor cannot be

opened fully9foBlowthe procedure

belowthatappliesto yourmodel.

ToRemove

Half-widthDrawers

(onmodelssoequipped)

1. Removefoodfromdrawersand drawercoversand shelfabovethem, andtakeshelfout.

2. Grip drawerandcoverfarthest

fromthedoor simultaneouslywith bothhands, liftthemoffthe front supports,and pull themout.

3. Grip remaining drawer and coversimultaneouslywith both hands, liftthem offthe front supports, and pull forwardjust enoughtodetachfrom rearsupports.

(on modelssoequipped)

Drawersat the bottomofthe

fresh food compartment havebeen speciallydesigned [0preserve the na[uraimoisture and freshnessof

produce.

DrawerRemoval

Drawers at the bottom of the

fresh food compartment will stop beforecoming all the wayout of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spillingonto floor. Drawers can easily b: removed by tilting up sligl]tlyand pulling past the “stop”

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DmwerRemoval—

Ha!f”wdth Dmwers

(onmodelssoequipped)

5. Turndrawer and cover andtake themout.

Toreplaee: reverseprocedure,

makingsurecoversengagesupports atrear and rest on supportsat front ofrefrigerator. Sealed & Fresh

drawerand its covermust be

returned to theleftposition,

Dmwer Removal—

3. Up-end drawerand coverwith front-sidedown.

De@chableMeatDrawer

(onmodelssoequipmd)

Theslide-outmeatdrawercan be renlovedand takento the sink or foodpreparationarea. Youmayalso reloeateitwithinthefreshfood compartmentto suityourstorage needs.

On f~-tidth shelfmodek, just slidedrawerout, removedrawer coverfrom shelfabove,relocate coverin the positionyoudesireit

andslide drawerback intoplace. On half-widthshelfmodeis,the

drawerandtheshelf to whichit attachescanbe relocatedatany level.

(onmodelssoequipped)

1. Removefood fromdrawer cover

and shelvesaboveit and takeout shelves.

4. Turn drawer and coverto left and removefrom refrigerator,(With left-handdoor, turn drawer and coverto right. )

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AutomaticIcemaker

(on models so equipped)

Yow icem~er WI produceeight

cub= percycle—approximately

IW cubes in a 24hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature,

number of door openings and other use conditions.

If yowrrefrigerator is operated before water connection is made to the icemaker, keep the icemaker feeler arm in the OFF (up) position

as shown below.

Feeler Arm in

Icemaker

OFF position

Ice cube mold will automatically fillwith 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 willcontinue until the feeler arm sensesa sufficient accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin and halts the operation temporarily. For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with your hand

occasionally. Be sure nothing interferes with the swingof the feeler arm.

The icemaker ejects cubes in

groups of eight and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together.

Once yow icerrr~er is in oper-

ation, tkow away the first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or extended

periods when ice isn’tused.

MoveicemAer feeierarmto OFF(up)positionwhen:

o home water supply is to be offfor

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.

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

When a l~ge supply of ice will be needed9 make an extra supply ahead of time. Empty bin,putcubes in plastic bags or containers and store in the freezer compartment until the bin refills.

If this isyour first ieemaker, you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.

Ice Storage Bin

When refrigeratorhas been coRBBRectedto watersupply,move the feeler arm to the ON (down)

position.

Feeler Arm in

ON position

caution:

Under cetin rarecircumstances, ice cubesmay be discolored,

usuallyappearing with agreenbluish hue. The cause ofthis unusualdiscoloration is apparently due to a combination

of factorssuch as certain characteristics of local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper saltsin an inactive water supplyline

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

discard the ice cubes and contact your Hotpoint Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care” servicer.

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Accessories

Icemays

(on models so equipped)

Toreleaseicecubes, holdthe tray upside-downovera containerand

twistbothends.

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Foronly one or two ice cubes,

leavethe tray right-side up, twist bothendsslightlyand removethe numberofcubes youwant.

Alltomatic Icemaker

Accessory Mt

(optionalatextracost)

The optional automaticicemaker willreplacethe ice youuse... automatically.Itcan keep you

suppliedwith a binfulofcubes— ice for everything,everybody— withoutfuss or muss.

If your refrigeratordidnotcome alreadyequippedwithan automatic icemaker,youmayaddone—contact

yourlocal Hotpointdealer; specify UK-KIT-5.A watersupplykit containingcopper tubing,shut-off valve,fittingsand instructions neededto connectthe icemakerto

your cold waterlineis also

availableat extracost.

Youricecubescanonly

be as fresh-tastingasthe

waterthatproduces them. That’swhy it’s a goodideato purifyyour waterwitha waterfilter.

1~activatedcharcoal removesmusty,stale odorsand unpleasant medicinal,metallic tastes.A porousfiber cartridgecatchesdirt,

rustparticles, sandand siltwhile specialcrystals reducedepositsofhard sc

The filteris anoptionatextra cost, availablefrom yourHotpoint deder. Speci@WR9X214. It has completeinstallationinstructions and installs in minuteson 1/4”O.D. copper water line.

WaslIice traysin lukewarm wateronly. Do not put them in

:lr~automatic dishwasher.

‘- careandcleaning

he door handlesand trimcanbe

1eanedwitha clothdampenedwith asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing detergentand water.Dry witha sofi

cloth. Don’tuse waxon thedoor handlesor trim.

Keep the finish clean. Wipewith a

cleancloth, lightlydampenedwith kitchenappliancewaxor mild liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry

andpolishwitha clean, softcloth. Do not wipethe refrigeratorwitha

soileddishwashingclothor wet towel.These mayleavea residue thatcan erode thepaint. Do not use scouringpads, powderedcleaners,

bleachor cleanerscontaining bleachbecausetheseproductscan scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.

Wotect the paint finish. The finish on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.

Withproper care, it will staynew-

ookingand rust-free for years.

pply a coat ofkitchenappliance

waxwhen therefrigeratoris new,

nd then at leasttw~ceayear.

ppliance PolishWax& Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available

fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts.

cleaning—Imide

Inside of fresh food and freezer con~partmenis should becleaned at leastonce a year, Unplug the refrigerator beforecleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture out of sponge or cloth when c]caningaround switches, lightsor ~olltrols.

Usc warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon of bakingsoda to a quart of water.

This bolh clcfjnszlndneutralizes odors, Rinse thoroughly with kvc~ter and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigeratori~ic~~~dingdoor gaskets. meat arid

tJeiTctilblc dr:lwers, ice storage bin

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Tohelpprevent odors, leavean openboxofbaking sodain the rear oftherefrigerator,on thetop shelf. Changetheboxeverythree

months.An open boxofbaking sodain the freezer willabsorb stale freezerodors.

Do notwashany plastic

park from refrigeratorin automaticdishwasher,

BeMndrefrigerator

Care shouldbe takenin moving yourrefrigeratorawayfromthewall. All typesof floor coverings can be

damaged,particularly cushioned coveringsand those with embossed surfaces. If your refrigerator ison

wheels, pullit straightout and return itto positionbypushingit straightin. Movingyourrefrigerator

in a sidedirection may result in damageto your floor coveringor refrigerator.

The condenser is locatedbehind the basegrille. For most efficient operation, you need to keep the

condenser clean. Removethe base grille (see page 4), and either sweepawayor vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. This easy

cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Condenser

A light bL]lb~ild socket are located at the upper ]efi rear corner of the fresh food compartment,

Toreplace thelightbulb, unplug the refrigerator’s power cord plug from the walloutlet. Then unscrewthe burned-outbulb, and

replaceit with a standard40-watt

appliancebulb.

when yougoonvacation

Forextendedvacationsor absences, shutoffpowertothe

refrigerator,turn the numbered controlto theOFF position, and clean the interior withbaking soda

solutionof one tablespoonofsoda to onequart of water.Wipedry. Toprevent odors, leavean open box of sodain refrigerator.Leave the doorsopen.

Forshorter vacations,remove perishablefoodsandleavethe controlsatregularsettings.

However,if roomtemperature is

expectedto drop below60°F., followsame instructions asfor extendedvacations.

If you have an icemaker, set itto the OFF position and be sureto shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

when youmove

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove all foodand clean and dry the interior.

Securealllooseitemssuch as

grille, shelves, storage pans and ice traysby taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator staysin ~~pright

positio??during actual moving and

in the van. Refrigerator must be secured in the van to prevent

movement. Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.

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PROBLW

REFRIGERA~R DOES NOTOPERATE

M~R OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

POSSIBLECAUSEMD WMEDY

~Maybe in defrostcyclewhenmotordoes not operate for about30 minutes. ~Temperaturecontrolin OFF position. @If interiorlightis not on, refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedin at walloutlet. ~ If plugis secure and the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate, pluga lampor a small

applianceintothe sameoutlettodetermineif there is a tripped circuitbreaker or

burnedout fuse.

~Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespace and a larger freezer compartment requiremore operatingtime.

~ Normalwhen refrigeratorisFirstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24

hoursto completelycooldown. ~ Large amountsoffoodplacedin refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen. @Hot weather—frequentdoor openings. @Door leftopen.

@Temperaturecontrolsare settoocold. Referto instructionsfor useof TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5.

@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.

dOTORSTARTS& ITOPSFREQUENTLY

‘IBRATIONOR :K~TLING

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SFRIGER’4TOR

@Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotorto maintain eventemperatures.

@If refrigerator vibrates, more than likelyit is not resting solidly on the ~loor and frontroller screwsor frontlevelinglegsneed adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Referto ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page 4.

* If

dishes vibrateoil shelves, try movingthem. Slight vibration isnormal.

=Normai air flowcooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be cxpcllcdin the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coveringswill discolor at these normal Andsafeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should b[

consulted if you o[]+jcctto this discoloration.

PROBLEM

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FRESHFOOD

OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE ~0 WARM

@The highspeedcompressormotorrequiredtomaintainnear zero temperaturesin the

largefreezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthanyourold refrigerator. ~Normal fan air flow-one fanblowscoldair throughtherefrigeratorand freezer

compartments,anotherfancoolsthe compressormotor.

~These NoR~A~ sounds will also be heard fromtimeto time:

Defrosttimer switchclicksatdefrost.

Defrostwaterdripping. TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF. Refrigerantboilingor gurgling. Crackingor poppingof coolingcoilscaused byexpansionand contraction

duringdefrost and refrigerationfollowingdefrost. Withautomaticicemaker,thesoundofcubes droppinginto the bin and water

runningin pipesasicemaker refills.

~Temperaturecontrolnot set coldenough.RefertoTEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

@Warmweather—frequentdooropenings.

@Door leftopen fortoo longtime.

‘OODS DRYOUT

FROST’OR ICE

CRYSTALSON FRC)ZENFOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE

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@Pack~gemaybe holdingdoor open. @Packageblockingair duct in freezercompartment.

@Foodsnotcovered, wrapped or sealed properly.

@Doormay havebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open. @Too frequentand toolongciooropenings. @Frostwithinpackageisnormal.

@Door may havebeen leftajar. @Turn temperatureof freezercompartmentcolder.

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Ifyou needInOrehelp. ..eaIl, tollfree:

GEAnswer Center”

800.626.2000 consumerinformationservice

If YouNeedservice

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Toobtainservice, seeyour warranty onthe back page of this book.

We’reproudof our serviceand wantyoutobe pleased. If for some reasonyouare nothappywiththe serviceyoureceive?hereare three stepsto followforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouarenotpleased. In most cases, thiswill solvethe problem.

NEXT, if you are stillnotpleased, write all thedetails-including yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,Consumer Relations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if your problem is still notresolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North WackerDrive

Chicago,Illinois60606

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Saveproof of original purchase date suchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHATIs COVERED

YOURHOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR

WARRANW

FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Foroneyear fromdateof original purchase,we will provide,free of charge,parts andservice labor in your hometo repair or replace anypan of therefrigeratorthat fails becauseofa manufacturing defect.

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

Forfive yearsfrom dateof original purchase,we will provide,free of

charge,parts and service labor in your home to repairor replace

pati ofthe sealed mfrigemting system(thecompressor,

condenser,evaporatorand all

connecting tubing) that fails becauseof a manufacturing

defect.

any

Thiswarrantyisextendedto

the original purchaserand any succeedingownerfor products purchasedfor ordinary homeuse inthe 48mainland states,Hawaii andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is LIMITEDbecauseyou must payto shipthe’product tothe serviceshop orfor the servicetechnician’stravel coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewill be provided byour FactoryService Centersor byourauthorized CustomerCare” servicersduring normal working

hours. Lookin the White orYel!owPages

of yourtelephone directoryfor

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,

GENERALELECTRIC-HQTPO!NT

FACTORYSERVICE6r-H6~P6-itiT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

WHATISNOTCOVERED

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

ToI(nowwhat your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs

~Service trips to your hometo

teach you how to usethe product.

yourUseandCammaterial.

Read Ifyou then haveany questions about operating the product, please contact yourdealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below,or call, toll free:

GE Answer CenteP

800.626.2000 consumer information service

@improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing

adequate electrical, plumbing and

other connecting facilities.

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

~Replacementof house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

~Failureof the product if it is used 4 for otherthan its intended purpose or usedcommercially.

~Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRAN~R !S NOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

office oryourstate’sAttorney General.

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