GE CTX21, CTX22, CTX24, CTX25 Use and Care Manual

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ApplianceRegistration BaseGrille

Care andCieaning Energy SaverSwitch

Energy-SavingTips

Food StorageSuggestions 6,8

StorageDrawers StorageTinles

~cemakerAccessory Kit

I lce Trays

thebest

2 ProblemSolver

4 RepairService

12 SafetyInstructions

5 ServeandStoreSystem

2 Shelves

TemperatureControls

8-IO

11 WaterFilter Accessory 11

Vacation&Moving Tips Warranty

13,14

BackCover

3 7

7 5

UseandCareof

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CIX22

CTX24 CTX25

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ReadthisIbumkcarefully.

It is intendedto help youoperate and maintainyour new refrigerator properly.

Keepit handy for answerstoyour questions.

If you don’t understandsomething or need more help, write (include

yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY 40225

writedownthemodel

andserialnumbers.

You’ll seethemon a labelon the

leftside, near thetop of the fresh

food compartment.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationCard that came with

your refrigerator.

Beforesendingin theregistration card, pleasewritethesenumbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use thesenumbersin any correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyour refrigerator.

If you receiveda damaged refrigerator,immediatelycontact

the dealer (or builder)that soldyou the refrigerator.

Savetime and money. Beforeyourequestservice,

check the Problem Solveron pages 13and 14.It listscausesofminor operatingproblemsthatyoucan

correct yourself.

@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris important.Avoidlocatingit nextto – yourrange, a heatingventor where thesun will shinedirectlyon it.

@Don’topen thedoorsmoreoften than necessary.

@Closethedoors assoonaspossible, particularlyinhot, humid weather.

~KeepEnergySaver Switch in the

leftpositionunlessmoistureforms

onthe cabinetsurfacebetweenthe

doors.

~Besure the doors are closed

tightly.Beforeleavingthe house

or retiring for thenight, checkto

be sure the doorshaven’tbeen left

openaccidentally.

~Storeonlythosefoodsrequiring

refrigerationinyourrefrigerator.

@Wipemoisturefrombottlesand cartonsbeforeputtingthem in the refrigerator.

~Keepfoodscoveredto reduce moisturebuildupinsidethe refrigerator.

~If youturn the controls to the coldestpositionfor quick chilling

or freezing, be sureto turn them back to regular settings.

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@Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.

Overcrowdingcan require extra

electrical energy to keep everything

cool .

mIPoRrmTsmETY mSTRUCTIONS

Readall!imtruetiomI!3dbreusingthi$appliance.

~-1~~—When usingthis

appliance,alwaysexercisebasic s;~etyprecautions, includingthe following:

@Use this applianceonlyforits

intendedpurpose as describedin thisUse and Care Book.

@This refrigeratormust be

properlyinstalledin accordance withthe InstallationInstructions

beforeitis used. See grounding

instructions belowand on page4. ~ Neverunplugyourrefrigerator

bypullingon the powercord.

Alwaysgrip plugfirmly andpull

straightout from the outlet. ~ Repairorrephce immediatelyail

eiectrk servicecords that have become frayedorotherwise

dmmged. Do not use a cord that

showscracks or abrasiondamage alongits lengthor at either the plug

or connector end. *Do not akw children to climb,

standor hang on the shelvesin the refrigerator.They coukl

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

~Afler your refrigeratoris in

operation, do not touch the cold m+’aces, partieu~arlywhenhands are damp or wet. Skin mayadhere

m these extremely cold surfaces.

*If yourM%igeratorhasm icemaker9donotplacefingersm handsomtheautomaticicmaking mechanismwhiletherefrigerator isphgged in. This wiHhelp

protectyoufrom possibleinjury. It will alsopreventinterferencewith

the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with theheating elementthatreleasesthe cubes.

~ Whenmovingyourrefrigerator

awayfromtheW3 becarefulnotto

rolloverordamagethepowercm-d. @Don’trefreezeMm foodswhich

havethawedcompletely.The

UnitedStatesDepartmentof Agriculture in Home and Garden BulletinNo. 69 says:

“.. .Youmaysafelyrefreezefrozen foodsthat havethawedifthey still containice crystalsor if they are stillcold—below40°F.

“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry

or fish that haveanyoff-odoror off-colorshouldnotbe refrozenand shouldnotbe eaten. Thawedice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color ofany foodispoor or questionable, get rid of it. The food maybe dangerousto eat.

“Evenpartialthawingandrefreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetablesand

preparedfoods.The eatingquality ofred meatsis affectedlessthan thatofmanyotherfoods.Use refrozenfoods as soonaspossibleto saveas muchoftheixeatingquality asyoucan;’

~If youroldrefrigeratoris still

aroundthe housebut not inuse, be sure to removethe doors.This

willreducethepossibility of dangerto children.

~Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Beforemakinganyrepairs. Note:Westronglyrecommend thatany servicingbe performed bya qualifiedindividual.

B. Beforecleaning. C. Beforereplacinga burned-out

Jightbulb, the refrigeratorshould be unpluggedin order to avoid contactwith alive wire filament. (A burned-outlightbulb may break when beingreplaced.) Note: Turningcontrolto Ol?F positiond~esnot removepower to thelightcircuit.

~ Do not operate your refrigemtor

in the presenceof explosivefumes.

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INSTRUCTIONS

PREFERRED METHOD

INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS

Fig. 1

l-he ~$val[outiet and circuit dleckecl hy a qualified electrician to make sure oLltict is props-!y grourdecl.

BEFOREUSE

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet isencountered, it isyour

personal respcmsibilityand obligationto haveit replaced with a properly grounded three-prong walloutlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY

6XWIJIWYI’ANCES,CUT OR IREIMOVETHE TT-mUJ ‘GROUND) IPRQNGImoh!l ‘mm PCWVWRCORD.

Useofadapter plug

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,we strongly recommend againstuse of

an adapterplug. However,ifyou stillelectto use an adapter,where localcodespermit,a T~MPORARY CONNE~KIN maybe madeto a

properlygroundedtwo-prongwall outletby use of a UL listedadapter (Fig.2) availableat most local

hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYIMETHOD ,

(ADAPTER

PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED

‘RONGs’sLOTs - I f;- “ -“

Fig. 2

The larger slot in the adapter must

bealignedwiththelargerslot in the walloutletto provide properpolarity in the connectionof thepowercord.

CAUTION: Attachingan adapter

ground terminalto the walloutlet

coverscrew does not ground the applianceunless the coverscrew is metal, and not insulated, and the walloutlet is grounded throughthe

house wiring. Youshould have

circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet isproperly grounded.

When discoxlllectingthe power

cord from the adapter,alw~yshold

the adapter with one hand. If this

isnot done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Siiould the adapter ground

termiBRalbreak,DO N(YTUSE the appliance Emti!a proper ground has again been established.

INCANADA)

AL!GN LARGE

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.> INSURE PROPER GROUND

ANO FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE

a groundingtypeplugand outlet andthattheelectricalrating of the cord be 15amperes(minimum)and

120volts.Suchextensioncordsare obtainablethroughyourlocal serviceorganization.

meIrefrigwator show

alwaysbe-pluggedintoitsown individual electrical

oWM-

(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50 Hertz, singlephaseAC). This is recommendedforbestperformance andto preventoverloadinghouse wiringcircuits,whichcouldcausea fire h~ard from overheatingwires.

Refrigerator location

htall the refrigeratoron a floor strongenoughto supportitwhen it isfully loaded.

Do not install refrigeratorwhere temperaturewillgo below60°F.

becauseit will notrun oftenenough to maintain proper temperatures.

Also see Energy-SavingTips regardinglocation.

aa-anees

Mow the followingclearances for ease of installationand proper air circulation:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3f4°

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

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

If model CTX22 m-CI%25 isto be installedagainsta wallon the hinge side, allow 1%”for door clearance.

when buildingaIme’vvIMm’Re

Consider providing a water supply to ihc refrigerator location..It will simplify connection of an optional automatic icemaker should you wish to install one at a later date.

be set sothatthe refrigerator is firmlypositionedon the floor and thefrontis rdised just enoughthat thedoorscloseeasilywhenopened

abouthalfway.

Toadjustthe rollers,turn the roller adjustingscrewsclockwiseto raisethe refrigerator,counterclockwiseto lowerit. Use a blade-type screwdriver.

Whenadjustingfrontrollemforproper door closure, we recommendthat the bottomfrontedgeofthecabinet beapproximately3/4”fromthe floor.

If yourrefrigeratorhas a base grille, youcan turn the adjusting

screws‘tiough openingsin the gfle.

U’you would rather removethe base grille, grasp the bottomofthe ~

grille-andpull it

out.

,,,

Ekxaw-2of potential safety hazards

under cer[ain conditions, we strongly recommend against the Listof an extension cord. ‘Howeverl ii”ymislill Cfcctto use an cx[cnsion

~wrd,it is ahsoiutcly necessary tha[

it be a l_JLlisted 5-wire Srounding

(ypeappliancecxtemion cord havi~~~g

Ac..jw%ablerollers~ which enable you to movethe refrigerator away

from the wall for cleaning, are

loc:~ted

i12hiEJ~123tO~.

near the front corners of the

These rolIers should

snaps into place.

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operatingYourRefrigemtor

set

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Temperaturecontrols

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Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols thatletyouregulatethetemperature inthefresh foodand freezer compartments,

E“

INITIAL SETTING C

COLDEST ~

FREEZER

The freezercontrolhas settings from “.’ (the warmest)to “E” (the

coldest). Initiallyset the freezer

controlat “C?

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B“

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lb-n

The fresh fooclcontrol has settings from “1” (thewarmest)to “9” (the

5 INITIAL SETTING

9 COLDEST

FRESH FOOD

Use the ice creamtestfor the freezercompartment.Placea

containerofice creamin the center ofthe freezercompartment.Check it after a,day.If it’stoohard or too soft,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.

Alwaysallow24 hoursfor the refrigeratorto reachthe temperatureyouset.

If youmm yourhousehold

th62~~OSt2t kX?bW 60°F. at night

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youmaywantto turn thelettered controlonestepcolder,asfrom “C” to “D?’Cooler temperaturesinthe housemaycausethe compressorto operatelessfrequently,thusallowing the freezercompartmenttowarm somewhat.Toprotectyour frozen foodsupply,leaveyourlettered settingat this colder settingforthe

entirewinteror forwhateverperiod oftime you are turning downyour thermostat. This is especially importantwhen the thermostatis turneddownfor an extendedperiod.

This changeshouldhaveno effect on yourfresh foodcompartment. However,iffreezing occurs, turn the numberedcontrol one step

warmer, as from “5” to “47 When you stop turningthe

thermostatdown, turn temperature controlsbacktotheirregularsettings.

Energysaverswitch

The Energy Saver Switch is located on the temperature control panel.

Use ofthe Energy SaverSwitchcan saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly savings,dependingon yourlocal electricrates, are as follows:

Model

~;;

Withtheheatersturned off, there

isa chancethatmoisturemayform on the outsideofyourrefrigerator, especiallywhen the weather is humid. The humidityismostlikely tobe highin the summer, in the early morning hours, and in homes which are notair conditioned.

Over an extendedperiod oftime,

moisturethat formson the outside maycausedeteriorationofthepaint finish.It willbeimportanttoprotect thefinishby usingappliancepolish

waxasdescribed on page 12.

When theEnergySaverSwitch is pushedto the right?electricity flowsthroughthe lowwattage heaterswhichwarmtheoutside ofthecabinetand, under most conditions,preventthe forming

ofmoisture or waterdroplets.

EstimatedYearlySavings

Electric Rate (Per Kwh)

$.05 $.08 $4.00

$5.00 $7.00

ENERGY SAVER

SETHEREIFMOISTUREAPPEARSONEXTERIOR- - .

$6.00

$8.00

$10.00

Enerav

Savi{gs

$.11 (APProx.)

70/0

jll~

ENERGY SAVER

SETtikRE IF klOISTUfW APPEARSON EXTERIOR-

To reduce the‘amount of

tektrkity H@ed tooperate

yol.w refrigerator,pwh switch

to the MI position.

‘Fhisturnsoff

refrigerator that prevent moisture

from forming on

heaters in your

the outside.

It is not necessaryto defrostthe

freezeror fresh foodcompartments. Although your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost

itselfautomatically,some frost

on packages is normal.

FoodstorageSugestiom

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suggestedstoragetimes

for

meatandpoultry”

DAYS MONTHS

Eatirrgquality drops REFRl#!RATOR FRE!’ZER

aftertime shown AT

I%?sh mm

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

Roasts(Pork&Veal) . . .... . . 3to 5

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

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

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

Ground&Stew Meats . . ... . . 1to2

VarietyMeats . . . . . . .... . . . . lto2

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

Processed

Bacon 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cooked Meats

CookedMeatsand

Meat Dishes . . . . ..... . . . . 3t04

Gravy&Meat Broth . . . . ..... lto2

lllkats

FreshPoultry

Chicken&Turkey(Whole) . . . . 1to 2

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

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

Duck&Goose (Whole).... . . . 1to 2

Giblets... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

cooked

Pieces(Coveredwith Broth). . . 1 to 2

Pieces(NotCovered). . . . . . . . 3to 4

CookedPoultryDishes. . . . . . . 3 to 4

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

(~!h~~~h~~ fO1’IW?ilk ii ~OW~t~~) FREEZER

Mostfruits andvegetables . . . . . . . .....8-12 months

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

Fattyfish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers

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

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.

ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthe latest informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.

*US.DepartmentofAgriculture

Meats,

fromthe store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.

’10store unfrozen meats? fish mld poultry:

QAlwaysremovestore wrappings.

f>Rewrap in foil, fihn or wax paper

and refrigerak inmediatciy.

Poultry

(cooked),

fish and poultry purchased

35° to411°F.

Freezing

notrecom-

mended.

lto2

4t06

O°F.

6to12

4t08

6to 12

6t09 3t04

3t04 3t04 lto2

I/*

lto2 lto2 lto2

2t03 2t03

!3 6 6

6 1

Tostore cheese, wrap wellwith waxpaperor aluminumfoil, or put ina plasticbag.

@Carefullywraptoexpelair and

helppreventmold. ~Storepre-packagedcheesein its

ownwrappingif youwish. Tostore

vegetables, usethe

vegetabledrawers-–they’vebeen designedto preservethenatural moistureand freshnessofproduce.

@Coveringvegetableswitha moist

towelhelpsmaintaincrispness. ~Asa further aid to freshness,

pre-packagedvegetablescan be

storedin their originalwrapping.

Note:Specialfreshfood compa?tinent drawers(onmodelsso equipped) i-nukeitunnecessaryto Wmapcej~ain

foods whichthey’vebeendesigned

topreserve. Thesedrawersare describedonpages 8and IO.

To store ice cream–Fine-quality

ice cream, with highcream content, will normally require slightlylowertemperaturesthan more “airy” already-packaged brands with low creamcontent.

@Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto

determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control settingto keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

@The rearofthefreezercompartment is slightly colder than the front.

Tips(IJII freezingfoods

Therearethreeessentialrequirements for efficient home freezing.

1. !Jnitialquality. Freeze only top-

qualityfowls.Freezingretainsquality and flavor;it cannotimprovequality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetablesare frozen after picking, the better the frozen product will be. You’llsavetime, too, with less

culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re rcacli~yavailable

at most food stores.

Tofreeze meat, fkh and poultry,

wrapwellin freezer-weightfoil(or

other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)

formingit carefullytothe shapeof

thecontents. This expelsair. Fold

andcrimp endsofthepackageto providea good, lastingseal.

Don’trefreezemeatthathas completelythawed;meat, whether rawor cooked, can be frozen successfullyonlyonce.

Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen) meatsor seafoodsto number of poundsat a timeas follows:

crx21, CTx22 . . . . . . . . . . . ..l9

CTX24,CTX25 . . . . . . . . . . ...22

For convenience. a@

~Storelikethingstogether.This

savesboth time andelectricity becauseyoucanfind foodsfaster.

~Place the oldestitemsup front so

theycan be usedup promptly.

~Use shelvesor binson the door

for mostoftenused sauces and

condiments.

~Use the meat drawer, on models

so equipped, fortemporary storage

ofmeatsyoudo not freeze.

To save money in energy

and food costs

@Place most perishable items, such

as milk, cream or cottagecheese,

towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as

they will staycoldestin this part

ofthe fresh food compartment.

@Cover moist foodswith tightlids,

plastic film or foil.

@Leaf vegetablesand fruitsplacedin drawerswilllastlonger when stored in closed plasticcontainers or wrapped in plastic film.

@Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a

lot

of warm food at once.

o Open the door the fewest times possible to saveelectrical energy.

~When ~oiruzout of town for

several d;ys, ~eaveas few perishables

possible in the refrigerator. If .,

your refrigerator has an i.cemak.er,

movethe icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and shut off

water to the refrigerator.

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shelfPositiom

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Adjus@bleShelves

(onmodelssoequipped)

Shelvesinthe freshfoodand freezer compartmentsare adjustable, enablingyouto makeefficient shelf

arrangementsto fityourfdy’s food storageneeds. Steelshelvesin the freezercompartmentin somemodels areadjustablein the same way.

i?oremoveshelves:Tiltshelfup at

1 f

kont,then lift itupand outoftracks mrear wail ofrefrigerator.

11-11

ngage

❑ E

top lug

~ Low,rto

into place

lock

To replace shelves: Select desired

shelfheight. With shelf front raised slightly,engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of

shelf until it locksinto position. Tempered glass shelves (on models

so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

serveandstoreSystelm

(m modelssoequipped}

Dishesandlidsare:

e safe for usein microwaveovens.

~safefor use in refrigeratorsand freezers.

@dishwashersafe. Dishesonlyare safeforuse in

conventionalovensattemperatures up to 400”F0

CAUTION:

@Use both handswhen removing

a dish, especially when it isfull. Otherwise, it mayslipout of your grasp, falland spill.

@Lids cannot withstandthe heat

generatedin conventionalovens.

Disks andlidsarenot designed

forrange topcookingor broiler

use. Such use can be hazardous.

RemovableDoorBins

(onnmdeksoequipped)

Adjustablebins on fresh foodand

freezer compartment doors can easilybe carried fromtherefrigerator to the work area.

smgfgers

(onmodelssoequipped)

Snuggershelpkeep itemssuchas saladdressings,steaksaucesand othercondimentssecurelyagainst thedoor liner to helpprevent tipping,spillingor sliding.

Place index\ fingerand middlefinger on either side ofthe snuggernear the frontand simplymoveit back and forthto fit your needs.

‘Tvvo-PositionI?reezershelf

(on modelssoequipped)

The shelfin thefreezercompartment can be relocated for extra storage

flexibility.

Torelocate the shelf, moveit

sidewaysto free the ends of the shelf from the holes in the walls. Then tiltthe shelf and take it out. Toreinstall the shelf, first insert one end and then the other into the second set of holes.

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Cooking-serving-storage dishes

$:2

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with Lexan”poIycarbonate resin

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()

;s:’ see-through lids ii into a s[idc-out

.S-.

(::.> rack [hat,

} ~lf[~i~hit att:lches. can be rciocated

-.e in the fresh food compartment.

together with the shcJf to

,-.

TOremove door bins: Lifi bin straight up until mountinghooks

disengage. TOrelocate door bins: Select

desired shelf height, engage bin’s hooks in slots on the tracks of the door, and push in and down. Bin will hook in place.

Sto-e Drawers

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High-Humidity Drawer Low-Humidity Drawer High-Humidity Drawer

Fruit & WgetabkIh-%iwers

The storagedrawersatthe bottom ofthe fresh foodcompartmentare designedtoprovidehigh humidity

levels required by most vegetables andlowerhumiditylevelsrequired formostfruits.

When replacingthe drawers,

alwayspush themall the wayin. Storagetime willdepend uponthe

typeof foodand its condition when placed in thedrawers.

Excess in the bottomofthedrawers should

be emptiedandthedrawemwipeddry.

water which may accumulate

Hi@-HumidityDrmw!r

(onmodeissoequipped)

Thisrefrigerateddrawerisdesigned

to keep unwrappedfoodsfresh by retainingthenaturalmoisturecontent of foods such as:

sArtichokes

~¶gus IB Beets,topped 6Currants @Rhubarb 6Blueberries @Greens,leafy 6 Spinach ~Carrots * Celery

Asin any refrigerated storagearea, it is recommended that foods with

strong odorsbe storedwrapped—

foodssuch as:

Broccoli ~Cabbage

@Brussels QCauliflower

Sprouts

Cherries

~Corn

@Lettuce ~Parsley ~Peas,green

eGreenOnions

~Plums 0 Radishes

~Tomatoes,

ripe

~Parsnips

Turnips

hw-Humidity m’awer

(onmodelssoequipped)

This refrigerateddraweris designed to providelowerhumiditystorage for items such as: Q

Apples ~Apricots @Peaches ~Grapes ~Pears ~Mushrooms @Raspberries e‘angerines

o ~ectarines

~Oranges

~Squash,

summer

@Strawberries

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Low-Humidity Drawer

..SM “.,0,.,. ” ●

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Adj*ble Htitity

Ihm’w’$

(onmodelssoequipped) Thesedrawershaveindividual,

adjustablehumiditycontrolsthatlet

you regulatetheamountofcoldair

enteringthedrawers.

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1“/”

I ‘H

Slidethecontrol81!the wayto the VEGsettingandthedrawerprovides

high humidity recommended for mostvegetables.

Slide

the txmtrd M the way to

the FIUJFI’Ssetting to provide lowerhumiditylevelsrecommended for most fruits.

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DrawerandcoverRemold

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Drawersat thebottomofthefresh foodcompartmentwill stopbefore

coming ail the wayoutofthe

refrigerator,to helpprevent contentsfrom spillingontofloor. Thesedrawerscan be removed easilybyliftingup slightlyand

pulling drawerspastthe “stop” location.

Toremovedrawersandtheir cover

whenthefresh foodcompartment door cannot be openedfully,follow theprocedurethatappliestoyour model:

Drawers with Glass Cover

fidrthestfrom the door.

lilt

———

2. slidethe other

drawer to the middle

:inci remove it.

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2. Putthedrawerslidesback on the frame. The slopedends must

3. Reach in, pushthe frontofthe glasscoverup and, at thesame time, pull it forwarduntilitclears theframe atthe back.

4. Tiltand removetheglasscover.

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5. Removethe 3 drawer slides.

6. Removethe drawer frame as follows:

~Lift the front of the frame to free it from the supports at each side.

~Lift the rear of the frame to free itshooksfrom the tracks on the

back wall of the refrigerator. @Tilt the frame and take it OUI.

m!rC!pkm:

beat thefront.

3. Slidethe center and right drawer slidestowardthe middleand slide the l/3-width drawer allthe way intothem.

4. Slide the V3-widthdrawer all the

wayto the right.

5. Mountthe 2/3-width drawer onto the center and left slides.

6. Replacethe glass cover, pushing itsrear edge firmly intothe rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place.

(continuednextpage)

1. Fit the hooks on the drawer frame into the second-from-thebottom slots on the tracks at the rear of the refrigerator and lower the front of the frame until it locks intoposition and rests on the front

supports at each side.

Ih%Nw’& coverRm’Mwd—

Adjw@ble-TempemtureMeatDrawer

DrawerswithPkwticcover (m mows so equipped)

Toremovethestorage drawersat thebottomofthe fresh food compartment,liftthe frontsup slightlyand pullthedrawers straightout.

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Toremovethe plastic cover, supportitwith onehand, tilt it, andtakeit out.

FRESH MEATS

ZONE

~resh meats are storedbest in thecoldestpart oftherefrigerator.

‘Whenthis draweris placedin the top 6 slotson the left side and the leveris set at COLDEST, air from the freezer is forced around the

drawerto keep itvery cold.

The variabk temperaturecontroI kver letsyouregulatethe amount

ofcold air surroundingthe drawer. When the leverisall the wayup,

the damper overtheopeningin the drawer is fully opento providethe coldest storagearea.

Youcan movethe drawer to any location for storageofitems other than fresh meats.

‘Whenthe kver is allthe way down, the damper is fully closed.

Normal refrigerator temperatures

wi~lbe maintained. Variablesettings between these.

extremes may be selected.

Ikeservice

Easy-R?kaseTM IceTrays

Icetraysare designedtorelease

ice cubes easily.Holdtrayupsidedownovera containerandtwist bothendsto release cubes.

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Accessories

AutomaticImmker

.AKxessory Kit

(optional

An automaticicemakerwill replacetheiceyouuse... automatically.It can keepyou supplied with a binfulofcubes— icefor everything, everybody— withoutfussor muss.

Ifyourrefrigeratordidnotcome alreadyequippedwithan automatic

icemaker,youmayaddone— contactyourlocalHotpoint dealer; specifyUK-KIT-4.A watersupply kitcontainingcoppertubing,shut-off valve,fittingsand instructions neededtoconnecttheicemaker

to your cold water line is also

availableatextracost.

atextracost)

TheperfectCompationto

your automaticiamdKer-

a waterfilter iMwM-xbry

Youricecubescan only beas fresh-tastingasthe

waterthatproduces them. That’swhy it’s a goodideato puri~ your waterwithaWaterFilter.

Itsactivatedcharcoal

removesmusty,stale

odorsandunpleasant

medicinal,metallic tastes.Aporousfiber

cartridgecatchesdirt,

rust particles, sandand

siltwhilespecialcrystals

reducedeposits of hard

scale.

The waterfilterisan optionat

extracostand isavailablefrom your

Hotpointdealer.SpecifyWIW7X214.

It has completeinstallation

instructionsand installs in minutes on 1/4”OD copper water line.

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cavethe tray right-sideUP,twist

oth ends siightlyand remove

desired number of cubes.

Washicetrays and storagebin in

lukewarmwateronly.Do

not put

them in an automaticdishw~sher.

careandcleating

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The door handles and trim can be cleanedwithaclothdampenedwith

asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing detergentand water.Dry with a sofi cloth. Don’twaxhandlesor trim.

Keepthe finishciean. Wipewith

a clean cloth, lightlydampened with kitchenappliancewax or mild liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry

andpolish witha clean, softcloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soileddishwashingclothor wet towel.Thesewillleavea residuethat candamagethepaint. Do not use

scouringpads,powderedcleaners, bleachor cleanerscontaining bleach becausethese productscan

scratch and weakenthepaintfinish. Protect the paintfinkh. The finish

on the outsideof the refrigeratoris a highquality,baked-onpaintfinish. Withproper care, it will staynew-

lookingandrust-free foryears. Apply a coatofkitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new,

and then at leasttwice a year. AppliancePolishWax& C1eaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216)isavailable fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts.

Cleaning–lmide

Clean the insideof the fresh food

and fkeezercompartments at least

once a year. Unplug refrigerator beforecleaning.Ifthisis notpractical,

wring excessmoistureoutof sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lightsor controls.

Use warm wa[erand baking soda

solution—abouta tablespoon of

baking soda toa quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigeratorincluding door gaskets, meat and

vegetable drawers, ice storage

i~ndall

Cleaned the S2111eVW>’.Do not Llse cleansing pou’ckrs or other :]brmivc ckmrs.

plastic parts-can be

bin

Tohelpprevent odors, leave an openboxof bakingsodainthe rear oftherefrigerator,on thetop shelf. Changetheboxeverythree months.Anopenboxofbaking sodainthe freezer willabsorb

stalefreezerodors.

notwashanyof your

refrigerator’splasticpartsin yourautomaticdishwasher.

Behindlt-efrigerator

Care shouldbe takenin moving yourrefrigeratorawayfromthe wall. Alltypesof floor coverings

can be damaged, particularly cushionedcoveringsandthose with embossedsurfaces.Pullthe refrigeratorstraightout and return it to positionbypushing it straight in. Movingyour refrigeratorin a

side directionmay result in damage toyourfloorcoveringor refrigerator.

Codm$er

For mostefficientoperation, you need to keep the condenserclean. Turn temperature controlto OFF.

Removethe base grille, ifyour refrigerator has one—seepage4. Sweepawayor vacuumdust that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn

the control back on. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Light

A lightbulbandsocketarelocatedat thetip ofthefreshfoodcompartment oppositethe temperaturecontrol panel. Toreplacethebulb, unplug refrigeratorfrom itselectricaloutlet, unscrewbulb whencool, and replacewith similarsizebulb.

men you goon vacation

Forextendedvacationsor absences?removefoodand shutoff

powerto the refrigerator.Cleanthe

interiorwith baking soda solution ofonetablespoonof sodato one

quartofwater.W~pedry.Toprevent

odors, leaveopenbox of soda in refrigerator.Leavedoors open.

Forshortervacations,remove perishablefocds and leavecontrols atregularsettings.However,ifroom temperature is expectedto drop below60°F.,followsameinstructions as forextendedvacations.

If your refrigerator imxnakr, movethe icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and be sure to shutoffthe water

supplyto the refrigerator.

when yell move Disconnect the power cord from

the walloutlet, removeall food, and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose items suchas shelvesand storagepans by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator staysin

an uprightposition only during actual moving and in the van. The refrigerator must be secured in the vanto prevent movement. Protect

the outside of the refrigerator with

a blanket.

has an

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Questiom?

UseThisfioblem Solver

POSSH3LECAUSEAND REMEDY

RapidEktrid Diagnosis

Yourrefrigeratoriswiredforaccurate electricaldiagnosis inyour home—takes

only minutes for a service technician to check its entire electrical system. No need for the technician to move the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

REFRIGERATOR

DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOROPERATES

FOR LONG PERIODS

MOTORSTARTS& SH3PSFREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

RATTLING

~Maybe in defrostcycle when motordoesnot operate for about35 minutes.

@Temperaturecontrolin OFF position. @If interior lightisnot on, refrigeratormaynot be pluggedin at walloutlet.

~If plug is secure and the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate, plug a lamp or a small applianceintothe same outlettodetermineif there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned outfuse.

@Modem refrigeratorswith more storagespace and a larger freezer compartment

requiremore operating time. @Normal when refrigerator is first deliveredto your home-usually requires 24 hours

to completelycool down. ~Large amountsoffoodplaced in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen. @Hot weather—frequentdoor openings. @Door leftopen.

@Temperaturecontrols are settoo cold. Referto page 5. @Grille and condenser need cleaning.Referto page 12. @Check ENERGY-SAITINGTIPS on page2.

@Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotorto maintain even temperatures.

@If refrigeratorvibrates,more than likelyitisnot resting solidlyon the floor.The front roller screwsneedadjusting,or floor is weakor uneven. Referto ROLLERS on page4.

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

OPERATING SOUNDS

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FOODS DRY OUT

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@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in

thelargefreezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthanyour oldrefrigerator. @NormaI fan air flow-one fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer

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

~ Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost. ~Defrost water dripping. e Temperature control clicks ON or OFF. ~Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.

~ Cracking or popping of

defrost and refrigeration foHowingdefrost.

QIce cubes dropping into the bin aridwaterrunning in pipes as icernaker refills.

@Foods not covered,

coolingcoilscausedbyexpansion and contraction during

wrapped or sealed properly.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

HOTAIRFROM BOTTOMOF REFRIGERATOR

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER

COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOOWARM

FROSTORICE

CRYSTALSON FROZEN FOOD

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK (onmodelssoequipped)

SLOW ICE CUBE ?REEZING

@Normal air flowcoolingmotor.In the refrigerationprocess, it isnormalthat heatbe

expelledin the area under the refrigerator.Somefloor coveringswilldiscoloratthese normalandsafeoperatingtemperatures.Yourfloorcoveringsuppliershouldbe consultedifyouobjecttothisdiscoloration.

~Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoldenough. Referto page5. ~Warmweather—frequentdoor openings. ~Door leftopen for too longa time.

@Packageholdingdoor open or blockingair ductin freezer compartment.

~Door mayhave been left ajar or packageholdingdoor open. ~Toofrequentor too longdoor openings.

~Frostwithin packageisnormal.

~Icemakerfeeler arm in OFF (up)position. @Watersupplyturned off or notconnected. *Freezer compartment too warm. ~Cubestoo small—watershutoffvalveconnectingrefrigeratorto home waterline

maybe clogged.

~Door mayhavebeen lefi ajar.

~Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

CE CUBES HAVE lDOR/TASTE

fOISTURE FORMS ~NOIJTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR

{oEmJRE

OLLECTS INSIDE

i3FRIGERATOR ASODOR

@ Old cubes need to be discarded.

@ Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. ~ Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/orfreezer compartments may be transmitting

odor/taste

to ice cubes.

=Interior ofrefrigerator needs cleaning. Referto page 12.

@Not unusualduring periods of high humidity. *MoveEnergy Saver Switch tothe right.

S[T HEREIFMOISTURE APPE’ARSON EXTERIOR - -

~Toofrequent oi-too long door openings.

@In humic[weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

QFoods with strong odors shouldbe tightly covered. =Check for spoiled kmd. QMcrim needs

cleaning. Refer to page 12.

~~F&p open box of baking soda in refrigerator: repiace every three months.

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If YouNeedservice

#Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty

onthebackpageof this book.

We’reproud ofour serviceand wantyouto be pleased. If for some reasonyou are nothappywiththe

serviceyoureceive,here arethree stepsto followfor further help.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewho

servicedyour appliance.Explain whyyouare notpleased. Inmost cases,thiswill solvethe problem.

NEXT, if youare stillnotpleased, writeall the details-including your phone number—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemis still notresolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer ActionPanel

~~North WackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

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Save proofoforiginal purchasedatesuchas yoursalesslip or cancelled checktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

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WHAT1sCOVERED

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

Forone yearfrom dateoforiginal purchase,we will provide,freeof charge,partsandservicelabor in your home to repairor replace

anypart of the refrigerator fails becauseof a manufacturing

defect.

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

Forfive yearsfrom dateoforiginal purchase,we will provide,free of charge,partsandservicelaborin

yourhometo repairor replace any

partofthe sealed refrigerating

system(thecompressor,condenser,

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

that

YOURHOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

LIMITEDLIFETIMEWARRANTY

Forthe life of the refrigerator,we

will replace,freeof charge,any

tintedsee-throughstoragedrawer

madefromLexan@polycarbonate resinandfurnishedwith the

refrigeratorif the drawerbreaks during normal householduse.

Drawercoversarenotincluded. Toavoidanytrip charges,youmust takethedrawertoa Hotpoint Appliance PartsMartandpick up a replacement.

Thiswarrantyis extendedto theoriginal purchaser and any succeedingownerfor products purchasedforordinaryhomeuse inthe 48 mainland states,Hawaii andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is LIMITEDbecauseyou must payto shipthe productto the serviceshop orforthe service technician’stravel coststo yourhome.

Allwarrantyservicewill be provided byour FactoryServiceCentersor bvourauthorizedCustomerCare” s&vicers during normalworking hours.

Lookin the Whiteor YellowPages ofyourtelephone directoryfor HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERALELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

WHAT1sNm COVERED

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 haveother rights which vary from state to state.

Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.

if further help is needed txmcerning this warranty,write:

Manager—Consumer

Affairs,General E%xWicCoiTIpany,Appliance Park, !LoukwiHe,KY 4W225

~Servicetrips to your hometo

teach you howto usethe product.

Readyour UseandCarematerial.

Ifyouthen haveanyquestions about operating the product,

pleasecontact your dealer or our ConsumerAffairs office atthe address below,or call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

* Improper installation. Ifyou havean installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor:Genera! Electric Company

@Replacement of housefusesor

resettingof circuit breakers.

@Failureofthe product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or usedcommercially.

ISDamageto product caused byaccident, fire, f!oodsor acts of God.

WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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