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Appliance Registration Care

and

Cleaning

Defrosting Energy-Saving Tips

Ice

Service

Installation

Adapter Plug Clearances

Electrical Requirements Extension Cord

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Grounding Location

Model and Moving & Vacation Tips

Operating Instructions Problem Solver

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Temperature Control Warranty

Serial

Numbers

Back Cover

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Use and Care of

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models

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Help us help you...

Ene~y-saving

tips

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and

maintain your new refrigerator

properly. Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a rear wall of the refrigerator.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator.

Before

sending in this card, please

write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in correspondence or concerning your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged refrigerator,

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

Save time and money. Before

the Problem Solver on It lists causes of minor operating

problcms that you

yourself’.

imrnediutely

you

request service,

label

scrv

can

on the

any

ice

calls

contact

page

correct

check

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

● Don’t open the door more

than necessary.

●

Close the door as soon as possible.

particularly in hot, humid weather.

●

Defrost the ice storage compartment whenever frost becomes l/4-inch thick.

● Be sure the door is

tightly. retiring for the night, check to sure the door has not been accidentally.

●

refrigeration in your refrigerator. . Wipe moisture from bottles

cartons before putting them in refrigerator.

. Keep reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

. If you turn the temperature control to the coldest position quick chilling or faster freezing

ice

the regular setting.

Before

leaving the house or

Store only

cubes, be sure to turn it back

foods

those

covered

closed

foods requiring

often

Icft

open

and

the

fi~r

of”

. Don’t overcrowd your Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool

ref’rigerat~)r.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—when

appliance. safety precautions, including the

following:

● Use this appliance only

intended purpose

this

● This refrigerator must be

properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used, See

instructions

● This refrigerator should not be

recessed or built

for

free-standing installation

If model

countertop or stand, the

surface of the door should be 3”

or more back from the edge of the

countertop or accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

—

●

Never unplug your refrigerator

pulling on the power cord.

Always

straight out from the outlet.

● Repair or replace immediately

all

electric service cords that have

always

exercise

as dcscribcd

Usc and Care Book,

grounding”

below and on page

in—it is designed

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is placed on a

stand to avoid

grip plug

firmly

using this

basic

for

its

only.

front

and pull

become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do

shows cracks or abrasion damage

along

its

connector end.

●

After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp

these extremely cold surfaces.

●

Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.

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

‘

.You

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

still

cold—below

“..

.Thawed

or fish that have

of’f-color

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 re-

freezing reduce the eating quality of

not

use a cord that

length

or at either the plug

wet.

Skin may adhere

40°F.

ground meats, poultry,

ai~j

off-odor or

should not be refrozen

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 to save as much of their eating quality as you

●

Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator.

●

If your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use,

be sure to

will reduce the possibility of

danger

●

Unplug your refrigerator:

Before making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

Before cleaning.

●

Do not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

remove the doors.

children.

can:’

This

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Imtillation Requirement–IMPORT~T...

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this appliance must be

properly grounded.

The

power

cord

of.

this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)

a standard three-prong (grounding)

wall outlet

possibility

from

this

plug which mtites

(Fig. I ) to minimize the

of”

electric

appl iancc.

. .

with

shock hazard

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1

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INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Have the wall

checked by a qualified electrician

to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

outlet and

circuit

Please Read Carefully.

Where outlet is persona] responsibility obligation to have it replaced with properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

standard two-prong wall

enct~untered,

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

DO NOT REMOVE THE (; ROUNDING STRAP.

it is your

and

Instillation Requirements

(continued)

Operating Your

IMPORTANT. . . Please Read Carefully.

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against

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

local

codes permit, a TEMPORARY be made to a properly grounded two-prong

listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most

&“qE:;:R:uND

The

local

TE MP OR ARY METHOD

,ADAPTER

PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED

ALIGN LARGE PRONGS

Fig. 2

larger slot

be aligned with the larger the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

CONNE~ION

wall

outlet by use of a

hardware stores.

IN CA NADAI

S10r5

w’”

AND FIRM CONNECTION

““

8kFORE USE

in the adapter must

may

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slot

Use of etiension cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a

UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord having a grounding type outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. Such extension cords are obtainable through your service organization.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual el~trical

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, single phase AC). This is recommended for best performance and to prevent

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

Refrigerator Instigation

CAUTION:

ground terminal to screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

hold the adapter with one hand. this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Attaching adapter

will ou~let

cover

always

USE the

hation

This refrigerator is designed for free-standing installation only. It should not be recessed or built-in.

Install the refrigerator on a base strong enough to support a fully

loaded refrigerator.

not level, adjust the feet of the refrigerator.

If the refrigerator is in a

colder room, it will operate but it will not

cool foods

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

Clearance

Allow

the following clearances

for proper air circulation:

Top,

12”

Back, 5“

However,

plug

and

local

outlet—

f’ire

If the base is

40°F.

properly.

Sides, 1/2”

Refrigerator

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has settings from “MIN” to “MAX”

Ius ‘;OFFZ’

●

“MIN”

“MAX”

Initially set the temperature control

After using the refrigerator for 24 hours,

control to the setting that is best suited to your needs.

Note: If this refrigerator is unplugged

or turned off, you must minutes before restarting it or plugging it back in.

to restart it in less than 3 minutes, it will not start.

Note: Turning temperature control

‘OFF”

shut off power to the refrigerator.

is the warmest.

is the coldest.

dial

at the midpoint.

adjust the temperature

stops cooling but does

MIN

allow

If you attempt

dial

not

Ice Service

Ice frays

For

most efficient ice service,

place

trays side by side on the

tray compartment tloor,

To release

upside

bowl, and

If the

pour a little lukewarm water around

lt t[~ loosen water which can damage parts. or shtirp metal c)bjects as a knife or damage

Wash trays in lukewarm water

D() not

dishwasher.

ice

cubes,

down c>ver an

twist

ice

tray freezes to the floor,

it.

D() not

screwdriver which

the

cooling”

put them in an

hold

ice bucket

tray at both

use boiling

system tubing.

aut(~rnatic

ice

the tray

ends.

plastic

such

can

c)nly.

Defrosting

Defrost whenever frost on wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 1/4” thick.

Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured cooling coil will serious problems and void the warranty.) We recommend a plastic scraper.

Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator.

To defrost,

trays from

ment, put temperature control dial

positic~n.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours.

d(>or open. AIs(J, (nor

hot) water on the frosted part

may

speed defrosting.

boiling water—it

plastic parts,

remove

the ice tray compart-

drip

defrost faster, keep the

foods and

tray in place,

pouring warm

may

the

cause

using

ice

and

set

at ‘OFF”

Do not use

damage

After defrosting,

from the

tray in warm water, Wipe tray

cloth.

control return refrigerator,

Note: If

door” fronl conlplcte]y. Don.t open; after defrc)sting,

will

drip tray.

compartment

Then turn the

the desired setting

f(~od and

icc

buildup is very thick.

may

keep the

opening or

open and

empty water

Wash

the drip

the ice

with a

ice trays

ice trtiy cc)mpartmcnt

try to

damp

tcmpcraturc

and

t~~

the

cl(lsing

force

the

door”

e}isily.

Food Storage Suggestions

Multi-Position Shelves

(Model

Two of

different levels to suit

food

Ice

● This

for production” of ice sh(~rt-tcrnl storage (a [kw days tit

the

fr(~zen foods.”

SS[)4 only’)

the shelves

storage

may

most) (Jf some

needs.

Compartment

compartment

can

moved t{)

your

varying

is designed cubes

commercially-

and

When storing foods in your compact refrigerator, these suggestions for best results:

follow’

Meats, Fish & Poultry

. Always remove

●

Rewrap in

tind ref’rigcrate

store

foi

t.i

1 m or

immediately.

wrappings.

wax

paper

Cheese c

Cheese with

put in u plastic bag.

● Carefully wrap

help prevent nl(~ld.

●

Stc)rc

own

sh(~uld bc

wtix

paper or aluminum

pre-packaged

wrapping if

you

wrapped

expel

cheese

wish.

WCI1

foil.

:iir and

in its

Vegetables

●

Crispness

c(wering vcgct:ibles towel

●

As:1 further aid to

pre-packaged vegetables

stored

can

in their

be maintained by

with a

freshness.

original wr:ipping.

mc~ist

can be

hftovers

● Open dishes

Icftovers, should

Leftovers

2 days.

of f(~(~d.

sh[>uld

be used within

especially

covered.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Imide

Unplug the refrigerator and food, shelf and trays. Wash inside with warm water and baking soda solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Then rinse and dry.

Don’t use cleansers such as soaps,

detergents, scouring powder or

spray cleaners—they may cause

odors inside the refrigerator. Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and

shelf in mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the shelf. Change the box every three months.

Wipe outside of refrigerator with

a soft cloth dampened with soapy

water or Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR9X0216), available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts.

Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.

Never use acids, chemical thinner,

gasoline,

cleaning any part of the refrigerator. Boiling water or deform or damage plastic parts.

benzine or the like for

benzine may

remove

When going on vacation. . .

For extended vacations or absences, unplug the refrigerator and clean the interior.

odors, leave an open box of baking

soda inside and leave the door open.

For shorter vacations,

perishable foods and leave the

control at regular setting. However,

if room temperature is expected to drop below 40 instructions as for extended vacations.

‘F.

To prevent

remove

follow the same

When you move. . .

Disconnect the power cord

wall outlet, remove food and defrost

refrigerator. Then clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items

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

Be sure refrigerator stays in upright

position during actual moving and

in van. Refrigerator must

in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

from

such as ice

be secured

Do not wash any plastic parts from

your refrigerator in

your automatic dishwasher.

PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR

DOES NOT OPERATE

TURNS ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY

SEEMS TO RUN TOO LONG

VIBRATION

CABINET HAS ODOR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Not plugged in.

● Circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown.

●

This is normal. Small refrigerators cycle more often than larger ones.

Check for proper clearances.

Frequent door openings let

●

If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not level. Use shims to make it level.

●

On model

●

Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

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cold

air escape.

the left front leg is adjustable.

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If”

You

need

help . . . call, toll

<;~;

Answer Center(R’

800.626.2000

consumer information service

—

● Check

●

Interior may need cleaning.

●

Keep an open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.

for

spoiled food.

f’ree:

If You Need Service

TtJ

obtain service. see your warranty

on the

back page of this book.

Wc.re

proud of our service

want you

reason you arc

scrv ice

to be pleased. If

not happy with the

you receive, here

for

are

and

some

three

steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

all

write

the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Save proof of

YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

or;ginal

purchase date such as your sales slip or

.—

cancelled

—

check to establtsh warranty period

WHAT IS COVERED

..—

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to

any

repair or replace

refrigerator

manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement compressor

compressor fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for any service labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

You must take the refrigerator to a Hotpoint Factory Service Center or a Hotpoint Customer Care’R’ servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service

technician’s travel costs to your home.

that fails because of a

part of

the

if the

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer CareR’ servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER

D.C.

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

CARER

SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

questions about operating the product, please contact your

dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

If you then have any

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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 or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

.—

Warrantor: General Electric Company

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God. WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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