Hotpoint CCX20 User Manual

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Energy-SavingTips . . . . . . . . ...2

ImportantSafetyInstructions. . ..3

Howto Connect Electricity . ..3.4

InstallationRequirements. . ...3.4

l-lowto AdjustRollers . . . . . . ...4

Howto SetTemperature

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

Howto Use

EnergySaverSwitch. . . . . . ...5

FoodStorageSuggestions . . . ...6

StomgeDrawers . . . . . . . . . . . ...7

shelves . . . . ..’ . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7

Read this bookcarefully.

It isintendedto help youoperate and maintainyournewrefrigerator properly.

Keepithandyfor answersto your

questions. If youdon’tunderstandsomething

or need more help, write (include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Usethesemodeland serial numbersin anycorrespondenceor servicecalls concerningyour refrigerator.

If youreceiveda damaged refrigerator,immediatelycontact

thedealer (or builder)that soldyou the refrigerator.

Savetimeand money. Beforeyourequestservice, check

theProblem Solveron pages 10and

11.It listsminorcausesof operating problemsthat youcan correct yourself.

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User Maintenance

Instructions. . . . .

If’YouNeed Service The Problem Solver

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writedownthemodeland

serialnumbers.

You’llsee themon a labelatthe bottom,just behind the freezer compartmentdoor.

These numbersare also on the Consumer ProductOwnership

RegistrationCard that came with

yOur refrigerator.

Beforesendingin the registration card, please write thesenumbers here:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

* Lomtion of your refrigerator is

important, Avoidlocating it next f(~y(wrrange,a heatingventor where thesun wili shine directly on it.

* Don’{open the doors inore

thin necessary.

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Be StIre thecioorsare ciose~

tightly.Before leavingthe house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’tbeen left open accidentdly.

~Store only those foods requiring

ret’rigerationin your refrigerator. ~Wipe moisture from bottles and

cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

@Keep foodscoveredto reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

@If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to tum them back to regular settings.

~Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator. Overcrowdingcan require extra electrical energy to keep everything <.,

cool.

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mPomTmTsmETY INSTRUCTIONS

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W~&—-When usingthis appliance,alwaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions, includingthe following:

~Usethis applianceonlyfor its

intendedpurpose as described in thisUse and Care Book.

*Thisrefrigeratormust be

properlyinstalledin accordance withthelnstaMationInstructions beforeitis used. Seegrounding

instructionsbelowand on page4.

@Neverunplug your refrigerator

bypullingon the powercord.

Alwaysgrip plug firmly andpull straightout from the outlet.

@Repairor replaceimmediately

allelectric servicecordsthat havebecome frayedor otherwise damaged. Do not usea cord that

showscracks or abrasion damage alongits length cmat either the plug or connector end.

~When movingyour refrigerator

awayfrom the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the powercord.

@After your refrigerator is in

operation, do not touch the coki m-faces, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin mayadhere

to these extremely coid surfaces.

@Ifyourrefrigeratorhasan

automaticicemaker2do notplace fingersor handsontheautomatic icemakingmechanismwhilethe refrigeratorispluggedin. This

willpreventcontactwiththe moving parts of the ejectormechanism,or with the heating elementthat releasesthecubes.

*Don’t refreezefrozenfoods

whichhavethawedcomplete~y.

The UnitedStatesDepartmentof

Agriculturein Homeand Garden BulletinNo. 69 says:

“. . .Youmaysafelyrefreezefrozen

foodsthat havethawedif they still containice crystalsor ifthey are stillcold—below40°F.

“. . .Thawedgroundmeats, poukry or fish thathaveanyoff-odoror off-colorshouldnotbe refrozen and shouldnotbe eaten. Thawed ice cream shouldbe discarded. If the odoror color of anyfoodis poor or questionable, get rid ofit. The food may be dangerousto eat.

“Evenpartialthawingandrefreezing reduce theeating qualityof foods, particularly fruits, vegetablesand prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affectedlessthan

thatofmany otherfoods. Use refrozenfoodsas soon as possible to saveas much oftheir eating qualityas you cari’

@IfyourW refrigeratorisstill aroundthe house but not in use9 be sureto removethe doors.This

willreducethe possibilityof

dangerto children.

~Unplugyour refrigerator:

A. Beforemakingany repairs. Note:Westrongly recommend

thatany servicingbeperformed bya qualifiedindividual.

B. Beforecleaning.

C. Beforereplacinga burned-out lightbulb, the refrigeratorshould

be unpluggedin order to avoid

contactwith alive wire filament. (Aburned-outlightbulb may break when being replaced.)

Note: Turningcontrol to OFF positiondoesnot removepower to the lightcircuit.

~Do not operateyourrefrigerator

inthepresenceof explosivefumes.

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For personal safety,

thisappliancemust’be

properlygrounded.

The power cord of this appliance is

equipped with a three-prong (gr~Llnding)plug which mates with

a standard three-prong (grounding)

wailoutlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the ~ossibilitv of electric shock hazard }romthis”appliance.

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IP4SUREPROPER GROUNDEXiSTS BEFOREUSE

Havewalloutlet and circuit checked by qualified electrician to make sure oMet ISproperly grounded.

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Where a standardtwo-prong wall outlet is encountered, it isyour personal responsibilityand obligationto haveit replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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useofAdapter Plug

useofEtiemion Cord$

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,westrongly recommendagainstuseofan adapter

plug.Howev&,if you stillelect-

touse an adapter, where local codespermit, a TEMPORARY COIWWCHON maybe madeto a

properlygrounded two-prongwall outletbyuseof a UL listedadapter (Fig.2) availableat mostlocal hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMllTEDINCANADA)

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The Iarger slot in the adapter must

bealigned with the larger slotin the wall outlet to provideproper polarity in the connection of the

powercord. CAUTION:Attaching the adapter

ground terminal to the walloutlet coverscrew does not ground the

applianceunless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the walloutlet isgrounded through the

house wiring. Youshould havethe

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

when disconnecting the power cord from the adapteq alwayshold theadapter with one hand. If this isnot done, the adapter ground

terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.

BEFOREUSE

Becauseof potentialsafety hazardsunder certainconditions, westronglyrecommendagainstthe useof an extensioncord. However, ifyou stilleelectto usean extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that

itbe a UL listed 3-wiregrounding typeapplianceextensioncordhaving a groundingtypeplugand outlet andthat the electricalratingofthe

cord be 15amperes (minimum)and

120volts.Such extension cords are obtainablethroughyourlocal serviceorganization.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical oMet(115

volt, 60 Hertz, singlephase

AC). This is recommendedforbest

performance and to preventover-

loadinghouse wiringcircuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheatingwires.

Adjustablerollers,whichenable youtomoveyourrefrigeratoraway

fromthe wallforcleaning,are locatedbehindthebasegrille. Theserollers shouldbe set so the refrigeratoris firmlypositioned on

thefloor and thefrontis raisedjust

enoughthatthedoorscloseeasily whenopenedabouthalfway.

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Toadjustrollers,removethebase grilleby graspingit at the bottom andpullingit straightout.

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Do not install therefrigerator where the temperaturewiil go below 60”F.becauseit will notrun

oftenenough to maintainproper

temperatures.

Do instaUit on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

Also see Energy-SavingTips regarding location.

sides, top or can be c

‘h-n roUeradjusting screws clockwisetoraisetherefrigerator, counterclockwiseto lowerit. Use 3/8”socketwrenchoradjustable wrench.

When adjustingthe front rollers for proper door closure, it is recommended thatthe bottom front edgeofthe cabinetbe approximately

3/41’from the floor.

should the adapter ground terminal break, Do NOT

USEthe apphmUntilapropergrm’d hasagainbeen$xtabhhxle

Consider providing a water supply to the refrigerator location. It will simplify connection of an optional automatic icemaker should you

wish to install one at a later date.

To replace base grille, alignprongs on back of grille with slots in cabinet and push forward until the grille snaps into place.

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operatingYourRefrigerator

Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols thatletyouregulatethe temperature

inthe freshfoodand freezer

compartments.

The freezercontrolhas settings

from “A”(the warmest)to “E” (the coldest)plus “OFFV Initiallyset

the freezercontrol at “C’

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Hkwv‘to-testtempemtures

Usethemiik testforthefreshfwd compartment.Place a containerof

milkonthetopshelfinthefresh

foodcompar&nent.Checkit a day later. If the milk istoo warm or too cold,adjusttheternpemtmecontrols.

Use

theicecream testfor the

freezercompartment. Place a containerof ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check itafter a day.If it’s too hard or too soft,adjust &e temperaturecontrols.

Alwaysallow24 hours for the rikigerator to reachthe temperatureyouset.

Energy saverswitch

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The Energy Saverswitchis located =; on the freezer controlpanel. This =. switchletsyousaveenergy by =–adjustingrefrigeratoroperationsto =. thelevelof humidity in yourhouse. =

Duringhumidweather, moisture

willform around the doors ofany

refrigerator/freezer,similar to the waycondensateforms on a glass of ice water.

Heaters in yourrefrigeratorhelp preventmoisture from formingon theoutside.The EnergySaverswitch letsyouturn theseheaters on or off. When turned on, theyoperate

onlywhen the compressor runs.

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FoodStorageSugestiom

suggestedstoragetimes

for

meatandpoultry*

REFRl~~RATOR FRE’:ZER

Eatingqualitydrops

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DAYS

FreshMeats

Roasts(Beef&Lamb) ., . .... 3to5

Roasts(Pork &Veal)...... . . 3to5

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

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

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

Ground&StewMeats... .. . . 1 to2

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

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

ProcessedMeats

Bacon

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry). .. . 14to21

CookedMeafs

CookedMeatsand

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

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

FreshPoidiry

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

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

lurkey(Pit?ces). . . .. . . .... .. lto2

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

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

Cooked~Old~~

Pieces(CoveredwithBroth)... 1to2

Pieces(NotCovered)........ 3to4

CookedPoultry Dishes. . . . . . . 3to4

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

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MONTHS

6to12

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(Otherthanformeats&poultry]FREEZER

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

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

Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,

SOUPS,stew,casseroles.. . .. . . ~...., 2-3

monttts

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

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

Newtechniquesafeconstantlybeingdeveloped.

ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.

‘L(S.DepadmentofAgriculture

Meats, fish and poultry purchased

from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage

time in your refrigerator will vary.

l-ostore unfrozen meats, fish and pol!ttry:

oAlways remove store wrappings.

~Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigcmte immediately.

TOstore cheese, wrap wellwith waxpaper or aluminumfoil, or put

ina plasticbag.

~Carefullywrap to expelair and

helppreventmold. ~Storepre-packagedcheesein its

ownwrappingif youwish.

Tostorevegetables,usethe

vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen

designedto preservethe natural moistureand freshnessofproduce.

~Coveringvegetableswith a moist

towelhelps maintaincrispness. @Asa further aidto freshness,

pre-packagedvegetablescan be

storedintheir originalwrapping.

Note:Specialfreshfood compartmentdrawersmake it unnecessaryto wrapcertainfoods whichthey‘vebeendesignedto

preserve. Thesedrawers are

describedonpage 7 To store ice cream—Fine-quality

icecream, withhighcream content, will normally require slightlylower temperaturesthan more “airy” already-packaged

brands with lowcream content.

eItwillbenecessarytoexperimentto determine the freezer compartment locationand temperaturecontrol settingto keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

~Therear ofthefreezercompartment

is slightly colder than the front.

Tipsfontfreezingfoods

Therearethreeessentialrequirements for efficient home freezing.

1. Initial quality.Freeze only top-

qualityfxxls. Freezing retains quality andflavor;itcannotimprovequality.

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 readily available at most fnod stores.

‘I’ofreezemeat,fish and poultry,

wrapwellin freezer-weightfoil(or otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial) formingitcarefullyto the shapeof thecontents.This expelsair. Fold andcrimp endsofthepackageto provide a good, lastingseal.

Don’trefreezemeat that has completelythawed;meat, whether

rawor cooked, canbe frozen successfullyonlyonce.

Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen)

meatsor seafoods to 20 pounds at

a time.

For Convenience. *

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e Storelike thingstogether. This savesboth time and electricity becauseyoucan find foods faster.

e Place theoldestitems up front so theycan be usedup promptly.

e Use shelveson the door for most oftenused saucesand condiments.

e Use the Meat Drawer for meats

youdo not freeze.

To save money ill H!-WX’gy

and food

‘costs

@Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream or cottagecheese, towardthe rear of the top shelf, as they will stay coldest in this part ofthe fresh food compartment.

@Cover moistfoods with tightlids,

plastic film or foil.

~Leaf vegetablesandfruitsplacedin

storagedrawerswilllastlongerwhen

storedin closedplasticcontainersor

wrappedin plasticfdm.

~Do not overloadyour fresh foodor freezercompartmentwith a lotof warmfood at once.

@Open the door the fewesttimes possible to saveelectrical energy.

~When goingout oftownfor

severaldays,leaveas fewperishables

as possiblein the refrigerator.If yow-

refrigeratorhas an icernaker, set the ,~.i.,,

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icemaker to the OFF position and

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storageDrawers

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sealedandFreshDrawer

This refrigerateddrawer is designedto keep unwrappedfoods

freshbyretainingthenatural moisturecontentoffoodssuchas: *

Artichokes

aCherries

* Plums

aAsparagus

eCorn oRadishes

eBeets,topped @Currants

eRhubarb

~Blueberries

~Greens,leafy o Spinach

~Carrots

eLettuce

o Tomatoes,

Celery

eParsley

ripe

oPeas,green

Werecommend that odorous foods be stored wrapped—foods

such as: @

Broccoli

~Cabbage

~Parsnips

~Brussels eCauliflower

Turnips

Sprouts

* GreenOnions

Storagetime will depend upon the type of’foodand itscondition when placed in thedrawer.

Excesswaterwhich may accumulate

in the bottom ofthe Sealed and Fresh drawer should be poured out anclthe drawer wiped dry,

DrawerRemoval

Drawersat the bottomof the fresh foodcompartmentstopbefore comingall the wayout, to help preventcontentsfrom spillingonto the floor. Drawerscan be removed easilyby tilting up slightlyand pullingpast “stop” location-.

Toremovedrawerswhen the fresh foodcompartment door cannotbe opened fully, first, removefood and shelvesabovethe drawers. Next, removethe drawer farthest from the door, and empty the other drawer. Then lift thedrawer cover and remainingdrawertogether, tilt them, and takethem out.

After cleaning, replace the drawers in reverseorder.

The Meats Drawer–and shelf to which it attaches—can be relocated

withinthe fresh foodcompartment. The ~ealeddrawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of

umvrapped meats, cheese, bacon, hors cl’oeuvres,spreads and snacks.

Adjustableshelvesin

FreshFoodCompatiment

Temperedglassshelvesin the fresh

foodcompartmentare adjustable. Thisallowsyoutomovetheshelvesto fityourfamily’sfoodstorageneeds.

Toremoveshelves:Tap up at the rear ofthe shelfnear the tracksto loosenthe shelf lugs.Then tilt the ~---shelfup at front, and lift it up and outofthe tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.

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itemsin the glide-out wire basket

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withoutyour havingto move food

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Ike service

Easy+wx3seTMIkeTrays

Torelease ice cubes, inverttray,

hold it over storagebin or bowl, and twist tray atboth ends.

Foronly one or two ice cubes, hxvc thetrayright-sideup, twist

bothends slightly and remove

desired number of cubes. Washtrays and storage bucket in

lukewarm water only. Do notput

thcm in an automatic dishwasher.

Accessories

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Accessory

Kit

(optionalat extracost)

The optionalautomaticicemaker willreplace the ice you use... automatically.Itcankeepyou suppliedwith a binfulofcubes— ice for everything,everybody— withoutfuss or muss.

If your refrigeratordid not come alreadyequippedwith an automatic icemaker,youmayadd one—contact yourlocal Hotpointdealer; specify UK-KIT-3.A watersupplykit

containing copper tubing, shutoff valve,fittingsand instructions needed to connectthe icemaker to your cold waterline is also availableat extracost.

meperfectm-npmionto

yol.m automaticiam-dker—

QuadraKken

VVatwFilter

Yourice cubes earlonly

be as fresh-tastingas the water that produces them. That’s why it’sa good ideato purify your

water with a Quadra

Kleen WaterFilter. Its activated charcoal

removesmusty,stale

odors and unpleasant

medicinal, metallic

tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale.

The water filter is an option at extra cost and is availablefromyour

Hotpoint dealer. Speci@WR97X214. It has complete installation instructions and installsin minutes on 1/4”0. D. copper water line.

UserMaintenance

Imtructiom

Cleating-Ou&ide

The doorhandlesandtrim canbe

cleanedwitha clothdampenedwith asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing detergentandwater.Dry with a soft

cloth. Don’tusewaxon the door handlesand trim.

Keepthe finish clean. Wipewith aclean cloth, lightlydampened withkitchenappliancewax or mild liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry andpolishwith aclean, softcloth.

Do notwipethe refrigeratorwitha soileddishwashingcloth or wet towel.These mayleavea residue

thatcan erode thepaint: Do notuse

scouringpads, powderedcleaners, bleachor cleanerscontaining bleachbecausetheseproductscan scratchandweakenthepaint finish.

Protectthepaintfiih. Thefinish on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris

a highquality,baked-onpaintfinish.

Withproper care, it will staynew-

lookingand rust-freefor years. Applya coat of kitchenappliance waxwhen the refrigerator is new, andthen at leasttwice a year.

AppliancePolishWax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available

fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts.

cka%@i&4b.side

Insideof fresh foodand freezer compartments shouldbe cleaned

at least once a year. Unplug the refrigeratorbefore cleaning. If this

isnot practical, wring excess moistureout of spongeor cloth

when cleaning around switches,

lightsor controls. Use warm water and baking soda

solution—abouta tablespoon of baking sodato a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator—

includingdoor gaskets, storage drawers, ice bucket and all plastic parts-can be cleaned.the same way.Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

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_ Tohelpprevent odors, leavean

Men youmow

When reinstdingthe defrost waterpan, firmlypush it ALL

THE WAYIN untilit stops.

openFoxof bakingsoda in the

efrigerator.Changethe boxevery

threemonths.

Disconnectthepowercord from thewalloutlet, removeallfoodand cleanand dry the interior.

NoDefrosting

Aftercleaning,applya thinlayerof petroleumjelly to the doorgaskets atthe hingeside. This helpskeep thegasketsfrom stickingand bending out ofshape.

Secureall looseitemssuch as grille, shelves, storagepans and ice traysby tapingthemsecurelyin placeto preventdamage.

Be sure the refrigeratorstaysin an upn”ghtposition onlyduring

actualmovingandin the van. The refrigeratormustbe securedin the

vantopreventmovement.Protect

theoutsideofthe refrigeratorwith a blanket.

It is notnecessaryto defrostthe freezeror fi-eshfoodcompartments. Yourrefrigeratorisdesigned and equippedto defrostitself

automatically.

Do riotwashany plastic partsfromrefrigeratorin

automaticdishwasher.

Light bumreplacement

Lightbulbsand socketsare located atthe topofthe fresh foodand freezer compartments.

BeBlindrefrigerator

Care shouldbe taken in moving yourrefrigeratorawayfrom the

wall. All typesof floor coverings can be damaged,particularly cushionedcoveringsand those withembossed surfaces. Pullthe refrigeratorstraightout andreturn

itto positionbypushing it straight

in.Movingyourrefrigeratorina side direction may result in damageto yourfloor coveringor refrigerator.

IfYouNeedservice

Fresh food compartment

Toobtainservice, seeyourwarranty onthe back pageofthisbook.

Freezer compartment

We’reproud ofour service and wantyouto be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

serviceyou receive,here are three stepsto followfor iiwtherhelp.

Toreplace a light bulb, unplug

the refrigerator’spowercord pkg from the walloutlet. Then

unscrewthe burned-out bulb, and replace it with a standard40-watt appliance bulb.

The condenser, located behindthe basegrille, shouldbe cleaned at leastonce a year.

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

Toclean it, first removethe base

grille (see page4), then sweep awayor vacuumdust that is readily accessible. Use a refrigerator

when yougoon ‘vacation

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including

yourphone number—to:

Forextended vacationsor absences, shut offpower to the

refrigerator, turn the freezer control to the OFF position, clean the interior with a baking soda solutionof one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water. Wipedry. To prevent odors, leavean open box of soda in the refrigerator. Leave the

doors open.

Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky40225

coil brush ~nd a vacuum cleaner to removedust and lint from the coil. The cod brush is availableat Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts.

FINALLY, if yourproblem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

For shorter Weation$+remove perishable foods and leavecontrols at their regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 60”R foltowthe same instructions as for extended vacations.

Panlocatedbehind base grilleshould be cleaned at least once a year.

Hyou havean icemaker, set it to the OFF position and be sure to shut off vmtersupply to the refrigerator.

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PROBLEM

REFRIGERA7Y3R

DOES NOTOPERATE

MOTOROPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

vIOTORSTARTS& ;TOPSFREQUENTLY

/lBRATION OR tATTLING

)PERATING

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POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY @Maybeindefrostcycle,Waitforabout30minutes.If lightsworkbut the unitdoes

notrestart, removethe base grilleanddefrost waterpan. Locatethedefrosttimer inthe lowerIeflfront corner, and t~rn thetimer knobclockwiseuntilyou hear a click. The refrigeratorshouldbeginoperating.

~Temperaturecontrol is in the OFF position.

e If tie interior lightis not on, the refrigerator

may not be pluggedinat the walloutlet.

~If the plugis secure and the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate,plug a lampor a small applianceintothesame outletto determine if thereis a tripped circuitbreakeror burnedout fuse.

@Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand a larger freezer compartment requiremore operatingtime.

@Normal when refrigerator is firstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24 hours to completely cool down.

@Large amountsof foodplaced in the refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen. ~

Hot weather—frequent door openings.

~Door left open. ~Temperaturecontrolsare settoo cold. Refertoinstructionsforuseof TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS on page 5. s Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 9.

@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.

~Temperature control starts and stopsmotor to maintain even temperatures.

~If refrigerator vibrates, more than likelyit is not resting solidly on the floor and front roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Referto ROLLERS on page4.

@If dishes vibrateon shelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal. @Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the ‘argefreezer compartment may produce higher sound levelsthan youroid refrigerator.

~ Nornml fiinair flow-one fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer xmlpartmenN--—

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. Temperature control clicks ON or OFF. Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. Cracking or poppiilg of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during

defrost and refrigeration followingdefrost. With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping intothe bin and Water

running in pipes as icemaker refills.

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PROBLEM

HOI’AIR FROM B~TOIvl OF REFRIGERATOR

FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATU~ TOOWARM

FOODS DRYOUT

FROSTOR ICE CRYSTALSON FROZEN FOOD

SLOWICE CUBE FREEZING

[CE CUBES HAVE ODOR/TASTE

v10U3TUREFORMS IN OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR

10EHT.JRE

;OLLECT’SINSIDE

EEwuGmATm

As ODOR

POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY

s This is the normalair flowneededtocoolthe motor. In therefrigerationprocess, it isnormalthat heatbeexpelledin theareaunder the refrigerator.Somefloorcoverings willdiscolorat thesenormal and stie operatingtemperatures.Yourfloor covering suppliershouldbe consultedif youobjectto thisdiscoloration.

e Temperaturecontro]maynotbe setcold enough. Referto‘TEMPERATLJ~

CONTROLSon page5.

e Wam weatherand frequent door openingscan raise insidetemperature.

@Door left open for too long a time. ~Packagemaybeholding door open. @Packageblocking air duct in freezer compartment.

~Foodsnotcovered,wrapped or sealed properly. ~Door may havebeen left ajar or packageholdingdoor open.

e ToofrWuent and too long door openings. @Frost within package is normal.

@Door may havebeen left ajar. ~Turn temperature offreezer compartmentcolder.

@O1dcubes can become stale tasting. Discard them and make new ice. @Ice storagebin needs to be emptied and washed. ~Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe transmitting

odor/tasteto ice cubes. @Interior of refrigeratorneeds cleaning. Odors can pass throughto freezer.

Referto page 8.

@Not unusual during periods of high humidity. @Movethe Energy Saver Switch to the middle

or topposition.

@In humid weather, air carries moisture into the refrigerator when the doors are opened too frequently or for too long a time.

@Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered. g Check for spoiled food.

oInterior needs

cleaning. Refer tO page 8.

s ~efio~t waterpan needs cleaning.

gKeep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace

everythree months.

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser andany succeed-

ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITEDbecause you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

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

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,

GENERAL ELECTRK2-HOTPOINT

FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

~ Damage to product caused

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by accident, fire, floods or acts

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of God.

i WARRANTORIS /VOTRESPONSIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL

ha DAMAGES.

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