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Appliance Registration

Repair Service

Use and Care of

Base Grille

Safety Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Shelves

models

Condenser

Storage Drawers

7-9

CSX20

Energy Saver

Drawer& Cover Removal 8,9

Energy-Saving Tips

Temperature Controls

CSX22

Food Storage Suggestions

Vacation & Moving Tips

Storage Times

Warranty

Back Cover

Ice Trays

Water Filter Accessory

Icemaker

Accessory Kit

Installation

3,4

Adapter Plug

Adjustable Rollers

Clearances

Electrical Requirements 3,4 Extension Cord

Grounding

Location

Water Supply to Icemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement

Model and Serial Numbers

GE Answer

Center@

Problem Solver

13, 14

800.626.2000

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Help

help you...

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

%rk

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came

witi

your refrigerator. Before sending in the registration

card, please write these numbers here:

Mdel

Number

Use these model and serial numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you

rweived

a damaged

refrigerator,

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

Save time and money. Before you request service, check

the Problem Solver on pages 13 and

14.

It lists

causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Serial Number

Ene~y-savi~

tips

● Location of 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 doors more often

than necessary.

●

Close the doors as soon as possible,

particularly in hot, humid weather.

● Be sure the doors are closed

tightly. Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been left open accidentally.

●

Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

●

Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

●

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

●

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

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~PO~~T

S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS

Read all

instrudions

before using this appliance.

■

W~~When

using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as

describd

this Use and Care Book.

● This refrigerator must be

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

grounding

instructions below and on page 4.

●

Never unplug your refrigerator

by pulling on the power cord.

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

● Repair or replace immediately

all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that

shows

crack

or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

● When moving your refrigerator

away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

● After your refrigerator is in

operation, do not touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may adhere

to these extremely cold surfaces.

. If your refrigerator has

automatic

icem~er,

do not place fingers or hands on the automatic

icema~ng mechanism while the

refrigerator is plugged in. This

will prevent contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

●

Wn’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

40°F.

“. .

.Thawed

ground meats, poultry

or fish that have

any

off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

“Even partial thawing and

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

to save as much of their eating quality as you

can:’

. If

yow

old refrigerator is

around the house but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.

This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

● Unplug your refrigerator:

Before making any repairs.

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

individud.

Before cleaning.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light

btib,

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

replac~.)

Note:

fiming

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

●

not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of mplosive fumes.

SAVE

T-E

~STRUC~ONS

Imtillation Requirement—IMPORTNT.

.. Please Read Carefully.

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this appliance mwt be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with

PREFERRED METHOD

~l–.

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INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

Where a standard two-prong

wdl

outlet is encounter, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

replacd

with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER

C~CUMSTNC~,

CUT

REMO~

THE

T-

(GRO~)

PRONG

~OM

a standard three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

Have wall outlet and circuit checked

THE POWER CORD.

Dossibilitv

of electric shock hazard

by a qualified electrician to make

~rom

this-appliance.

sure outlet is properly grounded.

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Instillation Requirements

(..rttinued)-IMPORTANT...Please

Read Carefully.

Use of Adapter Plug

a grounding type plug and outlet

Because of potential safety

and that the electrical rating of the

hazards under certain conditions,

cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and

lnn

.,- I.-

14U

VUILS.

strongly recommend against use

of an adapter plug. However, if you

The refrigerator should always

still elect to use an adapter, where

be plugged into

its

own

local codes permit, a TEMPOWRY

individual electrical

outlet—

CONNE@ION maybe made to a

properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a

UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOO

‘---

IADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTEO IN CANAOAI

ALIGN LARGE

j]~

~~1]

PRONGS/SLOTS

f$,:: “, ~

Fig. 2

\ > : 2

‘

INSURE PROPER GROUNO

ANO FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt, 50 Hertz, single phase AC). This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires.

Refrigerator

bcation

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below

60°F.

because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it on a floor strong enough to support it

fully

loaded.

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.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips

CAUTION:

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

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

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

Should the adapter ground

terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of

Efiension

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 is absolutely necessary that it be a

UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord having

regarding location.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and

electrical connections:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8”

Back . . . . . . .

: : : : : : ~ : ~“

Top ... . . . . .

Allow the following door clearance:

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3/4”

Water Supply to Icemaker

(on models so equipped) If your refrigerator has an

icemaker, or if you plan to add an icemaker later, the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold

water 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 the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 8 feet of 1/4” copper tubing in three

10-inch diameter coils).

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move your refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. These rollers should be

set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will close automatically from a halfway-open position, there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet. Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened, allowing the force of gravity to

help

close them securely.

To adjust rollers,

remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

Turn the roller adjusting screws

clockwise to raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Use an adjustable wrench (3/8” hex head bolt) or pliers.

men

adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, ‘we recommend thebottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 5/8” from the floor.

To replace base grille,

align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

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Opemting

Your

Refrigemtor

Set the

Wmperature Controk

FREEZER

C INITIAL SETTING

E COLDEST

‘N’T’AL

‘ETT’NG

FRESH FOOD

COLDEST 9

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments.

INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD control at 5 and the FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the desired compartment control one letter or number at a time.

IMPORTANT When initially setting the controls, or when adjusting them, allow 24 hours for the temperatures to stabilize, or even out.

Note: Turning the fresh food control to “OFF” stops cooling in BOTH compartment-fresh food AND freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment. Place a

container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.

Place

a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set.

If you turn your household thermostat below

60°F.

at night

. . .

you may want to turn the

lettered

control one step colder, as from “C” to

“D:’

Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. To protect your frozen food supply, leave your

lettered

setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no effect on your fresh food compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to

“4:’

Automatic Energy Saver

Sy*m

You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator.

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is

automatic~y

circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during humid weather.

Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs none. That’s why there is no

“energy saver” switch. . there’s no

need for it.

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the

free=r

or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls back to their regular settings.

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Food

Sto~e

Su~estiom

Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*

Eating quality drops

REFRl~:RATOR

after time shown

350

~T400F

Fresh Meats

DAYS

Roasts (Beef& Lamb). 3 to 5 Roasts (Pork & Veal). 3 to 5 Steaks (Beef). 3 to 5 Chops (Lamb). 3 to 5 Chops (Pork). 3 to 5 Ground & Stew Meats. 1 to 2 Variety Meats. 1 to 2 Sausage (Pork).

to 2

Pr~essed Meats

Bacon. 7 Frankfurters. 7 Ham (Whole). 7 Ham (Half). 3 to 5 Ham (Slices). 3 Luncheon Meats. . 3 to 5 Sausage (Smoked). 7 Sausage

(Dry&Semi-Dry). 14 to 21

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes. 3 to 4

Gravy & Meat Broth. 1 to 2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken

&Turkey

(Whole). 1 to 2 Chicken (Pieces). 1 to 2 Turkey (Pieces). 1 to 2 Duck & Goose (Whole). 1 to 2 Giblets. 1 to 2

Cooked Poultry

pieCeS (Covered with Broth)

to 2 Pieces (Not Covered). 3 to 4 Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3 to 4 Fried Chicken. 3 to 4

FR::ZER

;:F,

MONTHS

6 to

to 8

to 12 6 to 9 3 to

3 to 4 3 to 4 1 to 2

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Freezing

not recoin

2 to 3 2 to 3

12 9 6

6 1 4 to 6 4

(~herthanformeats& poultry) FREEZER

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

Lean fish. .6-8 months Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

Ieft-overs

(cooked),

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

Nwtechniques

are constantly being

d~loped.

Consult the College or County

Extension

Sewice

or your local Utility Company for the

latest information on

frewing

and storing foods.

●

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage time in your refrigerator will vary.

To store

unfromn

meats, fish and

podtry:

●

Always remove store wrappings.

● Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

To store

ch-,

wrap

well

with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

● Carefully wrap to expel air and

help prevent mold.

●

Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

To store

vegehbles,

use the vegetable drawers—they’ve been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce.

Covering vegetables with a moist

towel

helps maintain crispness.

● As a further aid to freshness,

pre-packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping.

Note:

fie

Sealed& Fresh Drawer

(on models so equipped)

mkes

unnecessa~

to wrap certain foods

which it has been designed to

preseme.

~ese

drawers are

described on page

To store ice

—Fineqtity iee

c-,

with high

content,

normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

It will be

necessa~

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

●

The H

of the

compartment

is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing:

1. Initial quality.

Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking,

the better the frozen product will be.

You’ll

save time, too, with less

culling and sorting to do.

3. Proper

pachging.

Use food wraps designed especially for freezing.

freem

meat, fish and poultry,

wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to the shape of the contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal.

Don’t refreeze completely thawed meat; whether raw or cooked, it can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows:

CSX20

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

.20

pounds

CSX22

. . . . . . . . . . . .

..21

pounds

For convenience...

●

Store all like things together. This

not only saves time, but

electricity—

because you can find foods faster.

●

Place the oldest items up front so

they can be used up promptly.

● Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

● Use the meat drawer, if your

model has one, for meats you do not freeze.

To save money in

enemy

and food

COW:

● Place most perishable items, such

as milk, cream or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shelf, as they will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment.

●

Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil.

● Leaf vegetables and fruits

placed in storage drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic

containem

or wrap@ in plastic

fibn.

● Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot

of warm food at once.

● Open the door the fewest times

possible to save electrical energy.

●

When going out of town for

several days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an

icemaker,

set the

icemaker at the OFF position and

shut off water to the refrigerator.

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Shelves &

Sto~e Dmwem

Adjwtable

Shelves in

Fresh Food Compartment

(on models so equipped)

Some models have adjustable shelves

in the fresh food compartment, enabling you to rearrange the shelves to

fit

your family’s food

storage needs.

,“1

—

Ill

imi

Ill

remove shelves:

Tilt shelf

up at

front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.

❑ Engage

top I

Ug ~:

❑

Lov,er to

lock

Into

place

,/’

e“

To replace shelves:

Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in

tracb

at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position.

Tempered glass shelves (on models so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

Removable Shelves in

~ezer

Compartment

Shelves in the freezer compartment are

easily removed and replaced.

To remove shelves:

While pressing tabs on shelf supports on right wall, lift shelf out

of grooves in supports.

Pull shelf sideways until rods

come out of holes on

Iefi

wall.

To replace shelves:

Insert rods into holes. Then, while pressing tabs, lower shelf into grooves in supports. Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted into grooves.

Sealed &

fish

Drawer

(on models so equipped)

This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep

unwrapped foods

fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:

●

Artichokes

. Cherries

●

Plums

●

Asparagus● Corn

●

Radishes

●

Beets, topped ● Currants

. Rhubarb

. Blueberries

●

Greens, leafy . Spinach

●

Carrots

●

Lettuce

●

Tomatoes,

. Celery

●

Parsley

ripe

●

Peas, green

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped–foods

such as:

●

Broccoli

. Cabbage

. Parsnips

●

Brussels

●

Cauliflower . Turnips

Sprouts

●

Green

Onions

Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when placed in the drawer.

Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the Sealed& Fresh Drawer should be poured out and

the drawer wiped dry. The Sealed & Fresh Drawer is

partially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges. Always replace the drawer in this cover and

push the drawer

all the way in.

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Sti~e

Dmwem

(continu~,

Cowertible

Meat

@pr

(on

modek

so equipped)

The Convertible Meat

Pan

drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.

The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the

freezer compartment.

Drawer

Remoml

Drawers will stop before coming

the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. Drawers can easily be removed by tilting up slightly and pulling past “stop” location.

To remove drawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully:

Remove food from the drawer and its cover. If your refrigerator has adjustable (cantilever) shelves, remove food from the bottom shelf and temporarily relocate it higher up in cabinet. Then follow the procedure that applies to your model.

CSX22

CSX20

Set control lever dl the way

down–

the coldest setting—to store fresh meats. If lever is left in meat position for a long period of time, some frost may form on the inside

of the drawer. Set control lever

the way up to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and

provide extra vegetable storage

space, Cold air duct is turned off. Variable settings between these

extremes can be selected.

remove

wed& -h kwer:

Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, push rear of glass cover up and, at the same time, push it back until it clears front-comer retainers.

——\\

2. Tilt and remove the cover.

3. Tilt and remove the drawer. To remove Convertible Meat

drawer:

(if your refrigerator has one)

support.

2. Tilt cover and take it out.

3. Tilt and remove the drawer.

After cleaning, reverse procedure to replace.

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Model

CS=2)

Remove food from shelf above Sealed & Fresh Drawer and take out shelf. Take food off the glass cover and out of the drawer.

2. Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward. Remove the gasket.

3. Pull the drawer part way out. Reach in, push the rear

of the glass up; at the same time, push it back until it clears front-corner retainers.

4. Tilt and remove the cover.

5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the front to clear stops, and

remove the drawer. If the refrigerator door doesn’t open completely, pull the drawer out until it hits the door. Then lift the drawer

until it is

higher than the

drawe~

supports, tilt

it and take it out.

6. If tape holds Convertible Meat

cover to drawer supports, remove the tape. Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, push the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back,

untd

it clears front-corner retainers.

7. Tilt and remove the cover.

Tilt and remove the drawer.

After cleaning, replace in reverse order.

When drawers and covers are back in place, reinstall gasket at rear of Sealed & Fresh Drawer. Fit the end of the plastic drawer support into the slot on the gasket, with the rubber gasket flap facing you. Make sure the gasket snaps into place.

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Ice Service

Ice Trays

(on models so equipped) To release ice cubes,

hold the tray upside-down over a container and twist both ends.

Accessories

Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost)

The optional automatic icemaker will replace the ice you use. . . automatically. It can keep you supplied with a

binful of

cubes—

ice for everything,

everybody—

without fuss or muss. If your refrigerator did not come

already equipped with an automatic icemaker, you may add one—contact your local

Hotpoint

dealer; specify UK-KIT-4 or IM-I. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is

dso

available

at extra cost.

The perfect companion to your automatic

icemaker—

a water filter

Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water that produces them. That’s why it’s a good idea to purify your water with a water filter.

Its activated charcoal removes musty, stale odors and unpleasant medicinal, metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catches dirt, rust particles, sand and silt while special crystals

redl~ce

deposits

of hard

scale.

For only one or two ice cubes,

leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove desired number of cubes.

The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your

Hotpoint dealer. Specify

WRWX0214.

It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4”

O.D.

copper

water line.

Wash trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.

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Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—Ou@ide

The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of

tid liquid dishwashing

detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t

use wax on the door

handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance

wax or mild

liquid

dishwashing

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled

dishwashing

cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Protect the paint finish.

The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay

new-

looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR~X0216)

is available

from

Hotpoint Appliance Parts

Marts.

Cleaning—lmide

The inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments

should be cleaned at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the

refrigerator—

including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

help

prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top

shelf.

Change the box every three months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.

Do not wash any plastic

park

from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Drain opening in freezer compartment. During yearly

cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of baking soda (one teaspoon) and two cups of hot (not boiling) water through the drain line with the help of a meat baster. This

will

help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line.

If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and

baking-soda-and-

water solution to force the clog through the drain line

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

Condemer

The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible. For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

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Page 12

Care and Cleaning

(continued)

Light bulb replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. To align the control knob properly, note position of numbered control for proper reassembly and pull off knob.

3. Pull bottom of light panel down about 1/4 inch—just enough to disengage lip at rear from grooves

in retainers on rear wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side

WWS,

and remove panel.

After replacing with same size

bulb, reinstall panel (hang top on pins; pull bottom down, push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF position, turn it to previous setting, and plug refrigerator back in.

In Freezer Compartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Lift light panel to disengage bottom from pins on side walls and top from the channel it mates with. Remove light panel.

When you goon vacation

For extended vacations or absences,

shut

off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF,

clean

interior

with

baking soda

solution of one

tablespoon

soda to one quart of

water.

Wipe dry. To prevent odors,

leave open

box of soda in

refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations,

remove

perishable

f(~ods and

leave controls

regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below

60°F., fi~llow

same

instructions as for extended

vacations.

If you have an

icemaker,

set the

icernaker at

the OFF position, and be sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

When you move

Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food, and

clean

and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items,

such as

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

Be sure refrigerator stays in

upright

position

during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

Afier

replacing

witi

same size bulb, reinstall panel (lower top into channel, and bottom over pins).

3. Plug in refrigerator.

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Questiom?

Use This

fioblem

Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

REFRIGERA~R

●

May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes.

DOES

OPERATE

● Temperature control in OFF position.

●

If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

● If plug is secure and refrigerator

fdils

to operate, plug lamp or small appliance into

same outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

M~R

OPERATES ● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

FOR LONG PERIODS

require more operating time.

● Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down.

●

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

Hot weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open.

●

Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5.

●

Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 11.

●

Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

M~R

STARTS&

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

STOPS FREQUENTLY VIBRATION OR

●

If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor. The front

RATTLING

roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.

●

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

AIR FROM

Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be

B~~M

expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these

REFNGERA~R

normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be

consulted if you object to this discoloration.

OPERATING

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

SOUNDS

the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer

compartments-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 popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during

defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

. Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as

icemaker refills.

FOODS DRY OUT

Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

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nextpage)

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The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

DOOR

●

Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of

CLOSING PROPERLY

petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

DIVIDER BETWEEN

●

Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid

FRESH FOOD AND

around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of

FREEZER

COMPART-

refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

MENTS FEELS WARM

FRESH FOOD

Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 5. OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT

●

Warm weather—frequent door openings.

TEMPERATURE

●

Door left open for long time.

WARM

● Package maybe holding door open.

FROST OR ICE

●

Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.

CRYSTALS ON

●

Too frequent or too long door openings.

FROZEN FOOD

. Frost within package is normal.

SLOW ICE CUBE

●

Door may have been left ajar.

FREEZING

. Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

ICE CUBES HAVE

Old cubes need to be discarded. ODOR/TASTE

. Ice storage bin needs to be emptied or washed.

●

Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe transmitting

odor/taste to ice cubes. . Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.

MOISTURE FORMS

●

Not unusual during periods of high humidity.

ON OUTSIDE OF

REFWGERA~R

MOISTURE

●

Too frequent or too long door openings.

COLLE~S

INSIDE

. In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

WATER ON FLOOR

●

The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer

bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 11.

REFWGERATOR

Foods

with strong odors should be tightly covered.

HAS ODOR

Check for spoiled food.

. Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.

●

Defrost water system needs cleaning.

●

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

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”

8W.62&2~

consumer information service

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If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are 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, write

all

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

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YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date

such as your sales

slip or

cancelled

check to establish 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

in your home to repair or replace

any

part of the refrigerator

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

part of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

For the life of the refrigerator, we will replace, free of charge,

any

tinted see-through storage drawer made from

Lexan@

polycarbonate resin

and furnished with the refrigerator if the drawer breaks during normal household use. Drawer covers are not included. The drawers can be exchanged at a Hotpoint Appliance Parts Mart, Factory Service Center, or by writing to the address below.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

by our Factory Service Centers or

of your telephone directory for

by our authorized Customer

Care@

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,

servicers during normal working

GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

hours.

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any 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

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● 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

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

. 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.

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.

know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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