Hotpoint CSX2D, CSX27D Use And Care Manual

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Appliance Registration

Model and Serial Numbers 2

Base Grille

Problem Solver

15-18

Care and Cleaning

13, 14

Repair Service

Condenser

Safety Instructions

Drawer and Cover Removal

Shelves

Energy Saver System

Temperature Controls

Energy-Saving Tips

Vacation & Moving Tips

Food Storage Suggestions

Warranty Back Cover

Storage Drawers

10, 11

Water Filter Accessory

Storage Times

Ice Dispenser

6-8

Icemaker

6-8

Installation

3,4

Adapter Plug

Adjustable Rollers

Clearances

Electrical Requirements 3,4 Extension Cord

Grounding

Location 4

Use

and Care of

model

CSX2D

with Ice &

Chilled Water

Dispenser

Water Supply to Icemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement

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800.626.2000

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Help us 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 Park 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 with your refrigerator.

Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received 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 15 through 18. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Ene~y-saving

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

soon

possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

. Be sure the

doors are

closed

tightly. Before leaving the house

retiring

for

the night, check to

sure the doors haven’t been left open accidentally.

. Store only those foods

requ

i ring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

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

●

Keep all foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

If you turn 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—when

using

this

appliance,

always

exercise basic

safety

precautions, including the

following:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

as described in

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 cracks 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. . Do not place fingers or hands

on the automatic icemaking 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.

●

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

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 refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than

that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you

can:’

If your old refrigerator is still 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 individual.

Before cleaning.

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

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

●

not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAVE

THWE

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requirements IMPORTANT:

Please

read carefully.

How to connect electricity

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance

equipped with a grounding

plug

which mates with a standard grounded

wall

outlet (Fig. 1) to

minimize the

Dossibil itv

electri

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INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

Have the

wall outlet

checked by

shock hazard from this appliance.

a qualified electrician to make-sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall

outlet

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

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

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Iwtallation

Requirement

(continued)–IMPORTANT...

Please Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

type

appliance extension cord having

Because of potential safety hazards

a grounding type plug and outlet

under certain conditions, we strongly

and that the electrical rating of the

recommend against use of an adapter

cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and

120 volts. Such extension cords are

plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit,

obtainable through your local

a TEMPORARY

CONNE~ION

service organization.

may be made to a properly

groundd

The refrigerator should always

two-prong wall outlet by use of a

plu~ed

into its own

listed

adapter (Fig. 2) available

individual electrical outlet—

at most local hardware stores,

TEMPORARY

METHOD

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(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

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

Dower

cord.

Do install it on a floor strong

CAUTION:

Attaching an adapter ground terminal to wall outlet cover screw does not ground 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

USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Use of

Etiension

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

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below

60°F.

because it will not run often enough

to maintain proper temperatures.

enough to support a

fully

loaded

refrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances

for ease of installation, proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections:

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

%“

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O“

Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

Allow

following door clearances:

Refrigerator Side . . . . . . . . . .

1%”

Freezer Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%”

Water Supply to

Icemaker

You

will

need to connect your

icemaker 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 3 coils of 1/4” copper tubing that measures at least 10” in diameter).

Rollers

Adjustable rollers,

which enable you to move your refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning, are located behind the base grille. These rollers should be set so that the refrigerator is

firmlv ~ositioned

. .

on the

fl;or

and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.

Specially designed door hinges lift both doors slightly when opened. The force of gravity then helps close the door automatically.

To adjust rollers,

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

Turn

roller

adjusting screws

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

men

adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, we recommend that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 3/4” from the floor.

To replace base

grille?

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

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Operating Your

Set the Temperature Controls

Refrigerator

FREEZER

C INITIAL SETTING

E COLDEST

‘N’T’AL ‘ETT’NG

FRESH FOOD

COLDEST

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. Do this before filling the refrigerator with large

amounts of fresh or frozen foods.

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

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

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

fettered

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:’

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

Automatic Energy Saver System

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

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically 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

is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically.

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Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser

Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser

Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses chilled water, ice cubes and crushed ice through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work.

Water flows from the household supply

through a

(1)

dual solenoid valve to the

(2) water reservoir and to the (3) automatic icemaker as needed.

Water is frozen

in the

(4) cube

mold

and ejected into the

(5) storage bin where a

motor-

powered auger moves cubes forward into the dispensing unit. Cubed or crushed ice, as selected, dispense

through chute in door when cradle is pressed.

When the switch is moved to CRUSHED,

baffle in housing channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through chute into glass.

Chilled water from reservoir flows through the

(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the cradle is pressed.

(7)

A light switch

turns the night

light in the dispenser on or off.

Important Facts about Your Ice &Water Dispenser

Your icemaker will produce eight

cubes per

cycle—approximately

120

cubes in a 24-hour

period–

depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

. Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal.

If ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the cause and should be removed following instructions below and on page 8.

●

Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra-tall glasses.

This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look

down into the chute. If ice is

blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

To help keep bits of ice from

being sprayed beyond the glass,

place glass close to ice

chute—

but not so close that it

blocks

outcoming

ice.

● Ice should not be dispensed

into thin glasses, fine china or

delicate

crystal—they can crack or chip from the combined pressure of your hand pressing them against the cradle and ice dropping into the container.

. Ice should be dispensed before

filling glass with soda or other beverage mixes.

This will prevent

splashing which is annoying and which, if the splash reaches the ice selector switch, could cause it to stick or bind.

. Beverages and foods should not

be quick-chilled in the ice storage bin.

Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker to malfunction.

. Ice other than that produced

by your icemaker should not be added to the ice storage bin—it

may not crush or dispense well.

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

If you use your refrigerator before the water connection is made, raise the ice access door and make sure the icemaker

feeler arm is in the

OFF (up) position as shown

below.

Ice access door

Icemaker

2?’

When water supply has been connected to icemaker, move feeler arm to ON (down) position.

Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to

fill

water reservoir automatically.

Ice cube mold automatically fills with water after cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally freeze after several hours.

N~E:

With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to the proper ice-making

temperature.

(c~~ntinlit’d nc’xtpug[,)

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Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser Are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used.

Discard the first six

glassfuls of

water in the kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight “plastic” taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water reservoir.

Keep ice level to keep icemaker productive.

Cubes ejected into

an empty storage bin will

pile

up close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm up to the OFF position prematurely when the bin is only partially full. Open the ice access door, reach in, level the cubes by hand and

icemaking will resume.

Keeping cubes distributed evenly will allow the icemaker to produce enough ice to fill the bin to its maximum capacity.

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with a

green-

bluish hue. The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health. If such discoloration is observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your

Hotpoint

Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer

Care@

Servicer.

To Dispense Ice and Water

●

For ice, set selector switch to CUBED or CRUSHED. For water, simply position glass beneath words “CHILLED

WATER:’

—

●

Grip glass or other container gently near the rim and press rim firmly against ice or water dispenser cradle.

Caution: Never put fingers or other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening.

When Dispensing Ice...

Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBED.

This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get channeled to the crusher.

Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute.

This condition is normal, and

usually

occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

When Dispensing Water...

The water system provides approximately six successive 6-ounce

glassfuls—after which

several hours must be allowed for replenished water reservoir supply to cool. You probably will not drain all the chilled water from the reservoir on a single occasion.

The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the

fouowing

ones.

This is normal.

Dispensed water is chilled, not iced.

For colder water, simply add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water.

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Ice & Chilled Water

Dispemer

(continued)

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last bits

ice or drops of water.

To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin...

Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water. If excessive, the spill should be wiped dry immediately.

Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not

self-draining—

pour it in the kitchen sink. The shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to instructions on page 13.

If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin...

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together. However,

infrequent usage of ice can cause ice clumps to form in the storage bin,

resulting in temporary malfunction of the dispenser mechanism.

If this happens: . Remove storage bin from freezer

compartment. . Break up ice clumps with

fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.

. Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse together.

Lift the left corner to free the bin from the

shelf,

and

~ull

the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back.

To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin

Slide

the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the

shelf.

Rotate

‘1

Drive

Mechanism

If bin does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If Ice Is Not Used Frequently...

“Old” ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to cool before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger.

Move

Icemaker

Feeler Arm to OFF (up) Position When...

Home water

supply

is to be

turned off for several hours. . Ice storage bin is to be removed

for a period of time. . Going away on vacation, at which

time you should also turn off the valve in the water

supply

line to

your refrigerator.

If This Is Your First

Icemaker...

You’ll

hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normal

icemaking sounds and are

not cause for concern.

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Food

Stomge

Suggestion

Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*

REFRI:!RATOR

FR::ZER

Eating quality drops

after time

shown

350 ;T400E

DAYS

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef& Lamb)

3 to 5

Roasts (Pork & Veal)

3 to 5 Steaks (Beef) 3t05 Chops (Lamb)

3 to 5 Chops (Pork)

3 to 5 Ground & Stew Meats t to 2 Variety Meats

1 to 2 Sausage (Pork)

1 to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon

Frankfurters

7 Ham (Whole) 7 Ham (Half)

3 to 5

Ham (Slices)

Luncheon Meats

3 to 5

Sausage (Smoked)

Sausage (Dry& Semi-Dry) 14t021

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)

1 to 2 Pieces (Not Covered) 3t04 Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3t04 Fried Chicken

3 to 4

OOF.

MONTHS

6 tO 12

4 to

6 to 12

6 to 9 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 1 to 2

1/2

to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Freezing

not recom-

mended.

2 to 3 2 to 3

4 to 6

(Otherthanformeats&

poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits

andvegetables

.8-12 months

Lean fish

6-8 months

Fatty fish,

rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles

2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

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

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods,

‘U.S. Depaflment of Agriculture

Meats, fish

and

poultry purchased

from

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

T()

store unfrozen meats, fish and

poultry:

● Always

remove

store wrappings.

Rewrap in foil,

film

wax

paper

and

refrigerate immediately.

To store cheese,

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 vegetables,

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:

Speciulfiesh

food

compa~rnent

drawers make it unnecessary to wrap certain foods which they’ve been designed

topreserve.

~ese

drawers

are described on page

To store ice cream–Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with low cream content.

●

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

The rear of the

freemr

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 packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available at most food stores.

To freeze 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 meat that has completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to 29 pounds at a time.

For convenience . . .

● Store

things together. This saves both time and 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.

To save money in energy and food costs

● 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 1 ids, plastic film or foil.

●

Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

●

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. Move the

icemaker

feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and shut off water to the refrigerator.

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Sto~e Dmwers

Convertible Meat Keeper

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.

Set control lever to MEATS–the

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

Set control lever to VEGETABLES

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.

Sealed and Fresh Drawer

This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep

unwrapped foods

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

●

Artichokes

●

Cherries

●

Asparagus

Corn

● Beets, topped . Currants

●

Blueberries

●

Greens, leafy

●

Carrots

●

Lettuce

●

Celery

●

Parsley

●

Peas, green

● Plums

. Radishes

●

Rhubarb

●

Spinach

●

Tomatoes,

ripe

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 and Fresh Drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry.

The Sealed and 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

[he

drawer

all

th(’ wa~~

in.

Sealed Snack Wn

The Sealed Snack Pan—and shelf to which it is attached—can

be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of unwrapped meats and cheese, bacon, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

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To Remove Drawers

Remove

food

from the shelf above the Sealed and Fresh drawer

and

take out the shelf. Take food off

the glass cover and out of the drawer.

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

pull forward. Remove the gasket.

Pull the drawer partway 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

rcmove

the cover.

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‘“

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‘,

.-!

.-.

.—.

i ‘

“1 ~

/–

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Pull

thedrawer

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 up until it is higher than the drawer supports,

tilt it and take it out.

6. If tape holds Convertible Meat Pan 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, until it clears front-corner retainers.

7. Tilt and remove the

cover.

8. Tilt and remove the drawer. After cleaning, replace in reverse

order.

When drawers and covers are back in

place,

reinstall the gasket at the

rear of the

Sealed

and 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.

Page 12

Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable,

enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs.

Adj~table Shelves in

Fresh Food Compartment

To remove shelves:

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

To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of

shelf

until it locks into position.

Removable Bins on Fresh

Food Compartment

Doc

Iql

To remove bins:

Lift bin straight

until

mounting hooks disengage.

To relocate bins:

Select desired bin height, engage hooks in slots on the tracks of the door,

and

push in.

Bin

will

lock in

place.

Removable Shelves in Freezer 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 left 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.

Page 13

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning-OuKide

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also use a paste of

non-

precipitating water softener

(such

Calgon

brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.

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

Iooking

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.

WR92X216)

is available

from

Hotpoint

Appliance

Parts

Marts.

Cleaning-Inside

Behind Refrigerator

Inside 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. To 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 parts

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

n Is>z” ~

meat baster and

~ ~-l

baking-soda-and-

‘=-!

water solution to

“

force the clog

i /

)

‘!

through the

,* :\j

drain line.

L----

Continue flushing until line is

clear,

then empty and replace the defrost water pan immediately.

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.

Condenser

The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean. Remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum up dust that is

readily accessible. This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Conden$er

Defrost Water Wn

Pan behind base grille should be

cleaned at least once a year. When

reinstalling pan, firmly push it

ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.

Defrost

;ater

pan

(continued next page)

Page 14

Care

and

Cleaning

(continued)

Light bulb

replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

2. Turn numbered temperature control to OFF

and

pull off knob,

Pull

bottom of light panel down

about

l/4’’—just

enough to disengage lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall.

4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls; 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

Unplug refrigerator.

2. Remove shelf just below

light

shield. (Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first. )

3. Pull plastic light shield toward you. (It will bend to free tabs from

grooves. )

When you goon

vacation

For

extended vacations

absences,

shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF, clean interior with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of 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 foods and leave controls at regular settings. However,

room temperature is expected to drop below

60°F., follow

same instructions as for extended vacations.

Move

icemaker feeler arm to OFF

(up) position and be sure to shut off 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

po,si[i{)n ()~zl)’

during

actual

moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in

van

to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

Water filter accessory

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 reduce deposits of hard scale.

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

Hotpoint

dealer. Specify

WRWX214.

It has complete installation instructions and installs in minutes on 1/4” O. D. copper water line.

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall shield and shelf

and

plug refrigerator back in.

Page 15

Rapid Electrical

Di~nosis

Your refrigerator is wired for accurate

Questiom?

electrical diagnosis in your home—takes only minutes for a service technician to

Use This Problem Solver

check

itsentireelectricd

system. Noneedfor

the technician to unplug, move or unload

the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

REFRIGERA~R

●

May be in defrost cycle

when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

DOES NOT 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 the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

appliance into the same

outlet to determine if there is a 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 instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

●

Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 13.

●

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 and front

RATTLING

roller screws or front leveling legs 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.

. Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

AIR FROM

●

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

B~TOM

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

REFRIGERA~R

normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

DOOR

CLOSING

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

PROPERLY

petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

Page 16

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OPERATING SOUNDS

The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in 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 into drain pan.

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.

. With automatic

icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water

running in pipes as

icemaker refills.

FRESH FOOD

● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

OR FREEZER

on page 5.

COMPARTMENT

TEMPERATURE

●

Warm weather—frequent door openings.

WARM

●

Door left open for too long time.

●

Package may be holding door open.

FOODS DRY OUT

● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

FROST OR ICE

Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open. CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

. Too frequent and too long door openings.

● 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 13.

● Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 14.

Page 17

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY AUTOMATIC

. Icemaker feeler arm in OFF

(up) position.

ICEMAKER DOES N~ WORK

●

Water supply turned off or not connected.

Freezer compartment too warm.

●

Cubes too small—water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home waterline may

be clogged.

. Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely. With icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position, level cubes in bin by hand.

CUBE DISPENSER

●

No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes.

DOES NOT WORK

. No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. . Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip

pressure and discard the remaining clumps.

WATER HAS POOR

If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water in regular

TASTE/ODOR

manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with freshwater.

Poor-bsting

incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 14.

WATER IN FIRST

. Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is

GLASS IS WARM

first installed.

●

If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in first glass will not

be as cool as in succeeding glasses.

. If water reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.

WATER DISPENSER

. Water supply line turned off or not connected.

DOES

WORK

●

Supply line may be clogged with sediment.

DIVIDER BETWEEN

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

COMPARTMENTS

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

FEELS WARM

refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

MOISTURE FORMS

. Not unusual during period of high humidity.

ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERA~R

MOISTURE

. Too frequent and too long door openings.

COLLE~S

INSIDE

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

WATER ON FLOOR

. The drain at the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 13.

●

If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you maybe jamming the cubes in the funnel chute.

They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor. . Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

1 I

~ 1

I i

Page 18

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

REFRIGERATOR

●

Foods with strong odors should be tightly

covered.

HAS ODOR

Check for spoiled food.

. Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 13.

●

Defrost water pan needs cleaning.

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

INTEWOR LIGHT

●

No power at outlet.

DOES NOT LIGHT

. Light bulb needs replacing. See page 14.

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Page 19

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

Page 20

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.

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 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 HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED “Service triPsto Yourhometo

. Replacement of house fuses or

teach you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

. Failure of the product if it is used

about operating the product,

for other than its intended purpose

please contact your dealer or our

or used commercially.

Consumer

Affairs

office at the

● Damage to product caused

address below, or call, toll free:

by accident, fire, floods or acts

The GE Answer

Center@

of God.

800.626.2000 consumer information service

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR

CONSEQUEN- IAL 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.

To 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

needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Pati

No. 162

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Pub.

No.

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