Hotpoint CSXW27C Use And Care Manual

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Appliance Registration 2 Shelves 15
Base (h'ille 4 Solid State Monitor 6-9

Care and Cleaning i8, 19 Door Alarm 7
Condenser 19 Stares Check Reset 7

Countermaker Compartment 10 Warm Temperature 7
Diagnostic Codes 6-9 Storage Drawers 16, 17

Energy Saver System 5 Drawer & Cover Removal 17
Energy-Saving Tips 2 Temperature Controls 5

Food Storage Suggestions i4 Vacation & Moving Tips 19

Storage Times 14 Wan'amy Back Cover

Ice Dispenser II-I3 Water Filter Accessory 13
Icemaker 11-I3

Installation 3,4

Adapter Plug 4

Adjustable Rollers 4
Clearances 4

Electrical Requirements 3,4
Extension Cord 4

Grounding 3
Location 4

UseandCareof

models

CSX27C

and

CSXW27C

Ice &WaterDispenser

Countermaker

Compartment

SolidStateMonitor&

DiagnosticSystem

Water Supply to Icernaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement 19
Model and Serial Numbers 2

Problem Solver 20-22

Repair Service 23 GE Answer (?enter"
Safety Instructions 3 800.626.2000

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

Consmner Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with

your refl'igerator.
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, inanlediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you

the refrigerator.
Save time and money.

Before you request service, check
the Problem Solver on pages 20
through 22. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can
correct yourself

Energy-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 as soon as

possible, particularly in hot,

humid weather.

• Be sure the doors are closed

tightly. Before leaving the house or

retiring tbr the night, check to be

sure the doors haven't been left

open accidentally.

• Store only those tbods 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 evelTthing

cool.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this a_.

WARNING--when using this
appliance, ahvays _ercise basic
safety precautions, including the

fbtlowing:

• Usethis appliance only for its
intended pnrlmse as described in

this [se and Care Book.
*This refriRerator must be

properly hlstoUed in We-e
with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. See grounding
instructions below and on page 4.

. Never unplug your-rater
by pulling on the power cord.

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

.Repair or replace immediately

all elect _ 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 rob over or damage the

power cord.
.After your refrigerator isin

operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands

are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.

• De net *-@_r

on the automatic icemaklng

mech_ism while the *rotor
is phlg_ hi. This will prevent

contact with the moving parts of

the ejector mechanism, or with
the heating element that releases

the cubes.
. Do not allow mlyone to

clin_ sit, stami or hang onthe
Comtte'maker Clmqmrmlem door

(seepage 10). They could damage

the refi'igerator and maybe even tip
it over, causing severe personal

injury.

• Don't refrteze 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 refrozert

and should not be eaten. Thawed
ice ere.am should be discarded. If

the odor or color of any food is

poor or questionable, get rid of it.

The food may be da_erous to eat.

"Even partial thawing and_

reduce the eating quality of foods,

partic_arly fruits, vegetables and
prepared f0_lS. The _tting uualitv

of red meats _saffected less than "
that of-y other foods. Use

rofro_nfood_as SOOnas possible
to save as much of their eating

qualityasyogacan"

• Ifymlr old refrigerator is still
around the house but not in use,

be sur_ to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of

danger to children.

•Unplug your refrigerator.
A.Beforo making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed

by a qualified individual.

B. Before cleaning.
C, Before replacing a ber_l-.o_t

light bulb, the refrigerator should

be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with alive 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.

• Domt opemteyour _
inthe presenceofexplosive fumes.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Requirements--IMPORTANT:

How to connect

electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be

properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance

is equipped with a grounding plug

which ma_es with a standard
grounded wall outlet (Fig. i) to

minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.

PREFERRED

_ETHOD

Have the wall outlet checked by
a qualifieh electricSan" m mal<e sure
the outlet is properly grounded.

Please read carefully.

Where a standard two-prong wal
outlet is encoumered, it is your

personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded three-prong

wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
cnlCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE TI!IRD

(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POW_ CORD.

(Co,timxd ,ext page)

Instillation Requirements (continued)-IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly

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

an adapter, where local codes permiL
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION

may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPOF_'t METHOD

ADAPTEI_L_S_T :-_ ,,

ALIGNIK_G[ li;_

_,"1 I I __j"'INSUR[ _ROPER

Fi" _ ' _CO,,,,EBT,O'

9. z i"I BEFOREUSE

The larger slot in the adapter nmst

be aligned with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide proper polarity

in the connection of the power cord.
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 nrake 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 veO' likely to break
with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT [SE the

appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.

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NOAND

Use of _nsion Cords

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly reconmlend against the
use of an extension cord. However,

if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessm T that

it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord having

a grounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the

cord be 15 amperes 0ninimum) and

120 volts.

The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet--

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt, 50
Hertz, single phase AC). This is

recommended for best perfornrance
and to prevent overloading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a
fire hazard from overheating wires.

Refrigerator Location

Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°F.

because it will not run often enough

to maintain proper temperatures.

Do instill it on a floor strong
enough to support a fully loaded

refrigerator.

Also see EnerD,-Saving Tips.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances

for ease of installation, proper
air circulation and plumbing and

electrical connections:

Sides ..................... _"

Top ...................... 0"

Back ...................... 1"

Allow following door clearances:

Countermaker Side ......... 3_"

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, shutoff valve, fittings and

instluctions is available at extra
cost from your dealer. There

should be sufficient tubing tbr 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 robing in three 10-inch
diameter coils.)

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base

grille enable you to move the

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 halt\ray-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.

PULLOUT

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.

When adjusting front milers *'orproper
door closure, we recomnrend that the

bottonr 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 folavard until the
grille snaps into place.

Operating Your Refrigerator

Set the

Temperature Controls

Freezer

C InitiaISetting

EColdest

Your refrigerator has two controls

that let you regulate the temperature

in the fresh food and freezer

compartlrrents.

INITIALLY, set the FRESH

FOOD control at 5 and the
FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer telnperatures,
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 tenrperatures 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 compartments-fresh food

AND freezer--but does not shut
off power to the refrigerator.

TemperatureControls

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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 nrilk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.

Fresh Food

I

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5InitiaISetting

9C_/dest

[se the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a

container of ice cream in the center

of the fi'eezer compartnrent. Check
it after a day. If it's too hard or too
soft, adjust the tenrperature comrols.

Always allow 24 hours for the

refrigerator to reach the

temperature you set.

If you turn ),our
household thermostat

below 60°E at night

•. _you may want to turn the lettered

control one step colder, as fi'om "C"
to "D_' Cooler temperatures in the

house may cause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus

allowing the ii'eezer conrpartment
to warm somewhat. To protect your

fl'ozen i\_od supply, leave your

letlered 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 ?_ur fresh food conrpartlrrent.
However, if freezing occurs, turn

the mmrbered control one step
warmer, as from "5" to "4T

When you stop turning the
thernrostat down, turn temperature

controls back to their regular
settings.

Automatic
Energy Saver System

You won't find an "energy saver"
switch on this refrigerator.

Warnr liquid fi'om the refrigerator's
condenser is automatically circulated
around the front edge of the freezer

conlpartment to help keep moisture
fi'om forming on the outside of the

refrigerator during humid weather.
Man?- refrigerators use special

electric heaters. This refrigerator

needs none. That's why there is no
"energy saver" switch, there's no

need tbr it.

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.

Your refrigerator is designed and

equipped to defrost itself

automatically.

Solid State Monitor System

It keeps an eye on
things for you.

(bRed signal light flashes to tell

you when either "door' is open.

@Signal light tells you that the

Door Alarm beeper has been set to
sound after either door has been

open 30 seconds.

@Red signal light tells you when

freezer foodkeeping temperature is
above normal.

@Lighted word NORMAL

indicates that no lhilure has been

detected by the diagnostic systena.

@Flashing diagnostic codes in the

display warn you when:

[_ fi'ozen foods should be
checked.

[]power has been interrupted.

[] icemaker may not be operating

properly.

What these codes mean and
what to do when they appea_is

summarized on the inside of the
freezer colnpartment door and

explained more thoroughly on
the following pages.

@STATUS CHECK pad puts a

review of the electronic diagnosis

of five coded functions at your

fingertip and also allows you to
erase codes and reset the display.

Electronic control allows you

to turn night light in water-and-ice

service on and off.

Electronic control allows you to
select ice cubes or crushed ice, and
signal light confimrs your choice.

When your refrigerator
is first plugged in...

All panel lights come on for five

seconds, a beep sounds, and lights

go off except as ibllows:

• PF flashes in the display Touch
STATUS CHECK-RESET pad to

erase it.

• Word NORMAL glows.

• Red WARivl TEMPERATURE
light glows if freezer compaltment

temperature is higher than normal.
It goes off when proper foodkeeping

temperature is reached.

• Door alarm beeper is activated
and light on DOOR ALARM

pad glows.

• CRUSHED ice selection light
glows.

• Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if

either door is open, goes out when
doors are shut.

_ defrost systenr has t:ailed.

[_ freezer control may need to be
set for a colder temperature.

• Night light in water-and-ice
service is off.

How to Set the
Door Alarm

You don't have to set the visual

alarm. As long as either door is
open, the red DOOR OPEN signal
light flashes.

Why the Red Warm

Temperature Light Glows.

At first, it's probably because your

newly installed refrigerator hasn't
completely cooled down yet. Wait
a few hours for it to cool, and then

the light will go out.

How the Solid State
Monitor System Works.

The word NORMAL is lighted
except when a failure has been

detected.

If the signal light on the

DOOR ALARM pad is glowing,
the beeper alarm is set. If it's not,
touch the pad to turn it on.

If either door is open for more than
30 seconds, a recurring beep sounds.

The light goes out and the beeping
stops when you close the door.

There are times when you'll want
the Door Alarm beeper turned

off. When you're rearranging a lot
of 1hod, for exanrple. Jnst touch the

pad. The light will go out and the
beeping will stop.

Deactivating the Door Alarm
beeper does not turn the red DOOR
OPEN light oft" it keeps flashing

until the door is closed.

From then on, the red light will
glow whenever temperatures inside

get too high for proper food storage.

If this happens, open the doors
only when absolutely necessao:,

and close them as quickly as

possible.

As soon as inside temperatures
return to normal, the light goes out.

The STATUS CHECK-RESET pad

has two fnnctions:

1. You can touch the STATUS

CHECK-RESET pad and get a
review of the electronic diagnostic

codes in order of their priority.

2. You can touch the STATUS
CHECK-RESET pad to erase three

flashing codes immediately. Two
codes (DE and FF) cannot be erased

until the condition that caused them
to flash has been corrected (see

page 8).

(comi_medlwxtpage)

Solid State Monitor System (continued)

The Solid State Monitor System
alerts you when sonrething starts to

go wrong.

If a diagnostic code appears on
the display, something needs

special attention. To get your
attention, the display code flashes

until you erase it. The first 6
flashes are accompanied by beeps.

If more than one coded function
requires attention at the same

time, the one with the highest
priority will be displayed first.

Pressing the STATUS CHECK-
RESET pad will evaluate all other

coded functions. If the NORMAL
display is lit during the displaying

of a code, that function is operating
properly.

Pressing the STATUS CHECK-
RESET pad will erase three codes

immediately--PE (2land CC.
The DE and FFcodes can only be

erased by touching the STATUS
CHECK-RESET pad after the

condition that caused the code to
flash has been corrected.

This flashing code tells you the
power to the refrigerator has

been interrupted for more than 2

seconds. Check the condition of
food in both the fi'esh food and

freezer compartments. Touch
STATUS CHECK-RESET pad

to erase code.
There is no fault with the

refrigerator when PF code
flashes.

This flashing code tells you
something's wrong with the defrost

system--keep doors closed to
retain cold and call for service.

Code flashes until problem is
corrected.

This flashing code tells you to

check your frozen fired. Has an?-
of it started to thaw? A package

may be holding the freezer

compartment door open. Don't
open the door more often than
absolutely necessa U while this

code is displayed. Touching the

STATUS CHECK-RESET pad
after the freezer compartment

temperature has returned to

normal will erase the code.

This flashing code tells you to
check the automatic icemaker.

Ice clumps in the storage bin may
have stalled the icemaker. Follow

corrective measures described on
page i3. If water supply to the

icemaker is not connected or not
turned on, make sure manual

icemaker switch is in the OFF
position (see page 11). Code stops

flashing when problem is con'ected
or STATUS CHECK-RESET pad

is touched.

This flashing code tells you to

check temperature controls and

adjust them if necessa U. (See

directions on page 5.) Touch

STATUS CHECK-RESET pad
to erase code. If code reappears

after 4 hours, call tbr service.

Signal Lights and

Diagnostic Codes

What they mean, and what
to do when they alert you, is
summarized on this panel

on the inside of the freezer

compartment door.

Panel located on the i_Tside of the freezer compartment door.

This refrigerator features an
Automatic Icemaker, an Ice &
Water Dispenser and a special

Countermaker Compartment
with its own door that becomes

a counter when you open it.

icemaker

• It replaces the ice you use...
automatically.

Ice & Water Dispenser

• It dispenses ice cubes, Cl]ished
ice and chilled water through the

freezer compartnrent door.

Countermaker
Compartment

• It makes frequently used items
stored on the fresh food door

readily accessible through the
Countermaker Conrpartnrent door

without having to open the main
refrigerator door.

. It provides an extra counter-high

work surt:ace with its own light
right at the reti'igerator when the
Countermaker Compartment door

is open. To open, lift compartment

door handle and pull down. Close
door after use.

Although &lrab[e, stain- and

scratch-resistant, the work smf.ce
on the Countermaker door shouM

not be used as a cutting board.
5'1_at7_uwnsils can damage it.

Cold Air Duct

To remove the Countermaker
Compartment door bin, open the

outer door to free the lip on the bin
from the overlapping door.

Cold air entering from the fi'eezer
compartnrent keeps the temperature
in the Countermaker Compartment

at proper ibod-keeping levels.

The Countermaker Compartlnent

is also accessible through a lift-up

door on the inside of the fresh food
compartment door.

10

Then raise the inner door and lift
the bin straight up until hooks on

bin come out of tracks on door.

Countermaker Compartment door

bin must be replaced in its original

position,

Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser

Automatic Icemaker and

Ice & Water Dispenser

Your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker and a dispenser that

dispenses chilled water and ice
cubes 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) autonratic 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

tbrward into the dispensing unit.

When you touch the (;[BED pad
on from of freezer compartment

door, ice cubes will dispense through
chute in door when cradle is pressed.

When you touch the CR[ SHED
pad, baffle in housing channels

cubes through the crusher and
crushed ice falls tl_rough chute into

glass when cradle is pressed.
Chilled water front 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

when the LIGHT pad is touched.

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 fi'eezer compartment
telnperature, room telnperature,

number of door openings and other
use conditions.

• Intermittent dispensing of ice is
normal. If ice flow inten'uption is

more than brief, ice clump(s) may
be the cause and should be removed

following instructions below and
on page 13.

Q Avoid overfilling glasses with

ice and using narrow or extra-till
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
and water 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 t_)od packages
in the storage bin may cause the

icemaker to malfuuction.

• 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 re_gerator 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

When water supply has been
connected to icemaker, nrove feeler

arm to ON (down) position.

Depress water dispenser cradle t\_r

about two l_qinutcs to remove

trapped air from water line and to

fill water reselwoir automatically.
Ice cube mold automatically fills

with water after cooling to freezing
telnperatures. First cubes nomlally

freeze after several hours.

NOTE: With a newly-installed

refrigerator, allow about 24 hours
for the freezer compartment to cool

down to the proper icemaking
temperature.

(continued next page)

Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser cont nued

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 aW 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.

To Dispense Ice and Water

oFor ice, touch CUBED or
CRUSHED pad. For water, simply
position glass beneath words

CHILLED WATER.

4,Grip glass or other container

gently near the rim and press rim

firmly against ice or water
dispenser cradle.

When Dispensing Ice...

Some crushed ice may be
dispensed even though you

touched the CUBED pad. This
happens occasionally when a few

cubes inadvertently get diverted
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 wilt eventually evaporate.

When Dispensing Water...

The water system provides

approximately six successive

6-ounce glassfuls--after which

several hours nmst be allowed lbr
replenished water reservoir supply

to cool. You probably will not &ain
all the chilled water from the

reselw'oir on a single occasion.

The first glass of water dispensed

may be warmer than the following

ones. This is nornaal.

Dispensed water is chilled, not
iced. For colder water, simply add

ice bel_re dispensing water.

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To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure fi'um cradle and
withdraw slowly to catch last ice

cubes or drops of water.

Some slight dripping may occur
following dispensing of chilled

water• If excessive, the spill should
be wiped d:5, immediately.

To Remove Ice Cube
Storage Bin...

If Ice Is Not Used Often...

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 befure replacing
it_thelxvise ice cubes will stick

to the metal auger•

Move Icemaker Feeler Arm
to OFF (up) Position when...

Do not pour water in spill shelf

because it is not sell-draining--
pour it in kitchen sink. The shelf

and its grille should be cleaned
regularly according to instructions

on page 18.

If Ice Clumps Form in

Storage Bin...

The lcemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight, and it is normal for

several cubes to be joined together•

However, if you don't use the ice
veD" often, ice clumps may form

in the storage bin and can clog

the dispenser•
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•

I

Lift the left corner to free the bin
front the shelf, and pull the bin

straight out while supporting it
at t_ont 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

If bin does not go all the way

back, renrove 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•

• Home water supply is to be

turned off for several hours•

• Ice storage bin is to be removed
tbr 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 refi'igerator.

If This Is Your First
Icemaker...

You'll hear occasional sounds that
may be unt=amiliar. These are normal

icemaking sounds and are not

cause for concerlr.

Water Filter Icemaker
Accessory

Your ice cubes can only
be as t_esh-tasting as the
water that produces them.

That's why it's a good
idea to purig, your water

with a waIer 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 filter is an option at extra
cost, available from vour Hotpoint

dealer• Specify WR_)7X0214. It has
complete installation instructions

and installs in minutes on 1/4" O.D.
copper water line.

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Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested storage times

for meat and poultry*

DAYS MONTHS

Eatingqualitydrops REFRIGERATORFREEZER
afterlimeshown AT AT

Fresh Meats
Roasts (_ef& Lamb) 3to 5

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

Steaks (Beef) 3t05
Chops (Lamb) 3t05
Chops (Pork) 1 to 2

Ground & Stew Meats 1 to 2
Variety Meats. 1 to 2

Sausage (Pork) 1 to2

Processed Meats
Bacon 7

Frankfurters. 7
Ham (Wholei' 7

Ham(Half)............. 3to5

Ham (Slices) 3
Luncheon Meats 3 to 5

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

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

CookedMeatsand

Meat Dishes 3t04

Gravy &Meat Broth Ito2
Fresh Poultry

Chicken &Turkey (Whole) 1 to2
Chicken (Pieces) Ito2
Turkey (Pieces).. 1 to2

Duck& Goose (Whole), Ito2

Giblets Ito2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces(CoveredwithBroth),.,1to2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) 3t04 I
Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3t04 4to6

Fried Chicken ..... 3t04 4

(Otherthanformeats&poultry) FREEZER

Mostfruitsand vegetables............8-12 months

Lean fish 6-B months
Fattyfish,rollsandbleads,

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

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

lellovera(conked),

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

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped,

ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService
oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest

informationonfreezingandstoringfoods,

• U.S.Depa_me,_tofAgriculture

Meats, fish and poulto _ purchased
fronr the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage

time in your retidgerator will valT.
To store unfrozen meats, fish and

poultry:

• Always remove store wrappings.

• Rewrap in _bil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.

IR IM

35°tO40°F. O°E

6to12

4to8 To store vegetables, use the

61012 vegetable drawers they've been

6to9 designed to preserve the natural

3Io4

3to4 moisture and freshness of produce•
3t04 • Covering vegetables with a moist

1t02 towel helps maintain crispness.

I •As a further aid to t];eshness,

_ pre-packaged vegetables can be

_to2 stored in their original wrapping.

lt02

1to2 Note: The Sealed and Fresh drawer

Fmezin9 makes it unnecessary to wrap certain

notrecom- foods which it has been designed to

mended, presen,e, This drawer is described

2Io3
21o3

12
9

6
6

3

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.

on page 16.

To store ice cr_lm--Fine-quality ice
cream, with high cream content, will

normally require slightly lower
temperatures than nrore "airy"

alrea@-packaged brands with
low cream content.

• It will be necessary to experiment to

determine the Ii'eezer colnpartment
location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at

the right serving temperature.

• The rear of the freezer comparunent
is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are tl:a'ee essential
requirements for efficient home

freezing:

l. 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.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry,
wrap well in freezer-weight £bil (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; naeat, 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 all like things together. This
not only saves time, but electricity--

because you can find foods taster.

• Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.

• Use shelves on the door tbr most
often used sauces and condiments.

• Use the meat drawer tbr meats
you do not ti'eeze.

To save money in energy
and food costs:

• Place nrost perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese,

toward the rear of the top shelf;

they will stay coldest in this part of

the fresh food conrpartnlent.

• Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foih

• Leaf vegetables and ti'uits
placed in storage 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 wamr 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. Set the

icemaker to the OFF position and
shut oft"water to the refrigerator.

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Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and
freezer compartments are adjustable,
enabling you to make efficient shelf

arrangements to fit your family's

tbod storage needs.

Adjustable 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 refi'igerator.

Removable Bins on Fresh
Food Compartment Door

To remove bins: Lift bin straight
up 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:

/

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

of grooves in supports.

IT]Engage

[] Lower to

lock into t

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

shell" until it locks into position.

0

2. 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.

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Storage Drawers

Convertible Meat Keeper

The Convertible Meat Pan drawer
has its own cold air duct to allow a
stream of cold air from the fi'eezer

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

lbrm 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 oft'.

Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.

Sealed Snack Pan

The Sealed Snack Pan-and

shelf to which it is attached-can
be relocated within the Fresh Food
compamnent. The sealed drawer
retains high humidity for convenient
storage of meats and cheese, bacon,

hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

Sealed and fresh Drawer

This refrigerated drawer is designed
to keep unwrapped foods fresh by

retaining the natural moisture
content of foods such as:

oAriichokes •Cherries oPiums

•Asparagus •Corn •Radishes

• Beets,topped• Currants • Rhubarb

• Blueberries • Greens,leafy• Spinach

• Parrots . Lettuce •Tomatoes,

• Celery • Parsley ripe

• Peas,green

As in an?' refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous

foods be stored wrapped-foods

such as:

• Broccoli . Cabbage . Parsnips
. Brussels •Cauliflower •Turnips

Sprouts • GreenOnions

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 drT.

The Sealed and Fresh Drawer is
partially sealed by gaskets attached

to the cover at the fi'ont and back
edges. Always replace the drawer

in this cover and push the drawer

all the war #_.

Serve and Store System

Cooking-serving-stora&e dishes
with Lexan®polycarbonate resin

see-through lids fit into a slide-out
tray that, together with the shelf to
which it attaches, can be located

anywhere in the fresh tbod
compartment.

Note: Reach in and support the rear
of the tray with one hand when

pulling the tray out past the second

"stop" location. Otherwise the tray

may slip out of your grasp and
dishes may fall out of the tray.

Dishes and lids are:

• sale for use in microwave ovens•

• safe for use in refrigerators and
freezers.

• dishwasher sate.

Dishes only are safe for use in
conventional ovens at temperatures

up to 400°E
CAUTION:

Dishes and lids are not designed

for range top cooking or broiler
use. Such use can be hazardous.

Lids cannot withstand the heat
generated in conventional ovens.

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To Remove Drawe_

1. 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.

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

pull l_rward. Remove the gasket.

5. Pull thedrawer forward, lift the

t_ont to clear stops, and remove the
drawer. If the ret}'igerator door
doesn't open completely, pull the

drawer out until it hits the door.
Then lilt the &awer up until it is

higher than the drawer supports,
tilt it and take it out.

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

order.

3. Pull the drawer partway out.
Reach in, push the rear of the glass

up; at the same time, push it back
until it clears li'ont-corner retainers.

4. Tilt and remove the cover.

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.

When drawers and covers arc 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.

7. Tilt and remove the cover.

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Care and Cleaning

Cleaning--Outside

Countermaker Compartment
door-outside. It's important that

you use only Windcx brand window

cleaner or a damp cloth to clean the
glass and trim. Other glass cleaners

maydamagethetrim. Avoid using wax

on the Countemmker Compartment

door.

Electronic monitor and
diagnostic system panels. Clean

the panels on the outside and inside
of the freezer compartment door

with a soft, clean cloth lightly

dampened with water. Do not use
cleaning sprays or large amounts of

water--the liquid can run down and
damage the control mechanisms.

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 as 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
outside of the refrigerator has a high
quality, baked-on paint finish. With

proper care, it will stay new-looking
and rust-free for years. Apply

kitchen/appliance wax when the
refrigerator is new and then at least

twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax &Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR92X0216) is available

from HotpointAppliance Parts Marts.

Cleaning--Inside

Countermaker Compartment
door--inside. Wipe up spills right

away. Use one tablespoon of baking
soda in one quart of water to clean
the inside door surface, refreshment

center bin and inside access door.
Rinse, wipe dry.

Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned

at least once a year. [ nplug 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

solutio_abom 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 fi:eezer will absorb

stale ti'eezer odors.

Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your

automatic dishwasher.

Serve and Store bowls and covers

can be cleaned in an automatic

dishwasher or by hand with liquid
dishwashing detergent and water.
You can remove stains by soaking

them in a bleach-and-water

solution--one part chlorine bleach

to three parts water. (Stubborn

stains may require two or more
hours of soaking.) Use a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on

soil. Do not use cleansing powders

or other abrasive cleaners.
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 (uot 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 ti"omthe

wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those

with embossed surthces. 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

toyour floor coveringor refi'igerator.

18

Condenser

For most efficiem operation,
remove the base grille (see page 4)

and either sweep away or vacuum

up dust that is
readily accessible, j_._

For best results, _] _
use a brush _ _ I
specially designed _--Z_

for this purpose. _,__
It is available at most ¢on/_nse_r "

appliance parts stores,

This easy cleaning operation

should be done at-least once a 3"ear.

Light Bulb Replacement

In Fresh Food (ompartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Turn numbered temperature

control to OFF and pull off knob.

3. Pull bottom of light panel down
about l/4"--just enough to disengage

lip at rear ti'om 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

1. Unplug refi'igerator.

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.)

After replacing with same size
bulb, reinstall shield and shelf and

plug refrigerator back in.

In Countermaker Compartment

1. Unplug refrigerator.

2. Open fresh food conapartlnent
door, remove top door bin and raise

Countermaker Compartment inner

door.

When You Go on Vacation

For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to

refrigerator, tm'n the numbered

control to OFF, clean interior with
baking soda solution of one

tablespoon of baiting soda to one
quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent

odors, leave open box of baking soda
in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove

perishable foods and leave controls

at regular settings. However, if
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 th¢ r¢frigerator.

When You Move

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

and dW 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 only during actual moving

and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement.

Protect outside of refrigerator with

blanket.

3. Press sides of flexible light
shield to release locking tabs and
allow the shield to swing down.

4. Unscrew burned-out bulb and
replace it with night-light bulb of

same wattage.

5. Place rear tab of light shield imo
door and rotate shield up until tabs

lock into slots above.

6. Plug refrigerator back in.

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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

NO PANEL TO[CH
PM) RESPONSE

REFRIGERATOR

DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS

POSSIBLE CA(SE AND REMEDY

• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet,
oIf plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

appliance into the same outlet to detcrnrine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or

burned out fuse.

oMaybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate Ibr about 30 minutes.

• Temperature control in OFF position•

• If interior light is not on, rcfi'igerator 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.

oModenr refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartnrem

require more operating time.

. Normal when reti'igerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down.
oLarge amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

oHot weathe_frequent door openings.
l 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 18.
. Check ENTERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

MOTOR STARTS&
STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR
RATTLING

HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF

REFRIGERATOR

DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY

oTemperamre control starts and stops motor to maintain even tenrperamres.

oIf ret_gerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and from
roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.

• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving thenr. Slight vibration is nornral.

•Nornral air flow cooling nrotor. In the refl'igeration process, it is normal that heat be

expelled in the area under the reli'igerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
nomlal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be

consulted if you object to this discoloration•

• Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a snrall anrount of

petroleum jelly on face of gasket•

2O

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OPERATING SOUNDS

• The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment nray produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.

,,Normal fan airflow-one fan blows cold air through the refi'igerator and freezer

compartments, another lhn cools the compressor motor.

• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard front tint* 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 refi'igeration following defrost.

• With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.

FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER

• Temperature control not set cold enough• Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

on page 5.

COMPARTMENT

TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM

• Warm weather frequent door openings.

• Door left open for too long time.

• Package may be holding door open.

FOODS DRY OUT ,mFoods 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

ICE CUBES HAVE

• Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

• Old cubes need to be discarded•

ODOR/TASTE

• Ice storage bin needs to be enrptied or washed.

• Unsealed packages in refrigerator andor freezer compartments may be transmitting

odor/taste to ice cubes.
* Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning refer to page 18.

• Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 13.

_AUTOMATIC

• Icemaker feeler arnr in OFF (up) position•

ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK

• Water supply turned offor not cmmected.

• Freezer compartment too warm.

• Cubes too smal_water shutoff valve colmecting refrigerator to home water line may

be clogged.

• Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the OFF
(up) position. Renrove this ice to restart the icemaker.

,,When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler ann into the OFF
(up) position by mistake.

• 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.

(continued next page)

The Problem Solver <continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA[SE AND REMEDY

C[BE DISPENSER . No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubes arc frozen to wire amr, remove

DOES NOT WORK cubes.

• 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-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter-seepage 13.

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 tamed off or not connected.
DOES NOT WORK

• Supply line maybe clogged with sediment•

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 WARivl

MOISTURE FORMS •Not unusual during period of high humidity.
ON OUTSIDE OF

REFRIGERATOR

MOISTURE •Too frequent and too long door openings.

COLLECFS INSIDE •In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

WATER ON KITCHEN . The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer
FLOOR OR ON bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 18.

BOTTOM OF •If you usea glassover 6 inches tall, you maybe jamr_ng cubes in the fimnel chute.
FREEZER They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.

REFRIGERATOR i, Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR •Check for spoiled food.

• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page i8.

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.

INTERIOR LIGHT . No power at outlet.
DOES NOT LIGHT . Light bulb needs replacing• Seepage 19.

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

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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on the back page of this book.

We're proud of our sel_'ice and
want 5_u to be pleased. If for some

reason you are not happy with the
service _u 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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WHATIS 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.

YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

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 (tile 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.

WHATIS NOT COVERED

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care®

servicers during normal working
hours.

oService trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Cars 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

o 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.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIO-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE¢_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.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

I Part No. 162 D2533P005

Pub, No. 39-6277

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

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