Hotpoint CSXW2T Use And Care Manual

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Conkn@

Appliance Registration

Shelves

Base Grille

Solid State Monitor

6-9

Care and Cleaning

18, 19

Door Alarm

Condenser

Status Check—Reset

Countermaker Compartment 10

Warm Temperature

Diagnostic Codes

6-9

Storage Drawers

16, 17

Energy Saver System

Drawer & Cover Removal

Energy-Saving Tips

Temperature Controls

Food Storage Suggestions

Vacation & Moving Tips

Storage Times

Warranty

Back Cover

Ice Dispenser

11-13

Water Filter Accessory

Icemaker

11-13

Installation

3,4

Adapter Plug

Adjustable Rollers

Clearances

Electrical Requirements 3,4 Extension Cord

Grounding

Location

Water Supply to Icemaker 4

Light Bulb Replacement

Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver

20-22

Repair Service

GE Answer Center”

Safety Instructions

800.626.2000

Use and Care of

models

CSX27C

and

CSXW2T

Ice &Water Dispenser

Countermaker

Compartment

Solid

Stite

Monitor&

Di~nostic

System

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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:

Mdel

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 20 through 22. 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 as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

●

Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the house or

retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven’t been

lefi

open accidentally.

●

Store only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator.

●

Wipe moisture from bottles and

cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

●

Keep foods covered to reduce

moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

●

If you turn the controls to the

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

●

Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.

Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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using

this

appliance, always

Wrcise

basic

stiety

pwautions,

including the

following:

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use W

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for its

intended

described

this Use and Care

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refrigerator

must

propedy

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Instructhns

before

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used.

See

grounding

instructions

below and on

page

● Never unplug your-rater

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on the power cord.

Always grip plug

firrrdy

and pull

straight out from the

outiet.

●

Re@

repb

~atiy

all

elect*

se*e

cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

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

watl,

be carefd not to d] over or damage the power cord.

●

Mer

your

ref*erator k ti

operatbn, do not touch the

cdd

surfaces,

Prticu@ly

when hands

are damp or wet.

Skin may adhere

to these

~tremely

cold surfaces.

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on the

automati ~

the *rotor

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in.

This will

p-nt

contact with the

moving

parts

the

ejector m=hanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

not

a~ow

anyome

Cb~ ~Q S- or

hang @

the

~-t

door

(seepage

N).

They could damage

the refrigerator

andmayhwen

tip

it over, causing severe

perso~

kjury.

●

Wn% ref-

f-n f-

w~ch hve

thawed

com@etely.

The United States

Mpartment of

Agriculture in Home and

Garden

Bdletin No.

W says:

“..

.You

may

sakly refrw= _

that have

th~

if they still

coatain ice crystis

or if they are

still cold-below

@°F.

“..

,Thawed

ground meats, poultry,

or fish that have any

d-odor

off-color should not be

ref-n

and

sh~d

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.

me M may

dmgerous

to eat.

“Even

thawing and_

reduce the eating quality of foods,

@cNarly

fruits, vegetables and

prepared

f-s. ~ eating

quality

of~ gts is affxted

less

mat

of-y other

f-.

Use

ref-n foods

soon

as possible

to save as much of their

mting

qdity

as yw

can!*

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refrigerator

still

around the

how

but not in use,

to remove the doors.

will reduce the possibility of

danger to

chiidren.

Un@~

your tigerator.

Befbre

making any repairs.

Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by

aqtiified

individud.

B. Before

cleaning.

Before replacing a

burned-t

tight

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:

~rning

wntrol to OFF position does not remove power

the light circuit.

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Imtillation Reauiremenk—IMPORTANT:

Please read carefully.

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 mates with a standard

PREFERREO

METHOD

Fig. 1

“\\

INSURE

PiOPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

BEFORE USE

grounded wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the possibility of electric

Have the wall outlet checked by

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Where a standard two-prong

wal

outlet is encountered, it is your

~ersonal responsibility

and

&bligation t;

have it

r~placed

with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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Com

shock hazard from this appliance.

a quallrlea electrician [0

maKe

sure

the outlet is properly grounded.

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Instillation

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Please Read Carefully

Use of Adapter Plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY

CONNE~ION

may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by

“use

of a

listed adapter (Fig. 2) available

at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTER

PLUGS NOT

. ,

PERMITTED

IN CANADA)

ALIGN LARGE

PRONGSSLOTS ~, ~ ~

--- :

. .

‘ INSURE PROPER

GROUNOAND

Fig. 2

FIRM

CONNECTIOf

BEFORE USE

The larger slot in the adapter must be

tigned

with the larger slot in the

wdl

oudet

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 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

Etiemion

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

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 (minimum) and

120 volts.

The refrigerator should

almys

k plqed

into its own

individual electrical

outlet—

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

Refrigerator

bcation

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below

60°F.

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

Do instill it on a floor strong 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:

Countermaker Side. . . . . . . . .

3~tf

Freezer Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l~tf

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 instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There should be sufficient tubing for the

icemaker

from the cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 8 feet of 1/4” copper tubing in three 10-inch diameter coils.)

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move 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 halfway-open position, there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet. Side-by-side

refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened,

allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely.

To adjust rollers,

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

Turn

roller

adjusting screws

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

men

adjusting front

m~ers

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 Refrigerator

Set the Temperature Controls

Temperature Controls

Freezer

Fresh Food

ClnitialSetting

51nitialSetting

EColdast

AutomaticEnergyS averSystem

9Coldest

Al10w24H0ursf0t lempor8ture$ to Stabilize,

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

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 compartments-fresh food AND freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

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

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

Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment. Place a

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

Always allow

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

Iettercd

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

Supplyr,

leave your

lefrered

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,

freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from “5” to

“41’

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

It 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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Solid Sbte Monitor System

It keeps an eye on things for you.

@Red signal lightflashes to tell

you when either door is open.

@Signal lighttellsyou 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 failure has been detected by the diagnostic system.

@Flashing diagnostic codes in the

display warn you when:

❑

frozen foods should be

checked.

❑

power has been interrupted.

❑

icemaker may not be operating

properly.

❑

defrost system has failed.

❑

freezer control may need to be

set for a colder temperature.

What these codes mean—and what to do when they appear—is summarized on the inside of the freezer compartment door and explained more thoroughly on the following pages.

@STATUS

CHECKpadputsa

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 confirms 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 follows:

●

flashes in the display. Touch

STATUS CHECK-RESET pad to

erase it.

●

Word NORMAL glows.

Red WARM TEMPERATURE

light glows if freezer compartment

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.

●

Night light in water-and-ice

service is off.

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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.

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 food, for example. Just touch the pad. The light will go out and the beeping will stop.

Why the Red Warm Temperature

Li@t 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.

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 necessary,

and close them as

quic~y

possible. As soon as inside temperatures

return to normal, the light goes out.

How the Solid State Monitor System

Work.

The word NORMAL is lighted except when a failure has been detected.

The STATUS CHECK-RESET pad has two functions:

You can touch the STATUS CHECK-RESET pad and get a review of the electronic diagnostic codes in order of their priority.

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).

Deactivating the Door Alarm beeper does not turn the red DOOR OPEN light off–it keeps flashing until the door is closed.

(continued next page)

Page 8

Solid

Stik Motitor

The Solid State Monitor System

alerts you when something 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 CHECKRESET pad will erase three codes

immediately—Pfi CZand 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.

Syskrn

(continued)

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 fresh 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 food.

Has any of it started to thaw? A package may be holding the freezer compartment door open. Don’t open the door more often than absolutely necessary 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 13. 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 corrected or STATUS CHECK-RESET pad is touched.

This flashing code tells you to

check temperature controls

and adjust them if necessary. (See directions on page 5.) Touch STATUS CHECK-RESET pad to erase code. If code reappears after 4 hours, call for service.

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Signal

Li@@

and

Di~nostic

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 locatedon the inside

ofthefreezer

compartment door

Page 10

This refrigerator features an Automatic

Icemaker, an Ice &

Water Dispenser and a special Countermaker Compartment with

iti

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, crushed

ice and chilled water through the freezer compartment door.

Countermaker Compartment

●

It makes frequently used items

stored on the fresh food door

readily accessible through the

Countermaker Compartment door without having to open the main refrigerator door.

. It provides an extra counter-high work surface with its own light right at the refrigerator when the Countermaker Compartment door is open. To open, lift compartment door handle and pull down. Close door after use.

Although durable, stain- and scratch-resistant, the work surface on the Countermaker door should not be used as a cutting board. Sharp utensils can damage it.

Cold air entering from the freezer compartment keeps the temperature in the Countermaker Compartment

at proper food-keeping levels.

The Countermaker Compartment is also accessible through a lift-up

door on the inside of the fresh food

To remove the Countermaker Compartment door bin, open the outer door to free the lip on the bin from the overlapping door.

Then raise the inner door and lift the bin straight up until hooks on bin come out of tracks on door.

compartment door.

Countermaker Compartment door

bin must be replaced in its original

position,

Page 11

Ice & Chilled Water

Dkpemer

Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water

Dispemer

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) 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.

When you touch the CUBED pad

on front of freezer compartment door, ice cubes

will

dispense through

chute in door when cradle is pressed.

When you touch the CRUSHED pad,

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

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 when the LIGHT pad is touched.

Important

Fac@

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

130

Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and wing 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

crysti-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

quickwhilled

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

“

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 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

icemaking

temperature.

(continul’dnext pug(’)

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Ice & Chilled Water

Dkpemer

(continued)

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.

To Dispense Ice and Water

● For ice, touch CUBED or

CRUSHED

p~d.

For water, simply position glass beneath words CHILLED WATER.

II II

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 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 following ones. This is normal.

Dispensed water is chilled, not iced.

For colder water, simply add

ice before dispensing water.

Page 13

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from 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 dry immediately.

Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not

self-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 Icemaker 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 very 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.

Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf, and pull 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 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 before replacing it—otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger.

Move

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

to OFF (up)

%sition

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.

Water Filter

Icemaker

Accessory

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, metillic

tistes. A porous fiber

cartridge catches dirt,

rust particles, sand and

silt, ‘while special

crys~ls

reduce deposits of hard sc The filter is an option at extra

cost, available from your Hotpoint

dealer. Specify WR~X0214. It has

complete installation instructions

and installs in minutes on 1/4”

O.D.

copper water line.

Page 14

Food

Sto~e SuMestiom

Suggested storage times for meat and poultry*

DAYS

MONTHS

Eating quality drops REFRI:!RATDR FR::ZER after lime shown

35°

t:~OOF.

o!~.

Fresh Meats

Roasts

(Beef&

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 (Whole) 7

Ham (Half) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3to 5

Ham (Slices) 3 Luncheon Meats 3 to 5

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

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry).. ..14 to 21

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes ... 3t04

Gravy &Meat Broth lto2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken &Turkey (Whole) 1 to2 Chicken (Pieces) lto2 Turkey (Pieces).. 1 to2 Duck& Goose (Whole), lto2 Giblets . lto2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth), ., 1 to2 Pieces (Not Covered) 3t04 Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3t04

Fried Chicken . . . . . 3t04

6 to 12

4 to 8

6 to 12

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

J/2

to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2

Freezing

not recom-

mended.

2 to 3 2 to 3

9 6 6

4 to 6

(Otherthanformeats&

poultry) FREEZER

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

Lean fish 6-B 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.

To store unfrozen

meah,

fish and

poultry:

●

Always remove store wrappings.

Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper

and refrigerate immediately.

To store cheese,

wmp

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: ~e Sealed and Fresh drawer

mkes

it unnecessaq to wrap certain

foods which it has been designed to

preseme.

fiis

drawer is described

on page 16.

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

Ear

of the freezer 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.

Proper packaging.

Use food wraps designed especially for freezing.

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 all like things together. This

not only saves time, but

electricity—

because you can find foods faster.

●

Place the oldest items up front so

they can be used up promptly.

●

Use shelves on the door for most

often used sauces and condiments.

●

Use the meat drawer for meats

you do not freeze.

To save money in

enemy

and food cosh:

● Place most 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 compartment.

Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil.

Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in storage drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic

containem

or wrapped in plastic

fdm.

●

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. Set the

icemaker to the OFF position and

shut off water to the refrigerator.

Page 15

Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and

f~zer

compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to

fit

your family’s

food storage needs.

Adj@ble

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 Door

Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment

Shelves in the freezer compartment are easily removed and replaced.

remove shelves:

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.

While pressing tabs on shelf

supports on right wall,

lifi

shelf out

of grooves in supports.

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.

Page 16

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

lefi

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 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 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:

●

Aflichokes

●

Cherries

●

Plums

●

Asparagus

●

Corn

●

Radishes

●

Beets, topped ● Currants

●

Rhubarb

●

Blueberries

●

Greens, leafy ● Spinach

●

Carrots

. Lettuce

●

Tomatoes,

●

Celery

●

Parsley

ripe

●

Peas, green

As in any refrigerated storage area,

it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped–foods

such as:

●

Broccoli

. Cabbage

. Parsnips

. Brussels

●

Cauliflower● Turnips

Sprouts

●

Green Onions

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

Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the Sealed 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

the drawer

all the way in.

Serve and Store System

/ ,

--T ~ÿ•

Cooking-serving-storage 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 food 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.

p“-~

[~~j,,

~ÿ•

,--—

[~:

‘:1

/p~/

;:---~;\

.—.

,,.

Dishes and lids are:

●

safe for use in microwave ovens.

. safe for use in refrigerators and

freezers.

. dishwasher safe.

Dishes only are safe for use in conventional ovens at temperatures

400°F.

CAUTION:

Dishes and lids are not designed for range top cooking or broiler use. Such use can be hamrdous.

Lids cannot

withstind

the heat

generated in conventional ovens.

Page 17

To Remove

Dmwers

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 the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward. Remove the gasket.

..< \

‘“’

5. Pull thedrawer forward. Iiftthe 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.

Iftape

holds Convertible Meat

Pan

co~er

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.

3. Pull

thedrawer

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 remove the cover.

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 18

Care and

C1eatiW

Countermaker Compartment

door-outside. It’s important that

you use

ody Windex

brand window

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

maydamagethetrirn.

Avoid using wax

on the

Countermaker

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

dso

use a paste of

non-precipitating water

sofiener

(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 darnpend 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

candamagethepaint.

Donotuse

scouring pads, powdered cleaners,

bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch

and

weaken the paint finish.

Rotect

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.

Cleani~-Imide

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. 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

pati

from your refrigerator in

yow

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 (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.

Ifdrainbecomes ~

.== ~

clogged, use a meat baster and baking-soda-and- — water solution to force the clog

—

through the drain line.

Behind

Refr~eratir

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

embossd

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

toyourfloorcoveringor

refrigerator.

Page 19

Condemer

For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum

appliance parts stores, This easy cleaning operation should be done at-least once a year.

Li@t Bulb Replacement

In Fresh Food Compartment

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 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.)

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall shield and shelf and plug refrigerator back in.

k Counterm*er

Compartment

Unplug refrigerator.

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

Countermaker Compartment inner

door.

\ II I

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 into door and rotate shield up until tabs lock into slots above.

6. Plug refrigerator back in.

men

You

Won

Vacation

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF, clean interior with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of baking 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 the refrigerator.

men

You Move

Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food and clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items

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

Be sure refrigerator stays in

upright

position

onfy

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

Page 20

Questiom?

Use This

fioblem

Solver

PROBLEM NO PANEL TOUCH

PAD RESPONSE

REFMGERA~R

DOES NOT OPERATE

M~R

OPERATES

FOR LONG

PENODS

M~R

STARTS&

S~PS

FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR RATTLING

HOT AIR FROM

BOT~M

REFWGERA~R

DOOR

CLOSING

PROPERLY

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . 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.

●

Maybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. . 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

trippd

circuit breaker or

burned out fuse.

● Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

require more operating time. . Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down.

●

Large

amounk

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 18. . Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

●

Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

●

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

roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4. . If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

. Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal 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 small amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

Page 21

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OPERATING SOUNDS

The high

speed compressor motor required to

maintiin

near zero temperatures in the

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

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

compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.

● These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

●

Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.

●

Defrost water dripping.

●

Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.

●

Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.

●

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

●

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

TEMPEWTURE

●

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 may be transmitting

odor/taste to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 18.

● Poor-tisting incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 13.

AUTOMATIC

● Icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position.

ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK

. Water supply turned off or not connected.

● Freezer compartment too warm.

●

Cubes too small—water shutoff valve connecting 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. Remove this ice to restart the icemaker.

●

When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have pushed the feeler arm 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)

Page 22

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

CUBE DISPENSER

. No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If

cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove

DOES

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 turned 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 WARM

MOISTURE FORMS

●

Not unusual during period of high humidity. ON OUTSIDE OF

REFWGERA~R

MOISTURE

●

Too frequent and too long door openings.

COLLE~

INSIDE

●

In humid weather air carries moisture into

refrigerator

when doors are opened.

WATER ON

H~HEN

. 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.

B~~M

FREEZER

●

If you

use a glass over

6 inches

all,

you

maybe

jaming cubes

in the funnel chute.

They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.

REFWGERATOR

Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

HAS ODOR

●

Check for spoiled food.

●

Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 18.

●

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

INTEWOR LIGHT

. No power at outlet.

DOES

LIGHT

. Light bulb needs replacing. Seepage 19.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

Anwer

Cente@

8W.626.2~

consumer information service

Page 23

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 dl 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 24

YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelied

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

the

refrigerator

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY For five years from date of original

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

any part of the sealed refrigerating system

(the compressor, condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY For the life of the refrigerator, we will

replace, free of charge,

any

tinted

see-through storage

drawer made

from

&xan@

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 All warranty service will be provided Look in the White or Yellow Pages the original purchaser and any

by our Factory Service Centers or

of your telephone directory for

succeeding owner for products

by our authorized Customer

Care@

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,

purchased for ordinary home use servicers during normal working

GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

hours.

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT

and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

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.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED ●

servicetriPstoYourhometo

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

● Improper installation.

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

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

. 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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