Hotpoint CSXW2T Use And Care Manual

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

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

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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

in We-e

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the

-atin

Instructhns

before

it k

used.

See

grounding

instructions

below and on

page

● Never unplug your-rater

p~~

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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*-@W

on the

automati ~

the *rotor

k ~-

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:

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.You

may

sakly refrw= _

that have

th~

if they still

coatain ice crystis

or if they are

still cold-below

@°F.

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,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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~~~d

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

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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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ANY

cmcmANm, cm

WM~

= ~ (GROU~) PRONG ~OM m ~

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.

Operating Your Refrigerator

Set the Temperature Controls

Temperature Controls

Freezer

Fresh Food

ClnitialSetting

51nitialSetting

EColdast

AutomaticEnergyS averSystem

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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.

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.

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.

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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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