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Appliance Registration

2

Problem Solver

12, 13

Care and Cleaning

10

Repair Service

15

Defrost Water Pan

10

Safety Instructions

3

Defrosting

9

Shelves

7

Energy Saver Switch

5

Temperature Controls

5

Energy-Saving Tips

2

Vacation & Moving Tips

11

Food Storage Suggestions

6

Warranty

Back Cover

Storage Drawer

7

Storage Times

6

Ice Trays

8

Installation

3,4

Adapter Plug

4

Clearances

4

Electrical Requirements 3,4
Extension Cord

4

Grounding

3

Leveling Legs

4

Location

4

Light Bulb Replacement

11

Model

and

Serial Numbers

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and Care of

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Ene~y-saving

tips

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 inside

the fresh food compartment on the
upper left side near the back.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership

Registratioil

Card that came with

your refrigerator.
Before sending in the registration

card,

please

write these numbers

here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

refri~rator.

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 12 and

13. It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.

● 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.

● Defrost the freezer compartment

whenever frost becomes 1/4” thick.

●

Keep Energy Saver Switch in the

left position unless moisture

fc~rms

on the outside of the refrigerator.

c

Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven’t been

left

open accidentally.

s

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 temperature

control to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure
to turn it back to regular setting to

prevent freezing fresh

foods.

●

Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra

electrical energy to keep everything

cool .

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Important Safety Instructions

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instructions before using

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appliance.

WMNING–When

using

this

appliance, always exercise

Fasic

safety precautions, including the
following:

● Use this appliance

ody

for its

intended purpose as described in

this Use and Care Book.

●

This

refrigerator must be properly

instaBed

in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is
used. See grounding instructions

below and on page 4.

●

Never unplug your refrigerator by

palling on the power cord. Nways

grip plug

fitiy

and pull straight

out from the outlet.

●

Repair or replace immediately

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

-racks or abrasion damage along

.s length or at either the plug or

connector end.

●

After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, partictiarly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere

to these extremely cold surfaces.

How to connect
electricity

For personal safety,

tfis

appliance must be

properly grounded.

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

●

hn’t

refreeze frozen foods which

have thawed completely.

The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:

‘!. .You

may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below

@°F.

‘!.

.Thawed ground meats, poultry,

or fish that have

any off-odor or

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

“Even partial thawing and refreez­ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegeta­bles, and prepared foods. The eating
quality of red meats is affected less
than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible
to save as much of their eating
quality as you

can;’

Installation Requirements

–I~ORTANT...

Please Read Carefully

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GiOUND

EtiSTS

BEFORE USE

;tandard three-prong (grounding)

.tiall

outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

Have the

wall

outlet and circuit

possibility of electric shock hazard

checked by a qualified electrician

from this appliance.

to make sure the outlet is properly

grounded.

3

●

If your old refrigerator is

stfll

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

reduce the possibility of danger to
children.

●

Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs.

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

B. Before cleaning.

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

Note: Turning temperature control

to “O” position does not remove

power to the light circuit.

●

Do

not operate your refrigerator

in the presence of explosive fumes.

SAW

T~SE

~STRUCTIONS

Where a standard two-prong

wall

outlet is encountered, it is your per­sonal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall outlet.

DO NOT, UNDER N CIRCUM-

STANCES,

CUT

OR

WMOW

T~ ~RD

(GROUND) PRONG

PROM

T~ POWER

CORD.

(continued next page)

Installation Requirements

(continued)

–I~ORTANT.. .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

TE~ORARY

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

UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available

at most

]ocal

hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)

The larger slot in the adapter
must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

CAUTfON: Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is

metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. You should have the 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.

Shotid

the adapter ground terminal
break, DO NOT USE the appliance

until

a proper ground has again been

established.

Use of extension cords

Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that
it be a

UL listed 3-wire grounding

type appliance extension cord hav­ing a grounding type plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and
120 volts. Such extension cords

are obtainable through your local
service organization.

The refrigerator should
always be–plugged into its
own individual electrical

outlet—

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

Refrigerator hstallation

Location

Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below

@°F.

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

Do install it on a floor strong
enough to support a ftily

loaded

refrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.

Clearances

Mlow

the following clearances for
ease of instigation and proper air
circulation:

Wnged

side

__-1-l/2°

Other

side_____5/8°

Top-- __--

_---_-2°

Back----_---_--l”

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front corners

of the refrigerator should be set so
the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on floor and the front is raised just
enough that the door closes easily
when opened about halfway.

Turn leveling legs

clockwise to raise
refrigerator, counterclockwise to
lower

it.

When adjusting leveling legs

for proper door closure, the front
leveling legs should be extended
downward approximately

5/8!’

.

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Operating Your Refrigerator

Temperature Control

Energy Saver Switch

Dial

The Energy Saver Switch is located

The temperature control dial has

on the temperature control panel.

nine

settings plus

“OJ’

To reduce the amount of electricity
required to operate your refrigera­tor, be sure the stitch is pushed
to the left position. This turns off

the heater in your refrigerator that
prevents moisture from forming
on the outside.

Use of the Energy Saver Switch can
save you money. Estimated yearly

“l” is the warmest.

savings, depending on your local
electric rates, are as follows:

“9” is the coldest.

~odel

Estimated

Yearly

saVln9S

Energy

~nitiallv

set the temperature control

E

Jial at

“5J’

Mter using refrigerator, adjust

temperature control to setting that
is best suited to your needs.

Note: Turning temperature control

did

to “O” stops cooling in BOTH

compartments —fresh food

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freezer.

If you turn your household

thermostat below

@“

at night

. . .

you may want to set the tem-

perature control one number colder,

as from “5” to

“6~’

Your refrigerator will perform
acceptably when room temperature
is as low as

55°F.,

although the
freezer compartment may be a few
degrees warmer than when room
temperature is normal.

If the refrigerator is in a

W°F. or

>lder

room, it will not operate and

lood in the freezer compartment

will thaw and spoil.

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$3.00 $5.00 $6.00

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With the heater turned off, there
is a chance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The

hutidity

is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the

early morning hours, and in homes

which are not air conditioned.

Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
may cause deterioration of the paint
finish. It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 10.

When the Energy Saver Stitch is
pushed to the right,

electricity flows
through the low wattage heater
which warms the outside of the cab­inet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.

5

Food Storage Suggestions

Organize your food storage
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.

To save money in

enero

and food costs

● Place most perishable items such

as

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

of the fresh food compartment.
. Cover moist foods with tight lids,

plastic film or foil.

.

kaf

vegetables and fruits placed

in storage drawers

will

last longer

when stored in

closed plastic con-

tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
. Do not overload your fresh food

or freezer compartment with a lot

of warm food

at once.

. Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.

● When

going

out of town for sev­eral days, leave as few perishables
as possible in the refrigerator.

Suggested storage times
for meat and poultry*

Eating

quality drops

REFRI::RATOR

after time shown

35°

~T400F.

Fresh Meats

DAYS

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

(Porh). 1 to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon 7
Frankfurters 7
Ham (Whole). 7

Ham (Half) 3 to 5
Ham (Slices). 3
Luncheon Meats. 3 to 5

Sausage

(Smoked). 7

Sausa~e

(Dry and Semi-Dry). 14 to 21

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes

3 to 4

Gravy and Meat Broth. 1 to 2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken and Turkey

(Whole). 1 to 2

Chichen

(Pieces)

1 to 2
Turkey (Pieces). 1 to 2

Duch

and Goose (Whole). 1 to 2

Giblets

1 to 2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces

(Covered with Broth) 1 to 2

Pieces (Not Covered). 3

to

4
Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4
Fried

Chichen. 3 to 4

FR::ZER

;:F,

MONTHS

6 to 12
4 to 8
6 to 12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
1 to 2

1

%

1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2

Freezing

not

recom-

mended.

2 to 3
2 to 3

12
9
6
6
3

6
1
4 to 6
4

(Otherthan formeats &poultry)

FREEZER

Most fru;ts and vegetables. . . . .....8-12 months

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

soups, stew, casseroles. .2-3 months

Cahes, p;es,

sandwiches,

Ieft-overs (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. Department of’Agriculture

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

will

vary.

To store

ufrozen

meats,

fish

and

potitry:

. Always remove store wrappings.

. Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.

To store cheese,

wrap well with wax

paper or aluminum

foil,

or put in a

plastic bag.
. Carefully wrap to

expel

air and

help prevent mold.
. Store pre-packaged cheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.
To store vegetables, use the

vegetable drawer—it has been
designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce.

. Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towel.

. As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.

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

. It

will

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

● The rear and the floor of the

freezer compartment are slightly
colder than the front and

off-the-

floor areas.

6

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential require­ments for efficient home freezing.

1.

Initkd 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, because
less culling and sorting will be
necessary.

For faster freezing, place

item

to
be frozen directly on floor of freezer
compartment.

3.

Roper packaging. Use food

wraps designed especially for
freezing.

To freeze meat, fish and Podtryl

wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or

other heavy-duty wrapping material

‘orming

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 com-

pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success­fully only once.

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

CTA13.

. . . . . ........8 pounds

CTA15.

. . . . . . .......12 pounds

Shelves & Storage Drawer

Top Shelf

The top shelf has a guard at the
rear to help prevent containers from
touching the cooling coil. If bowls
or similar containers touch the coil,
frost could form on the containers
and cause partial freezing of their
contents. This frost may melt and
drip during the defrosting cycle.

Two-Position Shelf

(on models so equipped)

The bottom wire shelf in the fresh
food compartment can be relocated
to vary the amount of space between
it and the Fruit & Vegetable drawer
cover below it.

To relocate shelf, lift it off the
shelf supports, tilt it, and place it
on the other set of shelf supports.

Fruit & Vegetable Drawer

The storage drawer at the bottom
of the fresh food compartment has
been specially designed to help
preserve fruits and vegetables.

The drawer will stop before coming

all the way out of the refrigerator to

help prevent contents from spilling
onto the floor. It can be removed
easily by lifting up slightly and

pulling past the “stop” position.

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To remove drawer when fresh
food compartment door cannot
be opened folly:

1. Remove food from drawer and

drawer cover.

2. Pull drawer cover forward as far
as it will come and up-end it.

3. Turn cover to left and remove
from refrigerator. (With left-hand

door, turn drawer and cover to
right. )

4. Pull drawer forward, up-end it,

turn it and take it out.
To replace: reverse procedure,

making sure cover rests on ledge
at rear and support brackets at
front of refrigerator.

Ice Service

Easy

Release~

Ice Trays

For most

eficient

ice sertice, place

trays side by side on the freezer

compartment floor.

To release ice cubes, invert tray,
hold it over storage bucket or bowl,
and twist tray at both ends.

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For

ody

one or two ice cubes,

leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove

desired number of cubes.

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

dishwasher.

Defrosting Instructions

Fresh Food
Compartment

Defrosting of the fresh food com­partment takes place automatically

every time the refrigerator turns off.

Melted frost water drains from
the cooling coil into a trough below
the coil, out the back of the
refrigerator, and down into a pan
near the bottom of the refrigerator
(see page 10) where it evaporates.

Note: If heavy frost forms on the
cooling

coil,

adjust temperature
control to a lower setting. Be sure
bowls or similar objects are not
touching the cooling coil. If they
are, frost may form on them and
drip into fresh food compartment
during defrosting.

Freezer
Compartment

● Defrost freezer compartment

when frost becomes l/4-inch to

l/2-inch thick in any area of the

freezer.

● It may be necessary to defrost

the freezer compartment frequently
if the freezer is used often and/or
there is high humidity.

● DO not use any electrical device

or sharp instrument in defrosting
your freezer compartment.

To defrost freezer compartment:

1. Remove contents from freezer

compartment and turn temperature
control to “O” position. Tempera­ture control must remain at “O”
position and freezer compartment
door must stay open.

To reduce the amount of thawing
of frozen food while defrosting the
freezer compartment, store the food

in a picnic cooler or other insulated

container.

2. Use a plastic scraper to loosen and
remove frost from the ceiling and

walls of the freezer compartment as

the frost begins to thaw. Do not use

a sharp or pointed instrument to

remove frost, as its use may

resdt

in

damage to the refrigerating system.

To speed frost removal, place pans
of hot tap water in the freezer
compartment.

4. In addition to the visible frost in
the freezer compartment, frost also
forms on the hidden side of the
freezer compartment surfaces. This
frost will melt during defrosting and

the defrost water will drain through
the opening in the top of the fresh
food compartment. To catch this
water, place a quart-size container
in the center of the top shelf under

the opening. Leave the freezer
compartment door open for at least

two hours to defrost an average

accumtiation

of frost.

5.

Mter

defrosting is completed,
turn temperature control to desired
setting and return food to freezer
compartment.

3. Sponge up defrost water as it

collects in bottom of freezer com­partment. Place a large folded bath
towel at the front of the freezer
compartment to soak up water and
prevent it from running down the
front of the refrigerator.

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Care and Cleaning

Cleaning—OuKide

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 wax handles or trim.

Keep the finish clean.

Wipe with
a clean cloth, lightly dampened
with kitchen appliance wax or mild

liquid

dishwashing detergent. Dry

and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not

wipe the refrigerator with a

soiled

dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. These may leave a residue that
can damage the paint.

Do not use

scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach, or cleaners containing
bleach, because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Protect the paint finish.

The finish

on the outside of the refrigerator is

a high quality, baked-on paint finish.

With proper care, it will stay

new-

looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new,

and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No.

WRWX216)

is available
from Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.

Cleaning—Imide

Clean the inside of the fresh food
and freezer compartments

at least
once a year. Unplug 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, vegetable
drawer, 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 of your
refrigerator’s plastic

parti

in

your automatic dishwasher.

Behind refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be

darn~ged,

particularly

-

cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.

Defrost Water Wn

Defrost water pan

Pan located next to compressor
at rear of refrigerator should be
cleaned at least once a year. DO
NOT REMOVE PAN. Move
refrigerator out from wall as far as
necessary, and unplug power cord
from wall outlet before cleaning
pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in

warm

water

and

baking soda solution-one
tablespoon of baking soda to a
quart of water.

Do not use

cleansing powders, abrasive
cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing chlorides.

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10

Light bulb
replacement

A light bulb and socket are

located at the top of the fresh food
compartment. A flexible shield
surrounds the lamp to help prevent

accidental breakage.

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W*

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Light

shield–

press both sides

\

To replace the light bulb, unplug

the refrigerator’s power cord plug
from the wall outlet. Press

the sides

of the light shield, near the front,

release the locking tabs and

.OW

the shield to swing down.

When you goon
vacation

For extended vacations or absences,

shut off power to refrigerator,
turn the numbered control to

“O’.

position, and clean interior with
baking soda solution of one
tablespoon of soda to one quart

of water. Wipe dry. To prevent
odors, leave open box of soda in

refrigerator. Leave doors open.

For shorter vacations,

remove per­ishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below

W°F. follow same instruc-

tions as for extended vacations.

When you move

Disconnect power cord from wall

outlet and remove all food. Follow
defrosting instructions (see page 9),
then clean and dry the interior.
Sponge out defrost water pan (see
page 10) to prevent spillage.

Secure

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loose items such as

shelves, storage pan and ice trays
by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in

upright

position only

during actual moving

and in van.

Refrigerato~ must be

secured in van to prevent move-

ment. Protect outside of refrig-

erator with blanket.

Unscrew burned-out bulb and
replace it with a standard

W-watt

appliance bulb. Then push light
shield up and press sides until tabs
lock into slots above.

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Questions?

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Use This Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

REFRIGERA~R

● Temperature control dial set at

“0~’

DOES NOT OPERATE

●

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

●

If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.

M~R

OPERATES

●

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

FOR LONG PERIODS

to completely cool down.

●

Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.

●

Hot weather—frequent door openings.

● Door left open.

. Temperature control is set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERATURE
CONTROL on page 5.

. Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.

MOTOR STARTS &

●

Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR

●

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

RATTLING

leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to LEVELING LEGS
on page 4.

● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them.

Slight

vibration is normal.

FRESH FOODS

●

Foods should be covered.

DRY OUT

FROZEN FOODS

●

Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

DRY OUT

FROST OR ICE

●

Normal in this type of refrigerator.

CRYSTALS ON

FROZEN FOOD

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

FRESH FOOD

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

OR FREEZER

on page 5.
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE

●

Warm weather—frequent door openings to get ice or cold drinks.

TOO WARM

●

Door left open for long time.

c

Package may be holding door open.

SLOW ICE CUBE

●

Trays not placed on freezer compartment floor.

FREEZING

●

Door may have been left ajar.

●

Set temperature control to a higher number.

ICE CUBES HAVE

●

Unsealed packages may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

ODOR/TASTE

●

Old cubes need to be discarded.

MOISTURE FORMS

●

Not unusual during period of h

igh

humidity.
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR

●

Move energy saver switch to the right.

MOISTURE

●

Too frequent and too long door openings.

COLLE~S

INSIDE

● In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when door is opened.

● Door

left

open or ajar.

●

Moisture on cooling coil occurs during defrosting. See page 9.

REFRIGERA~R

●

Foods with strong odors should be kept tightly covered.

HAS ODOR

●

Check for spoiled food.

●

Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 10.

●

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

INTERIOR LIGHT

● No power at outlet.

DOES

N~

LIGHT

●

Light bulb needs replacing.

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14

If You Need Service

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

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

FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel
20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

any part of

the

refrigerator

that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For

five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

part of the sealed refrigerating
system

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

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

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

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

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS

N~

COVERED ●

Servicetripstoyourhometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer

Cente@

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.

I

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, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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Pub.

No.

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