Hotpoint CTF14, CTF16, CTFP16, CTFP14 Use And Care Manual

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How

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ApplianceRegistration 2 Baje Grille - 4

Care and Cleaning 11

Condenser Energy SaverSwitch

Energy-SavingTips 2 Drawer & Cover Removal 7, 8

Food StorageSuggestions 6 TemperatureControls 5

StorageTimes 6 Vacation& MovingTips 11

Ice Trays 10 Warranty BackCover

I Icernaker

Icemaker AccessoryKit 10 Installation

AdapterPlug AdjustableRollers 4

Clearances Electrical Requirements 3.4

Extension Cord Grounding

Location

WaterSupply toIcemaker 4

9 WaterFilter Accessory

3,4

4 3

Problem Solver Repair Service 15 ‘-

SafetyInstructions 3 Shelves

StorageDrawers

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UseandCareof

7 7

Light Bulb Replacement 11 Mode]and Serial Numbers

~~ Answer ( ~~-/&~\ ‘~

800.626.2000

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Itisintendedto helpyouoperate andmaintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keepithandy for answersto your questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething or need more help, write (include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs Hotpoint .~ppliancePark

Louisville,KY40225

writedownthemodeland

serialnumbers.

You’11see themon a label at the bottom, just insidethe fresh food

compal~mentdoor.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership. RegistrationCard that came w~th

yourrefrigerator.

Beforesendingin the registration card, please write these numbers here:

:AodelNumber

Serial Number

Usethesenumbersin any correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourrefrigerator.

If youreceived

a damaged

refrigerator~ immediatelycontact thedealer (orbuilder)that soldyou

the refrigerator.

Save

time andmoney.

Beforeyourequestservice,check

theProblem Solveron pages 12 through 14.Itlistscausesof minor operatingproblemsthatyoucan correct yourself.

Enemy-savingtips

@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris important.Avoidlocatingit nextto

yourrange, a heatingventor where

thesunwill shinedirectlyon it. @Don’topen the doors more often

thannecessary.

~Closethe doorsassoonaSpossible,

particularlyin hot, humidweather.

@KeepEnergy SaverSwitchin the NORMALposition unlessmoisture formsonthe outsideofthe refrigerator.

@Besurethe doors are closed tightly. Beforeleavingthe house or retiringfor the night, check to be surethe doorshaven’tbeen lefi

openaccidentally.

@Storeonlythose foodsrequiring

refrigerationin yourrefrigerator.

@Wipemoisturefrom bottles and

cartonsbeforeputtingthem in the

refrigerator. ~Keep foodscoveredto reduce

moisturebuildup insidethe refrigerator.

@If youturn the controlsto the coldestposition forquick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back toregular settings.

@Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.

Overcrowdingcan require extra

electrical energy to keep everything cool.

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wmMNG–meIlusingthis

appliance, tiways exercisebasic safety precautions, includingthe fol~c)wing:

~ usetMs appfimce Ody for’its

ktended ptwpse as described in this Use and Care Book.

e ~s refrigerator

mwtbeproprly

instdied h accordancewiththe bstaliation instructionsbeforeitis used. See grounding instructions

below and on page 4.

A. Before maKlngany repairs.

e Don’treheeze!fiozep fo* Wweb

havethawedconrpiete!y The United States Department of

Agriculture in Home and Garden BuHetinNo. 69 says:

Note: We strongly reconimend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individud.

e Nevermpl~ you refrigeratorby

pw.?lingon the pwer cord. Aways grip plug fitiy and pull straight

out from the outlet.

B. Before cleaning.

‘t..You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

stillcold—below 40°F.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light btib, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament.

(A burned-out light bdb may break when being replaced.)

e Repairorreplaceimmediate~y

d eiectric servicecordsthathave become hayed or otherwisedamaged. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along itsiength or at either the plug or connector end.

‘~..Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have

any off-odor or

off-color shotid 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.

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

“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

InstallationRequirements–ImORTANT...PIe~seReadCa~efUllY

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

PREFERRED METHOD

electricity

INSUREPROPER

GROUNDEXISTS

BEFOREUSE

Fig. 1 !

Have the wall <~utletand circuit

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useofadapterplug

Because of potential safety

hazards under certain conditions, we stronglyrecommend againstuse of an adapter plug. However,ifyou stillelect to use an adapter, where localcodes petit, a TE~OMY

CO~CTION maybe made to a

properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by useof a UL listed adapter

(Fig.2) available at most local

hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMET’HOD ~ ,

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT

PERMITTEDINCANAOA)

ALIGNLARGE

PRONGS/SLOTS~

- l’;~;” .> ~

,- “a

-; INSUREPROPERGROUND

Fig. 2

ANDFIRMCONNECTION BEFOREUSE

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. CAU~ON: 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. Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet isproperly

grounded. when disconnecting the power

cord from the adapterq always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal isvery likely to break with

repeated use.

sllo~nidthe ada~]terground teFtinal

bFeak5Do Nor USE the appliance uIRtii[aproper 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 absolL~!eiyll~CCSS~Uy th:lt

it be a CJLlis{ed3-wire grounding

type

:1p~91i:~11cc extension c(>rdh2v-

inga grounding type plugand outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be

15amperes (minimum)and

120 volts.

The refrigerator should

alwaysbe pluggedintoits own

intitidual electrical outlet—

(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,

50Hertz, singlephase AC). This is recommended for bestperformance and to prevent overloadinghouse wiring circuits, which could cause a possible fire hazard from overheating wires.

RefrigeratorInstallation

Do not installrefrigeratorwhere temperahre @l go below 60°F.

because it willnot run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do instdi it on a flmr stiong

enough to supporta Idly loaded refrigerator.

Also see Energy-SavingTips

regarding location.

clearances

Allow the followingclearances for ease of installationand proper air circulation.

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~/4°

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”

watersuppIytoIcemaker

(on models so equipped)

You will need to connect your icernaker to a colciwater line. A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and instructions is available at extra cost from your dealer. There should be sufficient tubing for

tl~eicemaker from the cold water supply to allow yot~to move the refrigerator out from the wall several feet (approximately 3 coils of l/4-inch copper tubing that measure

atleast10inches in

dianle[er).

RQllers/hv@li~-s

Somemodelshaveadjustable rolle~ thatenableyouto move

therefrigeratorawayfromthe wallforcleaning;other models have adjustablelevelinglegs.

Rollersor legs,locatedbehindthe

basegrille, shouldbe setso the

refrigeratorisfirmlypositionedon thefloor and the front israisedjust enoughthatthe doorscloseeasily whenopenedabouthalfway.

Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs, removethe basegrille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out.

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~rn roller adjustingscrewsor

levelinglegs clockwiseto raise refrigerator,counterclockwiseto

lowerit. Use adjustablewrench (3/8”hexhead bolt)or pliers.

When adjustingfront rollers or levelinglegs forproper doorclosure, it is recommended that the bottom front edge ofthe cabinet be approximately3/4”from the floor.

~.m,..,-

TQreplace base gFiRie,alignprongs s‘,- on back of grille with clanlps in

..-

fl”

cabinet and push forward until

()

grille snaps into place.

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OpemtingYourRefrigerator setthe

‘TemperatureControk

FREEZER

c INITIAL SETTING

E IS COLDEST

3111111111111

AECDE

ALLOW 24 HOURS

BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

FRESH FOOD

5 lNiTIAL SETTING

9 IS COLDEST o IS OFF

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IIII IIII! /1111

7654s

Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols thatletyouregulate the temperature inthefresh foodand freezer

compartments.

~ITIALLY, setthe FRESH FOODcontrolat 5 and the ~EEZER controlat C.

Forcolderor warmertemperatures, adjustthe desired compartment controloneletteror numberat a time.

IMPORTANT When initially setting the controls

or when adjusting them, allow24 hours for the temperaturesto stabilize,or even out.

Note:~rning the fresh food controlto the OFF positionstops cot)li~lgin B~H compartmenW— freshfood AND freezer—but

doesnot

shutoffpower to the

refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

Usethe mill(testfortile f’resl~food

conlpartn3ent.Place a containerof

~~]ilkon the top shelfin the fresh foodcompartment. Check ita day Iatcr.If the milk is too warm or too

cold,adjustthe temperaturecontrols.

TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS

Hyou turnyour household

thermosht

below 60°F.attight

...youmaywantto turn thelettered

controlone stepcolder,as from “C” to “D:’ Cooler temperaturesin the housemaycause the compressor to operatelessfrequendy,thusallowing the freezer compartmentto warm somewhat. Toprotectyourfrozen food supply,leaveyour

lettered

settingat thiscolder settingfor the

entirewinteror for whateverperiod oftime you are turning down

your

thermostat. This isespecially importantwhen the thermostat is

turneddownfor an extendedperiod.

This changeshouldhaveno effect on yourfresh food compatiment. However,if freezing occurs, turn the numbered controlone step warmer, as from “5” to “4:’

When you stopturning the thermostat down, turn temperature controlsbackto theirregularsettings.

Ene~y saverswitch

?’heEnergy Saver Switch is located on the upper left side ofthe fresh

food compartment.

Withtheheatersturned off, there is a chancethatmoisturemayform ontheoutsideofyourrefrigerator, especiallywhen the”weatheris humid.The humidityis mostlikely tobe highin the summer,inthe early morninghours,and in homes whichare not air conditioned.

Over an extendedperiod oftime, moisturethat formson the outside maycausedeteriorationofthepaint

finish. It willbe importanttoprotect thefinish by usingappliancepofish waxasdescribedonpage 11.

When the Energy SaverSwitch ispushedtothe right,electricity flowsthroughthelowwattage heaterswhichwarmthe outside

ofthe cabinetand,undermost

conditions,preventtheforming

ofmoistureor waterdroplets.

No Defmti@ Itis not necessaryto defrostthe

freezeror freshfoodcompartments. Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedand equippedto defrostitself automatically.

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FoodStoqe Suwestiom

Tofreezemeat, fishand poultry,

S%estedStoqe thes

formeatandpoultry*

To storeunfrozenmeak, fishand

poultry: wrapwellin freezer-weightfoil~ir

otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial) formingit carefullyto the shapeof thecontents.Thisexpelsair. Fold andcrimp endsofthepackageto provide a good, lastingseal.

@Alwaysremovestorewrappings.

DAYS MONTHS

s Rewrapin foil, filmor waxpaper and refrigerateimmediately.

Eatingqualitydrops

FtEFRl~!RATORFR:ZER

aftertimeshown

35°!:D”F.

O°F.

Tostorecheese, wrap wellwith waxpaper or aluminumfoil, or put in a plasticbag.

FreshMeats

Roasts(Beef& Lamb) . . . . . .. 3 to 5

Roasts(Pork& Veal) . . . . .. . .

3to5

Steaks(Beef),.,.,.,...,... 3t05

Chops(Lamb) ..,..,,..,.,. 3t05

Chops(Pork) .,., .. . . . ... . . 3t05

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

VarietyMeats........,,,,.. lto2

Sausage(Fork) . . . . . . ... . . . lto2

ProcessedMeals

Bacon .. . . . . . ... . . . . .. . .. 7

Frankfurters.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 7

Ham(Whole) . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7

Ham(Half) .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3t05

Ham(Slices) ... . . . . ... . . . . 3

LuncheonMeats . . . . .. . . . . . 3t05

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

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

cookedMeats

CookedMeatsand

MeatDishes .. . . . . . . . . .. . 3t04

Gravy&MeatBroth. . . . . . .. . lto2

FreshPOUI!W

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

Chicken(Pieces). . ..... . . . . lto2

Turkey(Pieces).. . . . . . . . .. . . lto2

Duck&Goose(Whole)... . . . . 1to2

Giblets. . ........ . . ...... . lto2

cooked Poult~ Pieces(CoveredwithBroth).. . 1to2

Pieces(NotCovared). . . ..... 3to4

CookedPoultryDishes.. ..... 3to4

FriedChicken. . . . . . . ....... 3t04

Don’trefreezemeatthathas completelythawed;meat, whether rawor cooked, canbe frozen successfullyonly once.

6to12

4t08

6to12

6t09

3t04 3t04 3t04 lto2

I/*

lto2 lto2 lto2

Freezing

notrecoin.

mended.

2t03 2t03

9 ;

6 1

4t06

~Carefullywrap to expelair and

help preventmold.

Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen) meatsor seafoodsto numberof poundsat atime as follows:

~F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pounds

~FP14 . . . . . . . . . . . .

.12 pounds

mF16, ., . . . . ...?... .14pounds

C1’FP16 . . . . . . . . . . . .

.14pounds

@Storepre-packagedcheesein its

ownwrapping if you wish.

To store vegetables,use the

vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen designedto preserve the natural moistureand freshnessofproduce.

~Coveringvegetableswith amoist

towelhelpsmaintain crispness.

Forconvenience.s e

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

~Storelikethingstogether.This savesboth time andelectricity becauseyoucan findfoodsfaster.

@Place the oldest itemsup front so theycan be used up promptly.

To store ice cream—Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream

content, will normally require slightlylowertemperatures than more “airy” already-packaged brands with lowcream content.

@Use shelveson the door for most ofienused sauces and condiments.

@Use the meat drawer, if your model has one, for temporary

storageof meats you do not freeze.~Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at

the right serving temperature.

Tosavemoneyinenergy

andfoodCosb

(olh~rthaflform~at$apotift~)FREEZER

Mostfruitsandvegetables. . . . . . . . . ...8-12 months

Leanfish,,., . . . . . ...... .. . . . . . . ..6-8months

Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,

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

Cakes,pies,sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

Icecream(originalcarton)... . . . .. ...1monthmax.

@Placemost perishable items, such as milk, cream or cottagecheese, towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as they will staycoldest in this part ofthe fresh food compartment.

@Therear ofthe freezercompartment

is slightlycolder than the front.

mpsonfreezingfoods

Therearethreeessentialrequirements for efficienthome freezing.

@Cover moist foodswith tight lids, plastic film or foil.

Newtechniquesareconstantlybeing

developed. ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.

“US.DepzflmentofAgriculture

~~ieats, fish

and poultry purchased

fronlthe store vary in quality and

age: consequcntlyssafe storage

timc in your refrigerator will vary.

@Leafvegetablesandfrui~ placedin drawerswilllastlongerwhen stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

1. Initial

quality.Freeze only top-

qualityfoods.Freezhg retainsquality and flavor;it cannot improvequality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after pitting, the better the frozen product will be. You’llsave time, too, with less culling and sorting to do.

@Do not overloadyour fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time.

~Ope~lthedoor the fewest times

possible to saveelectrical energy.

~ Proper pacliaging. Use foodd.

wraps designed especially for freezi~~g;tl~ey’rereadily available at Illostfood stores.

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Shelves& Stoqe Dmwers

sealed& Resh Drawer

(onmodelssoequipped)

Toremove‘dmwemwhenthe frwh fwd

compatimentdoor cannot be

opened fully9foBlowthe procedure belowthatappliesto yourmodel.

(onmodelssoequipped) Somemodelshaveadjustableshelves

inthe freshfoodcompartment, enablingyoutorearrangethe shelves to fityourfamily’sfoodstorage needs.

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ToRemove

Half-widthDrawers

(onmodelssoequipped)

1. Removefoodfromdrawersand

drawercoversand shelfabovethem,

andtakeshelfout.

2. Grip drawerandcoverfarthest

fromthedoor simultaneouslywith

bothhands, liftthemoff the front

supports,and pull them out.

Thisrefrigerateddraweris designed tokeepunwrapped foodsfreshby retainingthenaturalmoisture contentoffoodssuchas: @Artichokes

~Cherries

~Plums

~Asparagus o Corn

oRadishes @Beets,topped a Currants ~ Rhubarb ~Blueberries @Greens,leafy ~Spinach

eJCarrots

~Lettuce

eTomatoes, eCelery

~Parsley

ripe

~Peas,green

Toremoveshelves:Tilt shelfup

at front, then lift it up and outof trackson rear wallof refrigerator.

Asin anyrefrigeratedstorage area,

itis recommendedthatodorous foodsbestoredwrapped—foods

suchas:

Broccoli ~Cabbage

~Parsnips

eBrussels ~Cauliflower

QTurnips

Sprouts

QGreenOnions

❑ Engage

top lug

❑ Lower to

lock into place

Storagetime willdependuponthe typeoffoodand itsconditionwhen placed inthedrawer.

3. Grip remainingdrawer and coversimultaneouslywith both

hands, liftthem offthe front supports, and pull forwardjust

enoughtodetachfrom rear supports.

Excesswaterwhichmayaccumulate inthebottomoftheSealed&Fresh Drawershouldbe pouredoutand

thedrawer wiped dry.

T~~replace shelves: Select desired shelf height. Withshelf front raised sIightly,cng-agctop lugsin tracks at rear of”cabinet. Then lower front of

shelf untilit locks intoposition.

The Sealed & Fresh Drawer is partiallysealedbygasketsattached tothecoverat thefront and back edges. Alwaysreplacethedrawer in thiscoverandI][~s/~111[’[ircz\\~c~r[111

t{l(’\iJ(i>’ill.

(on modelssoequipped)

DrawerRemoval

Drawersat the bottomof the

fresh food compartment havebeen speciallydesigned [0preserve the na[uraimoisture and freshnessof

produce.

Drawers at the bottom of the

fresh food compartment will stop beforecoming all the wayout of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spillingonto floor. Drawers

can easily b: removed bytilting up sligl]tlyand pulling past the “stop”

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StO=~ D~W~rS(continued)

Dmwer Removal— Ha!f”wdth Dmwers

(onmodelssoequipped)

5. Turndrawer and cover and take themout.

Toreplaee: reverse procedure,

makingsurecoversengagesupports atrear and rest on supportsat front ofrefrigerator. Sealed & Fresh

drawerand its covermust be

returned to the leftposition,

Dmwer Removal—

(onmodelssoequipped)

1. Removefood from drawer cover

and shelves aboveit and takeout shelves.

3. Up-end drawerand coverwith front-sidedown.

De@chableMeatDrawer

(onmodelssoequipmd)

Theslide-outmeat drawercan be renlovedand takento the sinkor foodpreparationarea. Youmayalso reloeateitwithinthefreshfood compartmentto suityourstorage needs.

On f~-tidth shelfmodek, just

slidedrawerout, removedrawer coverfrom shelfabove,relocate coverin the positionyoudesireit andslide drawerback intoplace.

On half-widthshelf modeis,the drawerandthe shelfto which it attachescanbe relocatedat any level.

4. Turn drawer and coverto left

and removefrom refrigerator,(With left-handdoor, turn drawer and coverto right.)

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Iceservice

AutomaticIcemaker

(on models so equipped)

Yow icem~er WI produceeight cub= percycle—approximately

IW cubes in a 24hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other

use conditions. If yowrrefrigerator is operated

before water connection is made to the icemaker, keep the icemaker feeler arm in the OFF (up) position

as shown below.

Feeler Arm in

OFF position

Icemaker

Ice Storage Bin

When refrigeratorhas been coRBBRectedto watersupply,move the feeler arm to the ON (down)

position.

Feeler Arm in

ON position

Ice cube mold willautomatically fillwith water after cooling to freezing temperature, and first cubes normally freeze after several

hours, When cubes are solidly frozen, they will be ejected from the mold into the ice storagebin by means of a sweeper arm. Icemaking willcontinue until the feeler arm

sensesa sufficient accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin and halts the operation temporarily. For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally. Be sure nothing interferes with the swingof the feeler arm.

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight and it isnormal for several cubes to be joined together.

Once yow icerrr~er is in operation, tkow away the first few

batches of ice 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.

caution:

Under cetin rare circumstances, ice cubes may be discolored, usuallyappearing with a greenbluish hue. The cause ofthis unusualdiscoloration is

apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of copper saltsin an inactive water supply line

which feeds the icemaker. Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes maybe injurious to health. If such discoloration is observed,

discard the ice cubes and contact your Hotpoint Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care” servicer.

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MoveicemAer feeierarmto OFF(up)positionwhen:

o home water supply is to be 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 ice is used infrequently, old cubes willbecome cloudy and taste stale. Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water.

When a l~ge supply of ice will be needed9 make an extra supply ahead of time. Empty bin, putcubes in plastic bags or containers and store in the freezer compartment until the bin refills.

If this is your first ieemaker, you’ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.

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Icemays

(on models so equipped)

Torelease ice cubes, holdthe tray upside-downovera containerand

twistbothends.

Accessories

Alltomatic Icemaker

Accessory Mt

(optionalatextracost)

The optional automaticicemaker willreplacethe ice youuse... automatically.Itcan keep you

\/\

suppliedwith a binfulofcubes—

ice for everything,everybody—

Foronly one or two ice cubes, leavethe tray right-side up, twist bothendsslightlyand removethe

numberofcubes you want.

withoutfuss or muss. If your refrigeratordid notcome

alreadyequippedwithan automatic

icemaker,youmayaddone—contact yourlocal Hotpointdealer; specify UK-KIT-5.A watersupplykit containingcopper tubing,shut-off valve,fittingsand instructions

neededto connectthe icemakerto your cold waterlineis also availableat extracost.

WaslIice traysin lukewarm

wateronly. Do not put them in

:lr~automatic dishwasher.

Youricecubescanonly be as fresh-tastingasthe waterthatproduces them. That’swhy it’s a goodideato purify your waterwitha water filter.

1~activatedcharcoal removesmusty,stale odorsand unpleasant medicinal,metallic tastes.A porousfiber cartridgecatchesdirt,

rustparticles, sandand siltwhile specialcrystals reducedepositsofhard sc

The filteris an optionatextra cost, availablefrom yourHotpoint deder. Speci@WR9X214. It has completeinstallationinstructions and installs in minuteson 1/4”O.D. copper water line.

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‘- careandcleaning

he door handlesand trim canbe

1eanedwitha clothdampenedwith asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing detergentand water.Dry witha sofi

cloth. Don’tuse waxon thedoor handlesor trim.

Keep the finish clean. Wipewith a

cleancloth, lightlydampenedwith kitchenappliancewaxor mild liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry

andpolishwitha clean, softcloth. Do not wipe the refrigeratorwitha

soileddishwashingclothor wet towel.These mayleavea residue thatcan erode the paint. Do not use scouringpads, powderedcleaners,

bleachor cleanerscontaining bleachbecausetheseproductscan

scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.

Wotect the paint finish. The finish on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.

Withproper care, it will staynew-

ookingand rust-free for years.

pply a coat ofkitchen appliance

waxwhen therefrigerator isnew,

nd then at least tw~ceayear.

ppliance PolishWax& Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available

fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts.

cleaning—Imide

Inside of fresh food and freezer

con~partmenis should becleaned at leastonce a year, Unplug the refrigerator beforecleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture out of sponge or cloth when c]caningaround switches, lightsor ~olltrols.

Usc warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon of bakingsoda to a quart of water.

This bolh clcfjnszlndneutralizes odors, Rinse thoroughly with kvc~ter and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigeratori~ic~~~dingdoor gaskets. meat arid

tJeiTctilblc dr:lwers, ice storage bin

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“’::-~:~dall plastic p3rts-–can be

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Tohelpprevent odors, leavean openboxofbaking sodain the rear oftherefrigerator,on the top shelf. Changetheboxeverythree

months.An open boxof baking sodain the freezer will absorb stale freezerodors.

Do notwashany plastic

park from refrigeratorin automaticdishwasher,

BeMndrefrigerator

Care shouldbe takenin moving yourrefrigeratorawayfromthewall.

All typesof floor coverings can be damaged,particularly cushioned coveringsand those with embossed surfaces. If your refrigerator ison wheels, pullit straight out and

return itto position bypushing it

straightin. Movingyourrefrigerator in a side direction may result in damageto your floor coveringor refrigerator.

The condenser is locatedbehind

the basegrille. For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean. Removethe base grille (see page 4), and either sweepawayor vacuum up dust that

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

Condenser

A light bL]lb~ild socket are located at the upper ]efi rear corner of the fresh food compartment,

Toreplace thelightbulb, unplug the refrigerator’s power cord plug from the walloutlet. Then unscrewthe burned-outbulb, and replaceit with a standard40-watt appliancebulb.

when yougoonvacation

Forextendedvacationsor absences, shutoffpowerto the

refrigerator,turn the numbered controlto theOFF position, and clean the interior withbaking soda

solutionof one tablespoonofsoda to onequart of water.Wipedry. Toprevent odors, leavean open box of soda in refrigerator.Leave the doorsopen.

Forshorter vacations,remove perishablefoodsandleavethe controlsatregularsettings.

However,if roomtemperature is

expectedto drop below 60°F., followsame instructions asfor extendedvacations.

If you have an icemaker, set itto the OFF position and be sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

when youmove

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

Securealllooseitemssuch as

grille, shelves, storagepans and ice traysby taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator staysin ~~pright

positio??during actual moving and

in the van. Refrigerator must be secured in the van to prevent movement. Protect the outside of the refrigerator with a blanket.

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PROBLW

REFRIGERA~R DOES NOTOPERATE

M~R OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

dOTORSTARTS& ITOPSFREQUENTLY

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~Maybe in defrostcyclewhenmotordoes not operate for about30 minutes. ~Temperaturecontrolin OFF position. @If interiorlightis not on, refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedin at walloutlet. ~ If plugis secure and the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate, pluga lampor a small

applianceintothe sameoutletto determineif there is a tripped circuitbreakeror

burnedout fuse.

~Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespace and a larger freezer compartment requiremore operatingtime.

~ Normalwhen refrigeratorisFirstdeliveredto your home—usuallyrequires 24

hoursto completelycooldown. ~ Large amountsoffood placed in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen. @Hot weather—frequentdoor openings. @Door leftopen.

@Temperaturecontrolsare settoocold. Referto instructions for useof TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5.

@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.

@Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotor to maintain eventemperatures.

@If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the ~loorand frontroller screwsor front levelinglegsneed adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Referto ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page 4.

* If

dishes vibrateoil shelves, try movingthem. Slight vibration is normal.

=Normai air flowcooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be cxpcllcdin the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal Andsafeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should b[

consulted if you o[]+jccttothis discoloration.

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PROBLEM

OPERA1’INGSOUNL

FRESHFOOD

OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE ~0 WARM

‘OODS DRYOUT

FROST’OR ICE

CRYSTALSON FRC)ZENFOOD

SLOW ICE CUBE

FREEZING

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@The highspeedcompressormotorrequiredto maintainnear zero temperaturesinthe

largefreezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthanyourold refrigerator. ~Normal fan air flow-one fan blowscold air throughthe refrigeratorandfreezer

compartments,anotherfancoolsthe compressormotor.

~These NoR~A~ sounds will also be heard fromtimeto time:

Defrosttimer switchclicksatdefrost.

Defrostwaterdripping. TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF. Refrigerantboilingor gurgling. Crackingor poppingof coolingcoilscaused byexpansionand contraction

duringdefrost and refrigerationfollowingdefrost. Withautomaticicemaker,thesound of cubes droppinginto the bin and water

runningin pipesasicemaker refills.

~Temperaturecontrolnot set coldenough.Referto TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

@Warmweather—frequentdooropenings. @Door leftopen for too longtime. @Pack~gemaybe holdingdoor open. @Packageblockingair duct in freezercompartment.

@Foodsnotcovered, wrapped or sealed properly.

@Doormay havebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open. @Too frequentand too longciooropenings. @Frostwithinpackageisnormal.

@Door may havebeen leftajar. @Turn temperatureof freezer compartmentcolder.

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Ifyou needInOrehelp. ..eaIl, tollfree:

GEAnswer Center”

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800.626.2000 consumerinformationservice

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If YouNeedservice

Toobtainservice, seeyour warranty onthe back pageof this book.

We’reproudof our serviceand wantyoutobe pleased. If for some reasonyouare nothappywiththe serviceyoureceive?hereare three stepsto followforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouarenotpleased. In most cases, thiswill solvethe problem.

NEXT, if you are stillnotpleased, write all thedetails-including

yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,Consumer Relations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if your problem is still notresolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North WackerDrive

Chicago,Illinois60606

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YOURHOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR

WARRANW

Saveproof of original purchase date suchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHATIs COVERED

FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Foroneyear from dateof original purchase,we will provide,free of charge,parts andservice labor in your home to repair or replace

anypan of therefrigeratorthat fails becauseofa manufacturing defect.

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

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

any

pati ofthe sealed mfrigemting system(thecompressor,

condenser,evaporatorand all connecting tubing) that fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.

Thiswarrantyisextendedto

the original purchaserand any succeedingownerfor products purchasedfor ordinary homeuse inthe 48 mainland states,Hawaii andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is LIMITEDbecauseyou must payto shipthe’product tothe service shop orfor the servicetechnician’s travel coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewill be provided byour FactoryService Centersor byourauthorized Customer Care” servicersduring normal working

hours. Lookin the White orYel!owPages

of yourtelephone directoryfor

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,

GENERALELECTRIC-HQTPO!NT

FACTORYSERVICE6r-H6~P6-itiT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

WHATISNOTCOVERED

~Service trips to your hometo teach you how to usethe product.

Read

yourUseandCammaterial.

Ifyou then have any questions

about operating the product, please contact yourdealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below,or call, toll free:

GE Answer CenteP

800.626.2000 consumer information service

~Replacementof house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

~Failureof the product if it is used 4 for otherthan its intended purpose or usedcommercially.

~Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRAN~R !S NOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

@improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing

adequate electrical, plumbing and

other connecting facilities.

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

ToI(nowwhat your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs

office oryour state’sAttorney General.

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