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Energy-SavingTips. . . . . . .!nside
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important Cautions. .. . . . . . . . ..1
HOWto Cmwwct Electricity. . ...2
\nstaliation Requirements. . . ...2
How to Adjust
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Howto Adjust Leveiing Legs. . ..2
i-lowto Set Temperature
Controls. , . . . . . . ..- . . . . . . . . ..~
HOWto UseEnergy-Saver
switch . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~
Food Storage Suggestions. . ...4
Sh6ives and Storage Drawers... 5
ice Service . .. . .. . -. . . . . . . . ...5
User Maintenance
lnstructkms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Accessories. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .6
Probiem Soiver . . . . . . . . . . ...7.8
Speciai Services .. . .. . . . ..lnsEde
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Warranty. .. . . . . . .-. .BackCover
ReadthisbookCareftlily.
it isdesigned to heip you operate
and maintainyour new refrigerator
properiy.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions
if you don’t understandsomething
or need more heip...
Caii,toii-free:
The GEAnswer Center~M
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (inciude your phone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
i-iotpoint
A~~iiance Park
Louisviiie, KY40225
writeCkn4Vnthe model and
Sw’ia!numb@rs.
You’iifind them on a Iabeiat the
bottom, just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are aiso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
in this card, pieasewrite these
numbers here:
Model Number–
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service caiis
concerning your refrigerator.
Hyou wxxived a damaged
refrigerator, immediateiy contact
the deaier (or buiider) that soid you
the refrigerator.
Savetime and money.
Before you caI!for service, check _
the Probiem Solver on pages 7 an
8. it iists minor causesof operatin
operating probiems that you can
correct yourseif. it couid save you
an unnecessary service call.
= Location of your refrigerator is
impcwtant.Avoid locating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it.
BDon’t open doors more often
than necessary
~YClose the doors as soon as
possibie, particularly in
170t, humid
weather.
o ;Qep Energy Saver Swkh in tbie
left position unless moisture forms
H7~ outside of the refrigerator.
on
@EMsure the doors are closed
tightly Before leaving the house or
retiring for the night, check to be
sure doors haven’t been left ajar
inadvertently.
QStore only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
o Allow hot foods to cool (until
warI~
iO the touch) before piacing
them in your refrigerator.
D VVipea!\ moisture ‘from bottles
ard cartons before putting ihem in
W refrigerator.
@Keep ail foods covered to
reduce moisture Wiid-up inside
the refrigerator.
o If you turn ccmtrois to coidest
position forquick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to
reguiar settings.
FN%M$d! instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
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appiiarwe, alwaysexercise basic
safety precautions, including the
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Sw”fwx?$,particularly wkn hands
are dampor wet. Skin mayadhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
fo!lowing:
@
u your refrigerator hi%an
@Usethis applianceim!y
Mended purpose asdescribed in
this Use and Care Book.
for its
automatic ifxmakfx, do notpkme
fingersor handsm the automatic
kxmaking mechanismwhilethe
refrigeratork pluggedh This will
prevent contact with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism,
or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.
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foods, particularly fruits, vegetables,and Dreparedfoods.The
eating quality of red rneak is
affected lessthan that of many
other foods. Userefrozen foods as
soonaspossibleto saveasmuch
of their eating quality asyou can.”
@Myour old refrigerator !ssti!l
aroundthehcmsebutnotin use,
bew.M@to removethedcmrs.This
will reducethe possibility of danger
to chi~dren.
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* itkwer unplug your refrigwatoi=
by pullingon the pf.xwwcord.
Ahvaysgrip plug firmly and put!
straight out from the receptacle.
* Repairor rephee immediately
d! eketrh SA2rvhx?Sxmkmat
havebefxme frayedor otherwise
damaged.Do not usea cord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
Iughr conn~ctor end.
* ~~n’~refreeze fra~enf~~d~
whichhavethawedtxmpkte!y.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in !+cm?eand Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
“...Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
stii[ cold—below 43*F.
‘:. .Thawedground 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. !f
the odor or color of anyfood 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
@Unp!ug ym.lr’refrigerator:
A. Before makingany repairs.
Note: Westrongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
!3.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 control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
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thisappliance mustbe
!mw=”wgFounded.
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
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vail receptacle (Fig. ~)to minimize
f.
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hazard from this appliance.
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Have the wall receptacle and
circuit checked by aqualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Where astandard two-prong wall
receptacle isencountered, it isthe
personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle.
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!3ecauseof potential safety hazards
undercwtain conditions, westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However,if youstill elect to use
anadapter,whereiocalcodespermit,
aTEMPORARYCONiNECTIONmay
bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prong wail receptacle byuseof
aIJLlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardware stores.
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Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions, we strongiy
recommend againstthe use of an
extension cord. However,if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a U!listed 3-wire grounding ty~e appliance extension cord and that the
current carrying ratingofthe cordbe
15amperesminimum. Such exten-
sion cords are obtainable through
your local service organization.
Adjustablercd$em[on modelsso —
eauiooed) which enable vou to
kov~-refrigerator awayfrtim wallfor .
cieanirm,or leveling legs,are
located-behindhas=gr;lle. They
shouldbeset sorefrigerator is
firmly positioned onfioorand front is
raisedjust enoughthat doorsclose
easily when opened about halfway.
e
Thek+mgerslotin the adapter mustbe
aligned withthe Iargerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
inthe connection of the power cord.
CAUTK2N:Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wail receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring. Customer should
havethe circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cmrcifrom the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
app!iarlce until a proper grcNJnd
hasagain been established.
This isrecommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires.
Location
Do not install refrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill gobelow 60°F.
because it will not runoften enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do installitcmafloor strongenough
R3supportafullyloadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
c!earai~ces
Nkxw 5/8” at each sick?and1“ over
the topfor ease of installationand
properair circulation.
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-iw-xmQd(wlg ?2r$evif mcmw . *.
consider providing water supply to
refrigerator iocation. It will simplify
connection of optional automatic
icemaker should you wish to install
one at a later date.
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k!
Toadjustrollersor kwe!inglegs,
remove base grille by grasping it
at bottom and pulling it straight out.
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Turnroller adjusting screws or
leveling legs clockwisetoraise
refrigerator, counterclockwise to
kxww it. Useadjustable wrench or
pliers 017the roller adjusting screw’s
3/811hex headbolt.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legsfor proper door closure, bottom
front edge of cabinet should be
approximately 5/8” from floor.
ROLLER
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on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and gently push ‘forward
until grille snaps into place.
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This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that prevent moisture
from forming on the outside.
Useof the Energy Saver Switch
can saveyou money.Estimated
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
yeariy savings,depending on your
!ocaielectric rates,areas foiiows:
Ym
C INITIAL SETTING
4
E COLDEST
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ALL(IW 24 HOIJRS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STAB
Yourrefrigerator hastwo controls
that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food andfreezer
compartments.
INITIALLY,set the FRESH iFOOD
Ccmtrc)lat 5 and the IFREEZER
control at c.
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjustthedesired compartment con-
to“OFF” Wfis off BOTHcornpart-
rmmts—freshfoodAND freezer.
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Usethe milk
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test forthefreshbad
compartment.Place a container of
‘milk onthetopshelf inthe fresh food
compartment. Check it a day iater.
if the miik is too warm or too coid,
adjust the temperature controis.
Usethe ice cream test forthe
freezer compartment.Piace 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 controis.
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controi one step coider,asfrom “C”
to “D.” Cooier temperatures in the
trois to operate iessfrequently,
thus a!lowing the freezer compart-
ment to warm somewhat. To protect
your frozen food suppiy, ieave your
/ettereo’setting at this coider setting
for the entire winter orfor whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This isespecially
important when the thermostat is
turned downfor anextended period.
This change shouid have no
effect on your fresh food section,
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered controi one step
..
warmer, asfrom “5” to ‘;4.”
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controis
backto their reguiar settings.
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperature controi panei.
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house maycause the freezer con-
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CTF17
CTF19 $10,00
EstimatedYearlySavings
EiectricRate(PerKwh)
$ .05
$ .08
$9.00 $16.00
$ ,11
$2s.00
$17.00 ] $23,00
~“~rgy
Savings
OWprox.)
16%
16%
With the heaters turned off, there
is a chance that moisture mayform
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The humidity is most iikeiy
to be high in the summer, in the
eariy morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
maycausedeterioration of the paint
finish. Hwiil be important to protect
the finish by using appliance poiish
wax asdescribed on page 6.
When the Energy Saver SwM% k
pushedtu3theright,electricity fiows
through the iow wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water dropiets.
it is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itseif
automatically.
part No. 467726 P(3,j
~athrgquality drops
after time shown
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Fresh Meats
Roas[s(Beef and Lamb).
Roasts(Pork andVeal)
Steaks(Beef). . . . . . .
Chops (Lamb). . . . . . . .
Chops(Fork). . . . . .
Ground and Stew Meats.
Variety Meats. . . . . . .
Sausage(Pork). . . . . . .
350 1040°F.
DIM
3t05
3t05
3t05
3t05
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lto2
lto2
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ProcessedMeats
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Bacon..,.,...,,,..
Frankfurters. . . . . . . . .
Ham(Whole). . . . . . . .
i-lam(Half) . . . . . . . . . .
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . .
Luncheon Meats. . . . .
Sausage(Smoked).
Sausage
(Dry and Semi-Dry).
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. . 7
7
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7
. . 14 to 21
Freezing
mended.
CookedMeats
CookedMeats and
MeatDishes.
Gravyand Meat Broth.
3t04
lto2
Freshpoultry
Chickenand Turkey
(Whole) . . . . . . . . . . .
Chicken(Pieces).
Turkey(Pieces). . . . . . .
Duck and Goose (Whole).
Giblets. .. . . . . . . . . . . .
.. lto2
lto2
lto2
lto2
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ChokedPoultry
Pieces
(Covered with Broth).
Pieces(Not Covered). . . .
Cooked Poultry Dishes. .
Fried Chicken. . . . . . .
.. lto2
lto2
Ito2
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(Otherthan for meatsand poultry)
~ost fruits and vegetables. .‘. . . . ...8-12 months
Lean fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6- 8months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . . . . ...2-3 months
Cakes,pies, 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
4
1“0store LNlhx231 meats, fish and
\Kwl@y-
IV?eats,fish and pouitry
purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently,
safe storage time in your refrig-
erator will vary.
(l°F.
MONTHS
tO 12
6
4t08
6 to 12
6t09
3t04
2t03
3t04
2t03
1
x’
lto2
lto2
lto2
not
recom-
2t03
2t03
12
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6
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~Always removestore wrappings.
s Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
Tostore cheese,wrapweil with wax
paperor aiuminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag.
~ Carefully wrap to expel air and
prevent mo!d.
@Store pre-packagedcheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
Tostorevegetables-Vegetable
drawers havebeen specially designedto preservenatural moisture
and freshness of produce.
@Crispnesscan be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towel.
@As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packagedvegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Tostoreice cream–Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brandswith low cream content.
@It will be necessaryto experiment
to determine the location in the
freezer compartment andthe tem-
perature control setting to keep
your favorite ice creamat the right
serving temperature.
~Also, the rear of the freezer
compartment isslightly colder than
the front.
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There are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing.
1. initialquality.Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot
improve quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after pick-
ing, the better the frozen product
will be. You’ll save time, too,
because lessculling and sorting
wilI be necessary.
3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
in a wide selection at your favorite store.
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freezemeat,fishandpoultry,
wrapwell in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
forming it carefully to the shape of
the contents, This expels air.FoM
andcrimp ends of the packageto
provide agood, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meat that hascom-
pletely thawed; meat,whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.
I-imit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoods to number of
pounds at a time asfollows:
CTF17’. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CTF19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.16 pounds
.18 pounds
organize yot.!r faod storage
GQE3ve#li@nce.
for
Store all like things together.This
~
not only savestime, buteiectricity—
becauseyou can find foods faster.
~ Placethe oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
~ Usethe handyshelvesonthe door
for mostfrequently usedsaucesand
condiments.
@Usethe meat drawer,ifyour model
hasone, for meatsyou donot freeze.
TI Sflve money in W’w2rgy
and food %’XXNs.
= 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.
~ l._eafvegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic fiim,
= Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once.
QOpen the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
QW17engoing out of ‘townfor several days, leave asfew perishables
as possible in the refrigerator”. [f
your refrigerator has an icemaker, ‘~~.]
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to “OFF” and shut off water to
the refrigerator.
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~,~ .Shelveson some models are
&#$~~adjustable, enabling Youto
rearrangethem to fit your family’s
food storage needs.
~loor.Drawerscaneasily be removed
bytilting upslightly andpulling past
“stop” location.
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The typical shelf arrangement
shown above is merely a guide—
our individual requirements may
Ii for more or less room between
shelves or a different shelf
-TOilw?-mvedrawers when the fresh
food compartmentdoorcannotbe
Openedmy:
1. Removedrawer farthest from
door.
2. Lift drawercover upandpull it out.
The slide-out meatdrawer can be
removed andtaken to the sink or
food preparation area.
CMhalf-widthshelfmodels,drawer
andshelf to which it attachescanbe
relocated at any level.
CMfull-width shelf models, just
SIide drawer out, remove drawer
cover from she!f above, relocate
cover in the position you desire it
and slide drawer back into place.
Ikx2service
Easy Rek3asemke -nays
[cmI-i&ckds
so equipped)
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Toremove shelves: Tilt shelf up
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear wall of refrigerator.
Toreplace she!ves: Select desired
shelf height. With s17elffront raised
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks
...4 rear of cabinet. Then lower front
,y. -:$
j shelf until it iocks into position.
L, -,;
Tempered glassshelves (on models
~..~->i:-
-0 equipped) are adjustable in the
;~~:wnemanner.
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3. Slide remaining drawer andcover
to the middle.
4. 13emovedrawer; then lift cover
and remove it.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
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To release ice cubes, invert traya
hold it over storage bucket (on
models so equipped) or bow!, and
twist tray at both ends.
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leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Washtrays and storage bucket in
!ukewarrn water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
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Protect the paint finish. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahigh quality, baked-onpaint finish.
VVithproper care, it will stay newIookingandrust-free for years.Apply
acoat of appliance polishwaxwhen
the refriggv-atorisnew andthen at
leasttwice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax& Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)is available
from GE/Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe
with a clean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a ciean, soft cloth.
DOInot wipe the refrigerator with
asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. i% not use scouring pads,
powdered cJeaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.
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Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year.
It is recommended that the refrigerator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same procedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and
ice storage bin in lukewarm water
on!y.Do not usecleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
E%j>himj
Careshould betaken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the wall.
Al! types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings andthosewith embossed
surfaces. If your refrigerator is on
wheels, pull it straightout andreturn
it to position by pushing it straight
in.Moving your refrigerator inaside
direction may result in damageto
your floor covering or refrigerator.
Condenser
For most efficient operation,
remove the basegrille [see page 2)
and remove the defrost water pan,
then either sweep awayor vacuum
updust that is
readily accessible.
Thiseasycleaning
operation should
be done at least
once ayear.
Pan iocated behind basegriiie
shouid be cieaned at ieast once a
year.When reinstalling pan,firmiy
push pan ALL THE WAYiN untii
it stops.
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A Hotpoint automatic icemaker will
repiace the ice you use... automati-
cally. It can keep you supplied with
abinfui of cubes-ice for everything,
everybody-without fussor muss.
if your refrigerator did not come
aiready equipped with an automatic icemaker,you mayadd one—
contact vour iocai Fiotpoint deaier;
specify LJK-KiT-I. “
/Vote:Somemodels are notequippe -‘
to acced anautomatic icemaker
Your ice cubes can oniy be
asciear and fresh-tasting
asthe water that produces
them. That’swhy it’sa good
idea to purify your water
with a Quadra Kieen Water
Filter.
its activated charcoai
removes musty,staie odors
and unpleasant medicinai,
metaliic tastes. A porous
fiber cartridge catches dirt,
rust particies, sand and
silt while special crystals
reduce deposits of hard
scaie.
The water filter is an option at
extra cost and isavaiia.biefrom your
Hotpoint dealer. Specify WFW7X2-14._
It has complete installation inshwc~~,~-~j
tions and installs in rninut~s on l/4’}~;-r-
0.5. copper water line.
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recommendations.
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‘ PROBLEM
f?EFf?!GERATOR
DOES NOTOPERATE
~ MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
‘MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
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POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
~ Maybe in defrost cycle when motor doesnot operatefor about 30 minutes.
~Tem~erature control in OFF position.
@If interior light is not on, refrigerator maynot be plugged in atwall receptacle.
@If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lampor a
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
~ Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
@Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home-usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts 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 page 3.
~ Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 6.
~ Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.
@Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain eveil temperatures.
@If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
and front roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor isweak or
uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION on page 2.
* If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
@Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properiy.
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@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
~ Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
@These NO”RMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
QDefrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
~ Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
oTemperature control clicks ON or OFF
~ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
@Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration foi60wing defrost.
~With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and
water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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QNormal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeratkm process, it is ncmnal that
I%@be expe/led in the area under the refrigerato~ Some floor ccwerirxJswil/
discdor at these norms/ fmd safe operating temperatures. Yourfloor covering
supplier should be com.dted if you object to this disccdcwati~n.
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* Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 3.
* WarmWeafher-frequent d,xv openings
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* Packagemay be hoiding door open.
~ pac~ag~blocking air duct in freezer Compatiment.
* Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly
1 * Door mayhave been left ajar or packageholding door open.
@Too frequent and too long door openings,
~ Frost within ~ackaqe is normal.
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~ * Door may have been left ajar.
e Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
@Oid cubes need to be discarded.
~ Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and 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 6.
@Not unusual during period of high humidity.
@Move the energy saver switch to the right.
@Toofrequent and too long door openings.
@in humid weather aircarries moisture into refrigerator when doors areopened.
~ Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.
@Foods with strong odors shouid be tightly covered.
@Check for spoiled food.
= Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 6.
1=1Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
@Kee~ o~en box of bakinq soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.
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Ijq{apidEjectricai DiagiTcJsis
Your refrigerator is wired for accurate el~ctricai diagnosis in your i~ome
nician to check its entire electrical system. No need to unplug, move or unload refrigerator to make diagnosis.
–takes only minutes for aservice tech-
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For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control OFF, clean interior with
baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water.
Wipe thy. To prevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator.
Leave doors open.
Forshorter vacations, remove per-
khakdefoods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, move
ic;maker manual switch to OFF
position and be sure to shut off
water supply. ON-OFF switch is
located near the front of the
icemaker.
vl~hen‘yaw!!TTMa’ve
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove all food and
clean and dry the interior.
Secure a!! h.10Seitems such aS
grille, shelves, and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright posithm only during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator ,~:
must be secured in van to prevent x<.”-’
movement. Protect o~4tsideof
refrigerator with blanket.
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YcN.Jt-new appliance is a well
designed
and engineered product.
Before it left the factay, it went
through rigorous tests, just to
makesure Ewas asdefect-free as
possible.And you have a warranty
to protect you against any manufacturing defects during the early
period of your appliance’slife.
Now you can havethe same
trouble-free and surprise-free
service for aslong as you own your
appliance. Youcan buya Hotpoint
Service Contract. For one low
.usuallyjust pennies aday. ..
fee..
I+otpoint wi~ltake care of anyrepairs
your appliance needs–both parts
and labo~ Youare protected for the
length of your contract. Even when
costs go up,you pay nothing more.
Wantmore information?There’s
noobligation.Youcan get information on Service Contracts any
time. Just write your name and
address, date of installation, and
the model and serial number of
your appliance and send
to:
Manage~ Service Contracts
Fiotpoint
WCE-315
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you’re the kind of person who
likes to do-it-yourself–or if you’re
interested in saving money on
out-of-warranty repairs—-++otpoint
now offers some real help:
step-by-step Fky3airManual
Youcanusethis manualto soive
common repair problems. Hotpoint
makesit easybecauseyour manual
contains important do-it-yourself
information:
@step-by-stepphotos with
repair
procedures
IQthe recommendedtcmkneeded
to performrepairs
Re~!ac@mentPats
When repairing your appliance,
be sure to use authorized Hotpoint
replacement parts. Each part is
packagedin acolor coded boxwith:
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@estimated time of repa~r$
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~@&~y-~i@.’J instg’uctions
@iwxwmm?nded tocds
Where h
PurchaseStep-by-Step
RepairManualsandParts
Youcan purchase Hotpoint repair
manualsand replacement partsfor
your appliance from authorized
participating Hotpoint dealers.
Not= Of course, repairsshould be
attempted only by individuals
possessingadequate backgrounds
of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to
repair amajor appliance mayresult
in personal injury and property
damage.
you needSewice
ff
In many cities, there’s a E@mint (%7ters, a franchised Customer
Factory Service Center. Call, and a
Care@)servicer or your dealer.
radio-dispatched truck wi!l come to
your home byappointment–morning ~f~Q~are d!~~at~~fiedW~tbthe
FIRST,contact the peop!e who
servked your appliance. Explain
w17yyou are dissatisfied. In most
cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still dissatisfied,
write ali the details—including your
phone number—to:
IVkmager,Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
WCE-312
Applmmce Pe&rk
L.cwisviik?,KY 40225
FINALLY,if your problem isstili no$
resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
This panel, known as MACAP, is a
group of independent consumer
exPerts under the sponsorship of
several industry associations. Its
purpose is to study practices and
advise the industry of ways to
improve custornerservic~. Because
MACAP is free cdindustry control
and influence, it is able to rnako
impartial recornrnenciatkms, con-
s.idering eaeh case individually.
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‘FLU ONE”YEARWARRANTY
For one yearfrom date of original
purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge,parts and servicelabor in
your hometo repairor replaceany
part of the refrigerator that fails
becauseof a manufacturingdefect.
FULLFIVE”YEARWARRANTY
For five yearsfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and servicelabor in
your home to repairor replaceany
part of the sealedrefrigerating
system (thecompressor,conden-
ser,evaporatorand all connecting
tubing) that fails becauseof a
manufacturing defect.
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This warrantyis extendedto the
original purchaserand any succeeding ownerfor products purchased
for crdinary home usein the 48
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.In Alaska the’
warranty is the sameexcept that it
is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the servicetechnician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warrantyservicewill be provided
by our Factory ServiceCenters or
by our franchised Customer Care@
servicersduring normal working
hours.Checkthe White Pagesfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE.
Look in the Yellow Pages‘for
HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE@
SERVICEor GENERALELECTRICHOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE?
SERVICE.
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Some states do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages,sothe abovelimitation 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 Genera!.
@Service trips to your hometo
teach you howto usethe product.
Readyour Useand CareMaterial.
If you then hatieany questions
about operating the product,
pleasecontact your dealeror our
ConsumerAffairs office atthe
addressbelow or cal1,toll-free:
The GE Answer Center~
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
@Improper installation.
if you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
@Replacementof housefuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
~ Failure of the product if it is
usedfor other than its intended
purpose or usedcommercial~y.
L=IDamageto product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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