Hotpoint CTF23, CTX23 Use And Care Manual

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impofiant Safety lnstructiQnsm..3 l--lowto Connect Electricity. ..3,4

installation Requirements. . . ...4

Flowto Adjust Rollers.... . . . ...4

How to Set Temperature

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Food Storage Suggestions . . ...6

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...?

Storage Dra@ers. . . . . . . . . . ..+.$

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User Maintenance

Instructions . . . . . . . . . ..- . . . ..lo

Problem So!ver. . . . . . .. ...11-13

ConsumerServices . . . . . . . ...15

Warranty. . . . . . . . .-- Af%ckCO~er

F%E?adthiskxmkCarefu!ly.

It is intendedtohelp you operate and maintainyour new refrigerator properly.

Keepithandyfor answerstoyour questions.

lfyoudon’t understandsomething

orneed more help... Cdl, toll-free:

The GEAnswer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

orwrite(include your number)

Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

phone

writeCkNA-mthelm$xldand

serial

nlm-brs.

You’llfind them on a Iabei at the bottom, just insidethe fresh food compartment door.

These numbersare alsoon the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration cardthat camewith

your refrigerator. E3eforesending

in this card, pleasewrite these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you receiveda damaged refrigerator,immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Save time andmoney. Beforeyourequestservice,check

the Problem Solver on PagesII through 13. It lists minor causesof 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 sun will shine directly on it.

o Don’t open doors more often

than necessary. @Close the doors as soon as

possible, particularly in hot, humid

weather. o Keep Energy Saver Switch in the

left position unless moisture forms

on the outside of the refrigerator.

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

open accidentally. QStore only those foods requiring

refrigeration in your refrigerator. o Wipe all moisiure from bottles

and cartons before putting them in

the refrigerator.

@Keep all foods covered to

reduce moisture build-up inside

the refrigerator.

e if y~u turn controls to coldest

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

o Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator, Overcrowding can require extra .=

electrical energy to keep every- -’ thing cool.

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~~RNIN~–When using this appliance, always exercise basic

‘afety precautions, including the

foi!owing:

~ use this appliance only W m intendd purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

oThisrefrigeratormustbeproperly

installedin acxmrdancewiththe !nstaElationhshmtions beforeit isused.See grounding instructions

below and on page 4.

* Never unplugyourrefrigerator

bypullingon the powercord.

Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.

~ Repairor replace immediately aHelectricservicecordsthat havebecomefrayedor otherwise

damaged.Do not use acord that

shows cracks or abrasion damage aionq its length or at either the

g-or connector

end.

~ When movingyour refrigerator awaykm the wall, be careful notto roil mm or damagethe

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W63Scord.

s After yourrefrigerator is in

operation,do not touch the mid surfaces,patiicularly when hands

aredamporwet.Skin mayadhere

to these extremely cold surfaces. ~ If yourrefrigeratorhasan

automaticbreaker, do notplace fingersor iharndsm the automatic icemakingmechanismwhilethe refrigeratorispluggedin.,This will

previmt contact with the moving

partsof the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releasesthe cubes.

~ Don’trefreezefrozqnfoods whichhave thawedcompletely.

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

“...Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain icecrystals or if they are stili cold—beiow 40°F.

‘:. .Thawedground meats,pOuhy,

or fish that haveany off-odor or off-coior should not be refrozen and shouid not be eaten. Thawed ice cream shouid be discarded. if the odor or coior of any food is

affected iessthan that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possibieto save as much of their eating quality asyou can.”

~ if your ol~ refrigerator isstill

aroundthe

hu3LH3 M irmt ih me,

sureto removethe dcmrs.This wiii reduce the possibility of danger to chiidren.

* Unplug your refrigeration

A. i3efore making any repairs.

Note! Westrcmgiyrecommend that any servicing be performed by aquaiified individual.

B. Before cieaning. G. Before repiacing a burned-out

iight buib, the refrigerator shouid

be unpiugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire fiiament. (A burned-out iight buib may

break when being repiaced.)

Note: Turning controi to OFF

position does not remove power to the iight circuit.

poor or questionable, get rid of it.

~ ~ Do notoperateyqm refrigerator

The food may be,dangerousto eat.

in thepresenceofexplosivefumes.

“Even partial thawing and refreez-

ing reduce the eating quaiity of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The

SAVE T~E~~~

eating quaiity of red meats is

![~STRUCTIQNS

IFclrJx?rsmdsafety,

this appliance mustbe

12ropef1ygrounded.

The power cord of this appiiance is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) piug which mates with

~;~tanclard three-prong (gro~iilding)

=-all receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize

the possibility of eiectrib shock hazard from this appiiance.

Pl!EFEiNEil METi-iOD

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ilWURE PROPER GROUt-lDEXISTS BEFOREUSE

Have the waii receptacle and circuit checked by a quaiified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properiy grounded.

Where a standard two-prong waii

receptacle isencountered, it isthe personai responsibility and obli-

gation of the customer to have it

repiaced with a properiy grounded

three-prong waii receptacle.

Do P&3-i”,UNDER ANY circum- stances, CUT cm REMOVE

THE T’HIRD (GROUND] PRONG

FROM ‘THE PQkvERCORD.

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PariNo.467i’32POl_

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used adapter pk..lfj

E&ause of po&nt~a/safety hazards

undercertain conditions, westrongly recommendagainstuseofanadapter plug.However, if you still eiectto use

artadapter,wherelocalcodespermit, a TEMPORARYCONNECTION may bemadeto aproperly grounded

two-prongwail receptacle by useof aULlisted adapter (Fig. 2)available at mostlocal hardware stores,

TEMPORARYMEIIKNI

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)

ALIGNLARGE

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BEFOREUSE

TheIargerslot inthe adapter must be alignedwith the Iargerslot inthe wall receptacle to provide proper polarity inthe connection of the powercord.

CAUTK3N:Attaching adapter

ground terminal to wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and wall receptacle is grounded through

housewiring. Customer should 17avethe circuit checked byaqualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground

terminal is very likely to break

with repeated use. Should the adapterground

terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground hasagain been established.

Becauseof potential safetyhazards

undercertain conditions, westrongly recommend againstthe useof an extension cord. However,if youstill elect to usean extension cord, it is

absolutely necessarythat it be aUL listed 3-wire grouriding type appliance extension cord andthat the

current carrying rating of the cord be 15amperes minimum.Such extension cords areobtainable through your Iota/ service organization.

The rehkywator slm.ddalways

bep!ug’jgedintoitsown

hdivichali ekedrical

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(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt, 50 Hertz, single phaseAC).

This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading housewiring circuits,

which could cause a possible fire

hazardfrom overheating wires.

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Do not installrefrigeratorwhere temperaturewill go below 60°F.

because it will not run often enough

to maintain proper temperatures. Doinstallitonafloorstrongenough

tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

Mow 5/8” at eachsick and1”over

the top foreaseof installationand properair circulation.

consider providing water supply to

refrigerator location. It will simplify connection of optional automatic icemaker should you wish to install one at a later date.

Adjustabkrokm, which enable you to moveyour refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning, are located behind the basegriile. These rollers should be set sothat the refrigerator isfirmly positioned on the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.

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Toadjustrollers,remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it cwt.

Turnrolleradjustingscrewsclockwise to raise refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it. Useadjustable wrench (3/8” hexheadbolt) or pliers.

When adjusting front rollers for proper door closure, it is recommended that the bottom front edge of the cabinet beapproximately 5/8 inch from the floor.

Toreplace basegrille, align prongs on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STAB!LIZE

Your refrigerator hastwo controls that let you regulate the temperature inthe fresh food and freezer

compartments. !NH-!ALLY,set the FRESH FOOD

controlat 5 and the FREEZER

ontroiat C

For colder or warmer temperatures,

adjustthe desired compartment con-

trol cmeletter or number atatime.

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Wheninitially setting the Cormds m-

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Note:Turningthefreshfoodcontrol to“OFF”turnsoff E3C)THccmpartments—freshfoodAND freezer.

Hmv +h3test“k%npem”bw’es

We the milktestforthe freshfood

gomparhmnt. Place a container of

rnilkorr thetopshelf inthe fresh food

compartment. Check it a day later.

If the milk is too warm or too cold,

adjust the temperature controls.

use the icecreamtest b’ the freezer compartment.Place a con-

tainer of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment. Check it after aday. If it’s too hard or too soft,

~~:=~ust the temperature controls. u’;-ikwaysallow .2-4how-sfor the refrig”

erator to read-l the temperature

y@Jset.

thermostat bek$w 600!=. at night

...you maywant to turn the lettered control one step colder,asfrom “C” to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the freezer con-

trols to operate lessfrequently, thus allowing the freezer compart-

ment to warm somewhat.To protect your frozen food supply, leave your Iettereclsetting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever period of time you are turning down

your thermostat. This is especially important when the thermostat is turned down for anextended period.

This change should have no effect on your fresh food section.

However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, asfrom “5” to “4.”

When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn temperature controls backto their regular settings.

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The Energy Saver Switch is located on the temperature control panel.

-mrechtxa me amountd electricity Wxy.nh’edtoqwmm? your R?ff8’k@’- ator,push SM”MTJto Me km pmimm.

This turns off heatersin your

refrigerator that prevent moisture

from forming on the outside,

Useof the Energy Saver Switch can saveyou money. Estimated yearly savings,depending on your

local electric rates,are asfollows:

Model

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Estimated)’eady

%Vit19S Energy

I $ .05I $ .08I $ .II /(Approx.)

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 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 maycause deterioration of the paint finish. Itwill be important to protect the finish by using appliance polish wax asdescribed on page 10.

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When the Energy Saver Switchk pushedto the right,electricity flows

through the low wattage heaters which warm the outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions, prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets.

It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically

PartNo.

4677321W

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Eahg quality drops

REFRIGERATOR FRE#ER

aftertime sfmwn

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35” :T40%

Fresh

Meats

IMYS

Rcasts (Beef and Lamb). 3 to ~ Rwsts (Pork and Veal). . . 3 to 5

S!;aks (Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05

Ck~ps(Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05

C!wps (Pork)........,.. 3t05

Groundand Stew Meats. 1 to 2

V~:ietyMeats, . . . . . . . . . . lto2

S?~sage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . lto2

ProcessedMeats

&con . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7

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

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

Hzm(Half) . . . . . . . . . . . ..3to5

H?m(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Luncheon Meats. . . . . . . . . 3t05

.Qusage (Smoked). 7 Sz~sage

:Dryand Semi-Dry) ., 14to 21

CookedMeats

CookedMeats and

‘;{eatDishes . . . . 3t04

GT~vyand Meat Broth. 1 to

~~esh

~oul~~y

Ch:~ken and Turkey

l/Jhole), . . . . . . . . . ..lto2

Ch:ken (Pieces). .“ 1 to 2

Tu-~iey{Pieces). 1 to 2 Du;\ and Goose (Whole). 1 to 2

Gi2iets. . . . . . . . . . . ..lto2to2

(PE

MONTHS

6 to 12 4t08

6 to 12 6t09 3t04 3t04 3t04 lto2

1 x lto2 lto2 lto2

Freezing

not

recom-

mended.

2t03 ztos

12 9

6 6 3

CookedPoultry

P]e:es

Govered with Broth) 1 to 2

Pi;:a (Not Covered). 3 to 4 Co;ked PoultryDishes 3 to 4 Fr’:d Chicken.,,,,. ,,, 3t04

6 1 4t06

(CMherfhanformeats& poultry) FREEZER MCS:

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

LQ.17fish

6-8 months

Fa::; fish, rolls and breads;

SJLIpS,stew,casseroles,

2-3 months

Cz~ss,pies, sandwiches,

tit-overs (cooked),

‘-s cream (original carton)....

1month max.

New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the College or County Extension &2wice or

your local Utility

Cmpany for the latest information

oi7 freezing and storing foods.

“1 S. Deparlinent of AcJricil/ture

‘l-a mm Unfmzfm meats, M--l and

~wuitry-Meats, fish and poultry plirchased from the store vary in quality and age; consequently,

sate storage time in your refrigerator wi~lva~y.

a AIways remove store wrappings.

~ Rewrapin foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately.

Tostore cheese,wrapwell with wax

paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

* Carefully wrapto expel air and help prevent mold.

@Store pre-packagedcheese in its

own wrapping if you wish.

Tos%orevegetables–Vegetable

drawers have been specially designed to preserve natural moisture and freshness of produce.

~ Crispnesscan be maintained by covering vegetables with a moist

towel.

@As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables can be

stored intheir original wrapping.

Tostoreicecream– Fine-quality

ice cream, with high cream content, will normaliy require slightly lower temperatures than more ‘{airy” aiready-packaged brands with low cream content.

* It will be necessary to experiment

to determine the location in the freezer compartment andthe temperature control setting to keep your favorite ice cream at the right serving temperature.

@Also, the rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front.

‘rips cm fr&X?XZin’gfoods

There are three essential require-

ments for efficient home freezing.

1. initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better t17efrozen product will be,

You’ll save time, too, because

less culling and sorting will be necessary.

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available in a wide selection at your favorite store.

TCJfreeze meat,fishandpoultry, wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial) forming it carefully to the shapeof the contents. This expels air.Fold andcrimp ends of the packageto provide a good, lasting seal.

Don’t refreeze meat that has completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)

meatsor seafoodsto 21 pounds at atime.

organize your food storage

for convenience. s Store all like things together. This

not only savestime, butelectricity—

becauseyou can find foods faster.

@Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly.

* Usethe handyshelvesonthe door for mostfrequently usedsaucesand condiments.

@Usethe meat drawer for temporary storage of meatsyou do not freeze.

Tosave money inEmergy

andkxxl CxsLs.

@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.

ISLeafvegetables 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 asfew perish-

ables as possible inthe refrigerator.

Move the icemaker manual switch

to “OFF” and shutoff water to the

refrigerator.

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Shelves in the fresh food

compartment areadjustable in any combination, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangementsto fit

your family’s food storage needs.

] remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at

~ Engage

top lug

❑ Lowerto

lockinto place

Toreplaceshehws:Select desired shelf height. With shelf front raised slightly, engage top lugs in tracks at rear of cabinet. Then lower front of shelf until it locks into position.

Tempered glassshelves (onmodels so equipped) are adjustable in the same manner.

Deep’ EMN’x

(m-i models!30equifllwd)

Shelves on doors of Hotpoint refrigerators provide convenient storagefor frequently-used items.

Deep shelves on Hotpoint’s Deep Doorcanaccommodate atwo-liter bottle on the bottom shelf and a six-pack on the shelf above it.

front, then iift it up andout of tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.

Snugger(s), on models so equipped, are designed to give you storage flexibility on your fresh food compartment door.

Items such as salad dressing, steak sauces and other condiments can now be kept securely against the door liner to help prevent tipping, spilling and sliding.

For most efficient operation, place

index finger and middle finger on either side of the snugger and simply move it back and forth to fit your needs.

Part No. 467732P0-i

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‘F%witand vegetable Draufers

Drawersat the bottom ofthe

freshfood compartment have been specially designed to preserve the naturalmoisture andfreshness of

produce.

DwwverRemoval

Drawerswill stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling

onto floor. Drawerscan easily be removed bytilting up slightly and pulling past“stop” location.

TOremovedrawerswhenthe fresh food compartmentdoor cannotbe

t. Remove drawer farthest from door.

2. Lift drawer cover upandpull it out.

Slideremaining drawerandcover

to the middle.

Placehand on drawer cover and

pull out drawer. Then lift cover and remove it.

After cleaning, replace in reverse order.

The slide-out meat drawer can be removed and taken to the sink or food preparation area.The drawer and shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any level to suit your storage needs.

To relocate the meatdrawer and shelf, follow procedures for adjusting shelves asshown on page 5.

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Easy Ek?k=se””kx?malls

Torek+aseice cubes, invert tray,

hold it over storage bucket (on models so equipped) or bowl, and twist tray at both ends.

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Filter.

Yourice cubescanonly be

Fasclear and fresh-tasti179 1- ‘ ‘

as the waterthat produces , D

[

them.That’swhy it’sagood ideato purify your water with aQuadraKleenWater

Its activated charcoal

! removesmusty,staleodors and unpleasant medicinal,

metallic tastes. A porous fiber cartridge catchesdirt,

rust particles, sand and

silt while specialcrystals .< reduce deposits of hard

Theoptional automatic icemakerwili scale

f’ replace the iceyou use... automatically. It can keep you supplied with

The water filter is an option at-

abinful of cubes

—iceforeverything,

extracostandisavailablefrom your

everybody-without fussor muss.

Hotpoint dealer.Specify WR97X214. it hascomplete installation instruc-.

If your refrigerator did not come

tions and installs in minutes on 1/4” already equipped with an auto- O.D. copper water line. matic icemaker,you mayaddone— contact your local I-iotpoint dealer; specify UK-KIT-1.

F-or

onlyone or twoice cubes,

leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove desired number of cubes.

Washtrays and storage bucket in

lukewarm water only. Do not put

them in an automatic dishwasher.

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Protect the paint finish.The finish

cmthe outside of the refrigerate; is ahigh quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay newiookingandrust-free foryears.Apply

acoat of appliance polish waxwhen the refrigerator is new and then at leasttwice a year.

Appliance PolishWax& Cleaner (Cat.No. WR97X21@is available from GE and Hotpoint Appliance PartsMarts.

Keepthefinishclean.Wipewith a

cleancloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and

polish with aclean, soft cloth. Donot wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Doriot usescouring pads,powdered

cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-

taining bleach.

Inside

Clean both fresh food and freezer

compartments at least once a year.

Mis recommended that the refriger-

ator 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.

Usewarm 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 only. Donot use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

B@}lind

Careshould be taken in moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned

coverings and those with embossed surfaces. If your refrigerator is on wheels, pull it straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight

in. Moving your refrigerator inaside direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

condenser

For most efficient operation,

remove the base grille (see page 4) and remove the defrost water pan, then either sweep awayor vacuum up dust that is readily accessible,

Thiseasycleaning operation should be done at least once a year.

Condenser

Defrost WJater Pan

Pan located behind base grille should be cleaned at least once a year.When reinstalling pan, firmly push pan ALL THE WAYIN until it stops.

VfaG&itifli”l‘-

Forexkmcied vacationsor

absences,shut off power to

refrigerator, turn the numbered control OFF,clean interior with baking sodasolution of one tablespoonof sodato one quart of water. Wipe dry.Toprevent odors, leave open box of soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

Farshortervacations,remove perishablefoods andleave controls at

regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 60°F. follow same instructions asfor extended vacations.

If you have an icemaker, move icemaker manual switch to OFF positior] and be sure to shut off

water supply. ON-OFF switch is

located near the front of the icemaker.

Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle, remove alI food and clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves, andstorage pans by taping them securely in piace to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position on/y during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

‘EMnotwash any pmxk parts

fkwmyour I-eff%gerakwi%your

automatic dishwasher.

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If you have aproblem, it maybe

inor.Youmay be ableto correct

yourself. Just usethis Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.

Yourrefrigerator iswired foraccurate electrical diagnosis inyour home— takesonly mjnutes for a service technician to check its entire electrical system. No need for the technician to unplug, move or unloadthe refrigerator to make the diagnosis.

PROBLEM

I ~ REFRIGERATOR

~ DOES NOT OPERATE

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i 1

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MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

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MOTOR STARTS & STOPS FREQUENTLY

; VIBRATION (m

, RATTLING

POSS!BLECAUSEAND REMEDY

~ Maybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 nlinuteS.

Temperature control in OFF position.

e If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in atwall receptacle. @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 atripped circuit

breaker or burned out fuse.

@Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer

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

24 hours to completely cool down.

@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen. ~ t-lot weather—frequent door openings. ~ Door left open. @Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5. e Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 10.

@Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2.

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~Temperature control starts and stops motor to lmaintaineven temperatures.

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o If

refrigera-~or vibrate~, mot-e than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor

and front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to

ROLLERS on page 4. Git dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal. ~ Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.

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PROBLEM

CFEFMTING SOUNDS

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‘RESH FOOD ORFREEZER X3MPARTMENT “TEMPERATURE “00 WARM

‘OODS DRYOUT

ROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

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@The high s~eedcom~ressc?rmotor recwiredto maintain near zerotemperatures A in the [a~ge~reezercokparhment mayp~oduce higher sound levels than your old ‘f@

refrigtirator. @Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer

compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor. * These NORMAL soundswill also be heardfrom time to time:

@Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost. @Defrost water dripping into drain pan.

@Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFF. @Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. ~Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused byexpansion and contraction during

defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

ISWith automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water

running in pipes as icemaker refills.

@Normal air flow COOIing motor.In the refr~geratlonprocess, it is nornwdthat heat

be expelled in the area under the refrigerat’o[ Some floor coverings will discolor at thesenormal andsafe operating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier shou/d be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

@Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.

Warmweather–frequent door openings. Door left open for long time. Packagemay be holding door open.

Packageblocking air duct in freezer compartment.

s Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

I SJ3w ICE CUBE ,

FREEZING

~Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open. ~Too frequent and too long door openings.

@Frost within package is normal.

@Heavily loaded freezer compartment can cause reduced air flow around food packages.

I Door may have been [eft ajar

e Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.

Qif the doors are not opened regularly, the ice cube freezing rate will be reduced. ~~:~

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ICECUBES HAVE CXXMVTASTE

\lvlOISTUREFORMS ON OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR

~MOISTURE !COLLECTS INSIDE

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REFRIGERATOR

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* Old cubes need to be discarded.

e ICestorage bin needs

tO be emptied andwashed.

~ Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

~ Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 10.

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 panfull, missing or not in position.

~ Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered. @Check for spoiled food.

o Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 10.

~ Defrost water pan needs cleaning. @Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.

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Saveproof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancel!ed check to establish warranty period.

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IFULLONE-WAR 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 therefrigeratorthat fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULLF!VE-YEARWARRANTY

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, conden-

ser,evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaserand any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinarv home use in the 48

mainland &ates, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITEDbecauseyou 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

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,

GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

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or HOTPOINT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

~Service trips to your home to

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 CenterTM

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.

WARRANTORIS NOT RESPC)NSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

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BAanager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, ~ppiianee park, !muisvil!e, KY 40225

PartNo. 467732P(II

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