The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug which
mates with a standard three-prong (grounding)
wallreceptacle (Fig.4) to minimize the possibilityof electric shock hazard from this appli~nce. The customer should have the wall
‘eceptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
;Iectrician to make sure the receptacleis
xoperly grounded,
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Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wallreceptacle.
USAGE SITUATKMJSWHERE APPLIANCE’S
POWERCORDWILL BE DISCQNNECTH3
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Becauseof potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the useof an adapter plug, However, if
you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prongwall receptacle by the use of a UL
listed adapter which is available at most local
hardware stores (Fig.5). The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord,
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wallreceptacle cover screw does
not ground the appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded through the house
wiring. The customer should have the circuit
checked bya qualified 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 this happen. DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again
been established,
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE APPLIANCE’S
POWER CORD WILL BE DISCONNECTED
FREQUENTLY
—
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because frequent disconnecting of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. The customer should have the twoprong wall receptaclereplaced with a threepmng (grounding)
receptacle bya qualified
electrician before using the appliance.
The refrigerator should alwaysbe plugged into
its own individual electrical outiet (115 volt,
60 hertz, single phase AC.)
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TEMPERATURECONTROLS
Your refrigeratorhasdualtemperatur(
controls for the freezer and the fresh foot
compartments (Fig. 6).
Initiallyset the Freezer control at “C”and
the Fresh Foodcontrol at “5!’
Forcolder FreshFood compartment, leaw
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresl
Food control at “6” or “7?
For coldest Fresh Food compartment, se(
the Freezer control at “B” and the Fresh
Food control at “8” or “9?
Forcolder Freezer, set the Freezer control
at “D” and the Fresh Food control at “7”
or “8;’
ForwarmerFreshFood compartment, leave
the Freezer control at “C” and set the Fresh
Food control at “4:’“3J’“21’or “1?
After adjusting the temperaturecontrols,
allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabtize.
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to
“0” also turns off refrigeration in the Freez-
:r compartment.
hide To Roper Temperatures: If a con-
ainer of milk is too warm or too cold to
‘our taste after being on the top shelf in
he Fresh Food compartmentfor a day,
djust the Cold Control Dials accordingly.
fa gallon of ice cream remains firm to the
mch after being in the Freezer for a day,
le Cold Control Dials are at the proper
;tting. If the ice cream’s firmness is not
I
Jyour liking, adjust the dials accordingly.
heck a day after resetting either dial to
lake sure new setting is providing the tem~rature you desire.
you advance the Freezer compartment
dd Control Dial to “E” to freeze a quick
pply of ice cubes or a large amount of
od, be sure to reset the dial to its preJus setting within a day.
DWERCONSUMPTION
le kilowatt hours per month (Kwh/Mo.)
own on the fact tag attachedto the
inner door is the measure of the power
consumed when tested in accordance with
AHAM Standard HRF’2ECFT with power
saver switch in the DRY position and in
the HUMID position.
The approximate monthly cost of operation can be calculated by multiplying the
Kwh/Mo. by the cost per kilowatt hour
from your local power company.
POWERSAWERSWITCH
Your refrigerator isequipped with a power
saver switch located on the left side of the
refrigerator near the top of the fresh food
compartment (Fig, 7).
Fig. 7
THIS SWITCH SHOULD NORMALLY
BE KEPT ON “DRY” POMTION.
Most modern refrigeratorsuse electric
heaters in certain areas to prevent formation of moisture on exterior surfaces dur-
ing humid weather.The power saver
switch allows you to activate these heaters
should they be needed. If moisture appears
on the outside of the refrigerator, wipe it
off and move the power saver switch to
“HUMID” position. Remember to return
the power saver switch to “DRY” when the
weather becomes less humid.
The above recommendedsettings mini-
mize power consumption and insure good
performance in humid weather.
POWER”SAVING‘n!%
~ Don’t open doors more often than necessary and close them as soon as possible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
~ Store only foods requiring refrigeration
in your refrigerator.
IZIWipe all moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them into the refrigerator, and keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-up inside.
~Don’t waste ice cubes by letting many
nelt while using a few.r
Q
If you turn control to coldest position for
c
pick chilling or freezing, don’t forget to
t
urn it back to normal setting.
* Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator- ove
crowding can require extra electrical ener
gy
to keep everything cool.
* Before leaving the house or retiring f
the night, check to be sure doors haven’t
been left ajar inadvertently.
g Don’t locate your refrigerator adjacent
to your range, a heating vent or where sunshine will strike it if any other kitchen arrangement is possible.
SUGGESTEDSTORAGE
TIMES–MEAT& IPCWLTFW’
STORAGEPER1OD
maintainits quality)
(To
flEFfllGEllATOflFREEZER
35° to 40° F. 0° F.
PRODUCT
FRESH MEATS
DAYS
Roasts(Beef and Lamb). . . 3 to 5
Roasts (Pork and Veal). . . . 3 to 5
Steaks(Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
ChorIs(Lamb and Pork). . . 3 to 5
I
Ground’and Stew Meats. . . 1 to 2
Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . lto2
PROCESSEDMEATS
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Frankfurters . . .. . . . . . . . . 7
Ham (Whole) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ham (Half) . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3t05
Ham (Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats . . .. . . . . . 3t05
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . . 7
Sausage (Dry and Semi-Dry) 14 to 21
COOKEDMEATS
Cooked Meats and Meat
Dishes . .. . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Gravy and Meat Broth. . . 1 to 2
FRESH POULTRY
Chicken and Turkey . . . . . . 1 to 2
Duck and Goose . . . . . . . . . lto2
Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
COOKEDPOULTRY
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2
Pieces (Not Covered).1 to 2
Cooked Poultry Dishes.1 to 2
Fried Chicken . .. .. . . . . . . lto2
U.S. Department of Agriculture—January1973
AUTOMATICICEMAKER
[Opmwia!)
If your refrigerator did not come a]reac
equipped with an automatic icemaker, yc
may add one at any time. Contact your h
cal Hotpoint dealer; request Cat. No. HP’
KIT-1.
ped operating (except during the defrostbe turned to the OFF position.
cycle when the motor and fan are normally
shut off completely for the length of the
cycle), make these simple tests before calling for service:
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
•!
Cl Moisture not unusual during periods
of high humidity
Q Move power saver switch to
HUMID position
Moisture collects inside
❑ Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
D Hot-humid weather increases rate of
frost build-up and internal sweating
~ During automatic defrosting water
runs down rear wall —this is normal
Cabinet has odor
❑ Certain foods produce odor–should
be covered
~ Interior needs cleaning
~ Defrost-water pan needs cleaning
Refrigerator runs too long
❑ IModern refrigerators are larger
and run colder— require more
running time
~ Doors kept
open too long
❑ Tempera& re”controls se; too colci
El Normal at time of installation or after
refrigerator has been turned off
Grille and condenser need cleaning
Refrigerator runs too frequently
❑ Required to provide even
temperature
2. If interior light is not on, check to see if
refrigerator isplugged in at wall receptacle.
3. If plug is secure and the refrigerator stillsible trouble spots.
❑ Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cabinet vibrates
Legs need adjusting
❑ Check for weak floor
Wow ice cube freezing
❑ Freezer door may have been left ajar
Fresh food temperature too warm
❑ Temperature control not set in cold
enough position
❑ Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Package holding door open
Grille and condenser need cleaning
f%esh foods dry out
Foods should be covered
Fresh food temperature too cold
Temperature control dial set in too
cold position
Noisy
Noise level is slightly higher on
modern, larger refrigerators
Fan air flow– this is normal
Defrost-water pan not in correct
position
❑ Legs need adjusting
fails to operate, plug another appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is
a burned-out fuse.
4. Follow check list below for other pos-
Check
for weak floor
Refrigerator does not run
Temperature control in OFF position
Not plugged in
El No power at outlet
❑ House fuse blown
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
❑ Normal air flow of fan-cooled
condenser
Water on floor
Defrost-water pan full, missing, or
not in position
Interior light does not light
No power at outlet
Light bulb needs replacing
Freezer too warm
❑ Freezer door may have been left ajar
❑ Package may be holding door open
El Grille and condenser need cleaning
Frost on frozen food
❑ Too-frequent and too-long freezer
door openings
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Frozen foods dry out
❑ Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly
If you need to call a Hotpoint Serviceman, be sure
to give the model number of your refrigerator. It
Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home—takes only minutes to check
its entire electricalsystem”. No need to unplug,
maintaina workingrelationshipwith MACAP,the Major Appliance Con-~
sumer Action Panel, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606,~
so that youmay contact them for help
after you have tried to resolve the prob!em through our Customer
Relations Offices.
maybe found at the front of your refrigerator at the
bottom of the fresh food section near the hinge
(see model sketch, front cover). When service
is required, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint
renewal parts.
for cleaning door gaskets, vegetable cris
ers and all pJastic parts. Wash ice trays
lukewarm water only.
Periodically, remove drain plug under veg
table crisper and flush out with soda/wat[
solution and bottle brush.
To clean and protect the finish, use liqu
polish or waxsuitable for use on applianct
Never ~ise oily furniture polish, cleanir
powders, or alkaline soaps.
Defrost Water Pan
Pan located behind grille should be cleane
at least once a year or if food is spilled i
refrigerator section.
Ccmdenwr
For most efficient
operation, remove
the grille and either
sweep away or vac-
uum up dust that’s
readily accessible.
This easy cleaning
operation should be
done once a year. ,
Contienser
No DEFROSTING
It is not necessary to defrost the fresh food
section of your refrigerator; it will defrost
itself automatically.
Defrost water drains down the inside back
~vallof the refrigerator during the defrost
uycle, empties into the drain hole in the
loor of the refrigerator and collects in the
irain pan under the refrigerator where it
‘vaporates.
‘yoti shut off the house power for extendj v~cations, remove food and clean inter‘rwith soda solution using one tablespoon
isoda
pereachquart of water. Wipe dry.
o prevent formation of odor, place open
}Xof soda in refrigerator and leave doors
xm.
you have an icemaker, fiip manual switch
OFF position and be sure to shut off
\ter suppJy to icemaker. (Ask installer to
int out location of shut-off valve at time
installation.)
you leave for shorter absences, remove
perishable foods and leave control dials at
normal setting. If, however, room tempera-
ture is expected to go below 60°F., turn
control dials to OFF, remove food, clean
interior, leave doors open and remove plug
from wall receptacle.
Disconnect power cord from wall receptacle. Remove all foods and clean interior.
Such loose items as grille, shelves, storage
pans, ice trays, covers and removable parts
should be protected or secured with tape.
This prevents their coming loose and causing damage. Handle with care; exterior
should be protected with blanket covering.
The suggestions noted below apply to the
operation of your household electric re-
L If your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of
danger to children.
2. Some refrigerators are equipped with
automatic icemakers. Do not place fingers
or hands on the automaticicemaking
lechanismwhile the refrigeratoris
lugged in, This will prevent contact with
hemoving parts of the ejector mechanism,
r with the heating element that releases
le cubes.
, The refrigeratorshould always be
lugged into its own individual electrical
1
utlet(115 volt, 60 cycle, single phase AC).
‘hisis recommended for best performance
nd to prevent overloading house wiring
i
(
rcuits, which could cause a possible fire
1
azard from overheating wires.
[SE OF EXTENSION CORDS— Because
(
f potential safety hazards under certain
miitions, we strongly recommend against
le use of an extension cord. However, if
m still elect to use an extension cord, it
absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed
wire grounding type appliance extension
ord and that the current carrying rating
[ the cord in amperes be equal to or great-
er than the branch circuit size shown on
the rating nameplate of this appliance.
Such extensioncords are obtainable
through your local service organization.
4. Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed
or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the plug or connector end,
5. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the wire. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
6. Do not operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
7. A burned-out light bulb might break
when being replaced. In order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament, it is recommended that the refrigerator first be unplugged when replacing a light bulb. Note:
Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
8. Always remove the power cord from
wall outlet before removing the base grille.
9. Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely unless you cook them
after they have thawed. The United States
Department of Agriculture in Home and
Garden Bulletin No. 69 says, “... if foods
have thawed only partially and there are
still ice crystals in the package, they may
safely be refrozen. ..Refrozen food should
be used as soon as possible.
“If foods have slowly thawed and have
warmed gradually over a period of several
days to a temperature of 40°F., they are
not likely to be fit for refreezing. Under
these conditions, meats, poultry, most vegetables and some prepared foods may become unsafe to eat; most fruits and fruit
productssoon develop an undesirable
flavor.”
Also note andfolio~~~o[herprecol[tions
containedin this Use& Cai-e
Boo Ii.
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(Be sure to shut off water supply to ice-
)
maker when going on vacation or away for
xtended period of time.)
‘m% CmlFREEZINGiFcxDs
There are three essential requirements for
efficient home freezing, First, of course, is
initial quality. Only top-qualityfoods
should be frozen. Freezing retains quality
and flavor; it cannot improve quality. Second is speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking, the better
the frozen product will be, You’llsave time,
too, because less culling and sorting will be
necessary, The third requirement is proper
packaging. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing; they’re readily available
in a wide selection at your favorite store.
l-clFREEZE MEAT,
Ha+ AND FOLILTFW
Wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other
heavy-duty wrapping material), forming it
carefully to the shape of the contents. This
expels air. Fold and crimp ends of the pack-
age to provide a good, lasting seal. Don’t
refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
(
uccessfully only once.
(
iNKiGEsTEDFREEZER
JTORAGETIMES
(other than for meat and poultry)
fi40st fruits and ve~etables,
Lean fish
Fatty fish, rolls and breads
soups, stew, casseroles
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
ice cream (ori~inal carton)
8-12 months
6-8 months
2-3months
1 month
maximum
te ice cream at the righ( serving temperature.Also, the rear of the freezer is slightly
wkler than the front.
3dYI’-FELEASEm!(2ETRAYS
nvert and twist trays at both ends to re~ase cubes (Fig. 8).
or only 1 or 2 cubes, leave the tray right
de up, twist ends slightly and pluck out
~bes with ease.
~ashtrays in lukewarm water only. Don’t
ace in automatic dishwasher.
10DEFROSTING
ou never have to defrost the freezer. It
LSbeen pre-set at the factory to defrmt
elf, automatically.
DJUSTABLESHELVES
his model has adjustable shelves, To adst, remove shelf by tilting up at front, then
ting up and out of slots at rear (Fig, 9).
lug on rear shelf with proper notches. Then
lower front until shelf locks into position
(Fig. 10).
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a
[
Engage
top lug
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FOODSTORAGE
unfrozenMeats,
Fish and
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the
store vary in quality and age; consequently,
safe storage time in your refrigerator will
vary. Always remove store wrapping from
meats, fish and poultry. Rewrap in foil, film
or wax paper and refrigerate immediately,
cheese
Cheese should be well wrapped with wax
paper, aluminum foil or placed in a plastic
bag. Carefully wrap to expel air and prevent mold. Packaged cheese can be stored
in its own wrapping.
vegetables
Fruit and vegetable crispers have been spe
cially designed to preserve natural mois
ture and freshness. Crispness can be main
tained by covering vegetables with a mois
towel, As a further aid to freshness, it i:
suggested that pre-packaged vegetables bt
stored in their original wrapping.
Poultry
New techniques are constantly being developed. Consult the State College or
County Extension Service or your local
Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
ICECREAMSTORAGE
Fine-cluality ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more “airy” alreadypacked brands with low cream content. It
.
will be necessary to experiment to determine the exact setting to keep your favor-
To replace,select desired shelf height.
With shelf front raised slightly, engage top
CLEANING
Inside
Clean both refrigerator and freezer sec
tions at least once a year. It is recommend
ed that the refrigeratorbe unplugget
before cleaning. If this is not practical
wring excess moisture out of sponge o
cloth when cleaningin the vicinityo
switches, lights, or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solutio]
—about a tablespoon of baking soda to ,
quart of water. Rinse thoroughly with wate
and wipe dry. Follow this same procedur
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WearGonsumer:
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This guide will help you to get the best use from your new refrigerator, offering
money, time and energy saving tips, If you have any further questions, contact
the Consumer Coordinator near you whose number is available from your dealer
or call or write me,We would like to hear from you.
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6.
FLU- cmE-YEAFl wARRANTYHOTPO!NT REFRIGERATOR
From Hotpoint to You–
This warranty is extended by Hotpoint to the original purchaser and to
any succeeding owner and applies to products purchased in the United
States, retained within the48contiguous states or the District of Columbia
and employed in ordinary home use.
What We Will Do–
If your Hotpoint Refrigerator fails because of a manufacturing defect
within one year from the date of original purchase, we will repair the
procluct without charge to you. Parts and service labor are included.
Service will be provided in the home in the 48 contiguous states or in
the District of Columbia.
How To (’Main Service–
Service will be provided by our local Customer Care’) factory service
Organjzatjon or by one of our franchised Customer Care servicers during
normal business hours after you notify us of the need for service. Service
can be arranged by telephone. Look up “Hotpoint Customer Care Service”
in ti?e yellow pages
What Is Not Covered–
This warranty does not cover the failure of your refrigerator if it is danl~lged\vhi]e in
failure is caused by unreasonable use including use on house wiring not
in conformance with electrical codes, low power voltage, and failure to
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.in no esent shall flotpoint
be iitzbkfhr comequentid damages. This warranty does not apply to the
S[ates of Alaska or Hawaii, nor to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American
S[lmoa or the Canal Zone or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
or write to the address given below.
yc>ur pos5.ession, used for comlnercial purposes, or if the
v
Consumers Institute, Hotpoint
Appliance Park AP 4-119, Louisville, Ky. 40225
Butel, Manager
Jane
ADDITIONAL FULL FOUR”YEARWARRANTY
ON THE SEALED
REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM
The sealed refrigerating system (compressor, condenser, evaporator and
connecting tubing—see diagram) is
covered in the above full warranty. In
addition to that warranty we will repair
this sealed system if it fails because of
a manufacturing defect within the second through fifth year after original
purchase. Wewill bear the cost of both
parts and labor.
All other provisions are the same as
those stated in the above full warranty.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Appkxdde tothe statesofAkmka and Hawaii
In _theStates of Alaska and Hawaii, free service including parts will be
provided to correct manufacturing defects at our nearest service shop
location or in your home, but we do not cover the cost of transportation
of the product to the shop or for the travel cost of a technician to your
home. You are responsible for those costs.
limited warranty are the same as those stated in the full warranties above.
*
a~
AppliancePark, Louisville, Kentuckv40225
‘‘,ENERAL
A QUALITY PRODUCT OF
R
REFRIGERATINGSYSTEM
All other provisions of this
‘
Pub. No. 39-6066
Dwg. No. 465056iJ03
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