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Energytips
Useand
No-Frost
Cared’
models
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HowtheEnergy-Saver
Switchworks
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Howlongshouldyou
storefoods?
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Questions?
UsetheProblemSolver P12
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StomgbfifaweEs. . . . . . . ..9-t <$.~
Iceservice
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It isintendedto helpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.
Keepit handyfor answersto your
questions.
If youdon’t understandsomething
or need morehelp, write (include
yourphonenumber):
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
writedown the model and
Serial nm-hxso
You’llseethem on a label atthe
bottom,just insidethe freshfood
compartment door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard that came with
your refrigerator.
Beforesendinginthe registration
card, pleasewritethese numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use thesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.
If you receivedadamaged
refrigerator,immediatelycontact
the dealer(or builder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.
Savetime andmoney.
Beforeyou requestservice, check
the ProblemSolveron pages 12
through 14.It listsminor causesof
operatingproblemsthat youcan
correct yourself.
= D(m”tiqm m?doors more often
i
hm l-wimmry.
IS
Be sure the doors are closed
@htiy. Before leavingthe
MXiSe
or
mtiririgfor the night, check to
be Surethe doors haven’tbeen left
open accidtm’@l@.
@Keepfoods cowed toreduce
moisture buildupinside the
refrigerator.
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“. . .YoiJmaysafelyrefreezefrozen
bya
qidi@edin&vidfial.., ~--
foodsthat$ave tl-iawed.iftheystill
B. Beforecleaning. -: . , ~,
containice crystalsor if theyare
stillcoki-–below40”F.
~. Beforereplacinga &mm3d-oW.
lightMb, the ml+igemtorshot.dd~
“. . .Thawedground meats, pmdtry,
be unplugged.in.orderto avoid
or fishthathaveanyoff-odoror
corkactwith a live wife.fikiment.
off-colorshoukinot be refrozen
(Aburned-out lightbulb may
and shouldnot beeaten. Thawed ~~
bn%.kwhen,&ing”@laced.)
ice cream shouldbe discarded. If
the odorm+color of anyfoodis
. Note: Turning controlto OFF
poor or questionable, getrid of it.,,
positiondoes notrqmove,pmvez
The foodmay be darigcroustoeat: -
to thelight circuit. .
“Evenpartialthawingandref-ing
@Do not o~mte J%xwmmemtor
reducethe eating qualityof foods,
inthe presence GfexpiosiveMm%
pariicuhwlyfruits, vegetablesand
prepared foods. The eating quality
c1red meatsis affectedless than
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useofAdapter Plug
Becauseof potential safety
hazardsunder certain conditions,
westrong~yrecommend againstuse
ofan adapterplug.However,if you
stiilelectto use an adapter,where
localcodespermit,aTEMPORARY
~ONNE~ION maybe madeto a
properlygrounded two-prongwall
outletby useofa UL listedadapter
(Fig.2) availableat most local
hardwarestores.
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[ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
(IIIJj
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Fig. 2
“iY~o!H!#NNEcTION
Largerslot in adaptermust be
alignedwith larger slot in wall
outletto provideproper polarity in
connectionofpower cord.
OWJT1ON:Attaching adapter
groundterminal to walloutletcover
screwdoes notground theappliance
unless cover screw is metal, and not
insulated,andwalloutletisgrounded
through house wiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbyaqualified
electricianto make sure theoutlet
isproper~ygrounded.
‘Whendisconnecting
thepower
cordfrom the adapter,alwayshold
theadapter with one hand. If this
is notdone, the adapter ground
terminalis very likely to break
withrepeated use.
Should the adapter ground
‘terminalbreak, Do NOT USEthe
appliance until atproper ground
h3s again been estddished.
?LJs~GfEfi~mion Ckmik
Bscauseof potential safety
hazardsunder certain conditions,
wcstrongly recommend against the
uw ofan extension cord. However,
ifyou stillelect to use an extension
~C>rd,it is absolutely necessary that
itbe a UL listed 3-wire grounding
i~i~eapplianceextensioncordhaving
agrounding type plug and outlet
andthatthe electricalratingofthe
cordbe 15amperes(minimum)and
120volts.Suchextensioncordsare
obtainablethroughyourlocal
serviceorganization.
The refrigerator should
always
be phngged
into its mm
Mhf’idwd ekctricd oRdet(115volt, 60Hertz, or 100volt,50
Hertz, singlephaseAC). Thisis
recommendedfor bestperformance
and topreventoverloadinghouse
wiringcircuits, whichcouldcause
afire hazardfromoverheatingwires.
Refrigerator hcation
Do not install refrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60”F.
becauseit willnot run oftenenough
tomaintainproper temperatures.
Do install it on a floorstrong
enoughto supporta fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving~lps
regardinglocation.
Clearances
Allowthe followingclearancesfor
ease ofinstallationand proper air
circulation.
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3/4°
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
when Building a
New Iiome..
●
consider providingwater supply
to refrigerator location. It will
simpli~ connection of optional
automaticicemaker shouldyou
wish to installone ata later date.
RolleTs/hveling
Legs
some models have
adjustable
rollers that enable youto move
the refrigerator awayfromthe
wal~forcleaning; other models
haveadjus~ble levelinglegs.
Rollersor legs,locatedbehindthe
basegrille, shouldbe setSGthe
refrigeratoris firmlypositionedon
the floorand thefront israisedjust
enoughthatthedoorscloseeasily
whenopenedabouthalfway.
‘$70adjustrokrs orlkvdinglegs,
removethebase grilleby grasping
it atthebottomandpullingit out.
ROLLER
ADJUSTINGSCREW
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Turnrolleradjustingscrews or
kvding legs clockwisetoraise
refrigerator,counterclockwiseto
lowerit. Use adjustable wrench
(3/8”hexhead bolt) or pliers.
When adjustingfront rollersor
levelingiegsfo~properdoorclosure,
it isrecommended thatthe bottom
front edgeofthe cabinetbe
approximately3/4”from the floor.
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To+repkwebase gdk,alignprongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until
grille snapsinto place.
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OpemtingYourRefrigerator
settheTemperatureContrd$
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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE
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Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols
thatletyouregulatethe temperature
in thefresh foodand freezer
compartments.
INITIALLY,set theFRESH
FOOD controlat 5 and the
FREEZERcontrolat C.
Forcolderor warmertemperatures,
adjustthe desiredcompartment
controloneletter or numberata time.
IMPORTANT
When initially setting thecontrols
or when adjujting thin, allow24
hours for the temperatures to
stabiiize,or evenout.
Note: Turningthe fresh food
controlto the OFF positionstops
coolinginBOTHcompartments—
freshfood AND freezer—but
does notshut off powerto the
refrigerator.
How‘to TestTemperatures
Usethe milktest forthe freshfood
compartment. Placea containerof
milkon the topshelfin thefresh
hod compartment. Check ita day
Iatcr.If the milk istoo warm or too
cold,adjustthe temperaturecontrols.
Use the ice ‘creamtest for the
freezer conlpart~lle~ltoPlace a
~wntainerofice cream in the center
~~i’the [-rcezcrcompartment. Check
it tiiier a day.H it’stoo hard or too
soil.
acljust thetemperature controls.
~-=+ ‘
KTJ%.!!iwaysM,)W24 hours for
ihe !&-igtnwtw- to reach the
f:fl:>i.eEEIper:\tREreyou Sete
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M’youturn your household
ithiimmtat
below 60°F’.at night
...
youmaywanttoturn the lettered
controlone stepcolder,as from “C”
to “DVCooler temperaturesin the
housemay cause thecompressor to
operatelessfrequently,thusallowing
the freezercompartment to warm
somewhat. Toprotectyour frozen
foodsupply,leaveyourlettered
settingat this colder settingfor the
entirewinter or for whateverperiod
of timeyou are turning downyour
thermostat. This isespecially
importantwhen thethermostat is
turneddownfor an extendedperiod.
This changeshould haveno effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However,if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4V
When you stop turning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controlsbackto theirregularsettings.
Enegy saver switch
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperature control panel.
ekdrkity E’quiredi ‘b Opemte
yourR2frigemtm, pwh switch
to the M position.
5
Thisturnsoffheatersinyour
refrigeratorthatpreventmoisture
fromformingonthe outside.
Useofthe EnergySaverSwitchcan
saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly
savings,dependingon yourlocal
electricrates, are asfollows:
EstimatedYearlySavings
Energy
Model ElectricRate(PerKwh)
Savings
$ .05 $ .08
$ :11
(Approx”)
CTX18
$9,00 $15.00
$20.00
1j’o/~
CTX20
$8.00 $13.00
$18.00 140/0
Withthe heatersturned off, there
isa chancethatmoisturemayform
onthe outsideofyourrefrigerator,
especiallywhen theweather is
humid. The humidityis mostlikely
tobe highin the summer,in the
early morninghours, and inhomes
whichare not airconditioned.
Overan extendedperiod oftime,
moisturethat form-son the outside
maycause deteriorationofthepaint
finish.It willbe importanttoprotect
thefinishby usingappliancepolish
waxas describedonpage 10.
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When the EnergySaverSwiteb.
ispushedto therigM9electricity
flowsthroughthelowwattage
heaterswhich warmthe outside
ofthecabinetand, under most
conditions,preventtheforming
ofmoisture or waterdroplets.
No Defrowi~
It isnotnecessarytodefrostthe
freezeror fresh foodcompa~~ments.
Yourrefrigerator isdesigned and
equipped to defrostitself
automatically.
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FoodStomgeSUuestiom
suggestedstorage times
for
meatand pouMry*
Ill
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REFfllGERATM FREEZER
Eatingqualitydrups AT
AT
aftertimeshown
35°to 400F.
DAYS
FreshMfxi[s
Roasts(Beef&Lamb). . .... . 3to5
Roasts(Pork&Veal) . . .. . . .. 3to5
Steaks(Beef).. .. .. .. .. . . .. 3t05
Chops(Lamb).. .. ......... 3t05
Chops(Pork).. . ...... .. . . . 3t05
Ground&StewMeats..... . . 1to2
VarietyMeats. .. ... . . . . .. . . lto2
Sausage(Pork).. . . . . ...... lto2
ProcessedMeak
Bacon. . ... . . ... . .. . . .. . . 7
Frankfurters.. . . ..... . . . .. . 7
Ham(Whole)... . ... . . . . .. . 7
Ham(Half)... ... . .. .. . .. . . 3t05
Ham(Slices). . .. ..... .. . . . 3
LuncheonMeats. .. ...... . . 3t05
Sausage(Smoked).. . . . .. . . 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry). ... 14to21
CookedMeats
CookedMeatsand
hleatilishe s.. .. . ...... . 3t04
Gravy&MeatBroth. . . .. .... lto2
FreshPOUIIU
Chicken&Turkey(Whole). ... 1to2
Chicken(Pieces).. . ... . .. .. lto2
Turkey(Pieces)... . ... . . . .. . lto2
Duck&Goose(Whole).. .. ... 1to2
Giblets. . .. . .... .. .... . . .. lto2
cooked !POw’y
Pieces(CoveredwithBroth).. . 1to 2
Pieces(NotCovered). ..... . . 3to4
CookedPoultryDishes. . .. ... 3to 4
FriedChicken....,......,., 3t04
o“E
MONTHS
6
tO 12
4t08
6to12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
‘/2
lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
notrecom-
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4t06
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(~th~f?h~fl fO[~Q~~S& ~OUi~~) HWEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables.. ... . .. . ...8-12 months
Leanfish .. . ... . ... . .... . ... . .. . ...6-8 months
Fattyfish,rollsand breads,
soups,stew,casseroles. .. ... . .. . .. .2-3months
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
leftovers(cooked),
Icecream(originalcarton).. . .. . ... ..1monthmax.
Newtechniques
areconstantly beingdeveloped.
.
ConsulttheCollegeor CountyExtenstonService
oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest
informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.
“LJS.DepartmentofAgriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
t’rom the Nore vary in quality and
2:c: consequently, safe storage
[im~inyour refrigerator willvary.
To
store unfrozenmeats, fish and
poultry:
@Alwaysremovestorewrappings.
@Rewrapin foil, film or waxpaper
andrefrigerateimmediately.
Tostorecheese, wrapwellwith
waxpaper or aluminumfoil, or put
in aplasticbag.
@Carefullywrap toexpelair and
helppreventmold.
@Storepre-packagedcheese in its
ownwrappingifyouwish.
To storevegetables,use the
vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen
designedto preservethe natural
moistureand freshnessof produce.
@Coveringvegetableswith a moist
towelhelpsmaintain crispness.
@Asa further aid to freshness,
pre-packagedvegetables can be
storedin their originalwrapping.
Tostore ice cream—Fine-quality
icecream, with highcream
content, will normally require
slightlylower temperaturesthan
more “airy” already-packaged
brands withlow cream content.
~Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto
determine the freezer compartment
location andtemperature control
settingto keep yourice cream at
the right serving temperature.
@The rearofthe freezercompartment
is slightlycolder than the front.
Tips
on freezing foods
Therearethreeessentialrequirements
for efficienthome freezing.
L Initial qtdity. Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
qualityand flavor;it cannotimprove
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetablesare frozen after picking,
the better the frozerrproduct will
be. You’llsavetime, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
3. Ii%oper
Packagkgg. Use food
wraps designed especiaHyfor
freezing; they’re readily available
at most ;ood stores.
Tofreeze meat, fishand poultry,
wrap wellin freezer-weightfoil(or
other heavy-dutywrappiig material)
formingitcarefullyto the shapeof
thecontents.Thisexptds air. Fold
andcrimp endsofthe packageto
providea good, lastingseal.
Don’trefreeze meatthat has
completelythawed;meat, whether
rawor cooked, canbe frozen
successfullyonly once.
Limitfreezingof fresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto numberof
poundsat a time asfollows:
C!TX18. . . . . . . . . . . .
..17 pounds
CIX20 . . . .0.......
..19 pounds
For m’m!niemx!.
e s
@Storelikethingstogether.This
savesboth time and electricity
becauseyou can findfoodsfaster.
~Place the oldestitemsup front so
they canbe usedup promptly.
~Use shelveson the door for most
oftenused sauces and condiments.
~Use the meat drawer, ifyour
modelhas one, formeats you-do
not freeze.
TOsave money inenergy
and food costs
~Place most perishable items
towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as
they will staycoldest inthis part
ofthe fresh food compartment.
~Cover moist foodswith tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
@Leaf vegetablesand fruitsplacedin
storagedrawerswilllastlongerwhen
stored in closed plastic containers
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 fewesttimes
possible to saveelectrical energy.
QWhen going out of town for
severaldays,leaveas fewperishables
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aspossiblein therefrigerator. Ifyour :;: ~;
\
refrigerator has an.icemakr, set it
--—J
to the OFF position and shut off
water to the refrigerator.
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shelves
Adjustableshelvesin
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Fmdl FoodCompatiment
(on modelsso equipped)
Somemodelshaveadjustable
shelvesin thefresh food
compartment, enablingyouto
rearrangetheshelvesto fit your
family’sfoodstorageneeds.
TO remove shelves: Tiltshelf up
at front, then liftit up andout of
rackson rear wallof refrigerator.
1
❑ Engage
‘IL
top lug--=-( .?
❑Lower to
lock into place
bp
m
/’”
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Toreplace shelves: Select desired
shelf height. Withshelf frontraised
s]ight]y,engagetop lugs intracks at
rumof cabinet. Then lowerfront of
shelf until it Iocksinto position.
Tempered glass shelves (on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
same way.
Door
SMVes
Shelveson doorsofHotpoint
refrigeratorsprovideconvenient
storagefor frequentlyuseditems,
Someare deep androomy enough
to accommodatea two-literbottle
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on thebottomshelfand a six-pack
on the shelfabove it.
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wtitandv~ehble Ihwwx’s
{onmodelsso t.?quipped)
Drawersat the bottomofthe fresh
foodcompartmenthavebeen
speciallydesignedtopreserve the
natural moisture andfreshnessof
produce.
Seakd
and Fresh Drawer
(ODmodelssoequipped)
Thisrefrigerateddrawerisdesigned
to keepunwrapped foods fresh by
retainingthe natural moisture
contentof foodssuch as:
@
Artichokes ~Cherries
~Plums
~Asparagus ~Corn
0Radishes
* Beets,topped ISCurrants
C+Rhubarb
~Blueberries s Greens,leafy
o Spinach
~Carrots ~Lettuce
~Tomatoes,
~Celery
eParsley
ripe
ePeas,
green
As inany refrigerated storagearea,
it is rWWnr?WMkdthat odorous
foods be stored wrapped—foods
suchas:
~
Broccoli eCabbage
eParsnips
~Brussels
~Cauliflower
@Turnips
Sprouts
* GreenOnions
Storagetime will depend upon the
typeof food and itscondition when
placed in the drawer.
Excesswater whichmay accumulate
in thebottom of the Sealed and
Fresh Drawer should be poured out
and the drawer wiped dry.
The Sealed and Fresh Drawer is
pnrtiallysealed by gaskets attached
to thecover titthe front and back
edges. A!waysreplace the drawer
in thiscover and
pLd [he drawer
all h \v17J~iil .
DmwerRemoval
Drawerswill stopbeforecomingall
thewayout ofrefrigeratorto help
preventcontentsfrom spillingonto
floor.Drawerscan easilybe
removedby tilting up slightlyand
pullingpast “stop”location.
‘lbr’emlovedrawers when the
fresh food compartmentdoor
cannotbe qwned fuliy:
L Removedrawerfarthestfrom
thedoor.
2. Lift the drawer coverup andpull
itout.
3. Slidethe remaining drawer and
coverto the middle.
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4. Place your hand on thedrawer
coverand pull the drawer out. Then
liftthe coverand remove it.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order. Be sure to return the Sealed
and Fresh drawer and itscoverto
the left position.
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De@chableMeatJIh’’’awer
The slide-outmeat drawercan be
removedand takentothe sinkor
foodpreparationarea. The drawer
and shelfto which itattachescan
be relocatedat anylevelto suityour
storageneeds.
Torelocatethe meatdrawerand
shelf, followproceduresfor
adjustingshelvesas shownon
page7.
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Ikeservice
UtomatieIcemaker
nmodelssoequipped)
e
ur icemaker will produce eight
bes per cycle–approximately
100cubesin a24-hour period,
dependingon freezer compartment
temperature,roomtemperature,
numberofdoor openingsand other
useconditions.
Ifyourrefrigeratoris operated
beforewaterconnectionk made
tothe
icemaker, keep theicemaker
feelerarm in the OFF (up)position
asshownbelow.
Icen
Feeler Arm in
OFF position
Ice Storage Bin
when !refE’@!ratorhas been
mmeded towater sqqdy, move
the feeler arm to the ON (down)
position.
Feeler Arm in
ON position
Ice cubemoldwill automatically
fillwithwaterafler coolingto
freezingtemperature,and first
cubesnormallyfreezeafier several
hours.When cubesare solidly
frozen,theywill be ejectedfrom
the moldinto theice storagebin by
meansofa sweeperarm. Icemaking
willcontinueuntilthefeeler arm
sensesa sufficientaccumulationof
icecubes in the storagebin and
haltsthe operationtemporarily.
maximumice storage,levelthe
storedcubes withyourhand
occasionally.Be sure nothing
interfereswith the swingofthe
feeler arm.
The icemaker ejectscubesin
groupsof eightand it isnormal
For
for
severalcubes tobejoined together.
Once your kemaker is in
operation, throwawaythe first
few batchesof ice cubes. This will
flush awayany impurities inthe
waterline. Do the same thingafter
vacationsor extendedperiods when
ice isn’tused.
1
unusual discokxh&m is apparently due to a comb,inatkm.
offactors such as certain ‘
characteristics of local waters,
household plurnbin~and the
accumulation.of copper salts in
imitmctivewater supplyline ,
which feeds the icemak+ ,
Continued &msm2zptiQnof such ~
discolored ice cubes may be
kj!.lrklusto health. If such
discoloration is observed, ~
dka.rd the ice cubes and contact
your HotpGiRtFactory servics
Q=@erOran a@b~ri~ed
f&tomer Care(Dservkur.
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Movekemaker feelerarmto
OFF (up)positionwhen:
@homewater supply isto be offfor
severalhours.
~ice storagebinis tobe removed
fora periodof time.
~going awayon vacation,at which
timeyoushouldalsoturn offthe
valvein thewater supply lineto
yourrefrigerator.
E ice isused infrequently,old
cubeswillbecomecloudyandtaste
stale.Empty ice storagebin
periodicallyand washit in
lukewarmwater.
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Whena I!argesuppiyof ice wilibe
needed, make an extrasupply
aheadoftime. Emptybin, putcubes
in plasticbagsor containersand
storein thefreezer compartment
untilthebin refills.
H this isyour firstkemaker,
you’llhear occasionalsoundsthat
maybe unfamiliar. They are normal
icemakingsoundsand are not
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Torelease ice cubes, inverttray,
holditover storagebucket (on
modelsso equipped)or bowl,
andtwisttray at bothends.
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E’oronly one or two ice cubes,
leavethe tray right-side up, twist
bothends slightlyand remove
desirednumber ofcubes.
Accessories
AutomaticIcemaker
Accessory Kit
(optionalatextracost)
The optionalautomatic icemaker
willreplacethe iceyou use.. .
automatically.Itcan keepyou
suppliedwith abinfulof cubes—
icefor everything,everybody—
withoutfussor muss.
If yourrefrigeratordid not come
alreadyequippedwith an automatic
icemaker,youmay add one—”
contactyourlocalHotpointdealer;
speci& UK-KIT-1or UK-KIT-2.A
watersupply kitcontainingcopper
tubing,shut-offvalve,fittings and
instructionsneeded toconnectthe
icemakerto yourcold waterline is
also availableat extracost.
Theperfectcompanion to
yumr automaticiamdaw--
QWha Kken
waterE’ikx”
Youricecubes canonly
be asfresh-tastingas the
waterthatproduces
them. That’swhy it’sa
goodideato purifyyour
waterwith a Quadra
KleenWaterFilter.
Itsactivatedcharcoal
removesmusty,stale
odorsand unpleasant
medicinal, metallic
tastes.A porous fiber
cartridgecatchesdirt,
rust particles, sandand
siltwhile special
crystalsreduce deposits
ofhard scale.
The water filter isan optionat
extracost and is availablefrom
yourHotpoint dealer. Specify
WR97X214.It hascomplete
installationinstructionsand
installsin minuteson 1/4”O.D.
copper water line.
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Washtraysand storage bucketin
Iukewarmwater only. Do notput
them in an automatic dishwasher.
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UserMaintenanceImtructiom
Cleaningyourrefrigemtor
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oneach sideofthetemperature ScontrolPanel.
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usecleansingpowdersor other
abrasivecleaners.
‘Medoor handlesandtrimcan be
cleanedwitha clothdampenedwith
asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing
detergentandwater.Dry witha soft
cloth.Don’tusewaxon thedoor
handlesand trim.
.
On othermodels,
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a bulband socket ~ ~@m =:
are locatedbehind
a shielddirectly .’fi~~x~~’~’
Tohelp prevent odors, leave
an openboxof bakingsodain the
rear ofthe refrigerator,on the top
shelf. Changethe boxevery three
months.An open boxof baking
sodain thefreezer will absorb
stalefreezer odors.
belowtemperature = ~
controlpanel.
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Keepthefinishclean. Wipewith
a cleancloth, lightlydampened
withkitchenappliancewaxor m“ild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry
andpolishwith aclean, softcloth.
Do notwipethe refrigeratorwith a
soileddishwashingclothor wet
towel.Thesemayleavea residue
thatcan erodethepaint. Do notuse
Toreplace a light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator’s powercord piug
fromthe walloutlet. Then reach
upbehindthe shield,unscrewthe
burned-outbulb,and replaceit with
a standard40-watt appliancebulb.
Behind refrigerator
Care shouldbe taken in moving
scouringpads, powderedcleaners,
bleachor cIeanerscontaining
bleachbecausethese products can
scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.
Protect the paint finish. The ftish
on theoutsideofthe refrigeratoris
your refrigeratorawayfrom the
wall. Alltypes of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushionedcoveringsand those
with embossed surfaces. If your
refrigeratoris on wheels, pull it
For extended.vacationsor
absences, shutoffpowerto
refrigerator,turn the numbered
controlto OFF position, clean
interiorwith bakingsoda solution
ofone tablespoonof sodato one
quartof water.W@edry.Toprevent
odors, leaveopenbox of soda in
refrigerator. Leavedoors open.
a highquality,bake&onp&t finish.
Withproper care, it will staynewlookingand rust-freefor years.
straightout and return it to position
bypushing it straight in. Moving
yourrefrigerator in a sidedirection
mayresult in damage to yourfloor
coveringor refrigerator.
Apply; coat ofkitchena~pliance
waxwhen the refrigerator is new,
and thenat least twice a year.
AppliancePolishWax& Cleaner
(Cat. No.
WKJ7X216) isavailable
fromHotpointApplianceRutsMarts.
IIR$ide
Inside of fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
fitleast once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator beforecleaning. If this
isnot practical, wring excess
moistureout of spongeor cloth
when cleaning around switches,
lightsor contro]s.
Usewarm waterand baking soda
solution—abouta tablespoonof
bakingsoda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with
waterand wipe dry.
,~~Othm parts ofthe refrigerator–
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,.~+>includingdoor gaskets, meat and
.
vegetabledrawers, ice storage
j%-”bin and all plastic parts—can be
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L.+”~Icarwdthe same way.Do not
Forshortervacations, remove
perishable foodsand leave controls
atregularsettings.However,ifroom
temperature is expectedto drop
below60”F.followsameinstructions
as for extendedvacations.
Ckmkm.ser
The condenser islocated behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, youneed to keep the
condenser clean. Remove the base
grille(seepage4), and eithersweep
awayor vacuumdust that is readily
If youhavean icemaker, setit
to the OFF positionand be sure to
shutoffwater supplyto refrigerator.
when you move
Disconnect powercord from wall
outlet, removeall food and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all 10WXitems such as
grille, shelves, storagepans and ice
traysby taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
Condenser
Light i!bdbreplacement
Be sure refrigerator staysin upright
position only during actual moving
and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured invanto preventrnovem.ent.
Protect outsideof refrigerator with
blanket.
On some models, a light bulb and
socket are located behind a shield
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PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES N(IT OPERATE
MOTOROPE
FORLONGP
1>
MOTORSTARTS&
STOPSFREQUENTLY
VIBRATION
OR
RATTLING
RapidElectrical Diagnosis
Yourrefrigeratoriswiredforaccurate
electrical~iagnosisinyourhome—takes
onlyminutesfora servicetechnician to
6
checkitsentire electricalsystem.No need
forthe techniciantounplug,moveorunload
therefrigeratortomakethediagnosis.
e
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
m
~
Maybe in defrostcyclewhenmotor doesnot operatefor about 30 minutes.
,
t
e Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
>
e If interiorlightisnot on, refrigerator
maynotbe pluggedinatwallcm~let.
,.
@If
plugissecurearidthe refrigeratorstillfailsto opemte,plugahimpora small
applianceintothe.sarneoutlettodetermineifthereisa trippedcircuitbreakeror
burnedoutfuse..
~ModerrIrefrigeratorswithmorestoragespaceanda Iargerfreezercompartment
requiremore operatingtime.
~Normalwhenrefrigeratorisfirstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24hours
tocompletelycooldown.
~Largeamountsoffoodplacedinrefrigeratorto becooledorfrozen.
~Hotweather—frequentdooropenings.
* Doorleftopen.
e Temperaturecontrolsaresettoocoid.RefertQinstructionsforuseof
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5. , ,,
~ Grille
andcondenserneedcleaning.Referto page11.
* CheckH’WRGY-SAWNGTIPSon page2.
~Temperatureccntrolstartsandstopsmotorto maintaineventemperatures.
~ Krefrigeratorvibrates,more than likelyit isnot restingsoiidlyon the floorand front
rollerscrewsor levelingIegsneedadjusting,or floor is weak or uneven.
Referto
ROLLERS/LEVELINGLEGSon page4<
~ Ifdishesvibrateonshelves,trymovingthem.Slightvibrationisnormai.
* ‘I’hehighspeedcompressormotor requiredto maintttinnearzerotemperaturesin the
largefreezercompartmentm~yproducehighersoundlevelsthanyou~oldmfrigcrator.
a
Normal fan airflow-–-onefanblowscoldairthroughtherefrigeratorandfretxer
compartme~}ts-–anotherfancoolsthecompressormotor.
o These NORNIAL,soundswillalso be heard from time to time:
Defrosttimer switch clicksatdefrost.
Defrostwaterdripping.
TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF.
FMrigeraniboilingor gurgling.
CrackingOFpoppingof coolingcoilscausedby expansionandcontractionduring
defrostandrcfrigmationfollowingdefrost.
Withautomaticicemaker}W sound
(3f cubes choppingintothebinand water
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
HOTAIRFROM
@Normal air flowcoolingmotor.h the refrigerationprocess, ii is nortil thatheat ,
EwTmM CM?
beexpelled inthearea underk refrigerator.Sorne@oorcovering~willdiscolorat
RFWRIGERJKRX
thesenormal andsafe operatingtemperatyrcs.lburfloor coveringsuppliershould
beconsultedifyou object to thisdiscoloration,
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e Temperaturecontrolnbt setcold enough.Referto TEMPER.&TLJRJ3CONTROLS
ORFREEZER onpage 5.
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
@Warmweather—frequen~door openings.
TOOWARM
@Door leftopen fortoo longa time.
f,
@Packagemaybe holdingdoor open.
@Package blocking air duct infreezer compartment.
FOODS DRYOUT
~Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealedproperly.
FROSTOR ICE
~Door may havebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open.
CRYSTALSON
FROZENFOOD
@Toofrequent and too longdoor openings.
@Frost withinpackageis normal.
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~Heavilyloaded freezercompartmentcan causereducedair flowaround foodpackages.
;L9W ICE CUBE @Door may havebeen left ajar.
VU3EZ1NG
@Turn temperatureof freezer compartmentcolder.
@If thedoors are not opened regularly,the ice cubefreezing rate will be reduced.
ICE CUBES HAVE @Old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE
~Ice storagebin needs to be emptied and washed.
@Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartmentsmay be transmitting
Odor/taste to ice cubes.
@Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Referto page H.
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If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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IfYouNeedservice
oobtainservice,see yourwarranty
cmtheback pageofthisbook.
e’reproud ofour serviceand
wantyouto be pleased. Iffor some
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
service-youreceive,here arethree
stepsto followforfurther help.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyour appliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. In most
cases,this will solvethe problem.
NEXT, ifyou are stillnotpleased,
writeall the details—including
yourphone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY, ifyourproblem is still
notresolved, write:
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Consumer ActionPanel
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Chicago, Illinois60606
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YOUR~mpog~~RefrigeratOr
WARRANTY
Saveproofof original purchasedatesuch asyour salesslip orcancelledcheck to estab!ishwarrantyperiod.
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WHATISCOVERED
FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY
Foroneyearfromdateoforiginal
purchase,wewillprovide,freeof
charge,partsandservicelabor
inyourhometorepairorrepiace
anypartof the refrigeratorthat
faiisbecauseofa manufacturing
defect.
FULLFWE”YEAE?WARRANTY
For fiveyearsfromdateofrxiginai
purchase,we wiiiprovide,freeof
charge,partsandserviceiaborin
yourhometorepairorrepiaceany
pm-tofthe sealed refrigerating
system(the compressor,
condenser,evaporatorandaii
connectingtubing)thatfaiis
becauseofa manufacturing
defect.
Thiswarrantyisextendedto
the originai purchaserandany
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse
inthe 48mainiand states,Hawaii
andWashington,i3.C.inAlaskathe
warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is
LiMiTED becauseyoumust payto
shipthe product tothe serviceshop
orfor the servicetechnician’stravei
coststo your home.
Aii warrantyservicewiii beprovided
byour FactoryServiceCentersor
byourauthorized CustomerCare”
servicersduring norrnaiworking
hours.
Look in the White or Y’eiiowPages
of
yourteiephone directoryfor
i-iOTPOihlTFACTORYSERViCE,
GENERALELECTRiC-HOTPOiiNT
FACTORYSERVICEor i-iOTPOiNT
CUSTOMERCARE” SERViCE.
WHATis~mcovERED ~SeWiCetriPs tOYOUrhome tO
teach you howto usethe product.
Readyour
Useand Carematerial.
if you then have anyquestions
about operating the product,
piease contact your dealer orour
Consumer Affairs office atthe
address beiow,or caii, toii free:
The GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~Improper installation.
If you havean installation problem,
contact your deaier or instaiier.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate eiectricai, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
* Replacement of housefuses or
resettingof circuit breakers.
@Faiiureof the product if it is used
for otherthan its intended purpose
or usedcommercially.
* Damageto productcaused
by accident, fire,fioods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR1SNOTRESPONSii3LE
FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Some states do not aHowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from stateto state.
Toknow what your legal rights are inyour state, consult your local or stateconsumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
W~~~aniOr: C?46xRsr#
Hectric Company
Mfurther help is needed concerning this warranty,write:
R4anager—~Onsumer JN%airs, C%emx’al Hedric COmpany, Appliance Park,Louisville,KY40225
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