Hotpoint CTX18, CTX20, CTX18EG, CTX18HJ, CTX18PJ User Manual

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HowtheEnergy-Saver Switchworks

Howlongshouldyou

storefoods?

Questions?

UsetheProblemSolver P12

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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

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Be sure the doors are closed

@htiy. Before leavingthe

mtiririgfor the night, check to

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be Surethe doors haven’tbeen left open accidtm’@l@.

@Keepfoods cowed toreduce

moisture buildupinside the refrigerator.

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“. . .YoiJmaysafelyrefreezefrozen foodsthat$ave tl-iawed.iftheystill containice crystalsor if theyare stillcoki-–below40”F.

“. . .Thawedground meats, pmdtry,

or fishthathaveanyoff-odoror off-colorshoukinot be refrozen and shouldnot beeaten. Thawed ~~

ice cream shouldbe discarded. If the odorm+color of anyfoodis poor or questionable, getrid of it.,, The foodmay be darigcroustoeat: -

“Evenpartialthawingandref-ing

reducethe eating qualityof foods,

pariicuhwlyfruits, vegetablesand prepared foods. The eating quality c1red meatsis affectedless than

qidi@edin&vidfial.., ~--

bya B. Beforecleaning. -: . , ~, ~. Beforereplacinga &mm3d-oW.

lightMb, the ml+igemtorshot.dd~ be unplugged.in.orderto avoid corkactwith a live wife.fikiment. (Aburned-out lightbulb may bn%.kwhen,&ing”@laced.)

. Note: Turning controlto OFF

positiondoes notrqmove,pmvez to thelight circuit. .

@Do not o~mte J%xwmmemtor inthe presence GfexpiosiveMm%

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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.

TEMPORARYMETHOD -~ ,

[ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMITTED IN CANADA)

ALIGN LARGE

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Fig. 2

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“iY~o!H!#NNEcTION

-/ INSURE PROPER GROUND

Largerslot in adapter must be alignedwith larger slot in wall outletto provideproper polarity in connectionofpower cord.

OWJT1ON:Attaching adapter groundterminal to wall outletcover screwdoes notground theappliance unless cover screw is metal, and not

insulated,andwalloutletisgrounded

throughhouse wiring. Youshould havethecircuitcheckedbyaqualified electricianto make sure theoutlet isproper~ygrounded.

‘Whendisconnecting

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.

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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

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thepower

agroundingtypeplugandoutlet andthatthe electricalratingofthe cordbe 15amperes(minimum)and

120volts.Suchextensioncordsare obtainablethroughyourlocal serviceorganization.

The refrigerator should

be phngged

into its mm

always

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 should you wish to installone ata later date.

RolleTs/hveling

some models have

rollers that enable youto move the refrigerator awayfrom the wal~forcleaning; other models

haveadjus~ble levelinglegs.

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Legs

adjustable

Rollersor legs,locatedbehindthe basegrille, shouldbe set SGthe refrigeratoris firmlypositionedon the floorand thefrontis raisedjust enoughthatthedoorscloseeasily whenopenedabouthalfway.

‘$70adjustrokrs orlkvdinglegs,

removethebase grillebygrasping it atthebottomandpulling it out.

ADJUSTINGSCREW

ROLLER

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LEVEilNG LiG

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Turnrolleradjustingscrews or kvding legs clockwiseto raise refrigerator,counterclockwiseto lowerit. Use adjustablewrench (3/8”hexhead bolt) or pliers.

When adjustingfront rollers or levelingiegsfo~properdoorclosure, it isrecommended that the 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.

OpemtingYourRefrigerator

settheTemperatureContrd$

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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE

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 container of 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 thetemperaturecontrols.

~-=+ ‘ KTJ%.!!iwaysM,)W24 hours for

ihe !&-igtnwtw- to reach the

f:fl:>i.eEEIper:\tREreyou Sete

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Thisturnsoffheatersin your refrigeratorthatpreventmoisture fromformingonthe outside.

Useofthe EnergySaverSwitchcan saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly savings,dependingon yourlocal electricrates, are asfollows:

EstimatedYearlySavings

Model ElectricRate(PerKwh)

CTX18

CTX20

$ .05 $ .08 $9,00 $15.00 $8.00 $13.00

Energy

Savings (Approx”)

$ :11 $20.00 $18.00 140/0

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Withthe heatersturned off, there

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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

below 60°F’.at night

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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thermostat. This isespecially importantwhen thethermostat is

turneddownfor an extendedperiod.

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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.

When the EnergySaverSwiteb. ispushedto therigM9electricity flowsthroughthelowwattage heaterswhich warmthe outside ofthecabinetand, under most conditions,preventtheforming ofmoistureor waterdroplets.

Enegy saver switch

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

No Defrowi~ It isnotnecessarytodefrostthe

freezeror fresh foodcompa~~ments. Yourrefrigerator isdesigned and equipped to defrostitself automatically.

ekdrkity E’quiredi ‘b Opemte

yourR2frigemtm, pwh switch

to the M position.

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