Hotpoint CTX18, CTX19 Use And Care Manual

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ApplianceRegistration
Base Grille

Cleaning 12 RepairService
Energy SaverSwitch 5

Energy-SavingTips 2 Shelves
Food StorageSuggestions 6,8 TemperatureControls

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StorageDrawers 8-10 Vacation&MovingTips
StorageTimes

Icemaker
Icemaker AccessoryKit

Ice Trays
Installation 3,4

Adapter Plug
AdjustableRollers

Clearances
Electrical Requirements 3,4

Extension Cord

Grounding 3,4

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Location

Light Bulb Replacement

2 ModelandSerialNumbers

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ProblemSolver

SafetyInstructions

Warranty

10,11 WaterFilterAccessory

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BackCover

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Helpushelpyou..e

Readthk book carefully.

It is intendedto help youoperate
and maintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.

Keepithandyfor answersto your

questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething

or need morehelp, write (include

yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY 40225

writedownthe model

and serial numbers.

You’llsee them on a label on the
lefiside, near the top of the fresh
foodcompartment.

These numbersare also onthe

Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard thatcame with

your refrigerator.

Beforesendingin the registration
card, pleasewrite thesenumbers
here:

Model Number

.

Serial Number

Use thesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.

If youreceiveda damaged
refrigerator,immediatelycontact
thedealer (or builder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.

Savetime and money.
Beforeyou requestservice,

check the Problem Solveron pages

13and 14.It listscausesof minor
operatingproblems thatyoucan
correct yourself.

Enemy-saving tips

@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris
important.Av6idlocatingitnextto
yourrange, a heatingventor where
thesunwillshinedirectly on it.

@Don’topen the doorsmore often

thannecessary.

eclose thedoorsassoonaspossible,
particularlyinhot, humidweather.

~KeepEnergy SaverSwitchin the
leftpositionunless moistureforms
on the cabinetsurfacebetween the

doors.

oBesurethe doorsare closed

tightly.Beforeleavingthe house

or retiringfor thenight, check to

be sure the doors haven’tbeen left

openaccidentally.

@Storeonly thosefoodsrequiring

refrigerationin yourrefrigerator.

@Wipemoisture from bottlesand
cartonsbefore puttingthem inthe
refrigerator.

@Keep foodscoveredto reduce
moisturebuildup insidethe
refrigerator.

@If youturn the controlsto the
coldestpositionforquick chilling
or freezing, be sureto turn them
back to regular settings.

~Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.
Overcrowdingcan require extra
electrical ene;gy to keep everything

cool.

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@Ifyourrefrigeratorhasan

preparedfoods.The eating qutility

icemaker,do notp~acefingemor

ofredmeatsis affectedlessthan

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~~~—When usingthis

appliance;alwaysexerciseba~ic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:

@Usethisappfianceody fir its

intendedpurposeas describedin
thisUseandCare Book.

@This refrigeratormustbe

properiyinstalledin accordance
withthe Installation ImtructioM
beforeitisused:See grounding

instructionsbelowandonpage4.

meehaism whiletherefrigerate;
ispluggedin. This willhelp

protectyoufrompossibleinjury.It

willalsopreventinterferencewith
the movingpalls oftheejector
mechanism,or with the heating
elementthat releasesthecubes.

refrozenfo~dsas soonas possibleto = =

save as much of their e~ting

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asyoucan:’

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@Myour old refrigeratoris stiH

aroundthe home bw$notin use9
besureto remove the doors. This

willreducethepossibilityof
dangerto children.

~ men meting yourrefrigerator
awayfromthewd, bearefd notto

ro~overortimagethe pwer cord.

@Unplugyourrefrigerator:

A. Beforemaking any repairs.
Note:Westrongly recommend
thatanyservicingbe performed
byaqualifiedindividual.

@Neverunplugyourrefrigerator

bypallingonthe powercord.

Alwaysgrip plugfirmly andpull
straightout fromtheout~et.

@Repairorreplacetiedateiy aH

electricservicecords thathave
becomefrayedorotherwise

damaged. Do not use a cordthat

showscracks or abrasiondamage
alongitslengthor at eithertheplug
or connectorend.

@Do not alIowcMIdrentocIimb9

s~nd or hang on the shelvesin
the refrigerator.They could

damagethe refrigeratorand

@~n’tWf- -n f@ Wtich

havethawedcompletely.The
UnitedStates Department of
AgricultureinHome and Garden

BulletinNo. 69 says:

B. Beforecleaning.

“.. .Youmaysafelyrefreezefrozen

C. Beforereplacinga burned-out
lightbulb, the refrigeratorshould
be unpluggedin order to avoid
contactwith alive wire filament.
(A burned-out lightbulbmay
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to OFF
positiondoes notremovepower
to the light circuit.

foodsthat haveth~wedif they still
containice crystalsor if they are
stillcold—below40°F.

“...Thawedground meats, poultry
or fishthathaveany off-odoror

off-colorshouldnot be refrozenand
should notbe eaten. Thawedice
cream shouldbe discarded. If the
odor or color of any foodispoor or

questionable, get rid of it. The food

seriously injurethemselves.
@Mter yourrefrigeratoris in

operation, do nottouch the cold
surfaces~particlllarlywhen

hands

are damp or

wet. Skinmayadhere

to these extremely cold surfaces.

may be dangerous to eat.

“Evenpartialthawingandrefreezing

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reduce the eatingqualityoffoods,

particularly fruits, vegetablesand

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How toconnect

electricity

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Where a standard two-prong wall

outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligationto haveit replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
walloutlet.

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GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE

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Do NOT, UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR MMOVE THE THIRD)

(GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE PQWZR CORD*

The power cord of this appliance
isequipped with a three-prong
(grounding)plug which mates with

,-s:”>la standard three--prong(grounding)

-<~z~~:walioutlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
“o” possibility of electric shock hazard

~<=~from this appliance.

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Havewalloutlet and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make
sure outlet is properly gro~]nded.

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use Ofadapterpl~

Becauseofpotential safetyhazards

undercertainconditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofan adapter
plug.However,ifyoustillelect

to use an adapter,where local
codespermit, a TEMPORARY
CONNE~ION maybe made to a

properlygrounded two-prongwall
outletbyuseof a UL listedadapter
(Fig.2)availableatmostlocal

hardwarestores.

The largerslot in the adaptermust
bealignedwiththe largerslotin the
walloutlettoprovide properpolarity

in the connectionofthepowercord.

CAUTION: Attachingan adapter
ground terminaltothe walloutlet
coverscrewdoes not ground the
applianceunlessthe cover screw
ismetal, andnot insulated, and

the walloutletis grounded through
the house wiring. Youshould have

circuit checkedbya qualified
electrician to makesure the outlet
isproperly grounded.

WIlelldisconnectingthe power

cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this

is notdone, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.

Because of potential safety hazards

under cf:rtainconditions, we
strongly recommend againstthe
use of an extension cord. .However,

ifyou still elect to use an extension
ct>rd,it is :~bsolutelyriecessarythat
it I}ca UI.

!istcd3-wire grounding

type applianceextensioncordhaving
a groundingtypeplugandoutlet
andthattheelectricalratingofthe
cordbe 15amperes(minimum)and

120volts. Suchextensioncordsare
obtainablethroughyourlocal
serviceorganization.

The refrige~tir should
~lwaysbe plugged inh iti

own

individual electrical outlet—
(115volt,60 Hertz,or 100volt,

50 Hertz, singlephaseAC). This is

recommendedforbest pefiorrnance
andtoprevent overloadinghouse
wiringcircuits,whichcouldcausea
firehazard fromoverheatingwires.

Refrigerator location
Install the refrigeratoron a floor

strongenoughto supportit when
it is fully Ioaded.

Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere

temperaturewill go below60°F.

becauseitwillnotrun ofienenough
tomaintainpropertemperatures.

Also seeEnergy-SavingTips
regardinglocation.

clearances

AIIowthe followingclearances

for ease of installationand proper
air circulation:

Sides,3/4” Top,1“ Back, 1/2”

If Model ~X19 isto be installed
againsta wall on the hinge side,
allow 1*A”for door clearance.

water supply to Ieemaker
(onInodelssoequipped)

Youwill need to connect your
icemaker to a cold water line. A

water supply kitcontainingcopper
tubing, shut-off valve,fittingsand
instructions is available at extra

cost from your dealer.

Villen building a new home
Consider providinga water supply

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

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Rollers/bveli~ bgs

Somemodelshaveadjustable
roIlemthatenableyouto move

therefrigeratoraw;y from thewall
forclea~ing;other modelshave
adjustablelevelinglegs.Rollersor
legsshouldbe set sothe refrigerator
isfirmlypositionedon the floor
andthefrontis raisedjust enough
thatthe doorscloseeasily when
openedabouthalfway.

Turnthetwofrontroller adjusting
screwsor four corner levelinglegs
clockwiseto raisethe refrigerator,

counterclockwiseto Bowerit.
Whenadjusting rollers or leveling

legsfor properdoor closure, we
recommendthatthebottomfront
edgeofthe cabinetbe approximately

3/4”fromthe floor.

If your refrigeratorhas a base

grille, you can turn the adjusting
screwsthroughopeningsin the gfle.

If

youwouldrather removethe

base grille, grasp the bottom of the
grille and pull it out.

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Toreplace the base gl”ille,line Llp

the clips on the back of the grille

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with tie openings in the baseplate \i­and pt~shthe grille forward until it
snaps intoplace.

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OperatingYourRefrigemtor

setTempemtureControk

Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols
thatletyouregulatethetemperature
inthe fresh foodand freezer

compartments.

Usethe

icecreamtest forthe

freezer

compartment.Placea

containeroficecream in the center
ofthe freezer compartment.Check
itafieraday.If it’stoohard or too

sofi,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.

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The freezercontrolhas settings
from “A”(thewarmest)to “E” (the
coldest). InitialIy set the freezer

controlat “C:’

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FRESHFOOD

The fresh food control has settings

from “1” (the warmest) to “9” (the

coldest) and “OFF.” Initially set

the fresh food control at 4’5?’

For colderor warmer temperatures,

adjust the desired compartment

control one numberat a time.
lMPORTANT: When initiaily

setthg controk, or adjusttig them,
allow 24 hours for temperatures

tostabilize, or evenout.

Note: mrning the fresh food
controiitoOFF positionstops

cooling

inB~H compart~nents—

fyesbfood AND freezer—but

does not

shut offpowerto

refrigerator.

How to test temperatures
use the nlill{testforthe fresh food

coBllpartlR3e13tS

Place a container of
milk on the top shelf in the fresh
foodcompartment. Check ita day

the r~frigeratorto reachthe
temperatureyouset.

If

youturn your household

thermostat below

60”FQatnight

...youmaywanttoturnthe lettered

controlonestepcolder,as from “C”
to “D:’ Cooler temperaturesinthe
housemay cause thecompressorto
operatelessfrequently,thusallowing
thefreezercompartmentto warm
somewhat.Toprotectyour frozen
foodsupply,leaveyour lettered

settingat this colder settingforthe
entirewinteror forwhatever period
oftimeyouare turningdown your
thermostat. This is especially
importantwhen the thermostatis

turneddownforanextendedperiod.
This changeshouldhaveno effect

on your fresh foodcompartment.
However,if freezingoccurs, turn
the numbered controlone step
warmer, as from “5” to “4:’

When you stop turning the
thermostatdown, turn temperature
controlsback to theirregularsettings.

The Energy SaverSwitch islocated
on the temperature control panel.

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ENERGY SAVER , ;

SETHEREIFMOISTUREAPPFARSON FXTERIOR-

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Toreduce tile anlolnntof

electricity required tooperate

your refrigerator, push switch

totile left position.

This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that preventmoisture
from forming on the outside.

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Useofthe Energy SaverSwitchcan
saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly
savings,dependingon yourlocal

electricrates,areasfollows:

Estimated YearlySavings

Energy

Model

ElectricRate(Per Kwh)

Savings

$,05 $.08

$,11 (Approx.)

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$3.00 $4.00

$5.00

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Withthe heatersturned off, there
isa chancethat moisturemayform
onthecabinetsurfacebetwe~nthe
doors, especiallywhentheweatheris
humid. The humidityis most likely
tobe highin the summer,inthe
early m~rninghours, and in homes
which are no;air conditioned.

Over an extendedperiod of time,
moisturethat form-son theoutside

maycausedeteriorationofthe paint
finish.It willbe importanttoprotect
thefinishbyusing appliancepolish
waxasdescribedonpage12.

ENERGY SAVER

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men the E~3e~ySaverSwitch

ispushed to the rigllt~electricity
flowsthroughthelowwattageheater
whichwarmsthecabinetsurface
betweenthedoorsand, undermost
conditions,preventthe forming

ofmoistureor waterdroplets.

NoDefrowi~

It is not necessaryto defrostthe
freezeror freshfoodcompartments.
Although your refrigerator is
designed and equipped to defrost
itselfautomatically,some frost
on packages isnormal.

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