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Beforeyourequestservice,
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Contents
Page
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . ...2
Important Safety Instructions. ..3
How to Connect Electricity. ..3,4
Installation Information. ., . . . ..4
Howto Adjust Rollers. . . . . . . ...4
How to Set Temperature
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
Automatic Energy Saver
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
Food Storage Suggestions. ., ..6
Sheives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
Storage Drawers. . . . . . . . . ...7-9
lce Sewice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lO
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
User Maintenance
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Problem Solver. . . . . . . . ...12-14
Consumer Services. . . . . . . ...15
Warranty . . . . . . .
. . . ..Back cover
Help us
help you...
Read this book carefully.
It is designed to help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help ...
Call, toll-free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them cm a label at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
k40dei Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence cx service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
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If you received a damaged
refrigerator, immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
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Save time and money.
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Before you request service, check
the Problem Solver on pages 12
through 14. It lists minor causes of
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Energy-Saving Tips
.
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● Location of your refrigerator is
importapt Avoid locating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it.
● Don’t open doors more often
than necessary.
● Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot, humid
weather.
● Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven’t been
left open accidentally.
● Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
● Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
. Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator.
● If you turn controls to coldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings.
● Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
Overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep every- ‘~:,
thing cool.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
. Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
● This refrigerator must be properly
installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it
is used. See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.
. Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
● 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.
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~-~ When moving your refrigerator
away from the wall, be careful
not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
● After your refrigerator is in
operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
● If your refrigerator has an
automatic icernaker, do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will
prevent contact with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism,
or with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
● Don’t refreeze frozen foods
which have thawed completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
“.. .You may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40*F.
“.. .Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have any off-odor
or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Thawed
ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vege-
tables, and prepared foods. The
affected less than that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as
soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can.”
● 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.
● Unplug your refrigerator: . \
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly r~commend
that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. Before replacing a burned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament.
(A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
. Do not operate your refrigerator
in the presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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l-low to connect
electricity
PREFERRED
METtlOD
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For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
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The power cord of this appliance
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is equipped with a three-prong
INSURE PROPER
(grounding) plug which mates with
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GROUND EXISTS
Fin 1
BEFORE USE
. a standard three-prong (grounding) I -“=”“ ‘ i
~=/all receptacle (Fig. 1) to minimize
the possibility of electric shock
Have the wall receptacle and
hazard from this appliance.
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, CUT OR REMOVE
THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
receptacle is properly grounded.
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3 Part No. 467733P01
h’lstal!atiOn Requirements (continued)
–
IMPORTANT... Please Read Carefully
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against use of an adapter
plug. However, if you still elect to use
an adapter, where local codes permit,
aTEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded -
twoprong wall receptacle by use of
a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available
at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
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The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wail
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION: 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
house wiring. Customer should
have the circuit checked by a qual-
ified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adaptef, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is;tiery likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
Use of extension cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appli-
ance extension cord and that the
current carrying rating of the cord be
15 amperes minimum. Such exten-
sion cords are obtainable through
your local service organization.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into
itsown
individual electrical outlet—
(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100 volt,
50 Hertz, single phase AC).
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazard from overheating wires.
Refrigerator Installation
Location
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do install it on a floor strong enough
to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Clearances
Allow 5/8” at each side, 1” over top,
and 1”at rear for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, plumbing and
electrical connections. Allow 3/4”
at each side for door clearance.
When building a new home ...
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.
Rollers
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Adjustable rollers, which enable
you to move your refrigerator away
from the wall for cleaning, are
located behind the base grille.
These rollers should be set so that
the refrigerator is firmly positioned
on the floor and the front is raised
just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about halfway.
Specially designed door hinges lift
both doors slightly when opened.
The force of gravity then helps
close the doors automatically.
To adjust rollers, remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusting screws clock-
wise to raise refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it. Use adjustable
wrench (3/8” hex head bolt) or PIiers
When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, it is recom-
mended that the bottom front edge
of the cabinet be approximately
5/8 inch from the floor.
To replace base grille, align prongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until grille
snaps into place.
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Operating Your Refrigerator
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Set the
temperature controls
FREEZER
C
INITIAL SETTING
E COLDEST
‘N’T’AL ‘ETT’NG 5
FRESH FOOD
COLDEST 9
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
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Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the tempera-
ture in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD
control at 5 and the FREEZER
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control at C.
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For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment con-
trol one letter or number at a time.
IMPORTANT
When initially setting the controls or
when adjusting them, allow 24 hours
for the temperatures to stabilize, or
even out.
Note: Turning the fresh food control
to “OFF turns off BOTH compart-
ments—fresh food AND freezer.
If you turn your household
thermostat below
60°F. at night
...
you may want to turn the lettered
control one step colder, as from “C)’
to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the freezer con-
trols to operate less frequently,
thus allowing the freezer compart-
ment to warm somewhat. To protect
your frozen food supply, leave your
lettered setting 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 an extended period.
This change should have no
effect on your fresh food section.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
How to test temperatures
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warmer, as from “5” to “4.”
Use the milk test for the fresh food
When you stop turning the thermo-
compartment. Place a container of
stat down, turn temperature controls
‘milk on the top shelf in the fresh food back to their regular settings.
compartment. Check it a day later.
If the milk is too warm or too cold,
adjust the temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. Place a con-
tainer of ice cream in the center of
the freezer compartment. Check it
after a day. If it’s too hard or too soft,
adjust the temperature controls.
~dways allow 24 hours for the refrig-
erator to reach the temperature
you set.
Automatic
Energy Saver System
You won’t find an “energy saver”
switch on this refrigerator.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s
condenser is automatically circulated
around the front edge of the freezer
compartment to help keep moisture
from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator during humid weat~r.
Many refrigerators use special. ‘
electric heaters. This refrigerator
needs none. That’s why there is no
“energy saver” switch ...there’s no
need for it.
No defrosting
It is not necessaty to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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Part No. 467733P01
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested storage times
for meat and poultry*
IN IN
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Eatingquality drops
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
aftertimeshown
AT
35° t%T400F.
FreshMeats
DAYS
Roasts (Beef & Lamb). 3t05
Roasts (Pork&Veal). 3t05
Steaks (Beef). 3t05
Chops (Lamb)...
3t05
Chops (Pork)..
3t05
Ground & Stew Meats
lto2
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&Semi-Dry) 14 to
21
CookedMeats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes 3t04
Gravy & Meat Broth lto2
FreshPoultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole).
lto2
Chicken (Pieces) lto2
Turkey (Pieces)
lto2
Duck & Goose (Whole) 1 to 2
Giblets.
lto2
CookedPoultry
pieces(Covered with Broth) 1 to 2
Pieces (Not Covered) 3 to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes.
3t04
Fried Chicken.
3t04
OOF.
MONTHS
6 to 12
4t08
6
to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
x
lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
:
3
6
1
4t06
4
(Otherthanformeats&poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables. 8-12 months
Lean fish.
6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles . ...2-3
months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-ove[s (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton). .1 monthmax
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.
ConsultthecollegeorCountyExtensionServiceor
yourlocalutilityCompanyforthelatestinformation
onfreezingandstoringfoods.
*U.S. Department of Agriculture
Meats, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
To store unfrozen meats, fish and
poultry
. Always remove store wrappings.
● Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
To store cheese, wrap well with wax
paper or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag.
● Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
● Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
To store vegetables, use the
vegetable drawers—they’ve been
designed to presetve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce.
● Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towel.
● As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Note: The Sealed & Fresh drawer
(on models so equipped) makes it
unnecessary to wrap certain foods
which it has been designed to pre
serve. This drawer is described
on page Z
Tostore ice cream-Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
. It will be necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer compart-
ment location and temperature con-
trol setting to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature.
. The rear of the freezer compart-
ment is siightlycolderthan the front.
Tips on freezing foods
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 the frozen 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.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry,
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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 package to
provide a good, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meat that has com-
pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at a time as follows:
.CSX20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2 Opounds
CSX22..............
..21
pounds
Organize your food storage
for convenience.
● Store all like things together. This
not only saves time, but electricity—
because you can find foods faster.
. Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
● Use the handy shelves on the door
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for most frequently used sauces and ‘
condiments.
● Use the meat drawer, if your model
has one, for meats you do not freeze.
To save money in energy
and food costs.
● 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.
. Leaf vegetables 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 sev-
eral days, leave as few perishables
as possible in the refrigerator. If
your refrigerator has an icemaker,
40
move the icemaker manual switch
to “OFF’ and shut off water to
the refrigerator.
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shelves
& Storage Drawers
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Adjustable Shelves in
Fresh Food Compartment
(on models so equipped)
Some models have adjustable
shelves in the fresh food compart-
ment, enabling you to rearrange the
sheives to fit your family’s food
storage needs.
To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at
front, then lift it up and out of tracks
on the rear wall of the refrigerator.
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top lug ,, -z
❑ Lower to
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lock Into place
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To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf-height. With shelf front raised
Removable Shelves in
Freezer Compartment
Shelves in the freezer compartment
are easily removed and replaced.
To remove shelves:
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1. While pressing tabs on shelf
supports on right wall, lift shelf out
of grooves in supports.
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Sealed & Fresh Drawer
(on models so equipped)
This refrigerated drawer is designed
to keep unwrapped foods fresh
by retaining the natural moisture
content of foods such as:
● Artichokes
● Cherries ● Plums
● Asparagus
● Corn ● Radishes
● Beets,topped● Currants
● Rhubarb
● Blueberries
● Greens,leafy ● Spinach
● Carrots ● Lettuce ● Tomatoes,
● Celery ● Parsley ripe
● Peas,green
As in any refrigerated storage area,
it is recommended that odorous
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foods be stored wrapped–foods
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such as:
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks
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at rear of cabinet. Then lower front
of shelf until it locks into position.
2. Pull shelf sideways until rods
come out of holes on left wail.
To replace shelves: Insert rods into
holes. Then, while pressing tabs,
lower shelf into grooves in supports.
Be sure shelf wire is fully inserted
into grooves.
● Broccoli
● Cabbage
● Parsnips
● Brussels
● Cauliflower ● Turnips
Sprouts
● GreenOnions
Storage time will depend upon the
type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawer.
Excess water which may accumulate
in the bottom of the Sealed & Fresh
drawer should be poured out and
the drawer wiped dry.
The Sealed & Fresh drawer is par-
tially sealed by gaskets attached
to the cover at the front and back
edges. Always replace it in this
cover and push the drawer all the
way in.
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Part No. 467733P01
Storage Drawers (continued)
Convertible Meat Keeper
(on models so equipped)
The Convertible Meat Pan drawer
has its own cold air duct to allow a
stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow around the
drawer.
The variable temperature control
regulates the air flow from the
freezer compartment.
CSX22
CSX20
Set control lever all the way down–
the coldest setting–to store fresh
meats. If lever is left in meat position
for a long period of time, some frost
may form on the inside of the drawer.
Set control lever all the way up to
convert the drawer to normal refrig-
erator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space.
Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these
extremes can be selected.
To Remove Drawers
To Remove Sealed & Fresh
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Drawers will stop before coming
or Fruits &Vegetables
all the way out of refrigerator to
Drawer and Cover
help prevent contents from spilling
fModel CSX201
onto floor. Drawers can easily be ‘
.
1.Pull drawer part-way out. Reach
removed by tilting up slightly and
pulling past “stop” location.
in, push rear of glass cover up and,
at the same time, push it back until
To remove drawers when the fresh
it clears front-corner retainers.
food compartment door cannot be
opened fully:
Remove food from the drawer and
its cover. If your refrigerator has
adjustable (cantilever) shelves,
remove food from the bottom shelf . .
and temporarily relocate it higher
up in cabinet. Then follow the pro-
cedure at right that is applicable
to your model.
2. Tilt and remove the cover.
3. Tilt and remove the drawer.
To Remove Convertible
Meat Pan Drawer
(on models so equipped)
1.
Grasp rear of flexible meat pan
cover, bend
it upward
and push it I
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right of
cover lines
on cover
support.
and take
it out.
drawer.
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cleaning,
reverse procedure to replace.
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To Remove
Sealed & Fresh Drawer Cover
(Model CSX22)
1. Reach in, push down on the top
surface of the flexible air duct cover
and pry its top edge out from under
the louvered vent attached to rear
wall.
2. Lift bottom of air duct cover
out of groove on gasket attached to
rear of glass cover. Remove air duct
c
j ,over from cabinet.
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it back until it clears front-corner
retainers.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
3. Pull the drawer part-way out.
Reach in, push the rear of the glass
cover up and, at the same time, push
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4. Tilt and remove the cover.
To replace:
1. Put gasket on rear of glass cover
if removed for cleaning.
2. Put glass cover back in place.
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4. Push top edge of air duct cover
into place under louvered vent.
3. Insert the bottom of the air duct
cover into the groove in the gasket
on the glass cover.
To Retnove Drawers
(Model CSX22)
1. Remove Sealed & Fresh drawer
cover. See instructions at left.
2. Pull out Sealed & Fresh drawer
just past stop, then tilt and remove.
3. Slide the L
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plastic cover ,,/
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forward until
the notch on
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lines up with
the tab on
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the cover
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4. Tilt and
remove the
cover.
5. Tilt and
remove the
Convertible
Meat Pan
drawer.
Rubber gasket on rear of glass
cover can be removed for cleaning.
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Part No. 467733P01
Ice Service
Easy Releasew Ice Trays
(on models so equipped)
To release ice cubes, invert tray,
hold it over storage bucket or bowl,
and twist tray at both ends.
For only one or two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Accessories
Automatic Icemaker
Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost]
The optional automatic icemaker will
replace the ice you use... automati-
cally. It can keep you supplied with
a binful of cubes—icefor everything,
everybody-without fuss or muss.
If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with an auto-
matic icemaker, you may add one—
contact your local Hotpoint dealer;
specify UK-KIT-1.
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*,
The perfect companion to
your automatic icemaker–
Quadra Kleen Water Filter
Your ice cubes can only be
as clear and fresh-tasting
as the water that produces
them. That’s why it’s a good
idea to purify your water
with a Quadra Kleen Water
Filter.
Its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale odors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. A porous
fiber cartridge catches dirt,
rust particles, sand and
silt while special crystals
reduce deposits of hard
scale.
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The water filter is an option at
extra cost and is available from your
Hotpoint dealer. Specify WR97X214.
It has complete installation instruc-
tions and installs in minutes on 1/4”
O.D. copper water line.
VWsh trays in lukewarm water only.
Do not put them in an automatic
dishwas~er.
10
User Maintenance Instructions
QI‘““acaning your
refrigerator
Outside
Protect the paint finish. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
Iooking and rust-free for years. Apply
a coat of appliance polish wax when
the refrigerator is new and then at
least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe
with a clean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with
a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Do not use scouring pads,
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wdered cleaners, bleach, or
~‘leaners containing bleach.
Inside
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year.
It is 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.
Use warm 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 pro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and
ice storage bin in lukewarm water
only. Do not use cleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.
Behind
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush-
ioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces. Pull the refrig-
erator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in a side
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 swee~ ,,,
away or vacuum
up dust that is
readil yaccessible.
This easy cleaning
operation should
be done at least
once a year.
Condenser
Defrost Water Pan
Pan located behind base grille
should be cleaned at least once a
year. When reinstalling pan, firmly
push pan ALL THE WAY IN until
it stops.
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Drain Opening in
Freezer Compartment
During yearly cleaning, remove
bottom freezer basket and pour a
solution of baking soda (one tea-
spoon) and two cups of warm (not
boiling) water into the drain opening
at the bottom rear of the freezer
compartment. This will help elimi-
nate odor and reduce clogging of
the drain line to the defrost water
pan. Then empty and clean the
defrost water pan and replace it.
When you goon
vacation
For exlended vacations or
absences, shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control OFF, clean interior with
baking soda solution of one table-
spoon of soda to one quart of water.
Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator. ~,
Leave doors open.
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For shorter vacations, remove per-
ishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room”
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, move
icemaker manual switch to OFF
position and be sure to shut off
water supply. ON-OFF switch is
the lever located near the
front of the icemaker.
When you move
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove all food and
clean and dty the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves, and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position ordy du ring actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured in van to pcevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
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before you request service.
If you have a problem, it may be
minor. You may be able to correct
it yourself. Just use this Problem
Solver to locate your problem. and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
Your refrigerator is wired for accurate -
electrical diagnosis in your home—
takes only minutes for a service
technician to check its entire elec-
trical system. No need for the techni-
cian to unplug, move or unload the
refrigerator to make the diagnosis.
The Fkbkm Solver
save time and mwwy...
before you request service, check the
folkwving:
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
REFRIGERATOR
. Maybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES NOT OPERATE
● Temperature control in OFF position.
. If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle.
. If plug is secure and the refrigerator stilJ fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker
or burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES
. Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS
require more operating time.
. Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usual Iy requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
. Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
. Hot weather—frequent door openings.
. Door left open.
● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5.
. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 11.
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● Check ENERGY SAW NG TIPS on page 2.
MOTOR STARTS &
. Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
● If refrigeratorvibrates,morethanlikely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
RAITLING
roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS. page 4
. If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
● Def rest water pan rattl itlg, needs to be positioned properly.
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PROBLEM
; HOT AIR FROM
BOITOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
OPERATING SOUNDS
. ; FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD -
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
,)IVI DER BEIWEEN
[“FRESH FooD AND
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
. NOrrnal
air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that
heat be expeiled in the area under the refrigerato~ Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering
supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
● Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small
amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
● The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
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● Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and -
freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
● ~ese NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time: “
● Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
● Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
● Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
c Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
● Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
● With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and
water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
. Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page 5.
● Warm weather—frequent door openings
● Door left open for long time.
Q Package may be holding door open.
. Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
. Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
● Too frequent and too long door openings.
. Frost within package is normal.
. Door may have been left ajar.
. Turn temperature of freezer compartment colde~
. Old cubes need to be discarded.
● Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
. Unsealed packages in fresh food and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
. interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 11.
. Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm
liquid around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation
on outside of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
MOISTURE FORMS
. Not unusual during period of high humidity.
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR . Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR
. Check for spoiled food.
. Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
● Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
. Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.
MOISTURE
● Too frequent and too long door openings. “”
COLLECTS INSIDE
. In humid weather air carries mGisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
WATER ON FLOOR . Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.
TO REPLACE A LIGHT
1.Unplug refrigerator.
BULB IN FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT:
2. Turn numbered temperature control to OFF and pull off knob.
3. Pull bottom of light panel down
about Z“-
just enough to disengage
lip at rear from grooves in
Retainer–
retainers on rear wall.
oneoneach
side
4. Lift panel to disengage top from
pins on side walls, and remove panel.
After replacing with same size bulb,
reinstall panel (hang top on pins; pull
bottom down, push it back and release
it to let lip engage grooves in retainers). Replace temperature control knob in OFF
position, turn it to previous setting, and plug refrigerator back in.
TO REPLACE A LIGHT
1.Unplug refrigerator.
BULB IN FREEZER
COMPARTMENT:
2. Lift light panel to disengage bottom from pins on
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side walls and top from the channel it mates with.
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Remove light panel.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel
(lower top into channel, and bottom over pins).
3. Plug in refrigerator.
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Consumer Services
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At Hotpoint we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how
to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable
service.
Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind.
Warranty Protection
Your new appliance is a well designedand engineered See the warranty on the back page of this book for
product. Before it left the factory, it went through
details.
rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. And
you have a written warranty to protect you.
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Prompt Service at your Convenience
Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty,
you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide
❑
network of Factory Trained Service professionals.
Simply call our Hotpoint service organization.
You’ll find them in the White Pages under “Hotpoint
Factory Service;’ and in the Yellow Pages under
“Hotpoint Customer Carea Service.”
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
1~”
pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy
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with the service you receive, here are three steps to
follow for further help.
FIRST,contact the people who Ferviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased write all the details
—
including your phone number to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
3❑
Service Contracts
For trouble-free service beyond
contract
we’ll keep your appliance in good
operating condition during the contract period
the written warranty period.
at no additional charge.
Service contracts
let you pay today’s prices for service a
[f you prefer to budget your repair expenditure
month, a year, or several years from now.
instead of being surprised by them, Hotpoint
And, you’ll receive service from Hotpoint
offers service contracts for varying lengths of
trained service technicians using only
time ~n all Hotpoint major appliances. With
Genuine Hotpoint parts.
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The Chick FixTMSystem
You can save money and time
by doing it yourself.
For do-it-y ourselfers who wo~ld prefer
to fix Hotpoint major appliances
themselves ...Hotpcint offers an
industry first, the Quick FixTM System.
A program for do-it-yourself appliance repair,
the system includes step-by-step
repair
manua/s for refrigerators, most non-microwave
electric ranges, dishwashers, and standard
and large capacity washers and dryers, plus
specially packaged replacement parts, and
technical help with a to//-tree 800 numbe~
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Help for You by Phone
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Should you need help in the selection and
purchase of new appliances, or have
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questions about the operation of the Hotpoint
appliances you now own—or
have any other
questions about our consumer products or
services you are only a
TOLL-FREE call away.
I_heG E Answer Cen/e7
800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center’M 800.626.2000
consumer information service is open 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Our staff of experts stands ready to assist
you anytime.
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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WHAT IS COVERED
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FULL ONE=YEAR WARRANTY
(
For one year from date of original
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purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
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part of the refrigerator that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
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FULL FIVE=YEAR WARRANTY
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For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
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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 purchaser and any succeed-
ing owner for products purchased
for ordinary home use in the 48
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you 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 Servjce Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED . 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.
. Replacement of house fuses
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or resetting of circuit breakers. “-
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. 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.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
-. contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
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Some states do not al, .;
the 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 state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 467733POI
Pub. No. 39-6203
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