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Impomnt safetylnsmmions ....3
Howto ConnectElectricity . . ...3
~RstilatiOnRequirements.. ...3.4
Howto AdjustRollers . . . . . . ...4
HowtoAdjustLevelingLegs . ...4
Howto SetTemperature
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
Row to use
Energy SaverSwitch . . . . . . . ...5
FoodStorageSuggestions . . . ...6
SIN%WX...... . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
StorageDrawers . . . . . . . . . . . ...8
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. +.9
Accesswies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9
User Maintenance
Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~Q
The J?roblemSolver . . . . . ...11-13
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It isintendedto helpyouoperate
and maintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.
Keepit handyfor answerstoyour
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmore help, write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
EIotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
‘~~T~&&WE2
the m.oddand
?
serial
I-M.%n2dm%e
You’llseethem on a labelat the
bottom,just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are alsoon the
Consumer ProductOwnership
RegistrationCard thatcame with
your refrigerator.
.—
Beforesendinginthe registration
card, pleasewritethese numbers
here: -
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.
H you received a damaged
refrigerator, immediatelycontact
thedealer (or builder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.
save time and money.
Before you request service, check
the Problem Solveron pages 11-13.
It listsminor causesof operating
problems thatyoucan correct
yourself.
ToobtainHispanic version
ofthis book, call
The GE AnswerCenter@
800.626.2000
consumer informationservice.
Toll-free.
I?araobtenerla versibn en
espan~lde &te manual,
Hamegratis a
The GE AnswerCenter;
servicio de informacibn
para el consumidor,
tel~fono800.626.2000.
~Be sure he doors are closed
tightly.Before leavingthe house
or retiring for the night, check to
be swe the doors haven’tbeen left
upen accidentally.
.
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Keep foodscovered to reduce
moisture buildup inside the
refrigerator.
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akmgitskmgthor at either the plug
or
connectorend.
~u’‘yW!rFefrigemtor has tm
automaticifxmMdfw9do notpku
IIh@?rs
m’ ham-konthe automatic
ieemaw~
mwhanism ‘w’Mk‘me
refrigemtork pluggedin.This
WMpreventcontactwiththemoving
partsoftheejector mechanism,or
withthe heatingelementthat
releasesthecubes.
@Don’t’refreezefrozen fmm -
which have thawed.completely.
The UnitedStatesDepartmentof
Agriculturein Home andGarden
BulletinNo. 69 says:
“. . .Youmaysafelyrefreezefrozen
foodsthathavethawediftheystill
containice crystalsor iftheyare
stillcold—below40”E
‘c.. .Thawedground meats, ~oult~,
or fish thathaveanyoff-odoror
off-colorshouldnotbe refrozen
and shouldnot be eaten. Thawed
ice cream shouldbe discarded. If
the odor or color of any foodis
poor or questionable, getrid ofit.
The foodmay bedangerousto eat.
“Evenpartialthawingand refie=ing
reduce theeating qualityof foods,
particularly fruits, vegetablesand
prepared foods. The eatingquality
of red meats is affectedless than
thatofmanyother foods,Use
rvfzozenfoodsassoonaspossible
to saveasmuch oftheir eating
qualityas youcan:’
@H your old refrigerator is still
around the ‘hmllsebut not in use~
be sure to mnlww$the doom. This
willreducethe possibilityof
dangerto children.
@Unpgugyow Fefrigeratir:
A. Beforemakingany repairs.
Note:Westronglyrecommend
thatany servicingbeperformed
bya qualifiedindividual.
B. Beforecleaning.
C Beforereplacinga burned-out
lightbulb, the retiigerator should
be unplu~ed in order to avoid
contactwith alive wire filament.
(A burned-outlightbulb may
break when being repiaced.)
Note: Turningcontroito OFF
positiondoes not removepower
tothe lightcircuit.
@m not operate ‘ym.RB?Rfigemmr
inthe presence QfexplosiveREmes.
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PREFERRED
IMETHOD
1
INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
Where a standardtwo-prong wall
outlet isencountered, it isyour
personal responsibility and
obligationto haveit replaced with.
aproperly grounded three-prong
walloutlet.
D@N0T9 UNDER ANY
~~&~8JIwsT’@EEs, ‘CUT
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Becauseofpottmtialsafety
hazardsunderccf~in conditions,
westronglyrecommendagainstuse
ofan adapterplug. However,ifyou
stillelectto usean adapter,where
localcodespermit,aTEMPORARY
CONMECIlON maybe madetoa
properlygroundedtwo-prongwall
outletbyuseofa LJLlistedadapter
(Fig.2) availableat most10cA
hardwarestores.
P
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TEMPORARYMETHOD ._,
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE
, ml
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Fig.
2
‘-l!~oN!iPNEcTION
Larger slotin adaptermustbe
alignedwith larger slotin wall
outletto provideproper polarity in
connectionofpowercord.
CALJTl!O.N:Attachingadapter
groundterminalto walloutletcover
&
screwdoesnotgroundtheappliance
unlesscoverscrew ismetal, and not
insu~ated,andwalloutletisgrounded
throughhouse wiring. Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbyaqualified
electrician to make sure theoutlet
isproperly grounded.
when disconnecting the power
emxifrom the adapter, alwayshold
theadapter with one hand. If this
is notdone, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
SIEou!dthe adapter ground
terminal break$ Do Nm USE the
tipplianae until a proper ground
has again bwm es’@blished.
a groundingtypeplugandoiitlet
andthatthe electricalratingofthe
cordbe 15amperes(minimum)and
120volts.Suchextensioncordsare
obtainablethroughyourlocal
serviceorganization.
‘TM.refrigerator should akways
beplugged km its own
individual ‘electricaloM?t-
(115volt, 60 He~z, or 100voh, 50
Hertz, singlephaseAC). This is
recommendedforbestperformance
and topreventoverloadinghouse
wiringcircuits, whichcouldcause
afire hazardfromoverheatingwires.
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Do notimtim refrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill gobekwv60”E
becauseit will not run oftenenough
to maintainproper temperatures.
Do instdll it on a floorstrong
enoughto supporta fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regardinglocation.
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Allowthe followingclearances for
ease of installationand proper air
circulation.
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3i4°
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
13ack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
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Consider providingwater supply
to refrigerator location. It will
simplify connection of optional
automatic icernaker shouki you
wish to install one at a later date.
Rollersor legs,locatedbehindthe
basegrille, shouldbe setsothe
refrigeratorisfirmlypositionedon
thefloorand thefront israisedjust
enoughthatthedoorscloseeasily
whenopenedabouthalfway.
‘I’oadjustrollersor levelinglegs,
removethebasegrille bygrasping
itat thebottomand pullingit out.
ROLLER
ADJUSTINGSCREW
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‘a
LEVELINGLEG
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Turnrolleradjustingscrewsm
kvehg legs clockwiseto raise
refrigerator,counterclockwiseto
lowerit. Use adjustablewrench
(3/8”hexhead bolt) or pliers.
When adjustingfront rollers or
levelinglegsforproperdoorclosure,
itis recommended that the bottom
frontedge ofthe cabinet be
approximately3/4”from the floor.
‘libH?phx?baise@&?, alignpm-u?s
on
backd’ grille with clamps in.“
cabinet and.pwh forward.until
grille snaps intoplace.
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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE
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Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols
thatletyouregulatethetemperature
in the fresh foodand freezer
compartments.
lNITIALLY, set the MWESH
E’OODcontrol at 5 and the
FREEZER‘controlat co
Forcolderor warmertemperatures,
adjustthe desired compartment
controloneMleror numberata time.
F~ p~j~D&~~ip+~
i. A
When MM:? setting the controls
or when adjusting tlMm17Mow 24
IMMFSfor the temperatures to
Stabili%e,or e~en out.
Note: Tuning thefreshfood
control to the OFF positionstops
coding h BOTH6!oE’npamlentS—
fresh food AND freezer—but
does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.
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.
Usethe milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of
milkon thetop shelfin the fresh
fbod compartment. Check it a day
Mm-.If the milk istoo warm or too
cold, adjustthetemperaturecontrols.
Use the ice cream test for the
freezer conlpartment. Place a
container t~fice cream in the center
of the freezer c-mpartrncnt. Check
it after a day. 1[it’stoo hard or too
wfi,
~~just tk temperature controls.
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If you mm-yourhousehold
thermosbtbdow’60”F*atnight
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youmaywantto turn the lettered
controlonestepcolder,as from“C”
to “D:’ Cooler temperaturesin the
housemaycause the compressorto
operatelessfrequently,thusallowing
the freezer compartmentto warm
somewhat. Toprotectyour frozen
foodsupply,leaveyourlettered
settingat this colder settingfor the
entirewinter or for whateverperiod
of timeyou are turningdown your
thermostat. This isespecially
importantwhen the thermostat is
turneddownforan extendedperiod.
This change shouldhaveno effect
on your fresh foodcompartment.
However,if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4:’
When you stop turning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controIsbacktotheirregularsettings.
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W!WE:gy&t-$%rS%%’itch
,
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperature control panel.
m]Ewke the ammmtof
Axtrkity E%x@-edtooperate
ym!w B’efEigemtor,pushswitch
$9 the heftposition.
5
Thisturnsoffheatersin your
refrigeratorthatpreventmoisture
fromformingon theoutside.
Useofthe Energy saver switch
cansaveyoumoney.Estimated
yearlysavings,dependingonyour
localelectric rates, are as follows:
Y
EstimatedYeariySavings
Energy
Model ElectricRate(PerKwh)
Savings
$ .05
$ .08
$ .11
(Approx”)
CTX18$9.00$16.00 $21.00
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CTX20 $10.00 $17,00 $23.00
160/0
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4
Withtheheaters turned off, there
isa chancethat moisturemay form
on theoutsideof yourrefrigerator,
especiallywhenthe weather is
humid. The humidityismostlikely
tobe high inthe summer, inthe
early morning hours, and in homes
whichare not air conditioned.
Over an extendedperiod of time,
moisturethat forms on the outside
maycausedeteriorationof thepaint
finish.Mwillbe importanttoprotect
thefinishby usingappliancepolish
wax asdescribedon page 10.
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When the EnergySaver SWM3
ispushedto theright, electricity
flowsthroughthe low wattage
heaterswhichwarm the outside
of thecabinetand, under most
conditions,preventthe forming
of moistureor water droplets.
l!%Defkwth-qg
Bisnot necessaryto defrostthe
freezeror fresh foodcompartments.
Your refrigerator is designed
and equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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‘lb storeunfrozen!im!@t$,fish ad
poultry:
IN
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Alwaysremovestorewmppings.
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Eatingqwali!ydrops
f?EFftW#ATORFRE.#ER
after
time shown
350~~4(Jo~ Qo~
MONTHS
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Roasts(Beef & Lamb). . . . . 3 to 5
Roasts(Pork & Veal). . . . . .
3!O5
Steaks(Beef). . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Chops(Lamb). . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Chops(Pork). . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Ground& StewMeats. . . . . 1to 2
Variety fkleats . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
ProcessedMeats
Bacon. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ham(Whole) . . . . . . . . ...7
Ham(Half).. . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
!-imj-ifjonMeats. . .. .. . . . ~t05
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . . 7
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry) . . . 14 to 21
cooked
ME%XS
CookedMeatsand
MeatDishes.. . . . . . . . . 3!04
Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . . . lto2
FreshPou!iry
Chicken& Turkey (Whole). 1 to 2
Chicken(Pieces) . 1 io 2
Turkey(Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
!)uck & Goose (Whole). . . . 1 to 2
Giblets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lto2
cooked Pouli~
Pieces(Covered with Broth) 1 to 2
Pieces(Not Covered). . . . 3 to 4
CookedPoultryDishes. 3 to 4
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . 3t04
6 to 12
4t08
6 to 12
6t09
3t04
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3t04
lto2
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lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
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2t03
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6
6
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(~th~rth~~$Wl’lll?ak$&~OU!ty)FREEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables,... .8-12
months
Lean fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . . ...2-3 months
Cakes,pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton). . . . ...1 month max.
Ww techniques areconstantly beingdeveloped
Consult the College or County Extension
Service
oryourlocalUtility Companyforthe
latest
information on freezingandstoring foods.
*M. L%padrnentotAgricultwe
M6WS,fishand
poultry purchased
fromthe store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe stomgc
time in your refrigerator will vary.
@Rewrapin foil, filmor waxpaper
andrefrigerateimmediately.
Tostore chemt+wrap wellwith
waxpaperor aluminumfoil,or put
in aplasticbag.
@Carefullywrap to expelair and
helppreventmold.
~Storepre-packagedcheeseinits
ownwrappingif youwish.
TO storevegetabks, usethe
vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen
designedto preservethe natural
moistureand freshnessofproduce.
@Coveringvegetableswith a moist
towelhelpsmaintaincrispness.
@As a further aidto freshness,
pre-packagedvegetablescan be
storedin their originalwrapping.
‘Tostore ice crwam–Fine-quality
ice cream, with highcream
content, will normallyrequire
slightlylowertemperaturesthan
more “airy” already-packaged
brandswith lowcream content.
@Rwillbenecessarytoexperimentto
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperaturecontrol
settingto keep your ice cream at
the right serving temperature.
e me ~ ofhe fr~~r ~omp~ent
is slightlycolder than the front.
Therearethreeessentialrequirements
forefficient home freezing.
1. MUM quality. Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
qualityand flavor;itcannotimprove
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetablesare frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsavetime, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
3. IIiroper packaging. Use food.
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
at n-lostfood stores.
6
ml fm!wx? meat,iish and ~m!try,
wrapwellin freezer-weightfoil(or
otherheavy-dutywrappingmateria~)
formingitcarefullyto the shapeof
thecontents.This expelsair. Fold
andcrimpendsofthe packageto
provide
a good, lastingseal.
Don’trefreezemeatthathas
completelythawed;meat, whether
rawor cooked,can be frozen
successfullyonlyonce.
Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto numberof
poundsata time asfollows:
C1’X18. . . . . . . . . . . .
..17 pounds
CTX20 . . . . . . . . . . . .
..19 pounds
IFQ’ETconvenie~ce.*a
~Storelikethingstogether.This
savesbothtime and electricity
becauseyoucan find foodsfaster.
~Place the oldestitemsup frontso
theycan be used up promptly.
~Use shelveson the door formost
oftenused saucesand condiments.
@Use the meat drawer, ifyour
modelhas one, for meatsyoudo
not freeze.
Tosave!iTwme-y in$arIMTgy.
and fowl Qwts “
@Place mostperishable items
towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as
theywill staycoldest in thispart
ofthe fresh food compartment.
@Covermoist foodswith tightlids,
plastic film or foil.
@Leaf vegetablesand fruitsplacedin
storagedrawerswilllastlongerwhen
stored inclosed plastic containers
or wrapped in plastic film.
~Do not overloadyour fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm foodat once.
@Open the door the fewesttimes
possible to saveelectrical energy.
QWhen going out of town for
severald~ys,~eaveasfew
perishables
aspossibleintherefrigerator.Hyour ,CT=
()
refrigerator has an icemak.er,set it ‘..>
to the OFF position and.shutoff
water to the refrigerator.
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“Somemodelshaveadjustable
shelvesinthe fresh food
compartment,enablingyouto
rearrangethe shelvesto fityour
family’sfoodstorageneeds.
TOremove .sheives:Tilt shelfup
at front, then lift itup and outof
tracks on rear waliof refrigerator.
‘R)repiace shelves:
Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly,engagetop lugsin tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower front of
shelf until it locks into posi[ion.
Tempered glass shelves (on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
san2e way.
DWM-shelves
Shelveson doorsofHotpoint
refrigeratorsprovideconvenient
storageforfrequentlyuseditems.
Someare deep and roomyenough
to accommodatea two-literbottle
on the bottomshelfand a six-pack
on the shelfaboveit.
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Drawersatthebottomofthe fresh
foodcompartmenthavebeen
speciallydesignedtopreservethe
naturalmoistureand freshnessof
produce.
Drawerswillstopbeforecomingall
the wayoutofrefrigeratorto help
preventcontentsfrom spillingonto
floor. Drawerscan easilybe
removedbytiltingup slightlyand
puIiingpast “stop” location.
TOremove dravvemwhen the
fresh f(ml
compartmentdoor
cannotbe opened ifd!y:
1. Removedrawerfarthestfrom
door.
2. Lift drawer coverup andpull
it out.
.—
The slide-outmeatdrawercan be
removedandtakentothe sinkor
foodpreparationarea.
~nhalf-widthShdf EWk?k,
drawerand shelfto whichit
attachescan berelocatedat any
level.
onM-width shdf’!mOdds,just
slidedrawerout, removedrawer
coverfrom shelfabove,relocate
coverinthe positionyoudesire it
and slidedrawerback intoplace.
3. Slideremaining drawer and
coverto the middle.
4. Removedrawer; then lift cover
and removeit.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
T’ rekase icecubes, inverttray,
hold itoverstoragebucket (on
modelsso equipped)or bowl,
and twisttray at bo~hends.
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i;imwl ticlfceinmkw
A$xwwwyKit
(optiod atWim cm)
The optionalautomaticicemaker
willreplacethe iceyouuse. ..
automatically.Itcankeepyou
suppliedwith a binfulofcubes—
iceforeverything,everybody—
withoutfussor muss.
If yourrefrigeratordid notcome
alreadyequippedwith an automatic
icemaker,youmayadd one—
contactyour localHotpointdealer;
specifyUK-KIT-1or UK-KIT-2.A
watersupplykit containingcopper
tubing,shut-offvalve,fittingsand
instructionsneeded toconnectthe
icemakerto yourcold waterline is
alsoavailableat extracost.
For
‘only one or’ two’icecl.lbes9
leavethe tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightlyand remove
desired number of cubes.
Washtraysand.stomgebucket in
lukewarmwater only. Do notput
them in an automatic dishwasher.
Youricecubescanonly
be asfresh-tastingasthe
waterthatproduces
them. That’swhyit’sa
goodideato purifyyow-
waterwitha Quadra
KleenWaterFilter..
Itsactivatedcharcoal
removesmusty,stale
odorsand unpleasant
medicinal,metallic
tastes.A porousfiber
cartridgecatchesdirt,
rustparticles, sandand
siltwhile special
crystalsreduce deposits
ofhard scale.
The waterfilter is an optionat
extracost and isavailablefrom
yourHotpointdealer. Speci@
WIW7X214.Ithas complete
installationinstructionsand
installsin minuteson 1/4”0.D.
copper waterline.
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Thedoor handes and trimcan be
cleanedwithaclothdampenedwith
asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing
detergentand water.Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’tusewaxon thedoor
handlesand trim.
Keep the finishckm. Wipewith
aclean cloth, lightlydampened
withkitchenappliancewaxor mild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry
andpolish with a clean, softcloth.
Do notwipe ther~frigeratorwith a
soileddishwashingcloth or wet
towel.These mayleavea residue
thatcan erode thepaint. Do not use
scouringpads, powderedcleaners,
bleachor cleaners containing
bleachbecause theseproductscan
scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.
Proteet the paint fiih. The finish
onthe outsideofthe refrigeratoris
a highquality,baked-onpaintfinish.
Withproper care, it will staynew-
lookingand rust-free foryears.
Apply a coat ofkitchen appliance
waxwhen the refrigeratoris new,
and then at leasttwice a year.
AppliancePolishW2X& Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)isavailable
fromHotpoint AppliarweParts
Marts.
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hside d’ fresh food and mw?er
eompartmen~
should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator beforecleaning. If this
isnotpractical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches,
~igh~sc~rcontro~so
Usc warm water and baking soda
solution-about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a
qLIartof water.
This both cicans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with
waterand wipe dry.
(%hcrpar!s of the refrigerator—
includingdoor gaskets. meat and
vegetabledrawers,ice storage
bin andallplasticparts-can be
cleanedthe sameway.Do not
usecleansingpowdersor other
abrasivecleaners.
Donotwash anyplastic
partsfrom refrigeratorin
automaticdishwasher.
Behindrefrigerator
Care shouldbe takenin moving
yourrefrigeratorawayfromthe
wall. All typesof floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushionedcoveringsand those
with embossed surfaces.If your
refrigeratoris on wheels, pullit
straightout and return it toposition
bypushing it straightin. Moving
your refrigeratorin a sidedirection
may resultin damageto yourfloor
coveringor refrigerator.
The condenser is locatedbehind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, removethe base grille
(seepage4), and either sweepaway
or vacuumdust that is readily
accessible. This easy cleaning
operation should be done atleast
once a year.
Condenser
CMsoIne models, a light bulb and
socket are located behind a shield
on each side ofthe temperature
control panel.
On othermodels,
a bulband socket
arelocatedbehind
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belowtemperature
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controlpanel.
Toreplacea lightbulb, unplug
the refrigerator’spowercordplug
fromthe walloutlet. Then reach
up behindthe shield,unscrewthe
burned-outbulb,and replaceitwith
a standard40-wattappliancebulb.
when you goon vacation
For extended vacationsm
absences, shutoffpowerto
refrigerator,turnthe numbered
controlto OFF position, clean
interiorwith bakingsoda solution
ofonetablespoonof sodato one
quartofwater.Wipedry.Toprevent
odors, leaveopenbox of sodain
refrigerator.Leavedoors open.
For shortervacations, remove
perishable foodsand leavecontrols
atregularsettings.However,ifroom
temperature isexpectedto drop
below60°F.followsameinstru~tions
as for extendedvacations.
If youhavean icemaker, setit
to the OFF position and be sure to
shutoffwatersupplyto refrigerator.
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Disconnect powercord from wall
outlet, removeall food and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure al]hmseitems such as
grille, shelves, storagepans and ice
traysbytaping them securely in
place to preventdamage,
Be sure refrigerator staysin upright
position only during actual moving
and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured invantopreventmovement.
Protect outside of refrigerator with
blanket.
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DOENNOTOPERATE
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@Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motordoesnot operatefor about30 minutes.
@Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
@If interiorlightis noton, refrigeratormay notbe pluggedin atwalloutlet.
@If plugis secureand therefrigeratorstillfailsto operate,pluga lamp or a srnali
applianceintothe sameoutletto determineif there isa tripped circuitbreaker or
burned outfuse.
@Modem refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand a larger freezer compartment
requiremore operatingtime.
@Normal when refrigeratoris firstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24
hoursto completelycooldown.
@Large amountsoffoodplaced inrefrigeratorto be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door leflopen.
@Temperaturecontrolsare settoo cold. Referto instructionsforuse of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS onpage5.
@Grille andcondenser need cleaning.Referto page 10.
@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.
~Temperaturecontrol startsand stopsmotor to maintaineventemperatures.
@If refrigeratorvibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidlyon the floor and
front roller screwsor levelinglegsneed adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven.
Referto ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS onpage 4.
@If dishesvibrateon shelves,try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.
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@The kiah.sueed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures
in the la~gefreezer compartment may p~oducehigher soundlevelsthan-yourold
refrigerator.
~Normal fan air flow-one fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-
another fan coolsthe compressor motor.
QThese NORMAL sounds will also be heard from timeto time:
Defrost timer switchclicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping.
Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerantbaling or gurgling.
~r~c~<ingOrpqqing of~oo]ingCOilScausedbyexpansionandcontraction
duringdefrostandrefrigerationfollowingdefrost.
V?ithautm-mticicemkr, thesoundofcubesdroppinginto
thebinandvwwx
Timing
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@Normal airflow coolingmotor.ln therej?igerationprocess, itisnoml thatheat
be tzxpelledintheareaunderthertfrigerato~Stnneficwrcoveringswilldlscokwat (
thesenormalandsafeopenztingtemperatures.Yuurfloorcoveringsuppliershould
be consultedifyou objecttothisdiscoloration.
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Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoldenough.RefertoTEMPEMTURECONTROLSon
page5.
@Warmweather-frequentdooropenings.
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DOO:M openfortoo longatime.
s Packagemaybeholding dooropen.
@Packageblockingair ductinfreezercompartment,
@Foodsnotcovered,wrappedorsealedproperly.
@Doormayhavebeenleftajarorpackageholdingdooropen.
@Toofrequentandtoolongdooropenings.
@Frostwithinpackageisnormal.
a ~eavilYloadedfreezer~om~artmentcancausereduced
ah flOW aroundfOOd packages.
@Door may havebeen leftajar.
e Turn
~mpera~reoffreezercompartmentcolder.
*If thedoorsarenotopenedregularly,theicecubefreezingratewillbereduced.
~old cubes needto be discarded,
~Icestoragebinneedstobeemptiedandwashed.
@Lynseakdpackagesinrefrigeratorand/orfreezercompartmentsmaybetransmitting
odorhastetoicecubes.
@Interiorofrefrigeratorneedscleaning.Refertopage
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MovetheEnergySaverSwitchtotheright.
@Toofrequentortoolongdooropenings.
~Inhumidweather,aircarriesmoistureintorefrigeratorwhendoorsareopened.
~Foodswithstrongodorsshouldbetightlycovered.
e ChwkforspoiledfoOd.
@Interiorneedscleaning.Refertopage10.
@Defrostwatersystemneeds
ckxming.
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onthe backpageofthisbook.
We’reproud ofour serviceand
wantyouto be pleased. Iffor some
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive, here arethree
stepsto followforfurther help.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. In most
cases,this willsolvethe problem.
NEXT, ifyouare stillnotpleased,
writeallthe details-including
yourphonenumber—to:
Manager,Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,ifyourproblem is still
notresolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer ActionPanel
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Chicago,Illinois60606
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war[antyisthe sameexceptthat it
is LMNT’EDbecauseyoumustpay
to shipthe productto the service
shoporforthe servicetechnician’s
travelcoststo yourhome.
All warrantyservicewill be provided
byour FactoryServiceCenterso!’
byourauthorizedCustomerCare@
servicersduringnormalworking
hours.
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