Hotpoint 39-6233 Installation instructions

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ImportantSafetyInstructions..-..3 ‘‘
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Howto ConnectElectricity....‘.’.4~
InstallationReqilirernents . . . ...4
Levelers ..-..................4
Howto SetTemperature ‘
Controls . . . . . . ... . . . . . ..~. .5
HowtoUse Energy Saver
Switch. . . .. +. . . . . . . . . . . ...5
FoodStorageSuggestions . . . ...6
Shelves................ *....7
StorageDrawers ..............7
Ice Service .........--.......7
UserMain[enance
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TheProblemSolver .........9-11
IfYouNeedService ..........11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . ..BackCover
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Readthisbookcarefully.
It isintendedtohelp youoperate
and rnaintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.
Keepithandyfor answerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstand something
orneedmorehelp, write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Wrtie do%vfithe model
~~~~$eriai numbers.
You’llseethem on alabelinside
the fresh foodcompartmenton the
leftsidewallnear thebottom.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard that came with
yourrefrigerator.
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Beforesendinginthe registration
card, please writethese numbers o
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyour refrigerator.
If youreceivedadamaged
refrigerator,immediatelycontact
the dealer (or builder)that soldyou
therefrigerator.
Savetime and money.
Beforeyou requestservice,
check the Problem Solveron pages
9through 11.Itlistsminor causes
ofoperating problemsthat youcan
correct yourself.
@Location of your refrigerator is
important, Avoidlocating itnextto
your rmge, aheating ventor where
the sun will shinedirectly on it.
~Don’topen the doors more often
than necessary.
~Closethedoorsassoonaspossible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
@Keep Energy Saver Switch in the
ON position unless moisture forms
on the outside of the refrigerator.
~Be sure the doors are closed @Keep foods coveredto reduce
tightly.Before leavingthe house moisture buildup inside the
or retiring for the night, check to refrigerator.
be sure the doors haven’tbeen left —
open accidentally. @If you turn the controls to the
coldest position for quick chilling
@Store only those foodsrequiring or freezing, be sure to turn them
refrigeration in your refrigerator. back to regular settings.
~Wipe moisture from bottles and @Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.
cartons before putting them in the overcrowding can require extra
refrigerator. electrical energy to keep everything
cool.

IMPORTMT SAFETYII?JSTRUCTIONS
-. Read all instructions before usingthisapp~iance.
Wm~~~—When usingthis
—*Don’trefreezefrozenfoods
oappliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:
oUsethisapplianceonly forits
intendedpurposeasdescribedin
thisUscand Care Book.
oThisrefrigeratormust be
properlyinstalledin accordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit isused. Seegrounding
instructionson page4.
*Neverunplugyourrefrigerator
bypullingon the powercord.
Alwaysgrip plug firmly andpull
straightout from theoutlet.
*Ik&ir orreplaceimmediatelyall
electricservice cords thathave
becomefrayedor otherwise
damaged. Do notuse acord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
aloJIgitslengthor ateither the plug
or connector end.
~Afteryour refrigeriitoris in
operation,do not touch the cold
sllrfwes, particularlywhenhands
am damp or wet..Skin mayadhere
to thesecxtremeiy cold surfaces.
whichhavethawedcompletely.
The UnitedStatesDepartmentof
AgricultureinHome andGarden
BulletinNo. 69 says:
“..,Youmaysafelyrefreezefrozen
foodsthathavethawediftheystill
containicecrystalsor iftheyare
stillcold—below40”F.
“...Thawedgroundmeats,poultry
or fishthathavecmyoff-odoror
off-colorshouldnotbe refrozenand
shouldnotbe eaten. Thawedice
cream shouldbediscarded. If the
odoror color ofanyfood ispooror
questionable,get rid ofit. The food
maybe dangerousto eat.
“Evenpartialthawingandrefreezing
reducetheeating qualityoffoods,
particularly fruits, vegetablesand
prepared foods.The eatingquality
ofred meats isaffected lessthan
thatofmany other foods. Use
refrozenfoodsas soonaspossibleto
saveas much oftheir eatingquality
as youcan?’
oIfyour old refrigeratorisstill
around the house butnot in use,
be sure to removethe doors. This
will reduce the possibilityof
danger to children.
oDisconnectpowerto your
refrigerator: W%%.
A. Beforemakingany repairs. =~’~.
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Note: Westronglyrecommend =--
that anyservicingbe performed “z:
bya.qualifiedindividual. -.....
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B. Beforecleaning. m~-.
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C. Beforereplacingaburned-out ~&_-
lightbulb, the refrigeratorshould =%..’
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beunpluggedin orderto avoid z:-: _
contactwith alivewire filament. ;=___
(A burned-outlightbulb may ~~~.~
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break when beingreplaced.) ~+.
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Note: Turningfreshfood M!$E =.——.—&.-
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compartmenttemperaturecontrol ~‘’; -j
to OFF positiondoesnot remove :“.:T’--.:
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3Part No. 4W744POI

Fix-personalsafety,
thisappliancel-mistbe
properly grounded.
Thepowercord ofthis appliance
isequippedwith athree-prong
(grounding)plug whichmateswith
astandardthree-prong(grounding)
walloutlet (Fig. 1)to minimizethe
possibilityofelectric shockhazard
fromthis appliance.
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INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
Havewalloutletand circuitchecked
byaqualified electrician to make
sure outlet isproperly grounded.
Where astandard two-prongwall
outlet isencountered, it isyour
personal responsibilityand
obligationto haveit replaced with
aproperly grounded three-prong
walloutlet.
Therefrigerator shodd always
be phgged intoitsown
individual electrical ontIet—
(115volt,60 Hertz, singlephase
AC). Thisis recommendedfor
bestperformanceandto prevent
overloadinghousewiringcircuits,
whichcouldcauseafire hazard
fromoverheatingwires.
Topreventthe refrigeratorfrom
beingturned offaccidentally,do
notplugit intoan outletcontrolled
byawallswitchor pullcord.
Refrigerator JLOcation
Installthe refrigeratoron afloor
strongenoughto supportit when
it isfully loaded.
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill gobelow60”F.
because itwill notrun ofienenough
to maintainproper temperatures.
Also seeEnergy-SavingTips
regardinglocation.
~l~aya:lees
Allowthe followingclearances for
ease of installationand proper air
circulation:
Sides............l/2°
Top . . . . . . . . . . . ...3”
Bottom . . . . . . . . . .. l’”
Back .............l”
IAvelers
Adjustablelevelingscrewsare
locatedatthetwofrontcornwsof
therefrigerator,Theseleveling
screwsshouldbeset sothatthe
refrigeratorisfirmlypositionedon
thefloorandthefrontisraisedjust
enoughthatthedoorscloseeasily
whenopenedabouthalfway.
T-oEevelthe refrigerator,tipthe
cabinetback slightlyandadjustthe
screwsasneeded.Turnthescrews
clockwisetoraisetherefrigerator,
counterclockwisetolowerit.
DOMIT, UNDERANY
CMKXJMSTANCES,WI’
ORREMOVETHETHIRD
(Cwm?m PRONGFROM
THEPOWERCORDPLUG.
IX) NOT USE AN ADAPTER
PLUG T’0 C(MW4ECI’THE
REFRIGERATOR TO ATWO-
PRONG OW’LET.
DO N(YI’USE AN EXTENSION
CORD‘WITHTHISAPPLIANCE.
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foperatingYour Refrigemtor
k
setTenlperaturecontrols
Yourrefrigeratorhas two
controlsthat letyouregulatethe
temperaturein the fresh foodand
freezercompartments.
Onecontrol,
withsettingsfrom
1through9plus
OFF, islocated
atthe topfront
ofthe fr&h foodcompartment.
9isthe coldestsetting, iisthe
warmest.
The othercontrol,
with settingsfrom
AthroughE, is
locatedon the rear
wallof the freezer
compartment.
Eis thecoldest
setting;Ais the
warmest.
Initiallyset the fresh foodcontrol
between4and 5, and the freezer
controlat C.
Forcolderor warmertemperatures,
adjustthe desired compartment
controlonenumberorletteratatime.
Anadjustment to one
compartment may require
further adjustment to the other.
For example, if the fresh food
compartment control is turned to a
colder setting, the freezer control
mayhaveto be adjusted to a
warmer one.
Turning the fresh food control
will change temperatures in both
compartments.
Turning the freezer control will
changeonly thefreezertemperature.
IMPORTANT: When initially
setting controls, or adjusting
them, allow 24 hours for
temperatures to stabilize.
Note: Turning the fresh food
controlto the OFF position stops
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6xwhBqgin~m conlpartments—
.’: freshfoodAND freezer-but does
-. not shut off’power to the
refrigerator.
Afancirculatesairin the fresh
foodandfreezercompartments
tomaintainpropercoldtemperatures.
Forgoodcirculation,do notblock
the coldair ventswith fooditems.
How to Test Temperatures
Usethemilktestforthe freshfood
conipatitment.Placeacontainer
ofmilkonthetopshelfin thefyesh
foodcompartment. Check it aday
later.If the milkis toowarmor too
cold,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.
Use the ice creamtest forthe
freezercompartment. Place a
containerofice creamin thecenter
ofthe freezer compartment. Check
itafter aday.If it’stoohard or too
soft,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.
Alwaysallow24 hoursfor the
refrigeratortoreachthetemperature
youset.
If you tllrn ym.lr Ilousehdd
therfilostit below 60”F. at night
...youmaywantto turn thefleezer
controlone step colder, as from
Cto D. Cooler temperaturesin the
housemay cause the compressor to
operatelessfrequently,thusallowing
the freezer compartment to warm
somewhat. Toprotect yourfrozen
food supply,leaveyourfieezer
settingat this colder settingforthe
entirewinter or forwhateverperiod
oftime you are turning downyour
thermostat. This isespecially
important when the thermostat is
turneddownfor an extendedperiod.
This change should haveno effect
on your fresh foodcompartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the fresh food control one step
warmer, as from 4to 3.
When you stopturning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controlsback totheirregularsettings.
It is not necessary to defrost
the freezer or fresh food
compartments.
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Althoughyourrefrigeratoris
designedandequippedtodefrost =
itselfautomatically,somefroston EH.
packagesis normal. -
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Emwgysaverswitch
The Energy SaverSwitchislocated
nextto the fresh foodtemperature
control.
TOreduce
the amountof
electricityneeded
to operateyourrefrigerator,push
the switchto theOFdposition.
Thisturns offheatersin your
refrigeratorthatpreventmoisture
fromformingin thearea between
theupper and lowerdoors.
Use oftheEnergy SaverSwitchcan
saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly
savings,dependingon yourlocal
electric rates, areas follows:
$.05 $.08 !$.11 ~
Energy
Savings
(Approx.)
$6.00 I$10.00I$13.00I130/0
Withthe heater turned off, there
isachance that moisture mayform
on the outsideofyour refrigerator,
especiallywhen the weather is
humid. The humidityismostlikely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over an extendedperiod oftime,
moisture that formson the outside
maycause deteriorationofthepaint
finish.It willbe importanttoprotect
thefinishby usingappliancepolish
waxas describedon page8.
WhentheEnergy
SaverSwitchis
pnshedto 0~,
electricityflowsthroughthelow
wattageheaterwhichwarmsthe
outsidearea of thecabinetbetween
theupper and lowerdoors. Under
mostconditions,thispreventsthe
formingof moistureor water
dropletson the outsideofthe
refrigerator.
Part NO. 467744POI

Foodstorage Suaestiom
Stiggestedstoragetimes
formeatandpm.dtry’~ Tostoreunfrozenmeats,fishand
poultry:
@Alwaysremovestorewrappings.
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REFRl~#ATOR FR~+2ER
Eatingqualitydrops
aflertimeshown 35” to40”E
DAYS
FreshMeats
Ftoasts(8eef&Lamb) . . . . .. . 3t05
Roasts(Pork&Veal) . . . . .. . . 3to5
Steaks(Beef).............. 3t05
Chops(Lamb) ............. 3t05
Chops(Pork) .............. 3t05
Ground&Stew Meats . . . . . .. 1to 2
VarietyMeats.............. lto2
Sausage(Pork) ............ lto2
ProcessedMeats
Bacon ................... 7
Frankfurters............... 7
Ham(Whole) .............. 7
Ham(Half) ................ 3t05
Ham(Slices) .............. 3
LuncheonMeats ........... 3t05
Sausage(Smoked) ......... 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry) . .. . 14to 21
CookedMeats
CookedMeatsand
MeatDishes............ 3t04
Gravy&Meat Broth ......... lto2
FreshPoultry
Chicken&Turkey(Whole) 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Turkey.(Pieces)............. lto2
Duck&Goose(Whole)....... 1to 2
Giblets................... lto2
CookedPoultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth).. . 1to 2
Pieces(NotCovered)........ 3to 4
CookedPoultryDishes....... 3to 4
FriedChicken, ............. 3t04
O°F.
MONTHS
6to 12
4t08
6to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
‘/2
lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
notrecom-
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4t06
4
(Otherthanformeats&poultry)FREEZER
Mostfruits andvegetables ............8-12 months
Leanfish ........................6-8months
Fattyfish, rolls and breads,
soups,stew,casseroles.. .. . . . . . . . . .2-3 months
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
lc~tovers(cooked),
icecream (original carton), . .. .. . ....1 monthmax.
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.
ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService
oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest
informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.
‘U.S. Department ofAgriculture
Meats, fish :mdpoultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; conscqutmlly,safe storage
.
time inyour refrigerator will vary.
*Rewrapin foil, filmor waxpaper
and refrigerateimmediately.
Tostorecheese, wrap wellwith
waxpaperor aluminumfoil, or put
in aplasticbag.
eCarefullywrap to expelair and
help preventmold.
~Storepre-packagedcheesein its
ownwrappingifyouwish.
Tostorevegetables,use the
vegetabledrawer—ithas been
designedto preservethe natural
moistureand freshnessofproduce.
~covering vegetableswith amoist
towelhelpsmaintain crispness.
~Asafurther aid to freshness,
pre-packagedvegetablescan be
stored intheir original wrapping.
Tostore ice cream—Fine-quality
ice cream, with highcream
content, will normally require
slightlyIowertemperaturesthan
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with lowcream content.
~Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
settingto keep your ice cream at
the right serving temperature.
~Therearofthefreezercompartment
isslightlycolder than the front.
Therearethreeessentialrequirements
for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-
qualityfoods.Freezingretainsquality
and flavor;itcannotimprovequality.
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. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
at most food stores.
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‘Fofreezemeat, fishand poultry,
wrap wellin freezer-weightfoil(or
otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
formingitcarefullytothe shapeof
thecontents.Thisexpelsair. Fold
andcrimp endsofthepackageto
provideagood, lastingseal.
Don’trefreezemeatthathas
completelythawed;meat, whether
rawor cooked, canbe frozen
successfullyonlyonce.
Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto 12poundsat
atime.
For Convenience. e●
eStorelikethingstogether.This
savesboth time and electricity
becauseyou can findfoodsfaster.
~Placethe oldestitemsup front so
theycanbe used uppromptly.
~Use shelveson thedoor for most
oftenused saucesand condiments.
To save llloney in energy
and food costs
~Place mostperishable items, such
asmilk, cream or cottagecheese,
towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as
theywill staycoldestin thispart
ofthe fresh foodcompartment.
~Covermoistfoodswith tightlids,
plasticfi~mor foil.
@Leafvegetablesandfruitsplacedin
drawerwilllastlongerwhen stored
in closedplastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film.
@Do not overloadyour fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at once,
@Open the door the fewesttimes
possibleto saveelectrical energy.
~When goingout of town for
severaldays,leaveasfewperishables
as possible in the refrigerator.

shelves
Twoslidingshelvesandfive
shelfpositionsin the freshfood
compartmentenableyouto
rearrangeyour refrigeratorto
fityourfamily’sstorageneeds.
Toadjustthe shelves, remove
allfoodon them. Pull the shelves
forwardto the stopposition. Then
liftthe front edgeofthe shelvesand
pLIllthem out.
Replacethe shelveson anysetof
su~portsby reversingthisprocedure.
Doorshelves in both
compartmentsprovideconvenient
storagefor often-used items.The
buttercompartment, warmer than
theother fresh fooddoor-storage
areas, is intended only for short-
term storageofbutter or cheese.
TheFruit &Vegetabledrawerat
thebottomofthe freshfood
compartmentisdesignedtohelp
preservethe naturalmoistureand
freshnessofproduce.
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Most vegetablesshouldbe washed
inclear water anddrained before
beingplaced in thedrawer.
Ikeservice
Yourrefrigeratorhas twoicetrays.
Toreleaseice cubes,invertthe tray,
holditoverastoragebucketor
bowl, andtwistthetrayat both
ends.
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Foronly one ortwo ice cubes,
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leavethetray right-sideup, twist =~-
both ends slightlyand removethe --:
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desired number ofcubes.
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Washtraysin lukewarmwater only. p“”-
Do notput them in an automatic l#i$#%
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dishwasher.
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Cleaning—otltside
Thedoor handlesand trimcanbe
cleanedwithaclothdampenedwith
asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing
detergentand water.Dry withasoft
cloth. Don’twaxhandlesortrim.
Keepthe finishclean. Wipewith
aclean cloth, lightlydampened
withkitchenappliancewaxor mild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry
and polish with aclean, softcloth.
Do not wipethe refrigeratorwith a
soileddishwashingclothor wet
towel.Thesemayleavearesiduethat
can darnagethe paint. Donotuse
scouringpads, powderedcleaners,
bleach, or cleaners containing
bleach, becausethese productscan
scratchand weakenthepaintfinish.
Protect the paint fiish. Theftish
on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris
ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.
Withproper care, itwill staynew-
lookingand rust-free for years.
Apply acoat ofkitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator isnew,
and then at leasttwice ayear.
Appliance PolishWax&Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)isavailable
from Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.
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Clean the inside of the fresh food
and freezer compartments at least
once ayear. Unplug refrigerator
beforecleaning.Ifthisisnotpractical,
wringexcessmoistureout ofsponge
or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lightsor controls.
[Jse warm water and bakingsoda
solution—aboutatablespoon of
baking soda to aquart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—
inchding door gaskets, vegetable
drawers and all plastic parts—can
be cleaned the same way.Do not
use cieansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
Tohelppreventodors,leave
an openbox ofbakingsodain the
rear ofthe refrigerator,onthe top
shelf. Changetheboxeverythree
months.An openboxofbaking
sodain the freezerwillabsorb stale
freezerodors.
Do not wash any ofyour
refrigerator% plastic parts in
your automatic dishwasher.
Behindrefrigerator
Care shouldbe mkenin moving
yourrefrigeratorawayfrom the
wall. Alltypes offloorcoverings
can be damaged,particularly
cushionedcoveringsand those
with embossedsurfaces.Before
movingthe refrigerator,place a
hard-surfacedstripunderthe front
levelingscrewsto helpprevent
floor coveringdamage.
Defrost‘waterpm
The defrostwater pan, located on
top ofthe compressor at the rear
of the refrigerator, shouldbe
cleaned twice ayear. DO N~
REMOVE THE PAN. Movethe
refrigerator out from the wall as far
as necessary, and unplugthe power
cord from the walloutletbefore
wiping the pan with aclean cloth or
spongedampened in warm water
and baking soda solution—one
tablespoon ofbaking sodato a
quart of water. Do not use
cleansing powders, abrasive
cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing chlorides.
Limp bulb replacelnent
Alightbulbandsocketarelocatedat
thetopofthefi-eshfoodcompartment
behindthe temperaturecontrol
panel. Toreplacethebulb, unplug
refrigeratorhorn itselectricaloutlet,
unscrewbulb when cooland
replacewith similarsizebulb.
when you.goon Vacatkm.
Forextendedvacationsor
absences, removefood and shutoff
powerto the refrigerator.Cleanthe
interiorwith bakingsodasolution
ofonetablespoonof sodato one
quartofwater.Wipedry.Toprevent
odors, leaveopen boxof sodain
refrigerator.Leavedoors open.
Forshorter vacations,remove
perishable foodsand leavecontrols
atregularsettings.However,ifroom
temperatureisexpectedto drop
below60”F.,followsameinstructions
as for extendedvacations.
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Disconnectthe power cord from
the walloutlet, removeall food,
and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all looseitems such as
shelvesand storagepans bytaping
them securely inplace to prevent
damage.
Be sure the refrigerator staysin
an uprightposition only during
actual movingand in the van. The
refrigerator mustbe secured in the
vanto prevent movement. Protect
the outsideof the refrigerator with
ablanket.

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.2$!!!?’!!?!2’2Ouestions?
PROBLEM
REFRIGERAlOR
DOES N(YI’OPERATE
M(YI’OROPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS&
STOPSFREQUENTLY
OPERATING
SOUNDS
POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY . . ..
e.Maybein d~fiostcyclewhenmotordoesnot operateforab~~t~~mhlU~~.
*Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
eIf interiorlig~~,is~t on,refrigeratormay not be pluggedin atwa~~outlet.
*If plugis secureandtherefrigeratorstillfailsto operate,plugalampgr asmall ..
applianceinto the sameoutlettodetermineifthere isatripped circuitbreiker or
burned outfine.
@Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand alarger freezercompartment
require more operatingtime.
eNormal when refrigeratoris firstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24 hours
to completelycool down.
*LargeamountsoffoodpIacedin refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
~Door leftopen.
~Temperaturecontrols are set toocold. Refertopage5.
0Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.
eRefrigeratortoo close to W~lS or overhead cabinets.See CLEARANCES on page4.
~Temperature control startsand stopsmotorto maintaineven temperatures.
@The high speed compressor motor required to maintainnear zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment mayproduce higher soundlevelsthan yourold refrigerator.
~Normal fanair flow-fan blowscold air throughthe refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
~These NORMAL soundswill also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switchclicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping intodrain pan.
Temperature control clicksON or OFF.
Refrigerantboiling or gurgling.
Cracking or popping ofcooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration followingdefrost.
Waterdripping on defrost heater coil during defrost cycle, causing asizzling sound
in tlaefreezer.
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PROBLEM
VIBRATIONOR
RATTLING
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
FOODS DRYOUT
FROSTOR ICE
CRYSTALSON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOWICE CUBE
~REEZING
ICECUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
MOWI’URE
flOLLECTS ON
BOTTOMSIDEOF
3RAW13RCOVER
POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY
~If refrigeratorvibrates,morethanlikelyit isnotrestingsolidlyon thefloorand front
levelingscrewsneed adjustingor floor isweakor uneven.Referto LEVELERS on
page4.
0If dishesvibrateon shelves,try movingthem. Slighivibrationis normal.
@Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoldenough.Referto page5.
@Warmweather—frequentdooropenings.
@Door leftopen fortoolongofatime.
@JPackagemaybe holdingdooropen.
@Packageblockingair duct infreezercompartment.
@Foodsnotcovered,wrappedor sealedproperly.
eDoor maYhave“beenlefiajaror packageholdingdoor open.
~Toofrequentand toolongdooropenings.
@Frost withinpackageisnormal.
~Door mayhavebeen leftajar.
~Turn Emperature of freezercompartmentcolder.
@Old cubesneed to be discarded.
@Unsealed packagesin refrigeratorand/or freezer compartmentsmaybe
transmittingodor/tasteto ice cubes.
~Interiorof refrigeratorneedscleaning—referto page8.
@Not unusualduringperiod of highhumidity.
@Movethe Energy SaverSwitchto OFF.
5Toofrequent and too longdoor openings.
~In humid weather,air carries moistureinto refrigeratorwhen doors are opened.
~Becausevegetablescontainand giveoff moisture, moistureon bottom sideof drawer
:overis normal.

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PROBLEM IPOSSIBLECAUSEMill REMEDY
WATERCOLLECTS @Washedvegetablesdrainwhileindrawer.Watercollectinginbottomofdrawer
IPJ~PJEIM OF isnormal.Dryvegetablesbeforeputtingtheminthedrawer.
WATERDRJUNS Thisisnormal.Duringthedefrostcycle,defrostwaterdrainsdowntheinside
DOWNTHEINSIDE backwalloftherefrigerator.Itemptiesintothedrainholeinthefloorofthe
~CK W&L OFTHE refi-igeratorandcollectsinthedrampanwhereitevaporates. ,
REFRIGERA~R
REFRIGERATOR @Foodswithstrongodorsshouldbetightlycovered.
HASODOR 1@Checkforspoiledfti.
I*Interiorneedscleaning.Refertopage8.
IeDefrostwatersystemneedsckxming.Ref&rtopage8.
I@Keepopenboxofbakingsodainrefrigerator;replaceeverythreemonths.
~TER~o~ Lr~~T ~Nopoweratoutlet.
X)ESIWYI’LIGHT @Lightbulbneedsreplacing.
@Lightswitchplungerisstuck.Itislocatedatthebottomfrontoftherefrigerator
behindthedoor.Pushtheplungerinto releaseit.
Toobtain service, seeyourwarranty
orIthe back page of thisbook.
We’reproud of our service and
wantyouto be pleased. If for some
reason youare not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
stepsto followfor further help.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpleased.In most
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.
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NEXT, if you are stillnot pleased, !‘ ~
write allthe details-including ‘
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY, if yourproblem is still
not resolved, write:
MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606
Part No. 467744P01

al Saveproof of originalpurchasedatesuchas yoursalesslip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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WHAT!SCOVERED FULLONE=YEARWARF?ANTY
Forone year from date oforiginal
k.purchase. wewill cmvicfe,freeof
Z%Hl chargej parts and ‘service’laborin
yourhorneto repair orreplacear?y
part of the refrigeratorthat fails
because of amanufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE=YEARWARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of thesealedrefrigerating
system(the compressor, conden-
ser,evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
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.
~improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserand 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 LIMITEDbecause 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 Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
@Replacement of house fuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
~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.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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Some states do not allow 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. !$!?4
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Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:
Manager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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