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writeCkmmlthemodel and
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them cmaiabel at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbersare alsoon the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
in this card, pleasewrite these
numbers here:
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Front Ckmw His designed to help yewoperate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly
!rnpcwtzmtC%uticms............1
HOWto Connect Ek?ctricity. ...1.2
Inskdkticm Requirements....1.2
Howto Adjust Leveling Legs. ...2
Keep it handyfor answersto your
questions.
If yOLJdon’tunderstand something
or need more help...
Call,toil-free:
The GE AnswerCenterw
800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice
l-low to Set Temperature
Con$ro!......................3
Energy Saver Switch. . . . . . . ...3 .-
Model Number
lce Service . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . ...4
Defrosting Instructions. . . .. . ...4
Food Storage Suggestions. ....5 orwrite (includeyourphone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
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Serial N;mber
Usethese numbers in any
User Maintenance
instructions ...~ .............~ correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
ProbkxnSolver. . . . . . . . . ....7.8 if youreceivedaciarmxjed
refrigerator,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
Special Services . . . .. . . . . .inside
Back Cover
Warranty.. .. . . . . . . . .Back Cover the refrigerator.
save time and ?Tm-K?y.
Beforeyoucallforservice,check
the Problem Solver on pages 7 and
8. Rlists minor causesof oPerat’in9
operating problems that you can -
correct yourself. It could saveyou
an unnecessary service call.
@Keep Energy Saver Switch on
NORMAL setting unless moisture
forms on outside of refrigerator.
*Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
@Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next to
your range, aheating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it. @Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator
QE3esure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors havn’t been left
ajar inadvertently.
o~on’t open the doors more often
than necessary.
~Ifyou turn theternperature control
to coldest position for quick.chilling
or freezing, be sure to turn it back
to regular setting ta prevent freez-
ing fresh foods. /.=,
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~Don‘tovercrowd j/OUr
refrigerator.k.:....:.~
Overcrowding can require Mra
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electrical energy to keep every- ~~:,]
thing cool. .G.‘
QClose the doors as soon as possi-
ble, particularly in hot, humid
weather. oStore only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
oDefrost the freezer compartment
whenever frost becomes 1/4--inch
thick. oAllow hot foods to coo! (until
~yarm@the tou~h] before placing
them in your refrigerator.
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42* appliance, alwaysexercise basic
e- safetYprecautions, including the
kdlfawing:
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intended purpose asdescribed in
rhisUseand Care Book.
~Thisrefrigeratormustbeproperly
installedinaccordancewiththe
installationinstructionsbeforeit
isused.See grounding instructions
below and on page 2.
*Never unplugyourrefrigerator
bypd!ing cmthe powercord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
*Flepairor replaceimmediately
Nelectricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedor otherwise
damaged.Do not use acord that
ShOWS cracks or abrasion damage
_along its length or at either the
:pfug or connector end.
-@Afteryourrefrigeratorkin
operation,do nottouchthe co!d
surfaces,particdariy when hands
are damp or v@. Skin may adhere
@these extremeiy cold surfaces.
*EMm’trefreezefrozenfcmds
whichhavethawedcompletely.
The United States 13epartmentof
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
‘t. .Youmay 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 haveany off-odor
or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Tha’wed
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 partiat thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vege-
tables, and prepared foods. The
eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many
other foods. LJserefrozen foods as
soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality asyou can.” ~
~!30not useany electricaldevice
oranysharpinstrumentindefr@-
ingyourfreezer compartment.
~HyourCMrefrigeratorissti!i
araurldthohousebutrmtin use,
be wJreto removethe doom.This
will reduce the possibility Qfdanger
to children.
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: Westrongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by aqualified individual.
ELBefore cleaning.
C. Before replacing aburned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with alive 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.
~Donotoperateyourrefrigeratorin
the presenceofexplosivefumes.
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I“:le power cord of this appliance
ISequipped with athree-prong
!;;-ounding) plug which mates with
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:D>’,dllreceptacle [Fig. 1)to minimize
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GRCUPJ@EXISTS
Fig. 1BEFOREUSE
Have the wall receptacle and
circuit checked by aqualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
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Where astandard two-prong wall
receptacle isencountered, it isthe
personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
replaced with aproperly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle.
Do No-r, UNDER ANY CIRCUM”
STANCES, CUT OR REMo!fE
T-HE-THIRD’[GROUND] ‘PRONG
FROM THE POWER CX2RD.
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!J~~ Of ag-j@2!erplug
Becauseof potential safetyhazards
Lmdercertainconditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However, ifyou still elect to use
anadapter,where localcodespermit,
aTEfvlPOFIAFWCONNECTIONmay
bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by useof
aULlisted adapter(Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores.
Adjustable legs at the front corners
of the refrigerator should be set so
the refrigerator isfirmly positioned
cmfloor and the front is raised just
enough that the door closes easily
when opened about halfway.
Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertainconditions, westrongly
recommend againstthe.useof an
extension cord. However,if you still
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appli-
ance extension cord andthat the
current cartying ratingofthe cord be
15amperes minimum. Such exten-
sion cords are obtainable through
your local service organization.
ITEMPORARYNE-mm I
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-merefrigeratorshclddIA4w3ys
beplugged
intoitsown
individualelectricaloLmi?t—
(115volt, 60 I-iertz,or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phaseAC).
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Turn leveling legsclockwisetoraise
refrigerator, ccmnterdockwkwto
lowerit.
When adjusting leveling legs for
proper door closure, the bottom
front edge of the cabinet should be
approximately 5/8’1from the floor.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause apossible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires. Lew!m-igk?gscmmodel CH-AI’4
ai’e
locatedbehind the basegrille.
Thelarger slot inthe adapter must be
a~igneciwiththe larger slot inthe wall
receptacle to provideproperpolarity
inthe connection of the powercord.
Location
Do not install refrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unlesscoverscrewis
metal,andnotinsulated,andwall
receptacleisgroundedthrough
houtx?wiring,Customershould
havethecircuitcheckedbyaqual-
ified electrician to make surethe
receptaclekproperlygrounded.
Do installitonafloorstrongenough
tosupportaMy loadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
1
Remove the basegrille by grasping
it at the bottom and pulling it
straight out.
~flhendisconnecting the pow@r
cord fromthe adapter, alwayshold
the adapterwithone hand.Mthis
isnotdone,the adapterground
terminalisvery likely to break
withrepeateduse.
AMRIUJ5/8”at each sideand4“ over
the top for easeof installationand
properair Circulation.
Mo(W CTA14
Mow 5/8”atcad-l sick and1“ over
the top forfxwe ofinstallation arid
proper air circulation.
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To replace the base grille, align “i’<.:;;’
prongs on back of grille wiih clamps ,--...”
in cabinet and gently ~ush forward ~~~-i~
until gri{[e snaps intc place. ..
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~nine settings plus “OFF’.”
Turn down kIr warmer
forcoldertemporatwes
“1” is the warmest.
“9” is the coldest.
Initially set the temperature control
dial at “5.”
Afterusingrefrigerator,adjust
temperaturecontroltosettingthat
isbestsuitedto yourneeds.
if ycx.1turnyml? household
thermostat bebwtioaatnight
...you maywant to set the temper-
ature control one number colder, as
from’’5’’t’6’”.” It should beleft inthis
setting for the entire period tt’latyou
areturning down your thermostat.
When you stop turning the thermo-
stat down, turn the temperature
control back to its regular setting.
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The Energy Saver Switch islocated
on the tipper left side of the fresh
food compartment,
Toreducetheamountofelectricity
requiredtooperateyourrefriger-
ator,pushswitchto the NORMAL
position.This turns oft heaters in
your refrigerator that prevent mois-
ture from forming on the outside.
Useof the Energy Saver Switch
can saveyou money. Estimated
yearly savings, depending on your
local electric rates, are asfollows:
Model EstimatedYearlySavingsEnergy
ElectricRate(PerKwh) Wings
$-05 $.08 $.11@PProxJ
CTA12$3.00 $4.00 $6.00 6%
CTA14$5.00 $8.00 $10.00 7%
With the heatersturnecloff, there
isachance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid.The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over anextended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
maycausedeterioration of the paint
finish. It wili be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax asdescribed on page 6.
Whenthe EnergySaver Switchis
pushedtothe right,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cab-
inet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
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Torelease ice cubes, invert tray,
hold it over’storage bucket or bowl,
and twist tray at both ends.
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For only cm?orWK9
iceCLhes,
Leavethe tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
‘Trayscm be stackedtosave
storage space.
Rx fastericeSwvkx when you
need it, D!ace ice trays on freezer
compartment floor.
M/ashtrays in lukewarm waW c)nly.
Do not put thetm in an au~oma~ic
dishwasher.
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Defrmm-lgqthe hvi%ihfood wm’-rl-
f.m%mmttakes place aukmatkaify
everyfine Wierefrigeratorturnsoff.
Melted frost water drainsfrom the
cooling coil intoa trough onthe rear
wall of the cabinet then down the
corner to adrain tube at bottotm.
Waterflows into a pan behind the
grille where it isevaporated.
Note: if ice forms on the cooling
coil, adjusttemperature control to a
lower setting. Be sure bottles or
other tall objects are not touching
the cooling coil. This maycause ice
to form and drip into fresh food
compartment during defrosting. If
no bottles or other objects are in
contact with the coil but water con-
tinues to drip from the coil onto the
food, turn temperature control dial
to OFF and rinse coil with aclean
cloth or sponge and a solution of
electric dishwasher detergent. Use
four heaping teaspoons for each
pint of water; leave detergent
solution on coil.
F%T$32HX3’FCk3mpartment
eDefrostfreezercompartmentwhen
frostbecomesl/4-inch tol/2-inch
thickinanyareaCMthefreezer.
~it maybe necessarytodefrost
thefreezercompartmentfrequently
ifthe freezer isusedoftenand/or
there khighhumidity.
~Do notuseanyelectricaldevice
or sharpinstrumentindefrosting
yourfreezer compartment.
oNever operate refrigeratorlonger
thansixmonthswithoutcompletely
defrostingthefreezercompartment.
%3defrost freezercompartment:
_i.Removecontents from freezer
compartment and turn temperature
control to OFF.Temperaturecontrol
must remainoff andfreezer comp-
artment door open for aminimum
of two hoursto defrost an average
accumulation of frost.
Toreduce the amount of thawing
of frozen food while defrosting the
freezer compartment,storethefood
in apicnic cooler or other insulated
container,
2. Useaplastic scraperto loosen
andremovefrost fromthe ceiling and
wallsof the freezer co~mpartment
asthe frost beginsto thaw. Do not
useasharporpointedinstrumentto
removefrost,asitsusemayresultin
damagetotherefrigeratingsystem.
3. Sponge up defrost water as it
collects in bottom of freezer com-
partment.
4. In addition to the visible frost in
the freezer compartment, frost also
forms on the hidden side of the
freezer compartment surfaces.This
frost will melt during defrosting and
the defrost water will drain thrcugh
the opening in the top of the fresh
food compartment. Tocatch this
water, place aone-pint to one-quart
container in the center of the top
shelf under the opening.
5. After defrosting is completed,
turn temperature control to desired
setting and return food to freezer
compartment.
!MPORTANV !$frostkpermitted
tobecomethickerthanl/2-inch, or
tinerefrigeratoralkwvedtooperate
longerthansixmonthswithoutde-
frostingthe freezer Compartnlent,
excessivefrostwillformon the
hiddensideoffreezercompartment
surfacesand itwill be necessary
todefrostthe freezercompartment
foraminimumof24 hours.This ‘hid-
denfrost,ifnotpropefiydefrosted,
cancausemoistureto condense
cmthe exterior surfacesof the
refrigeratorcabinetaroundthe
freezer compartment.

~~~~from the store v&y in_qualityand
%$&$%$age; conse~uently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
~Always remove store wrappings.
~Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
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Cheeseshould be wrapped well
with wax paper or aluminum foil, or
put in aplastic bag.
@Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
~Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
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Vegetable drawers have been
specially designed to preserve
natural moisture and freshness
of produce.
@Crispness can be maintained by
covering vegetables with amoist
Iowel.
@As afurther aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their originai wrapping.
Ice !Greaml
F-ine-quaiityice cream, with high
cream content, wiii normaiiy require
siightiy iower temperatures than
more “airy” aiready-packaged
brands with iow cream content.
@it wiii be necessary to experiment
to determine the iocation in the
freezer compartment and the tem-
perature controi setting to keep
your favorite ice cream at the right
serving temperature.
~Aiso, the rear and the fioor of the
freezer compartment are siightiy
colder than the front and off-the-
floor areas.
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There are three essential require-
ments for efficient homefreezing.
1. Initialquality.Freezeoniy
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality andfiavor; it cannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product wi[i
be. Y’ou’iisavetime, too, because
lessculling and sorting will be
necessary.
3. Roper packaging.Usefood
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readiiy avaiiable
in awide selection at your favorite
store.
-i-o%Weze meat, fish and
poultry
Wrap weil in freezer-weight foii (or
other heavy-dutywrapping materiai)
forming it carefuiiy to the shape of
the contents. This expeis air. Foid
and crimp ends of the packageto
provide agood, iasting seai.
Don’t refreeze meat that hascom-
pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fully cmiyonce.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at atime asfoiiows:
CTA12............... 8pounds
CTA14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pounds
5
Eating quality drops l?i%RIGERATfM
afkr time shown —35” l!40”E
DAYS
Fwsh ilfiwlk
Roasts(Beefand Lamb). 3to 5
Roasts(Pork and Veal) 3to 5
Steaks(Beef). 3{05
Chops (Lamb) . . . . . ..3t05o5
Chops (Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Ground and Stew Meats. .1to 2
Variety Meats . . . lto2
Sausage(Pork) .......... 1!02
ProcessedMeak
Bacon. . .............7
Frankfurters ............ 7
Ham(Whole) .. ......7
Ham(Half)...... ......3t05
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . . ...3
Luncheon Meats. ........ 3to 5
Sausage(Smoked). ..... 7
Sausage
(Dry and Semi-Dry). . . . 14to 21
CookedMeats
CookedMeats and
Meat Dishes.......... 3t04
Gravy and Meat Broth. ... 1to 2
FreshPoultry
Chicken and Turkey
(Whoie), ,.. .lto2 . . ..lto2
Chicken (Pieces). ........ 1to 2
Turkey (Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Duck and Goose(Whole). 1to 2
Giblets ................lto2
CookedPoultry
Pieces
(Covered with Broth). . . . 1to 2
Pieces (Not Covered).. . . . 3to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes. . . . . 3to 4
Fried Chicken ........... 3t04
(Otherthanformeats&pmdhy)
FRE!!ER
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MONTHS
6to 12
4t08
6to 12
6t09
3tG4
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
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lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
not
recom-
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
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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-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton). ......1 month max.
New techniques are constantly
being deveioped. Consuit the
Coiiege or County Extension
Service or your iocai Utiiity
Company for the iatest information
on freezing and storing foods.
*U.S. Department of Agriculture
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7-0rewmvekxmegrille mBnodei
CWA12,grasp bottom of grille at
both ends and pull outward.
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Protect the paintfinish.The finish
cmthe outside of the refrigerator is
ahigh quality, baked-onpaintfinish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
iookingandrust-free for years,Apply
acoat of appliance polish waxwhen
the refrigerator is new andthen at
leasttwice ayear.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat.No. W~97’~2~~)isavailable
from GE/Hotpoint Appliance
Partslvlarts.
Keep the finishclean.Wipe
with aclean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with aclean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with
asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. DOnot use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.
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Formost efficient operation,
remove the basegrille and remove
Toremove and replace base grik
on model CTA14,see page 2.
Torepkwe basegrilleonmode!
CTA12,hang it on the top supports
and push in at bottom until it snaps
into place.
DefrostWakwPan
Panlocated behind basegrille should
be cleaned at leastonce ayear.
When reinstalling defrost water pan,
firmly push panALLTHE WAYIN
until it stops.
Felt padsare provided on the
defrost water pan to prevent pan
frotmrattling against metal parts. If
rattling does occur,adjust position
of pan.
Behind
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the wall
All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings andthose with embossed
surfaces.
inside
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once ayear.
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 ccmtrols.
Usewarm water and baking soda
solution—about atablespoon of
baking sodato aquart of water.
Rinsethoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Foliow this samepro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
vegetable drawers, and all plastic
parts.Washice trays in lukewarm
water only. Donot usecleansing
powdersor other abrasivecleaners.
l% [email protected]wamticmsOrakwncxx,
shut off power to refrigerator, turn
the temperature control OFF,clean
interior with bakingsodasolution of
onetablespoon of sodato one quart
ofwater.Wipe dry Toprevent odors,
leave open box of soda in refriger-
ator. Leave door open.
I% shorter vacations,remove per-
ishable foods and leave control at
regular setting. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions asfor extended vacations.
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle and remove alIfood,
Follow defrosting instructions (see
page 4), then clean and dry the
interior.
Secure all loose items such as
shelves and storage pans by taping
them securely in place to prevent
damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position only during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
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minor.Youmay be able to correct
~= it yourself. Just usethis Problem
:%@ Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
PROBLEM
~REFRIGERATOR
:DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
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@If interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle,
@{f plug issecure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug alamp or a
small appliance into the sameoutlet to determine if there isatripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
@Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.
@Hot weather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
QTemperature control is set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROL on page 3.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to CONDENSER on page 6 for
model CTA14.
@Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.
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~Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
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~If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
and front leveling legs need adjusting or floor isweak or uneven. Refer to
LEVELING LEGS on page 2.
@If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
QDefrost water pan rattling; needs to be positioned properly.
oFoods should be covered. I
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~Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
~Norma! in this type of refrigerator.
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PROBLEM
FRESH
FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOOWARM
SLOW ICECU13E
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
-IAS ODOR
HOTAIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFl?lGERATOR–
MODEL CTA14
lR.!TER~ORLIGHT I
DOES NOT LIGHT
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*Temperaturecontrol not set cold enough. Refer to “I”EMF’ERATL.JRECONTROL
on page 3. (
~Warmweather—frequent door openings to get ice or cold drinks.
@Door left open for long time.
~Packagemay be holding door open.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to CONDENSER cmpage 6 for
model CTAI4.
~Door may have been left ajar.
~Set temperature control to ahigher number.
@Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
@Old cubes need to be discarded.
Not unusual during period of high humidity.
Move energy saver switch to the right.
@Toofrequent and too long door openings.
@In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when door is opened.
@Door left open or ajar.
@Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
=Check for spoiled food.
@Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 6.
@Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.
QNormal airflow cooling motor. /n the refrigeration process, it is norrna/ that hedt
be expelled in the area under the refrigerato~ Some floor coverings will discolor at
these normal and safe operating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should
be consulted if you object to this Discoloration. ——
oNo power at outlet.
~Light bulb needs replacing.

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Yournew appliance isawell
designed and engineered product.
Before it left the factory, it went
through rigorous tests,just to make
sure it wasasdefect-tree aspos-
sible.And you haveawarranty (see
backcover of this book)to protect
you against any manufacturing de-
fects during the early period of
your appliance’slife.
Now you can have the same
trouble-free and surprise-free
service beyond the warrantyperiod.
Youcan buy aHotpoint Service
Contract. Forone low fee ~..usually
just pennies aday.. .Hotpoint will
take care of any repairs your appli-
ance needs—both parts and labor.
Youare protected for the length of
your contract. Even when costs go
up,you pay nothing more.
Wantmoreinformation?There’s
noobligation.YOLJcan get infor-
mation on Service Contracts any
time. Just write your name and
address, date of installation, and
the model and serial number of
your appliance and send to:
Manager,Service Contracts
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you’re the kind of personwho
likes to do-it-yourself–or if you’re
interested in saving money on
out-of-warranty repairs—Hotpoint
now offers scrne real help:
step-by-step Repair Manual
Youcan usethis manualto solve
common repair problems. Hotpoint
makesit easybecauseyour manual
contains important do-it-yourself
information:
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problems
~easyto understand instructions
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ReplacementParts
Whenrepairing your appliance,
we recommend you useauthorized
Hotpoint replacement parts. Each
part is packagedin acolor coded
boxwith:
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~~Stima@cjtimeof repairs
~step.by-smpinstructions
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Whereto PurchaseStep-by-Step
RepairManualsandParts
Youcan purchase Hotpoint repair
manualsand replacement parts for
your appliance from authorized
participating Hotpoint dealers.
‘Note:Of course, repairsshould be
attempted only by individuals
possessingadequate backgrounds
of electrical, electronic and mech-
anical experience. Any attempt to
repair amajorapp!iance mayresult
in persoi~alinjury and property
damage.
In many cities, there’s aHotpoint
Factory Service Center. Call, and a
radio-dispatched truck will come to
your home byappointment—morning
or afternoon. Charge the work, if
you like. All the centers accept both
MasterCard and Visa Cards.Check
the White Pages for “t-10TFOINT
FACTORYSERVICE.”
Or look for Hotpoint franchised
Customer Care’” servicers. You’ll
find them in the Yel\ow Pagesunder
“HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CAiRE’fi
S.ERV\CE” or “GENERAL ELEC-
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Centers, afranchised Customer
Care’Rservicer or your deaier.
Hyou are dissatisfied with the
service you received, here are
three stepsyou shouldfo!bw:
HFEW,contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are dissatisfied. In most
cases this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still dissatisfied,
write all the details—including your
phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
l-+otpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY,If your problem is still not
resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606 “
This panel, known as MACIW, is a
group of independent consumer
experts under the sponsorship of
several industry associations. Its
purpose is to study practices and
advise the industry of ways to
improve customer service. Because
MACAP is free of industry control
and influence, it is abie to make
impartial recommendations, ccm-
sic!ering each case individually.
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FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY
For oneyearfrom cfateof original
purchase,we will provide,freeof
charge,parts and service labor in
your hometo repairor replaceany
part of the refrigeratorthat fails
becauseof amanufacturing defect.
FULLFIVE-YEARVVARRANTY
For five yearsfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and servicelabor in
your home to repairor replaceany
part of the sealedrefrigerating
system (the compressor,conden-
ser,evaporatorand all connecting
tubing) that fails becauseof a
manufacturing defect.
This warrantyis extendedto the (
original purchaserandanysucceed-
{
ing ownerfor productspurchased
for ordinary homeusein the 48
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.in Alaska the
warranty is the sameexcept that it
is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay
to ship the product to the service
shopor for the servicetechnician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warrantyservicewill be provided
by our Factory ServiceCentersor
by our franchised CustomerCare@
servicersduring normal working
hours.Checkthe White Pagesfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE.
Look in the YellowPagesfor
HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE”
SERVICEor GENERALELECTRIC-
HOTPOINTCUSTOMERCARE”
SERVICE.
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‘? @Replacementof housefuses
teach you howto usethe product. or resetting of circuit breakers.
Readyour Useand CareMaterial.
If you then haveanyquestions
about operating the product,
pleasecontact your dealer or our
ConsumerAffairs office at the
addressbelow or call,toll-free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626,2000
consumer information service.
@Improper installation
Ifyou havean installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
@Failureof the product if it is
usedfor other than its intended
purposeor usedcommercially.
~Damageto product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPON-
SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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 Iegai 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