Hotpoint CTF14 Installation instructions

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ApplianceRegistration 2Problem Solver u-14 UseandCareof
Baje Grille -4Repair Service 15 ‘-
Care and Cleaning 11 SafetyInstructions 3
Condenser 11 Shelves 7
Energy SaverSwitch 5StorageDrawers 7
Energy-SavingTips 2Drawer &CoverRemoval 7, 8
Food StorageSuggestions 6TemperatureControls 5
StorageTimes 6Vacation&MovingTips 11
Ice Trays 10 Warranty BackCover
IIcernaker 9WaterFilter Accessory 10
IIcemaker AccessoryKit 10
Installation 3,4
IAdapterPlug 4
AdjustableRollers 4
IClearances 4
Electrical Requirements 3.4
IExtension Cord 4
Grounding 3
Location 4cTF/’ E&
WaterSupply to Icemaker 4
Light Bulb Replacement 11 ~~ Answer (~~-/&~\ ‘~
Mode]and Serial Numbers 2800.626.2000
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Itisintendedtohelp youoperate
andmaintainyournew refrigerator
properly.
Keepit handyfor answersto your
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or need more help,write (include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
.~ppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
writedownthemodeland
serialnumbers.
You’11see themon alabel at the
bottom,just insidethe fresh food
compal~mentdoor.
These numbersare also on the
Consumer Product Ownership.
RegistrationCard that came w~th
yourrefrigerator.
Beforesending in the registration
card, please write these numbers
here:
:AodelNumber
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.
If youreceiveda damaged
refrigerator~ immediatelycontact
thedealer (orbuilder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.
Savetime andmoney.
Beforeyourequestservice,check
theProblem Solveronpages 12
through 14.It listscausesofminor
operatingproblemsthatyoucan
correct yourself.
Enemy-savingtips
@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris
important.Avoidlocatingit nextto
yourrange,aheatingventor where
thesunwillshinedirectlyon it.
@Don’topenthe doorsmore often
thannecessary.
~ClosethedoorsassoonaSpossible,
particularlyin hot, humidweather.
@KeepEnergy SaverSwitchin the
NORMALpositionunlessmoisture
formsonthe outsideofthe
refrigerator.
@Be surethe doorsare closed
tightly.Beforeleavingthe house
or retiringforthe night, check to
be surethe doorshaven’tbeen lefi
openaccidentally.
@Storeonlythose foodsrequiring
refrigerationin yourrefrigerator.
@Wipemoisturefrom bottlesand
cartonsbeforeputtingthem in the
refrigerator.
~Keep foodscoveredto reduce
moisturebuildup insidethe
refrigerator.
@If youturn the controlsto the
coldestposition for quick chilling
or freezing, be sureto turn them
back toregular settings.
@Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.
Overcrowdingcan require extra
electrical energy tokeep everything
cool.
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wmMNG–meIlusingthis
appliance, tiways exercise basic
safety precautions, includingthe
fol~c)wing:
~usetMsappfimce Ody for’its
ktended ptwpse as described in
this Use and Care Book.
e~s refrigerator mwtbeproprly
instdied haccordancewiththe
bstaliation instructionsbeforeitis
used. See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.
A. Before maKlngany repairs.
eDon’treheeze!fiozep fo* Wweb
havethawedconrpiete!y
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
BuHetinNo. 69says:
Note: We strongly reconimend
that any servicing be performed
by aqualified individud.
eNevermpl~ you refrigeratorby
pw.?lingon the pwer cord. Aways
grip plug fitiy and pull straight
out from the outlet.
B. Before cleaning.
‘t..You may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed ifthey still
contain ice crystals or if they are
stillcold—below 40°F.
C. Before replacing aburned-out
light btib, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with alivewire filament.
(A burned-out light bdb may
break when being replaced.)
eRepairorreplaceimmediate~y
deiectric servicecordsthathave
become hayed orotherwisedam-
aged. Do not use acord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along
itsiength or at either the plug or
connector end.
‘~..Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have any off-odor or
off-color shotid not berefrozen 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.
Note: Turning control to OFF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
I
“Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegeta-
bles,and prepared foods.The eating
quality of red meats is affected less
than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible
InstallationRequirements–ImORTANT...PIe~seReadCa~efUllY
Where astandard two-prong wall
outlet isencountered, it isyour per-
sonal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with aproperly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
PREFERRED
METHOD
electricity
INSUREPROPER
r
.GROUNDEXISTS
iBEFOREUSE
Fig. 1!
Have the wall <~utletand circuit
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useofadapterplug
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommend againstuse
of an adapter plug.However,ifyou
stillelect to use an adapter, where
localcodes petit, aTE~OMY
CO~CTION maybe made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
outlet by useof aUL listed adapter
(Fig.2) available at most local
hardware stores.
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TEMPORARYMET’HOD ~,
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
PERMITTEDINCANAOA) m\
ALIGNLARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS~
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-; INSUREPROPERGROUND
Fig. 2HANDFIRMCONNECTION
BEFOREUSE
The larger slot in the adapter
must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
CAU~ON: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by aqualified electrician
to make sure the outlet isproperly
grounded.
when disconnecting the power
cord from the adapterq always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal isvery likely to break with
repeated use.
sllo~nidthe ada~]terground teFtinal
bFeak5Do Nor USE the appliance
uIRtii[aproper 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 absolL~!eiyll~CCSS~Uy th:lt
it be aCJLlis{ed 3-wire grounding
type :1p~91i:~11cc extension c(>rdh2v-
ingagrounding type plugand outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15amperes (minimum)and
120 volts.
The refrigerator should
alwaysbe pluggedintoits own
intitidual electrical outlet—
(115 volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50Hertz, singlephase AC). This is
recommended forbestperformance
and to prevent overloadinghouse
wiring circuits, which could cause
apossible fire hazard from over-
heating wires.
RefrigeratorInstallation
Do not installrefrigeratorwhere
temperahre @l go below 60°F.
because itwillnot run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do instdi it on aflmr stiong
enough to supportaIdly loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regarding location.
clearances
Allow the followingclearances for
ease of installationand proper air
circulation.
Sides ...............~/4°
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
watersuppIytoIcemaker
(on models so equipped)
You will need to connect your
icernaker to acolciwater line. A
water supply kitcontaining copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing for
tl~eicemaker from the cold water
supply to allow yot~to move the
refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 3coils
of l/4-inch copper tubing that
measure atleast10inches in
dianle[er).
RQllers/hv@li~-s
Somemodelshaveadjustable
rolle~ thatenableyouto move
therefrigeratorawayfromthe
wallforcleaning;other models
haveadjustablelevelinglegs.
Rollersor legs,locatedbehindthe
basegrille, shouldbe set sothe
refrigeratorisfirmlypositionedon
thefloor andthefront israisedjust
enoughthat thedoorscloseeasily
whenopenedabouthalfway.
Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs,
removethe basegrille bygrasping
it atthebottomandpullingitout.
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~rn roller adjustingscrewsor
levelinglegs clockwiseto raise
refrigerator,counterclockwiseto
lowerit. Use adjustablewrench
(3/8”hex head bolt)or pliers.
When adjustingfront rollers or
levelinglegsforproperdoorclosure,
it is recommended that the bottom
front edgeof the cabinetbe
approximately3/4”from the floor.
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~.m,..,-
TQreplace base gFiRie,alignprongs s‘,-
on back of grille with clanlps in ..- ,,
fl”
cabinet and push forward until () ,,
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grille snaps intoplace. %-:

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OpemtingYourRefrigerator
setthe
‘TemperatureControk
.
.
FREEZER
cINITIAL SETTING
EIS COLDEST
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AECDE A
ALLOW 24 HOURS
BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS
FRESH FOOD 1
5lNiTIAL SETTING
9IS COLDEST
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Yourrefrigeratorhastwocontrols
thatletyouregulatethetemperature
inthefresh foodand freezer
compartments.
~ITIALLY, setthe FRESH
FOODcontrolat 5and the
~EEZER controlat C.
Forcolderor warmertemperatures,
adjustthe desired compartment
controloneletteror numberat atime.
IMPORTANT
When initially setting the controls
or when adjustingthem, allow24
hours for the temperaturesto
stabilize,or even out.
Note:~rning the fresh food
controlto the OFF positionstops
cot)li~lgin B~H compartmenW—
freshfood AND freezer—but
doesnot shutoffpower to the
refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Usethe mill(test fortile f’resl~food
conlpartn3ent.Place acontainer of
~~]ilkon the topshelfin thefresh
foodcompartment. Check it aday
Iatcr.If the milk is too warm or too
cold,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
Hyou turnyour household
thermosht below 60°F.attight
...youmaywantto turnthe lettered
controlonestepcolder,as from “C”
to “D:’ Cooler temperaturesinthe
housemaycause thecompressorto
operatelessfrequendy,thusallowing
the freezer compartmentto warm
somewhat. Toprotectyourfrozen
food supply,leaveyourlettered
settingat this colder settingfor the
entirewinteror for whateverperiod
oftime youare turning downyour
thermostat. This is especially
importantwhen the thermostatis
turneddownforan extendedperiod.
This changeshouldhaveno effect
on your fresh food compatiment.
However,if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4:’
When you stopturning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controlsbackto theirregularsettings.
Ene~y saverswitch
?’heEnergy Saver Switch is located
on the upper left side ofthe fresh
food compartment.
Withtheheatersturnedoff, there
is achancethatmoisturemayform
ontheoutsideofyourrefrigerator,
especiallywhen the”weatheris
humid.The humidityis mostlikely
tobe highin the summer,inthe
early morninghours,and in homes
whichare not air conditioned.
Over anextendedperiod oftime,
moisturethat formson the outside
maycausedeteriorationofthepaint
finish.It willbeimportanttoprotect
thefinishby usingappliancepofish
waxasdescribedonpage11.
When the Energy SaverSwitch
ispushedtotheright,electricity
flowsthroughthelowwattage
heaterswhichwarmthe outside
ofthecabinetand,undermost
conditions,preventtheforming
ofmoistureor waterdroplets.
No Defmti@
Itis notnecessaryto defrostthe
freezeror fresh foodcompartments.
Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedand
equippedto defrostitself
automatically.
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FoodStoqe Suwestiom
Tofreezemeat, fishandpoultry,
S%estedStoqe thes
formeatandpoultry* To storeunfrozenmeak, fish and
poultry: wrapwellin freezer-weightfoil~ir
otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
formingitcarefullytothe shapeof
thecontents.Thisexpelsair. Fold
andcrimp ends ofthepackageto
provideagood, lastingseal.
@Alwaysremovestorewrappings.
DAYS MONTHS sRewrapin foil, filmor waxpaper
and refrigerateimmediately.
Eatingqualitydrops FtEFRl~!RATORFR:ZER
aftertimeshown 35°!:D”F. O°F. To storecheese, wrap wellwith
waxpaper or aluminumfoil,or put
in aplasticbag.
FreshMeats
Roasts(Beef&Lamb) ....... 3to 5
Roasts(Pork&Veal) . . . .. . . . 3to5
Steaks(Beef),.,.,.,...,... 3t05
Chops(Lamb) ..,..,,..,.,. 3t05
Chops(Pork) .,., . . . . . .. . .. 3t05
Ground&Stew Meats ....... 1to 2
VarietyMeats........,,,,.. lto2
Sausage(Fork) ............ lto2
ProcessedMeals
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&MeatBroth. . .. . . . . . lto2
FreshPOUI!W
Chicken&Turkey(Whole)... . 1to2
Chicken(Pieces)........... lto2
Turkey(Pieces)............. lto2
Duck&Goose(Whole)....... 1to2
Giblets................... lto2
cooked Poult~
Pieces(CoveredwithBroth)... 1to2
Pieces(NotCovared).. . .. ... 3to4
CookedPoultryDishes....... 3to4
FriedChicken.............. 3t04
Don’trefreezemeatthat has
completelythawed;meat, whether
rawor cooked, canbe frozen
successfullyonlyonce.
6to12
4t08
6to12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
I/*
lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
notrecoin.
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
;
3
6
1
4t06
4
~Carefullywrap to expelair and
help preventmold. Limitfreezingoffresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto number of
poundsat atime as follows:
~F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 pounds
~FP14 .............12 pounds
mF16, ., . . . . ...?... .14pounds
C1’FP16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14pounds
@Storepre-packagedcheesein its
ownwrapping ifyouwish.
To storevegetables,usethe
vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen
designedto preserve the natural
moistureand freshnessofproduce.
~Coveringvegetableswith amoist
towelhelps maintaincrispness. Forconvenience.se
@As afurther aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetablescan be
stored in their originalwrapping.
~Storelikethingstogether.This
savesboth time andelectricity
becauseyoucan find foodsfaster.
@Place the oldestitemsup front so
theycan be used up promptly.
To storeice cream—Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightlylowertemperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
@Use shelveson the door for most
ofienused saucesand condiments.
@Use the meat drawer,if your
model has one, fortemporary
storageofmeats youdo not freeze.~Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto
determine the freezer compartment
location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at
the right serving temperature.
Tosavemoneyinenergy
andfoodCosb
(olh~rthaflform~at$apotift~)FREEZER
Mostfruitsandvegetables............8-12 months
Leanfish,,., .....................6-8months
Fattyfish,rollsandbreads,
soups,stew,casseroles.............2-3months
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
leftovers(cooked),
Icecream(originalcarton)...........1monthmax.
@Place most perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottagecheese,
towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as
they will staycoldest in this part
ofthe fresh food compartment.
@The rearofthefreezercompartment
is slightlycolder than the front.
mpsonfreezingfoods
Therearethreeessentialrequirements
for efficient home freezing. @Covermoist foodswith tightlids,
plastic film or foil.
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeing
developed.
ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService
oryourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatest
informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.
“US.DepzflmentofAgriculture
~~ieats, fish and poultry purchased
fronlthe store vary in quality and
age: consequcntlyssafe storage
timc in your refrigerator will vary.
@Leafvegetablesandfrui~ placed in
drawerswilllastlongerwhen stored
in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film.
1. Initial quality.Freeze only top-
qualityfoods.Freezhg retainsquality
and flavor;it cannotimprovequality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after pitting,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsavetime, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
@Do not overloadyour fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at one time.
~Ope~lthe door the fewesttimes
possible to saveelectrical energy.
~Proper pacliaging. Use foodd.
wraps designed especially for
freezi~~g;tl~ey’rereadily available
at Illostfood stores.

Shelves&Stoqe Dmwers
sealed&Resh Drawer
(onmodelssoequipped) Toremove‘dmwemwhen the frwh
fwd compatimentdoor cannotbe
opened fully9foBlowthe procedure
belowthatappliesto yourmodel.
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(onmodelssoequipped)
Somemodelshaveadjustableshelves
inthe fresh foodcompartment,
enablingyoutorearrangetheshelves
to fityourfamily’sfoodstorage
needs.
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ToRemove
Half-widthDrawers
(onmodelssoequipped)
1. Removefoodfromdrawersand
drawercoversand shelfabovethem,
andtakeshelfout.
2. Grip drawerandcoverfarthest
fromthedoor simultaneouslywith
bothhands, liftthemoffthe front
supports,and pullthemout.
Thisrefrigerateddrawerisdesigned
tokeepunwrapped foodsfreshby
retainingthenaturalmoisture
contentoffoodssuchas:
@Artichokes~Cherries ~Plums
~Asparagus oCorn oRadishes
@Beets,topped aCurrants ~Rhubarb
~Blueberries @Greens,leafy ~Spinach
eJCarrots ~Lettuce eTomatoes,
eCelery ~Parsley ripe
~Peas,green
Toremoveshelves:Tilt shelfup
at front, then liftitup and outof
trackson rear wallof refrigerator.
Asinanyrefrigeratedstoragearea,
itisrecommendedthatodorous
foodsbestoredwrapped—foods
suchas:
@
Broccoli ~Cabbage ~Parsnips
eBrussels ~Cauliflower QTurnips
Sprouts QGreenOnions
❑Engage
top lug
❑Lower to
lock into place Storagetimewilldependuponthe
typeoffoodanditsconditionwhen
placed inthedrawer. 3. Grip remaining drawer and
coversimultaneouslywith both
hands, liftthem offthe front
supports, and pull forwardjust
enoughto detachfrom rear supports.
Excesswaterwhichmayaccumulate
inthebottomoftheSealed&Fresh
Drawershouldbepouredoutand
thedrawerwipeddry.
T~~replace shelves: Selectdesired
shelf height. Withshelf front raised
sIightly,cng-agctop lugsin tracksat
rear of”cabinet. Then lowerfront of
shelf until it locks intoposition.
The Sealed&Fresh Draweris
partiallysealedbygasketsattached
tothecoverat thefrontandback
edges. Alwaysreplacethedrawerin
thiscoverandI][~s/~111[’[ircz\\~c~r[111
t{l(’\iJ(i>’ill.
(on modelssoequipped) DrawerRemoval
Drawersat the bottomofthe
fresh foodcompartment havebeen
speciallydesigned [0preserve the
na[uraimoisture and freshnessof
produce.
Drawers at the bottomof the
fresh foodcompartment will stop
beforecoming all the wayout of the
refrigerator to help preventcontents
from spillingonto floor. Drawers \
can easily b: removed bytilting up
sligl]tlyand pulling past the “stop”
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StO=~ D~W~rS(continued)
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DmwerRemoval—
Ha!f”wdth Dmwers
(onmodelssoequipped)
5. Turndrawer and cover andtake
themout.
Toreplaee: reverseprocedure,
makingsure coversengagesupports
atrear and rest on supportsat front
ofrefrigerator. Sealed &Fresh
drawerand its covermust be
returned to the leftposition,
Dmwer Removal—
(onmodelssoequipped)
1. Removefood from drawer cover
and shelvesaboveit and takeout
shelves.
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3. Up-end drawerand coverwith
front-sidedown.
De@chableMeatDrawer
(onmodelssoequipmd)
Theslide-outmeatdrawercanbe
renlovedandtakentothe sinkor
foodpreparationarea. Youmayalso
reloeateitwithinthefreshfood
compartmentto suityourstorage
needs.
On f~-tidth shelfmodek, just
slidedrawerout, removedrawer
coverfromshelfabove,relocate
coverin thepositionyoudesireit
andslidedrawerbackintoplace.
On half-widthshelfmodeis,the
drawerand theshelfto whichit
attachescan be relocatedatany
level.
4. Turn drawer and coverto left
and removefrom refrigerator,(With
left-handdoor, turn drawer and
coverto right.)
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Iceservice
AutomaticIcemaker
(on models so equipped)
Yow icem~er WI produceeight
cub= percycle—approximately
IW cubes in a24hour period,
depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature,
number ofdoor openings and other
use conditions.
If yowrrefrigerator is operated
before water connection ismade
to the icemaker, keep the icemaker
feeler arm in the OFF (up) position
as shown below.
Feeler Arm in
OFF position
Icemaker 1
Ice Storage Bin
When refrigeratorhasbeen
coRBBRectedto watersupply,move
the feeler armto the ON (down)
position.
Feeler Arm in
ON position
Ice cube mold willautomatically
fillwith water after cooling to
freezing temperature, and first
cubes normally freeze after several
hours, When cubes are solidly
frozen, they willbe ejected from
the mold into the ice storage bin by
means of asweeper arm. Icemaking
willcontinue until the feeler arm
sensesasufficient accumulation of
ice cubes in the storage bin and
halts the operation temporarily.
For maximum ice storage, level
the stored cubes with your hand
occasionally. Be sure nothing
interferes with the swingof the
feeler arm.
The icemaker ejects cubes in
groups of eight and it isnormal
for several cubes to be joined
together.
Once yow icerrr~er is in oper-
ation, tkow away the first few
batches of ice cubes. This will
flush away any impurities in the
water line. Do the same thing
after vacations or extended
periods when ice isn’tused.
caution:
Under cetin rarecircumstances,
ice cubes may be discolored,
usuallyappearing with agreen-
bluish hue. The cause ofthis
unusualdiscoloration is
apparently due to acombination
of factorssuch as certain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbing and the
accumulation of copper saltsin
an inactivewater supply line
which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumption of such
discolored ice cubes maybe
injurious to health. If such
discoloration is observed,
discard the ice cubes and contact
your Hotpoint Factory Service
Center or an authorized
Customer Care” servicer.
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MoveicemAer feeierarmto
OFF(up)positionwhen:
ohome water supplyis to be offfor
several hours.
~ice storage bin is to be removed
for aperiod of time.
@going away on vacation, at which
time you should also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator.
If ice isused infrequently,old cubes
willbecome cloudy and taste stale.
Empty ice storage bin periodically
and wash it in lukewarm water.
When al~ge supply of ice will
be needed9 make an extra supply
ahead of time. Empty bin,put cubes
in plastic bags or containers and
store in the freezer compartment
until the bin refills.
If this isyour first ieemaker, you’ll
hear occasional sounds that may be
unfamiliar. They are normal ice-
making sounds and are not cause
for concern.
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Icemays
(on models so equipped)
Toreleaseicecubes, holdthetray
upside-downoveracontainerand
twistbothends.
Accessories
Alltomatic Icemaker
Accessory Mt
(optionalatextracost)
The optionalautomaticicemaker
willreplacethe iceyouuse...
automatically.It can keepyou
\/\ suppliedwithabinfulofcubes—
ice for everything,everybody—
Foronly one or two ice cubes,
leavethe tray right-sideup, twist
bothendsslightlyand removethe
numberofcubes you want.
withoutfussor muss.
If yourrefrigeratordidnotcome
alreadyequippedwithan automatic
icemaker,youmayaddone—contact
yourlocal Hotpointdealer; specify
UK-KIT-5.Awatersupplykit
containingcopper tubing,shut-off
valve,fittingsandinstructions
neededto connectthe icemakerto
your cold waterlineis also
availableat extracost.
WaslIice traysin lukewarm
wateronly. Do not put them in
:lr~automatic dishwasher.
Youricecubescanonly
be as fresh-tastingasthe
waterthatproduces
them. That’swhyit’sa
goodideato purifyyour
waterwithawaterfilter.
1~activatedcharcoal
removesmusty,stale
odorsand unpleasant
medicinal,metallic
tastes.Aporousfiber
cartridgecatchesdirt,
rustparticles, sandand
siltwhile specialcrystals
reducedepositsofhard sc
The filteris an optionatextra
cost, availablefromyourHotpoint
deder. Speci@WR9X214. It has
completeinstallationinstructions
and installsin minuteson 1/4”O.D.
copper waterline.
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‘- careandcleaning
he door handlesandtrimcanbe
1eanedwithaclothdampenedwith
asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing
detergentand water.Dry withasofi
cloth. Don’tuse waxon thedoor
handlesor trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipewith a
cleancloth, lightlydampenedwith
kitchenappliancewaxor mild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry
andpolishwithaclean, softcloth.
Do notwipethe refrigeratorwitha
soileddishwashingclothor wet
towel.These mayleavearesidue
thatcan erodethe paint. Do notuse
scouringpads,powderedcleaners,
bleachor cleanerscontaining
bleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthe paintfinish.
Wotect the paint finish. Thefinish
on the outsideofthe refrigeratoris
ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.
Withproper care, it willstaynew-
ookingand rust-free foryears.
pply acoat ofkitchenappliance
waxwhen therefrigerator isnew,
nd then at leasttw~ceayear.
ppliance PolishWax& Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216)isavailable
fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts.
cleaning—Imide
Inside of fresh food and freezer
con~partmenis should becleaned
at leastonce ayear, Unplug the
refrigerator beforecleaning. If this
is notpractical, wring excess
moisture out ofspongeor cloth
when c]caningaround switches,
lightsor ~olltrols.
Usc warm waterand baking soda
solution-about atablespoon of
bakingsoda to aquart of water.
This bolh clcfjnszlndneutralizes
odors, Rinse thoroughly with kvc~ter
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-
i~ic~~~dingdoor gaskets. meat arid
.. tJeiTctilblc dr:lwers, ice storage bin
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Tohelppreventodors,leavean
openboxofbakingsodain therear
oftherefrigerator,on thetop shelf.
Changethe boxeverythree
months.An open boxofbaking
sodain the freezer willabsorb stale
freezerodors.
Do notwashany plastic
park from refrigeratorin
automaticdishwasher,
BeMndrefrigerator
Care shouldbe taken inmoving
yourrefrigeratorawayfromthe wall.
All typesoffloor coveringscan be
damaged,particularly cushioned
coveringsand those withembossed
surfaces. If your refrigerator ison
wheels, pullit straightout and
return itto positionbypushing it
straightin. Movingyourrefrigerator
in asidedirection mayresult in
damageto your floor coveringor
refrigerator.
The condenser is locatedbehind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, youneed to keep the
condenser clean. Removethe base
grille (seepage4), and either
sweepawayor vacuum up dust that
is readily accessible. This easy
cleaning operation shouldbe done
at least once ayear.
Condenser
Alight bL]lb~ild socket are located
at the upper ]efi rear corner of the
fresh food compartment,
Toreplace thelightbulb, unplug
the refrigerator’s power cord
plug from the walloutlet. Then
unscrewthe burned-outbulb,and
replaceit with astandard40-watt
appliancebulb.
when yougoonvacation
Forextendedvacationsor
absences, shutoffpowerto the
refrigerator,turn the numbered
controlto the OFF position, and
clean the interior withbaking soda
solutionof one tablespoonof soda
to onequart of water.Wipedry.
Topreventodors, leavean open
box ofsoda in refrigerator. Leave
the doors open.
Forshorter vacations, remove
perishablefoodsandleavethe
controlsatregularsettings.
However,if room temperature is
expectedto drop below 60°F.,
followsame instructions as for
extendedvacations.
If youhavean icemaker, set it to
the OFF position and be sureto
shut off the water supply to the
refrigerator.
when youmove
Disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, removeall food and
clean and dry the interior.
Securealllooseitemssuch as
grille, shelves, storagepans and ice
traysby taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator staysin ~~pright
positio??during actual moving and
in the van. Refrigerator must be
secured in the van to prevent
movement. Protect the outside of
the refrigerator with ablanket.
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~Maybe in defrostcyclewhenmotordoesnotoperateforabout30 minutes.
~Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
@If interiorlightis noton, refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedin atwalloutlet.
~If plugis secureandthe refrigeratorstillfailsto operate,plug alampor asmall
applianceintothesameoutlettodetermineif there isatripped circuitbreaker or
burnedout fuse.
~Modern refrigeratorswith morestoragespaceand alarger freezer compartment
requiremore operatingtime.
~Normalwhen refrigeratorisFirstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires 24
hourstocompletelycool down.
~Largeamountsoffoodplaced in refrigeratorto be cooledor frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door leftopen.
@Temperaturecontrolsare settoocold. Referto instructionsfor use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5.
@CheckENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.
@Temperaturecontrol startsand stopsmotorto maintain eventemperatures.
@If refrigerator vibrates, morethan likely it isnot resting solidlyon the ~loorand
frontroller screwsor front levelinglegsneed adjusting or floor is weak or uneven.
Referto ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page4.
*If dishes vibrateoilshelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.
=Normai air flowcooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat
be cxpcllcd in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coveringswill discolor at
these normal Andsafeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor coveringsupplier should b[
consulted if you o[]+jcctto this discoloration.

PROBLEM
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@The highspeedcompressormotorrequiredtomaintainnear zerotemperaturesin the
largefreezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthanyourold refrigerator.
~Normal fanair flow-one fanblowscoldair throughtherefrigeratorandfreezer
compartments,anotherfan coolsthecompressormotor.
~These NoR~A~ sounds will also be heard fromtimetotime:
Defrosttimer switchclicksatdefrost.
Defrostwaterdripping.
TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF.
Refrigerantboilingor gurgling.
Crackingor poppingof coolingcoilscaused byexpansionand contraction
duringdefrostand refrigerationfollowingdefrost.
Withautomaticicemaker,thesoundofcubesdroppingintothebin andwater
runningin pipesasicemaker refills.
~Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoldenough.Referto TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page5.
@Warmweather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door leftopenfortoo longtime.
@Pack~gemaybe holdingdoor open.
@Packageblockingair duct in freezercompartment.
@Foodsnotcovered, wrappedor sealedproperly.
@Door may havebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open.
@Toofrequentand too longciooropenings.
@Frost within packageisnormal.
@Door may havebeen leftajar.
@Turn temperatureof freezer compartmentcolder.
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Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthe backpageofthisbook.
We’reproud ofour serviceand
wantyouto bepleased. If for some
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive?herearethree
stepsto followfor furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpleased. In most
cases, thiswillsolvethe problem.
NEXT, ifyouare stillnotpleased,
write allthe details-including
yourphonenumber—to:
Manager,Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis still
notresolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer ActionPanel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606
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Saveproof of original purchase date suchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.
WHATIs COVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY
Foroneyearfrom dateof original
purchase,we will provide,freeof
charge,parts andservice labor
in yourhometo repairor replace
anypan of therefrigeratorthat
fails becauseof amanufacturing
defect.
FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY
Forfive yearsfromdate of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,partsandservicelaborin
your hometo repairor replaceany
pati ofthe sealed mfrigemting
system(the compressor,
condenser,evaporatorand all
connecting tubing) that fails
becauseof amanufacturing
defect.
Thiswarrantyisextendedto
the original purchaserandany
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedforordinary home use
inthe 48 mainland states,Hawaii
andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe
warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is
LIMITEDbecauseyoumust payto
shipthe’product to the serviceshop
orfor the servicetechnician’stravel
coststo your home.
All warrantyservicewill be provided
byour FactoryServiceCentersor
byourauthorized CustomerCare”
servicersduring normal working
hours.
Lookin the White orYel!owPages
of yourtelephone directoryfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERALELECTRIC-HQTPO!NT
FACTORYSERVICE6r-H6~P6-itiT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
WHATISNOTCOVERED ~Servicetrips to your hometo
teach you how to usethe product.
ReadyourUseandCammaterial.
Ifyou then haveanyquestions
about operating the product,
please contact yourdealer or our
Consumer Affairs office atthe
address below,or call, toll free:
GE Answer CenteP
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~Replacementof house fusesor v
resetting of circuit breakers.
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~Failureof the product if it is used 4
for otherthan its intended purpose
or usedcommercially.
~Damageto product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRAN~R !SNOTRESPONSIBLE
FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
@improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
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.
ToI(nowwhat your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office oryour state’sAttorney General.
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