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Energy-SavingTips. . . . . . . , . ..2
Important Safety Instructions. ,,3
How to connect Electricity. ..394
InWdkNkmRequirements, . , ..4
How to Adjust Rollers. ,,.....4
How to AdjustLevelingLegs. ...4
How to Set Temperature
Controls .......5...........5
How to Use Energy-Saver
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Food Storage Suggestions. .....6
ShelfPositions. . . . . . . . . . . . ..’7
Storage Drawers. ..........’798
Ice Service . . . . . . . . . . . . ..9q10
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lfl
User Maintenance
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It is intenckxlto help you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help...
Call, toll-free:
‘me GE Answer Centel’m
8m.626.2m
consumer information service
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Affairs
FkXpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY 40225
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You’Hfind them on alabel at the
bottom, just inside the fresh food
compartment door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product @nership
Registration card that came with
your refrigerator. Before sending
i]~this cardj please wrke these
numbers here:
Mode{ Number
&?rkd Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
Nyou received admaged
rdrigemtoq immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the refrigerator.
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timead money.
Ban%?ymi!frequmwSWvka)
check the Problem Solveron pages
12through 14.It listsminor causes
of operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
ToobtainHispanicversionof
thisbook, call
The GE AnswerCenter’M
800.626.2000
consumer informationservice.
Toll-free.
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espafiolde &te manual,
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servicio de informacibn
para el consumidor,
tel~fono800.626.2000.
eJ&cation of your refrigerator is
4hmportzmt.Avoidlocating it next to
your range, aheating vent or where
.! sun WNshine directly c3n it.
@Be sure the doors are ckxed
tightly. Before leaving the house or
retiring for the night, check.to be
sure doors haven’t been left open
accidentally.
~,St.oreordy those foods requiring
refrigeralicm in ym.wre.kigerat.ora
@Keep all foods covered to reduce
moisture build-up inside -therefrig-
erator.
*If you turnCormds tocoldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to W33them back to
regular settings.

@Mm yourl%!fz’igerdtmisk
operation,do !niOttm.Rdl?the (X3’M
!3Wfkesqparticulmiywhimkinds
me damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
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prevent contact withthemoving
pazts of the ejector mechanism,
or with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
@Don’t !J%3fE’@X3zehozemfoods Wbieb
have thawed comp~etely.
The United Mates Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
IMetin No. 69says:
‘f..You may safely refreeze frozen
foods that have thawed if they stiH
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F.
‘t..Thawed ground meats, pOUltIY,
or fish that have any off-odor or
off-color should 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. ‘
“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 isaffected less
than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We stronglyrecommend
that any servicingbe performed
by aqualified indivithxd.
RBefore cleaning.
C. Before repfacing aburned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with alivewire filament.
(A burned-out lightbulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to (N?F
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
The power cord of this appliance
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Ekcause ofpohmtia6 safety
hazardsumkrcertain con~itions,
we stmrwlvrecommend againstuse
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of an ad:l”p;erplug. However,ifyou
stillelect to usean adapter, where
localcodes permit, a‘1’EMPORARY
cnm~cmxi1332ijfbemade to a
properlygrounded two-prongwall
outlet by useof aLJLlistedadapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
The Iqer slot in the adapter
must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall outlet to provide proper
pohity in the connection of the
power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground termin:l] to wall outiet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet isgrounded through house
wiring. Youshould have the circuit
checked by aqualified electrician
to make sure the outlet isproperly
grounded.
whamdkmmxting thepm%x
cod from‘theadapter,al ways hoki
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminaI isvery likely to break wi[h
repeateci use.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongjy recommend against the
use of an extensioncord. However,
ifw3ustillelect to use an extension
cob. it is absd utelynecessary that
i[[~e a[.JL lis[ed 3--wire grounding
:ype :Ippliance extensioi~cord hav-
inga:rounding typepluguncloutlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15amperes (minimum)and
120volts.Such extensioncords
are obtainable through your local
service organization,
The refrigerator Sllouid
dwtrys be plugged imto its OWxl
inditidRRal ehxh%d outkt-
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50Hertz, singlephase AC). This is
recommended forbestperformance
and to prevent overloadinghouse
wiring circuits, which could cause
apossiblefire hazard from over-
heating wires.
I?efrigerator Installation
ILocatiol%
Do ml’$install refrigerator where
temperature willgo below 60°R
because itwilInot run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
DOinstall it on afloor strong
enmgh $0 support afullykxded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regarding location=
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Mow the following &%WMMXsfor
ease of installation and pq’ler lain’
Ciredation :
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You willneed to connect your
icemaker to acold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is avaiIabIe at extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing for
the icemaker from the cold water
supply to allow you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 3coils
of U4-iRc13copper tubing that
measure at least 10inchesin
dM.Oeter),
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for cle:u~ing;other ~%delshave
adj~~ttib!e]e?di~~~
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or legs, locakxi behind the base
grill,should be set so the refriger-
ator is firmlypositioned on the
floor and the front is raised ~ust
enough that the doors closeeasily
when opened about halfway,
Toadjuastden% or k!vdinglegs,
remove base grille by grasping it
at bottom and pulling it out.
ROLLER
Turn roller adjusting screws or
leveling Iegsckdcwise to raise
refrigerator, eolmtercloektise $0
lower it. Use adjustable wrench or
pliers on the roller adjusting screw’s
3/8” hex head bolt.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legsfor proper door closure, bottom.
fr~nt edge ~f cabinet should be
approximately 5/8” from floor.

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FREEZER
cINITIAL SETT!NG
~IS COLDEST ALLOW’ 24 HOURS
BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS
FRESH FcmD
SINITIAL SETTING
9IS COLDEST
() IS OFF
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
..you may want to turn the lettered
control one step colder, asfrom “C”
to “D.”Cooler temperatures in the
house lmaycause the compressor to
operate less frequently, thus allow-
ing the freezer compartment to
warm somewhat. To protect your
frozen food supply,leave your
lettered setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This ise.specialiy
important when the thermostat is
turned down for an extended period.
This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4:’
When you stop turning the ther-
mostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular
settings.
The Energy Saver Switch islocated
on the upper left side of the fresh
food compartment.
TOE’duw mermmowltdekdl’icity
M%-@i’edt-oGqpemte ymrwFeh$igewl-
t’twy push SW&h tothe~o-m~
pmitimoThis turns off heaters in
your refrigerator that prewnt rfiok-
tme from ;c3rmimg cm the outside.
[,JseoftheEnergy saver Switchcan
save you money.Estimated yearly
savings,depending on your local
electric rates, are as follows;
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Model
CTF14
CTF16 -=4
Est~mat6dYeadYSaVing~ Fne[gy
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ElectricRate(PerKwII) Savings
ZmG_mEOxb .11 (A~prox’)
$8.00 I$13.00I$18.001 13% ]
With the heaters turned off, there
is achance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The humidity ismost likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
may cause deterioration ofthe paint
finish. Itwillbe important to protect
the finishby using appliance polish
wax as described on page 11.
menthe Energy saw’ stitch is
pushed to the right, electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cabi-
net and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
Nodefrosting
It is not necessary to defrost
the freezer or fresh food compart-
ments. Your refrigerator isdesigned
and equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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Eatingquaiiiy dwps REFRIGERATOR FR\\ZER .
?Jier’lime shmwn 35Q &40”F.
DAYS
2oasis (Beef&Lamb). 3t05
Roasts(Pork&Veal). 3to 5
Steaks(Beef) ........... 3t05
Chops(Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Chops(Pork) ........... 3t05
Ground &Stew Meats. . . . . lto2
VarietyMeads........... lto2
Sausage(Pork) .......... lto.2
Processed Meats
Bacon................7
Frankfurters ............ 7
Ham(Whole) . . . . . . . . ...7
Fiam(Half) . . . . . . . . . . . ..3to5
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats......... 3t05
Sausage(Smoked). . . . . . 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry). 14to 21
cooked Meats
CookedMeatsand
MeatDishes .......... 3t04
Gravy&Meat Broth . . .. . . . lto2
FreshPoultry
Chicken&Turkey (Whole). 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces). Ito 2
Turkey(Pieces) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
Duck &Goose (Whole). 1to 2
Giblets................ lto2
cookedPoultry
?ieces (Covered with Broth) 1to 2
Pieces(Not Covered). . . 3to 4
CookedPoultry Dishes. . . . . 3to 4
Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . 3t04
OOF.
NlONTIN
6to 12
4t08
6to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
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1102
lto2
lto2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
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)Jost frui[s 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
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.
ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionServiceor
yourlocalUtilityCompanyfor thelatestinformation
crifreezingandstoringfoods.
z[[ S.DepuiIIwmoj’Agriculture
>itwts, fish and poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
:iqe:consequently, safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.
TOSQD4%3Wrlkmi?nmt?m, fish and
pwlhtry:
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Alwaysremove store wrappings.
@Rewrap in foil, filmor wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
To store Cheesegwrap wellwith wax
paper or aluminum foil,or put in a
plastic bag.
@Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
~Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
TOstore veg&Mes9 use the
vegetable drawers—they’vebeen
designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshnessof produce.
~Covering vegetables with amoist
towel helps maintain crispness.
@As afurther aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
To store ice meam-l?ine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, willnormaIly require
slightlylower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
~It willbe necessary to experiment
to determine the freezer compart-
ment location and temperature con-
trol setting to keep your ice cream
at the right serving temperature.
0The rear of the freezer compart-
ment isslightlycolder than the front.
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Th~re are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing.
1. initial ~Rdit~e Freezeonly
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; itcannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsave time, too –less
culiing and sorting willbe needed.
3. I%wwr padkagh,go Use food
wraps ‘designed especially for
freezing.
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“1%k’e.ze meat, fishad poultry,
wrap wel~in freezer-weightfoil(or
other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
forming itcarefully to the shape of
the contents. This expels air.Fold
and crimp ends of the package to
provide agood, lastingseal.
Don’t refreeze meat that has com-
pletely thawed; meat, whether raw
or cooked, can be frozen success-
fullyonly once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meats or seafoods to number of
pounds at atime as follows:
CTF14. . . . . . . . . . . ..12 pounds
CT’F16..............14 pounds
For eomvemienee **6’
~Store alllike things together. This
not onlysavestime, but electricity—
because you can find foods faster.
~Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
~Use shelves on the door for most
often used sauces and condiments.
@Use the meat drawer, if your
model has one, for meats you do
not freeze.
To save KRok%eyilllK%@Wgy
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~Place most perishable items such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese
toward the rear ofthe top fresh food
shelf where they willstay coldest.
~Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
*Leaf vegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers wi!llast longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
QDo not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at one time.
~Open the door the fewest times
possible to saveelectrical energy.
~When going away for several days,
leave as few perishables as possible
in the refrigerator. Set icenmker, if [~:~;
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your model has one, to the “OFF”
‘-’--+-
position and shut off water to the -“~~
refrigerator. (~;j

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Sornemodels have adjustable
shelvesin the fresh food compart-
ment, enabling you rearrange the
shelvesto fit your family’sfood
storage needs.
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Toremove shelves: Tilt shelfup
at front, then lift it up and out of
tracks on rear waHof refrigerator.
❑Engage
top lug
❑Lower to
lock into place
To ~ep#we SkSKWS:Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly,engage top lugs in tracks
at rear of cabinet. Then lower front
of shelf until it locks into position.
Tempered glassshelves (on.models
so equipped) are adjmtab~e in the
~anle~anner.
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Drawers at bo~tomof fresh fooci
compartment willstop before
coming ail the way out of riifrig-
erator to help prevent contents
from spilIingonto fioor.Drawers
can easily be removed by tilting
up slightlyand pullingpast “stop”
location.
To rwmow?drawers whenthe fnwb
foodeompar~ent door cannot be
openedmy, bhw the pmmxhre
that appliesto your model.
1. Remove food from drawers and
drawer covers and shelfabove thein,
and take shelfout.
2. Grip drawer and cover farthest
from the door simultaneously with
both hands, lift them off the front
supports, and pull them out.
3. G@ remaining drawer and
cover simultaneously with both
hands, lift them off the front sup-
ports, and pull forward just enough
to detach. from rear supports.
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4‘Tiltdrawer and cover sideways.
5. Turn drawer and cover and take
them out.
TOM@aee: reverse procedure,
making sure covers engage sup-
ports at rear and rest on supports
at front of refrigerator.
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2ePull drawer out afewinches.Grip
drawer cover with both hands, lift
frontoff supports and pull forward
just enough to detach cover from
rear support brackets.
3Up-end drawer and cover with
front side up.
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The slide-out meat drawer can be
4. Turn drawer and cover to lgftand
remove fromrefrigerator, (Withleft-
hand door, turn drawer and cover
to .-
right.)
To repiace: reverse procedure,
making sure holes in rear of cover
hook onto supports at rear of
refrigerator and front of cover rests
on supports at front of refrigerator.
removed and taken to the sink or
food preparation area. Youmay also
relocate it within the fresh food
compartment to suit your storage
needs.
onfdl-%dth shelf models, just
slide drawer out, remove drawer
cover from shelf above, relocate
cover in the position you desire it
and slide drawer back into place.
(hi half-tidth shelf models,the
drawer and the shelf to which it
attaches can be relocated at any
level.

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Q&pbw icemdw winpmk.fm eight
dies per fcyde —approximately
lUOcubes in a24-how-period,
dependingon freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature,
number of door openingsand other-
use conditions.
If.yore’Fehigemtor isoperated
before waler Wmmdkm ismade
@the kemaker9keep the icemaker
feeler arm in’the OFF (up) position
as shown below.
Feeler Arm in
Ice Storage BirI
when ?refrigemm’has been
connectedtowaterSupplytmove
the feeler arm to the ON (down)
position.
Feeler Arm in
ON position
Icc cube mold willautomatically
fi~lwith water after cooling to
freezing temperature, and first
cubes norrnaliyfreeze after several
hours. When cubes are solidly
frozen, they willbe ejected from
the mold into the ice storage bin by
means of asweeper arm. hmnaking
willcontinue until the feeler arm
senses asufficientaccumulation 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 is normal
for several cubes to bejoined
together.
once your imm.tker is in oper-
ation Mm’ mvaythe 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 certain rare circums-
tances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing
with agreen-bIuish hue. The
cause of this unusual discolor-
ation is appmently due to a
combination of factors such as
certain characteristics of local
waters, household plumbing
and the accumulation of copper
salts in an inactive water supply
line which feeds the icernaker.
Continued consumption of such
discolored ice cubes may be
injurious -tohealth. If such dis-
colomtion is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your
C&meld Electric Factory service
Center or an authorized Customer
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*home water supply isto be off for
several hours.
@ice storage bin is to be removed
for aperiod of time.
sgoing aw:~yon vacation, at which
time you shoukl also turn off the
valve in the water supply line to
your refrigerator.
If iceisused iBIfreqUentlyq old cubes
willbecome cloudy and taste stale.
Empty ice storage bin periodically
and wash it in lukewarm water.
when akwgesupply of icetill
be needed, make an extra supply
ahead of time. Empty bin, put cubes
in plastic bags or contaii~ersand
store in the freezer compartment
until the bin refills.
Mthis is your first icemaker, 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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‘lbEQdwww icemhes+ invert tray,
hold it Overstorage bucket (cm
modelsso equipped) or bowl, and.
twist tray at both encks. \
For Ody $MRem$3-’wice a.ks~
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightlyand remove
desired number of cubes. ,
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W.h trays and storage bucket in
Jukewarrn water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
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The optiol]al automatic icemaker
willrepklce the ice you use...auto-
matically.It can keep you supplied
with abinf~~of ~ubes—icefor
everything, everybody—without
fussor muss.
If your refrigerator did not come
ah-eadyequipped with an auto-
matic icemaker, you may add one-
contact your local I-Iotpointdealer;
specify UK-KIT-Ior UK-KIT-2.A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittingsand
instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line
is also available at extra cost.
Your ike cubes can only
be as fresh-tasting as the
water that produces them,
That’swhy it’sagooclidea
to purify your water with
aQuadra Ween Water
Filter.
Its activated charcoal
removes musty,stale odors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. Aporous
fiber cartridge catches
dirt, rust particles, sand
and silt while special
crystals reduce deposits
of hard scale.
The water filter is available from
your I+Iotpointdealer. Specify
JVR97X214.It has complete instal-
lation instructions and installsin
minutes on 1/4”0.D. copper
water line.

Rrotect the paint finish. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahighquality,baked-onp&ntfinish.
With proper care, it willstay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply acoat of appliance polish
wax when the re~rigerator is new
and then at least twice ayear.
Appliance Polish Wax &Cleaner
(,Cat.No. WR97X216)is available
from Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.
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.Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
Aeaners containing bleach.
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Compartments atleast‘c?nK!eayear.
It isrecommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this isnot practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or c~oth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water-and baking soda
solution—about atablespoon of
baking soda to aquart of water.
Rime thoroughly with water and
~vipedry. Follow this same proce-
dure for cleaning door gaskets, meat
and vegetable drawers, and all plas-
Iic parts. Wash ice trays and ice
storage bin in lukewarm water only.
~?. ~Bot~lsec]~allsing powders or
~~therabrasive cieaners.
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall.AUtypes of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush-
ioned coveringsand those with
embossed surfaces. If your refrig-
erator ison wheels, pullit straight
out and return it to position by
pushingit straight in. Movingyour
refrigerator in aside direction
may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.
Defrost w~ter pan
Pan located on top of compressor
at rear of refrigerator should be
c~eaned at least once ayear. DO
N(YI’REMOVE PAI?.Move refrig-
erator out from wall as far as nec&-
sary, and unplug power cord from
wall outlet before cleaning pan.
Use aclean cloth or sponge damp-
ened inwarm water and baking soda
solution—one tablespoon of baking
soda to aquart of water. Do not use
cleansing powders, abrasive clean-
ers, bleach or cleaners containing
chlorides.
AlightMb and socket are located
at the upper leftrear comer of the
fresh fbod compartment.
Toreplace the lightbulb,unplug
the Ewfrigeratulr’s puwwr ‘cord
plug fromthe w~lloutlet. Unscrew
burned-outbulb and replace itwith
astandard40-wattappliancebulb.
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FOE’emmded vacationsor absmxsq
shut off power to refrigerator, turn
the numbered control OFF, cleari
interior with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to one
quart of water=Wipe dry.To prevent
odors, leave open box of soda in
refrigerator. Leave doors open.
For shorter vacatiom+ remove per-
ishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, set the
icemaker to the OFF position and
be sure to shut off the water supply.
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Disconnect power cord from wall
outlet, remove all food and ciean
and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items imch as
grille, shelves, storage pans and
ice trays 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 rmve-
mmt. Protect outside of refrig-
erator with blanket.
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@Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
@If interior lightis noton, refrigeratormay notbe pluggedin at walloutlet.
@If plug is secure and the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate, plug alamp or asmall
applianceinto the same outlettodetermineif there is atripped circuitbreaker or
burned out fbse.
~Modern refrigeratorswith morestoragespace and alarger freezer compartment
require more operatingtime.
~Normal when refrigeratorisfirst deliveredto your home—--usuallyrequires 24-
hours to completely cooldown.
eLarge amounts offoodp~a~e~in refrigeratorto be COOkd Or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door left open.
~Temperaturecontrols are settoo cold. Referto instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page5.
@Check ENERGY SAVINGTIPS on page2.
0Temperature control starts and stopsmotor to maintain even temperatures.
oIf refrigerator ~~ibrates,more than like~yit is not resting solidly Onth f100~MK!
front roller screws or front levelinglegs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven.
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@Normalfan air flow—-fanMowscold air throughthe refrigeratorandfreezer
compm%mmts.
@TheseNOWVIALsoundswillalsobe heard fromtime totine:
@Defrosttimer switchclick!!at defrost.
oDefrostwaterdrippingintodrainpan.
~TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OIW.
~Refrigerantboilingor gurgling.
~Crackingor poppingof coolingcoilscaused.byexpansionand contraction
duringdefrostand refrigerationfollowingdefrost.
~Withautomaticicemaker,the soundofcubesdroppingintothebin and
waterrunning inpipes as icemaker refills.
~Temperaturecontrolnot set cold enough. Referto TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS on page5.
@Warmweather—frequentdoor openings.
~Door leftopen for too longtime.
@Packagemay be holding door open.
*Packageblocking air duct infreezer compartment.
@Foodsnot covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
=Door may havebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open.
@Toofrequent and too long door openings.
~Frost within package is normal.
~Door may havebeen left ajar.
@Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
@Old cubes need to be discarded.
oUnsea]edpackages in ~ef~~gera~or ~nd/or freezer compartments rna~be
Wmsmittingodor/taste to ice cubes.
o~12terior&refrigerator needs cleaning—referto page ~~.
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charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repairor replace any
part of the refrigerator that fails
because of amanufacturing defect.
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purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repairor replace any
part dthesealed refrigerating
system (the compressor,conden-
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tubing) that fails becauseof a
manufacturing defect.
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original purchaser and any succeed-
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for ordinary home use in the 4!3
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D,(2.in Alaska the
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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”
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hours.
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