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Controls .1. 1.; . . . . ....~....-:.5 ~
Howto Use- ,‘, . -
EnergySaverSwJ~ch.. . . ... ...5
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FoodStorageSugges~i&s ... . ...6 ~
SheMPosition$\.............~7
StorageDzawers ............7.8
IceService . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..9. lO.
Accessories.................lo
LJser.Maintemmce
Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ll
TheProblem Solver. . . . . ...12-14
HYouNeed&xvice.. . . . . . . ..l5
Wkrranty . . . . . . . . . .. Back Cover
ReadthisbMk camfaR!Iy.
It isintendedto help youoperate
and maintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.
Keepithandyforanswersto your
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmore help, write (include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
writedown themodeland
serialKwd3ers.
You’llseethemon alabelatthe
bottom,just insidethefreshfood
compartmentdoor.
These numbersare also on the
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard that came with
yourrefrigerator.
Beforesendingin the registration
card, pleasewritethese numbers
here:
ModelNumber
Serial Number
Use these numbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.
If you received adamaged
refrigerator immediatelycontact
the dealer (or builder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.
Save time ad money.
Before you request service, check
the Problem Solveron pages 12
through 14.It listsminor causes of
operating problemsthat youcan
correct yourself.
@Be sure the doors are closed @Keep foodscovered to reduce
tightly.Jleforeleaving the house moisture buildup inside the
or retiring for the night, check to refrigerator.
be sure the doors haven’tbeen left
open accidentdly. @If you turn the controls to the
coldest position for quick chilling
@Store only those foods requiring or freezing, be sure to turn them
refrigeration in your refrigerator. back to regular settings.
~IMpe moisture from bottles and =Don’tovercrowdyour refrigerator.
cartons before putting them in the overcrowding can require extra <g$;
refrigerator. ~3
electrical energy to keep everything ‘3-’$
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wmNG”men usingthis
pplimce, alwaysexercise basic
afety precautions, includingthe
following: ,
*use this appiimceQnlyb’ its
intended purp@seas described in
this Use and Care Book.
aThis refrigerator mustbeproperly
installed in accordance with the
kti!ation Instructions More it is
used. See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.
eNever W@ulgyour Arigwatm’ by
pdl~ mthepowercd. Always
tip plug fi~y,?nd pull straight
out from the outlet.
*If ymmYe@eratQr !&sm‘. ‘
automidckxmki, domot !@Wd%
fingersmhm& muthe autom@c
iwddllg meduinismWMethe ‘
Ii’dr’ig$mm’ispkgged h. Thiswill
prevent contact with t~e rnov@*
parts of the ejector me~hmism,
.or with the heating eh3meritthat
releases the cubes. -
e,Don’trefreeze fr&?enRMUswhich
have thawed completely. ~-
The United States Depart~ent of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69says: ~
‘:..Youmay safely refreeze frqen
foods that have thawed ifthey still
contain ice crystals or ifthey are
*Rep#F m’ replace imdately stillcold—bdOW 40°F.
dekcb’k service cords that h%? ‘t. .Thawed ground meats, poultry,
kme frayed or o$k%’tisecla- morfish that have anyoff-odor or
aged. Do not use acord that shows off-colorshould not be refrozen and
cracks or abrasion damage along
its kmgth or at either the ph.igor
men m*~ your retigerator
away hom the Wdltbe careful not
to Ed ‘overor damage the power
-,
eAfter your’ Fefrlgeratork h
operation,do mottouch thedd
Sm%wes,particwlmly when hands
me damp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extremely coM surfaces.
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B. Before clianing., ‘“““ ~< ,1
C. Before replacing ‘aIxu&d-oit ==. ____-_ &MJ–--
light bulb, the refrigerator.shodd ~%
:-ma—.--
be tiplugged in order to av~d ~~~,_
contact with alive wire filament. ,“.=+.-..
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(A bbed-out light bulb may ....- -
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break when be@greplaced.) ~~.a—.-
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should not be eaten, Thawed ice Note: Turning control to OFF
cream should be discarded. If the position does not remove power
odor or color of any food is poor to the light circuit.
or questionable, get rid of it.The
food may be dangerous to eat. ~mnot oprate YOUR’~eetor
‘Even partial thawing and refreez- in the presence of exphwve ha.
ing red;ce the eatin~quality of
foods, particularly fruits, vegeta-
bles,and prepared foods.The eating
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Have the wall oudet and circuit
checked by aqualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grolm~ed.
3
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.
(continuednextpage)
PailNo.46773WYM

use!ofadapterplug
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommend againstuse
ofan adapter plug. However,ifyou
stillelect to use an adapter, where
localcodespermit, aTEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a
properly.grounded two-prong wall
outlet byuse of aUL listed adapter
(Fig.2) avaiIable at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARYIMETHOD
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(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)
ALIGN LARGE m
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PRONGS/SLOTS ~, .,
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.
CAUTION: 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 isgrounded 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 adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
isnot done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use.
!Nmddlthe adapter ground terminal
break, DO NOT USE theapphme
until aproper ground has again been
established.
13ecauseof potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
~l~estrong]y recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However,
ifyou still elect to use an extension
cord, it is abso]utelynecessary that
it be aUL listed 3-wire grounding
ty~9eappliance extension cord l-Mv-
ingagroundingtypeplugand outlet
and that the electrical ratingof the
cord be 15amperes (minimum)and
120volts.Such extensioncords
are obtainable through your local
service organization.
l%e refrigerator should
always be plugged into its own
individual dectricd Outkt-
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50Hertz, singlephase AC). This is
recommended forbestperformance
and to prevent overloadinghouse
wiringcircuits, which could cause
apossiblefire hazard from over-
heating wires.
Refrigerator Installation
Location
Do not install refrigerator where
temperature willgo below 60°F.
because itwillnot run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do install it on 8floor strong
enough to support afullyloaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regarding location.
clearances
Allowthe followingclearancesfor
ease of installationand proper air
circulation.
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3/4”
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
Back .................l”
water Sltipply to Ieemal(er
(onmodelssoequipped)
You will need to connect your
icemaker to acold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is available at extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing for
the icernaker from the cold water
supply to allow you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 3coils
of l/4-inch copper tubing that
measure at least 10 inches in
diameter). 4
Rollers/LevelingLegs
Some models have adjustable
rollers that enable you to move
the refrigerator awayfromthe wall
for cleaning; other models have
adjustable levelinglegs. Rollers
or legs, located behind the base
grill,shouldbe set so the refriger-
ator is firmlypositioned on the
floor and the front is raised just
enough that the doors close easily
when opened about halfway.
To adjust rollers or levelinglegs,
remove base grille by grasping it
at bottom and pulling it out.
Turn roller adjusting screws or
Ievehg legs clockwiseto raise
refrigerator,counterclockwiseto
lowerit. Use adjustablewrench
(3/8”hexhead bolt)or pliers.
When adjustingfront rollers or
levelinglegsforproperdoorclosure,
itis recommended that the bottom
front edgeofthe cabinetbe
approximately3/4”from the floor.
To replace basegrilkeqalign prong@~.
d
on back of grille with clamps in ‘~~:”
cabinet and-push forward &-til
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grille snaps into place. &f.“\
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(3peratingYourRefrigerator
metthe
FREEZER %
cINITIAL SETTING
EIS COLDEST ALLOW 24 HOURS
BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS
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5INITIAL SETTING
9IS COLDEST
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~our refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperat-
ure in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
INITIALLY,set the FRESH I?(X)D
control at 5and the FREEZER
control at C
For colder or warmer temperatures.
adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at a
time.
Note: TurnirIgthe fresh food control
to “OFF’”turns off B(YIMconrpart-
rmmts—fresh food AND freezer.
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place acon{airier of
n]ilkon the top shelf in the fresh
fo{>dcompartment. Check i( 21day
I:tter.if the milk is too warm or
I(X)wki, ;Kljus(the (cmperature
L’on[rols.”
~1~~ ~hf) ice cream t’estkm the
hwx.x mmpartfmmt. Place acon-
l:iinerof ice cream in the center 0[
ihc Ircczer comp:ir[ment. Check it
:I[ter; /day- If it’sloo herd or too soft,
:l~iiustthe tcmpemture controls.
k@@mRtor ‘to Rwdl the itenlpem-
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
If yol.rOimlyowl’hmddd
thermostat-beiow WT. at night
...you may want to turn the Iettered
control one step colder, asfrom “C”
to “D.”Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to
operate lessfrequently, 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 forwhatever
period of time you are turningdown
your thermostat. This isespecially
important when the thermostat is
mrned down foran 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.
Energysaverswitch
The Energy Saver Switch islocated
on the upper left side of the fresh
fooclcompartment.
To rake the amount ofelectricity
reql~ired $0 opemteyour Mrigera-
tor, push switch to the NORMMJ
position. This turns off heaters in
your refrigerator that prevent mois-
ture from forming on the outside.
Use of the Energy SaverSwitchcan
save you money.E&imated yearly
savings,depending on your local
electric rates, are as follows:
pJ~e, EstimatedYearlySavings.~nftrgy
ElectricRate(PerKwh) Savings
$,05 $,08 $.11 (Approx’)
CTF14 $8.00 $13.00 $18.00 13%
CTF16 $9.00 $15.00 $20.00 14%
With the heaters turned off, there
is achance that moisture may form
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especiallywhen 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.It willbe important to protect
the finishby usingappliance polish
wax as described on page 11.
When the Energy Saver 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.
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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Foodstoragesuggestions
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formeatag,qipoultry*w
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—Eatingqualitydrops REFRM;RATORFREEZER
aflertimeshown 350104oo~ ;!Fa
MONTHS
FreshMeats DAYS
Roasts(Beef &Lamb). . . . . 3t05
Roasts(Pork &Veal) . . . . . . 3t05
Steaks(Beef) ........... 3t05
Chops(Lamb) ... . . . . . . . . . 3t05
Chops(Pork) ........... 3t05
Ground &StewMeats. . . . . 1to 2
VarietyMeats........... Ito2
Sausage(Pork) .......... lto2
ProcessedMeats
Bacon................’7
Frankfurters ............ 7
Ham(Whole) . . . . . . . . ...7
Ham(Half) .............3to5
Ham(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats......... 3t05
Sausage(Smoked) . . . . . . . . 7
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry). . . 14t021
CookedMeats
CookedMeatsand
MeatDishes.......... 3t04
Gravy &Meat Broth . . . . . . . 1t02
FreshPoultry
Chicken&Turkey(Whole). 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces). ........ 1to 2
Turkey(Pieces) .......... lto2
Duck &Goose (Whole). . . . 1to 2
Giblets................ lto2
CookedPoultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth) 1to 2
Pieces(Not Covered). . . . . . 3to 4
Cooked Poultry Dishes. 3to 4
Fried Chicken........... 3t04
6to 12
4t08
6to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
%
lto2
lto2
Ito2
Freezing
not recom-
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4t06
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(Otherthanformeats&poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables. . . . . . . ~.8-12months
Lean fish ......................6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles. . . . . ...2-3 months
Cakes,pies, sandwiches,
Ieft-overs (cooked),
Ice cream (oriflinal carton). ......1 month max.
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveioped.
ConsulttheColiegeorCountyExtensionServiceor
yourlocalUtilityCompanyforthelatestinformation
onfreezingandstoringfoods.
*U.S. Departrtlettt of Agricltltttre
Meats, fishand poultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age: consequently, safe storage time
in your refrigerator will vary.
TOstore unfrozen meats, fishand
pmdtry:
oAlwaysremove store wrappings.
eRewrap in foil,film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
TOstore cheese, wrap wellwithwax
paper or aluminum foil,or put in a
plastic bag.
eCarefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
0Store pre-packaged cheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
TOstore vegetables, 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 cream–Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, willnormally require
slightlyIower 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.
~The rear of the freezer compart-
ment isslightlycolder than the front.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing.
LInitial quality. Freeze only
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’lls:~vetime, too –less
culling and sorting willbe needed.
3. Proper pmkqging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing.
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To freeze meat, fish and poultryq
wrap wellin freezer-weightfoil(or
other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
formirwit carefully to the shape of @
the co~tents. This-expelsair.Fold
and crimp ends of the package to
provide agood, lasting seal.
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
CTF16..............14 pounds
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~Store alllike thingstogether. This
not onlysavestime, but electricity—
because you can find foods faster.
~Place the oldest items up front so
they can be used up prolmptly.
~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.
m-dhd restse*@
0Place 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 fihn or foil.
~Leaf vegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
0Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at one time.
~Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
~When going away for se-veraldays,
leave as few perishables as possibl ~;~+$~
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in the refrigerator. Set icernaker-,if‘S$i;
your model has one, to the “OFF” {:$;$,
position and shut off water to the .-.2:.;
refrigerator. (>
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shelves&storageDrawers
djl?stab!eShel$’es
(on models soequipped)
omemodelshaveadjustableshelves
inthe fresh foodcompartment,
enablingyoutorearrangetheshelves
tofityourfamily’sfoodstorage
needs.
Toremove shelves: Tiltshelfup
at front, then liftitup and outof
trackson rear wallofrefrigerator.
t
❑Engage 1 L
top lug-( ,*
❑Lower to
lock into place 1’ ~p
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Toreplace shelves: Selectdesired
sheIfheight. Withshelf frontmised
s]ightly,engagetop lugsin tracks at
rearof cabinet. Then lower frontof
shelfuntil it Iocksinto position,
Drawersat thebottomofthe
freshfoodcompartment havebeen
speciallydesigned topreserve the
naturalmoisture and freshnessof
produce.
tseakd&FreshDrawer
(m modelssoequipped)
Thisrefrigerateddrawerisdesigned
tokeepunwrapped foodsfreshby
retainingthenaturalmoisture
contentoffoodssuchas:
~Artichokes ~Cherries ~Plums
~Asparagus ●Corn eRadishes
IDBeets,topped oCurrants ~Rhubarb
~Blueberries @Greens,leafy oSpinach
eCarrots ~Lettuce ~Tomatoes,
eCelery eParsley ripe
~Peas,green
Asinanyrefrigeratedstoragearea,
it isrecommended that odorous
foodsbe stored wrapped—foods
suchas:
~Broccoli IZJCabbage eParsnips
CIBrussels eCauliflower 0Turnips
Sprouts 0GreenOnions
Storagetime willdependuponthe
typeoffoodanditsconditionwhen
placedinthedrawer.
Excesswaterwhichmayaccumulate
inthebottomoftheSealed& Fresh
Drawershouldbepouredoutand
thedrawer wipeddry.
The Sealed&Fresh Draweris
partially sealedbygasketsattached
tothecoverat the front andback
edges.Alwaysreplace thedrawer in
thiscbverandpush thedrawerall
tilewayin.
Drawers at the bottom ofthe
fresh foodcompartment will stop
beforecoming all the wayout of the
refrigerator to help preventcontents
from spilling onto floor. Drawers
can easily be removed bytilting up
slightly and pulling past the “stop”
location.
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Toremovedrawers when the fresh
fbodcompartment door cammt be
opened My, followthe procedure
belowthat applies to your model.
‘lbRemove
HaIf”wldthD1-wwrs
(m modelsso equipped)
LRemovefoodfromdrawersand
drawercoversand shelfabovethem,
and takeshelfout.
2. Grip drawerandcoverfarthest
from thedoor simultaneouslywith
bothhands, liftthem offthe front
supports,andpull themout.
3. Grip remainingdrawer and
cover simultaneouslywith both
hands, liftthem offthe front
supports, and pull forwardjust
enoughto detachfrom rear supports.
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4. Tilt drawer and cover sideways.
(co~l[itlueii next page)
Part No. L1677WP(M

5. Turndrawer and coverandtake
themout.
Toreplace: reverseprocedure,
makingsurecoversengagesupports
at rear and rest on supportsat front
ofrefrigerator.Sealed& Fresh
drawerand itscovermust be
returnedto the leftposition,
I’h’’awerRemm&--
(onmodelssoequipped)
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3. Up-end drawerand coverwith
front-sidedown.
LRemovefood from drawer cover
and shelvesaboveitand takeout
shelves. 4. Turn drawer and coverto left
and removefrom refrigerator.(With
left-handdoor, turn drawer and
coverto right.)
2. Grip drawer and cover
sirnuitanecmslywith both hands
and pull forward just enough to
detach cover from rear support
brackets.
‘v
‘I%replace: reverse procedure,
making sure coverengages support
bracketsat rear and restson support
brackets at front of refrigerator.
DeachableMeatDmwer
The slide-outmeatdrawercan be
removedandtakentothe sinkor e
foodpreparationarea. Youmayalso
relocateitwithinthefreshf~
compartmentto suityourstorage
needs.
On full-widthshelfmodels,just
slidedrawerout, removedrawer
coverfromshelfabove,relocate
coverinthepositionvoudesireit
and slidedr;wer bac~intoplace.
(M half-width shelfmodels, the
drawerandtheshelfto whichit
attachescan be relocatedat any
level.
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(on mdeh soequipped)
*. our kerrraker willproduce eight
cubes per cycle—approxirnately
100cubes in a24-hourperiod,
depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature,
number of door openingsand other
use conditions.
If your refrigerator is operated
before water connection ismade
to the icermaker,keep the icemaker
feeler arm in’the OFF (up)position
as shown below.
Icemaker
Feeler Arm in
OFFposition
.groupsof eight and it is normal
for several cubes to bejoined
Atogether.
position.
Ice cube mold willautomatically
fillwith water after coolingto
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
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
ice Storage Bin
When refrigerator has been
connected to water supply,move
the feeler arm to the ON (down)
Feeler Arm in
ON position
1
Once your icemaker is in oper-
ation, throw 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 certain rare circums-
tances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing
with agreen-bluish hue. The
cause of this unusual discolor-
ation is apparently 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
mline which feeds the icemaker.
Continued consumption of such ~
discolored ice cubes may be
injurious to health. If such dis-
coloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your
General Electric Factory Service
Center or an authorized Customer
Carecgservicer.
Move icemaker feeler arm to
OFF (up) positionwhen:
~home water supply is to be offfor
several hours.
eice 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 infrequerrtly9old cubes
willbecome cloudy and taste stale.
Empty ice storage bin periodically
and wash it in lukewarm water.
When aiarge supply of ice wiil
be needed, 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 is your first icernaker, 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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(m nkdeis so equipped)
To release ice cubes, invert tray
hold it over storage bucket (on
models so equipped) or bowl, and
twisttray at both ends. \
For on!y mm or two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes. .
Wash trays and storage bucket in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
Awtamat;cIeemalcer
AccessoryKit
(optionalat extracost) ‘
The optional automatic icemaker
willreplace the ice you use... auto-
matically.It can keep you supplied
with abinful of cubes—icefor
everything, everybody—without
fussor muss.
If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with an auto-
matic icemaker, you may add one—
contact your local Hotpoint dealer;
specify UK-KIT-1or UK-KIT-2.A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line
is also available at extra cost.
[optiomiMextracost)
Your ice cubes can only
be as fresh-tastingas the
water that produces them.
That’swhy it’sagood idea
to purify your water with
aQuadra Kleen 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 Hotpoint dealer. Specify
WR97X214.It has complete instal-
lation instructions and installsin
minutes on 1/4”O.D. copper
water line. s

leaningyour
refrigerator
eoutside
Protect the paint finish. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahighquality,baked-on p~intfinish.
With proper care, it willstay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply acoat of appliance polish
wax when the refrigerator 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 fiot wipe the refrigerator with
asoiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. Do not use scouring pads,
@wdered cleaners, bleach, or caners containing bleach.
hide
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once ayear.
It isrecommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this isnot practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
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.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same proce-
dure for cleaning door gaskets, meat
and vegetable drawers, and all plas-
tic parts. Wash ice trays and ice
storage bin in lukewarm water only.
Do not use cleansing powders or
other abrasive cleaners.
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush-
ioned coverings and 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.
Light bulb
replacement
Alightbulb and socketare located
at the upper leftrear corner ofthe
fresh foodcompartment.
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Toreplace the lightbulb, unplug
the refrigerator’s power cord
plug from the wall outlet. Unscrew
burned-out bulb and replace itwith
astandard40-watt appliance bulb.
whenyougoon
vacation
For extendedvacations or absences9
shut off power to refrigerator, turn
the numbered control OFF, clean
interior with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to one
quart ofwater.Wipe dry.To prevent
odors, leave open box of soda in
refrigerator. Leave doors open.
For shorter vacations$remove per-
ishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 6001?.followsame instruc-
tions as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, set the
icemaker to the OFF position and
be sure to shut off the water supply.
whenyou.move
Disconnect power cord from wall
outlet, remove all food and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure ail loose items such as
grille, shelves, storage pans and
ice trays by taping them securely
in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright
position only during actual moving
and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent move-
ment. Protect outside of refrig-
erator with blanket.
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REIWGERA’IOR *Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motordoes notoperatefor about30 minutes.
DOES NOTOPERATE QTemperaturecontrolinOFF position.
@If interiorlightisnot on, refrigeratormaynotbepluggedin at walloutlet.
~If plugis secureand the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate, plug alamp or asmall
applianceintothe sameoutlettodetermine if there is atripped circuit breakeror
burned outfhse.
MCYIOROPERATES aModem refrigeratorswi~ moresto~gespaceandalargerfreezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS require more operatingtime.
*Noma~ when refrigeratoris firstdeliveredtoyourborne-usualiyrequires24 hours
to completelycool down.
eLarge~oun$s of foodplacedinrefrigeratortobe COO~edor frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door leftopen.
@Temperaturecontrols are set toocold. Referto instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS onpage 5.
@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.
MOK3R STARTS& @Temperature control startsand stopsmotor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPSFREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR *If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
RATTLING rolier screwsor front levelinglegs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page4.
~If dishes vibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.
OPERATING @The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in.the
SOUNDS large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old ~efrigerator.
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~Normal fanair flow-fan blowscoldair throughthe refrigeratorand fre~zer
compartments.
.TheseNORMAL soundswtilalsobe heard from timeto time:
@Defkosttimer switchclicksat defrost.
oDefrostwaterdripping.
sTemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF.
eRefrigerantboilingor gurgling.
~Crackingor poppingofcoolingcoilscausedby expansion and confra~~ion
duringdefrostand refrigerationfollowingdefrost.
.Withautomaticicemaker,the soundofcubesdroppingintothe bin andwater
runningin pipes asicemaker refdls.
~Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoldenough.RefertoTEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page5.
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obtainservice,seeyourwarranty
on theback pageof thisbook. -
e’reproud ofour serviceand
wantyouto bepleased. If forsome
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,here are three
stepsto followforfi.u-therhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyour appliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. Inmost
cases, this willsolvethe problem.
NEXT, if youare stillnotpleased,
writeall the details-including
yourphone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblem isstill
notresolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer ActionPanel .
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago, Illinois60606
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teach you how to ‘usethe product.
Read your lke and Care material.
Ifyou then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below.
~Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible”for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
original purchaserand any succeed-
ing owner for products purchased
for ordinary home use in the 4/3
mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, .D.C.In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMKI) becauseyou must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop orforthe service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty servicewill be provided
by our Factory ServiceCenters or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICEor HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE” SERVICE.
QReplacement of house fuses
or re~etting of circuit breakers.
~Failure of the product if it is
used for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
@i3amage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT Respons-
ible FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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