Hotpoint CTF23 Installation instructions

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F%E?adthiskxmkCarefu!ly.
It is intendedtohelp you operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
Keepithandyfor answerstoyour
questions.
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orneed more help...
Cdl, toll-free:
The GEAnswer CenterTM
800.626.2000
consumer information service
orwrite(include your
number)
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
phone
writeCkNA-mthelm$xldand
serialnlm-brs. e
You’llfind them on a Iabeiat the
bottom, just insidethe fresh food
compartment door.
These numbersare alsoon the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration cardthat camewith
your refrigerator. E3eforesending
in this card, pleasewrite these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your refrigerator.
If you receivedadamaged
refrigerator,immediately contact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the refrigerator.
Save time andmoney.
Beforeyourequestservice,check
the Problem Solver on PagesII
through 13.It lists minor causesof
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
@Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoid locating it next to
your range, aheating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it.
oDon’t open doors more often
than necessary.
@Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot, humid
weather.
oKeep Energy Saver Switch in the
left position unless moisture forms
on the outside of the refrigerator.
@Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure doors haven’t been left
open accidentally.
QStore only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
oWipe all moisiure from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
@Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator.
eif y~u turn controls to coldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings.
oDon’t overcrowd your refrigerator,
Overcrowding can require extra .=
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electrical energy to keep every- -’
thing cool.
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~~RNIN~–When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
e‘afety precautions, including the
foi!owing:
~use this appliance only Wm
intendd purpose as described in
this Useand Care Book.
oThisrefrigeratormustbeproperly
installedin acxmrdancewiththe
!nstaElationhshmtions beforeit
isused.See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.
*Never unplugyourrefrigerator
bypullingon the powercord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
~Repairor replace immediately
aHelectricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayedor otherwise
damaged.Do not use acord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage
aionq its length or at either the
g-or connector end.
~Whenmovingyour refrigerator
awaykm the wall, be careful
notto roil mm or damagethe
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W63Scord.
sAfter yourrefrigerator is in
operation,do nottouchthe mid
surfaces,patiicularly when hands
aredamporwet.Skin mayadhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
~If yourrefrigeratorhasan
automaticbreaker, donotplace
fingersor iharndsmtheautomatic
icemakingmechanismwhilethe
refrigeratorispluggedin.,This will
previmt contact with the moving
partsof the ejector mechanism,
or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes.
~Don’trefreezefrozqnfoods
whichhavethawedcompletely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
“...Youmay safely refreeze frozen
foods that havethawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
stili cold—beiow 40°F.
‘:. .Thawedground meats, pOuhy,
or fish that haveany off-odor
or off-coior should not be refrozen
and shouid not be eaten. Thawed
ice cream shouid be discarded. if
the odor or coior of any food is
affected iessthan that of many
other foods. Userefrozen foods as
soon aspossibie to saveasmuch
of their eating quality asyou can.”
~if your ol~ refrigerator isstill
aroundthe hu3LH3 Mirmt ih me,
be suretoremovethe dcmrs.This
wiii reducethe possibility of danger
to chiidren.
*Unplug your refrigeration
A. i3efore making any repairs.
Note! Westrcmgiyrecommend
that any servicing be performed
by aquaiified individual.
B. Before cieaning.
G. Before repiacing aburned-out
iight buib, the refrigerator shouid
be unpiugged in order to avoid
contact with alive wire fiiament.
(A burned-out iight buib may
break when being repiaced.)
Note: Turning controi to OFF
position does not remove power
to the iight circuit.
poor or questionable, get rid of it. ~ ~ Donotoperateyqm refrigerator
The food may be,dangerousto eat. in thepresenceofexplosivefumes.
“Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quaiity of
foods, particularly fruits, vege-
tables, and prepared foods. The SAVE T~E~~~
eating quaiity of red meats is ![~STRUCTIQNS
IFclrJx?rsmdsafety,
this appliance mustbe
12ropef1ygrounded.
The power cord of this appiiance
is equipped with athree-prong
(grounding) piug which mates with
~;~tanclard three-prong (gro~iilding)
=-all receptacle (Fig. 1)to minimize
the possibility of eiectrib shock
hazard from this appiiance.
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ilWURE PROPER
GROUt-lDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
Have the waii receptacle and
circuit checked by aquaiified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properiy grounded.
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Where astandard two-prong waii
receptacle isencountered, it isthe
personai responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
repiaced with aproperiy grounded
three-prong waii receptacle.
Do P&3-i”,UNDER ANY circum-
stances, CUT cm REMOVE
THE T’HIRD (GROUND] PRONG
FROM ‘THE PQkvERCORD.
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usedadapter pk..lfj
E&ause of po&nt~a/safetyhazards
undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However,ifyoustill eiectto use
artadapter,where localcodespermit,
aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may
bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prongwail receptacle by useof
aULlisted adapter (Fig. 2)available
at most local hardwarestores,
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Fig. 2~]BEFOREUSE
TheIargerslot inthe adapter mustbe
alignedwith the Iargerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
inthe connection of the powercord.
CAUTK3N:Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
housewiring. Customer should
17avethe circuit checked by aqual-
ified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Should the adapterground
terminal break, DO NOT USE the
appliance until aproper ground
hasagain been established.
Becauseof potential safetyhazards
undercertainconditions, westrongly
recommend againstthe useof an
extension cord. However,if youstill
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it be a UL
listed 3-wire grouriding type appli-
ance extension cord and that the
current carrying ratingofthe cord be
15amperes minimum. Such exten-
sion cords are obtainable through
your Iota/ service organization.
The rehkywator slm.ddalways
bep!ug’jgedintoitsown
hdivichali ekedrical cNJtkt——
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phaseAC).
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading housewiring circuits,
which could cause apossible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires.
LCm3ticm
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewill go below60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Doinstallitonafloorstrongenough
tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
Mow 5/8” at eachsick and1”over
the top foreaseof installationand
properair circulation.
consider providing water supply to
refrigerator location. It will simplify
connection of optional automatic
icemaker should you wish to install
one at alater date.
Adjustabkrokm, which enable
you to moveyour refrigerator away
from the wall for cleaning, are
located behind the basegriile.
These rollers should be set sothat
the refrigerator isfirmly positioned
on the floor and the front is raised
just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about halfway.
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Toadjustrollers,remove the base
grille by grasping it at the bottom
and pulling it cwt.
Turnrolleradjustingscrewsclock-
wise to raise refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it. Useadjustable
wrench (3/8” hexheadbolt) or pliers.
When adjusting front rollers for
proper door closure, it is recom-
mended that the bottom front edge
of the cabinet be approximately
5/8 inch from the floor.
Toreplace base grille, align prongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until
grille snaps into place.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STAB!LIZE
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Your refrigerator hastwo controls
that let you regulate the tempera-
ture in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
!NH-!ALLY,set the FRESH FOOD
controlat 5and the FREEZER
ontroiat C
For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjustthe desired compartment con-
trol cmeletter or number atatime.
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Wheninitially setting the Cormds m-
E?’#eP-lCMJt.
Note:Turningthe freshfoodcontrol
to“OFF”turnsoff E3C)THccmpart-
ments—freshfoodAND freezer.
Hmv +h3test“k%npem”bw’es
We the milktestforthefreshfood
gomparhmnt. Place acontainer of
rnilkorr thetopshelf inthe fresh food
compartment. Check it aday later.
If the milk is too warm or too cold,
adjust the temperature controls.
use the ice creamtestb’ the
freezer compartment.Place acon-
tainer of ice cream in the center of
the freezer compartment. Check it
after aday.If it’stoo hard or too soft,
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~~:=~ust the temperature controls.
u’;-ikwaysallow .2-4how-sfor the refrig”
erator to read-l the temperature
y@Jset.
thermostat bek$w 600!=. at night
...you maywant to turn the lettered
control one step colder, asfrom “C”
to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the
house maycausethe freezer con-
trols to operate lessfrequently,
thus allowing the freezer compart-
ment to warm somewhat.Toprotect
your frozen food supply, leave your
Iettereclsetting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This isespecially
important when the thermostat is
turned down for anextended period.
This change should have no
effect on your fresh food section.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, asfrom “5” to “4.”
When you stop turning the thermo-
stat down, turn temperature controls
backto their regular settings.
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The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperature control panel.
-mrechtxame amountdelectricity
Wxy.nh’edtoqwmm? your R?ff8’k@’-
ator,push SM”MTJtoMe km pmimm.
This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that prevent moisture
from forming on the outside,
Useof the Energy SaverSwitch
can saveyou money. Estimated
yearly savings,depending on your
local electric rates,are asfollows:
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Estimated)’eady
%Vit19S Energy
I$.05I$.08I$.II /(Approx.)
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 is most 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
maycause deterioration of the paint
finish. It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 10.
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When the EnergySaver Switch k
pushedtothe right,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cab-
inet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically
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Fresh
Meats IMYS
Rcasts(Beef and Lamb). 3to ~
Rwsts (Pork and Veal). . . 3to 5
S!;aks (Beef) ........... 3t05
Ck~ps(Lamb) . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05
C!wps (Pork)........,.. 3t05
Groundand Stew Meats. 1to 2
V~:ietyMeats, .......... lto2
S?~sage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . lto2
ProcessedMeats
&con .... ...........7
Frankfurters ............ 7
Ham(Whole) . . . . . . . . ...7
Hzm(Half) .............3to5
H?m(Slices) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Luncheon Meats......... 3t05
.Qusage (Smoked). 7
Sz~sage
:Dryand Semi-Dry) ., 14to 21
CookedMeats
CookedMeatsand
‘;{eatDishes . . . . 3t04
GT~vyand Meat Broth. 1to 2
~~esh
~oul~~y
Ch:~kenand Turkey
l/Jhole), .... .......lto2
Ch:ken (Pieces). .“ 1to 2
Tu-~iey{Pieces). 1to 2
Du;\ and Goose (Whole). 1to 2
Gi2iets. . . . . . . . . . . ..lto2to2
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MONTHS
6to 12
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6to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
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lto2
lto2
Freezing
not
recom-
mended.
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CookedPoultry
P]e:es
Govered with Broth) 1to 2
Pi;:a (Not Covered). 3to 4
Co;ked PoultryDishes 3to 4
Fr’:d Chicken.,,,,. ,,, 3t04
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MCS:
fruits and vegetables. . . . . ...8-12 months
LQ.17fish 6-8 months
Fa::; fish, rolls and breads;
SJLIpS,stew,casseroles, 2-3 months
Cz~ss,pies, sandwiches,
tit-overs (cooked),
‘-s cream (original carton).... 1month max.
New techniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the
College or County Extension
&2wice or your local Utility
Cmpany for the latest information
oi7 freezing and storing foods.
“1 S. Deparlinent of AcJricil/ture
‘l-a mm Unfmzfm meats, M--l and
~wuitry-Meats, fish and poultry
plirchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently,
sate storage time in your refrig-
erator wi~lva~y.
aAIways remove store wrappings.
~Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper
and refrigerate immediately.
Tostore cheese,wrapwell with wax
paper or aluminum foil, or put in a
plastic bag.
*Carefully wrap to expel air and
help prevent mold.
@Store pre-packagedcheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
Tos%orevegetables–Vegetable
drawers have been specially de-
signed to preserve natural moisture
and freshness of produce.
~Crispnesscan be maintained by
covering vegetables with amoist
towel.
@As afurther aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Tostoreicecream– Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normaliy require
slightly lower temperatures than
more ‘{airy” aiready-packaged
brands with low cream content.
*It will be necessaryto experiment
to determine the location in the
freezer compartment andthe tem-
perature control setting to keep
your favorite ice cream atthe right
serving temperature.
@Also, the rear of the freezer
compartment is slightly colder than
the front.
‘rips cm fr&X?XZin’gfoods
There are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing.
1. initial quality.Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better t17efrozen product will
be, You’ll save time, too, because
less culling and sorting will be
necessary.
3. Proper packaging. Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
in awide selection at your favorite
store. 6
TCJfreeze meat,fishandpoultry,
wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-dutywrapping material)
forming it carefully to the shapeof
the contents. This expels air.Fold
andcrimp ends of the packageto
provide agood, lasting seal.
Don’t refreeze meatthat hascom-
pletely thawed; meat,whether raw
or cooked, can befrozen success-
fully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto 21 pounds at
atime.
organize your food storage
for convenience.
sStore all like things together. This
not only savestime, butelectricity—
becauseyou can find foods faster.
@Placethe oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
*Usethe handyshelvesonthe door
for mostfrequently usedsaucesand
condiments.
@Usethe meatdrawerfor temporary
storage of meatsyou do not freeze.
Tosave money inEmergy
andkxxl CxsLs.
@Place most perishable items such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese
toward the rear of the top shelf as
they will stay coldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
@Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
ISLeaf vegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
~Do not overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at once.
*Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
~When going out of town for
several days, leave asfew perish-
ables as possible in the refrigerator.
Move the icemaker manual switch
to “OFF” and shutoff water to the
refrigerator.

Shelves in the fresh food
compartment areadjustable inany
combination, enabling you to make
efficient shelf arrangementsto fit
your family’s food storage needs.
]remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at
~Engage
top lug
❑Lowerto
lockintoplace
Toreplaceshehws: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 (onmodels
so equipped) are adjustable in the
same manner.
Deep’ EMN’x
(m-i models!30equifllwd)
Shelves on doors of Hotpoint
refrigerators provide convenient
storagefor frequently-used items.
Deep shelves on Hotpoint’s Deep
Doorcanaccommodate atwo-liter
bottle on the bottom shelf and a
six-pack on the shelf above it.
front, then iift it up and out of tracks
on the rear wall of the refrigerator.
Snugger(s), on models so
equipped, are designed to give
you storage flexibility on your
fresh food compartment door.
Items such as salad dressing,
steak sauces and other condi-
ments can now be kept securely
against the door liner to help pre-
vent tipping, spilling and sliding.
For most efficient operation, place
index finger and middle finger on
either side of the snugger and
simply move it back and forth to
fit your needs.
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‘F%witand vegetable Draufers
Drawersat the bottom ofthe
freshfood compartment havebeen
specially designed to preserve the
naturalmoisture andfreshness of
produce.
DwwverRemoval
Drawerswill stop before coming
all the way out of refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling
onto floor. Drawerscan easily be
removed bytilting up slightly and
pulling past“stop” location.
TOremovedrawerswhenthe fresh
food compartmentdoor cannotbe
t. Removedrawer farthest from
door.
2. Lift drawer cover upandpull it out.
3. Slideremaining drawerandcover
to the middle.
4. Placehand on drawer cover and
pull out drawer. Then lift cover and
remove it.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
The slide-out meat drawer can be
removed andtaken to the sink or
food preparation area.The drawer
and shelf to which it attaches can
be relocated at any level to suit
your storage needs.
To relocate the meat drawer and
shelf, follow procedures for adjust-
ing shelves asshown on page 5.

Easy Ek?k=se””kx?malls
Torek+aseice cubes,invert tray,
hold it over storage bucket (on
models so equipped) or bowl, and
twist tray at both ends.
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Filter.
Wm
Youricecubescanonly be Fasclear and fresh-tasti179 1- ‘ ‘
asthe waterthat produces ,D
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them.That’swhy it’sagood -
ideato purify your water
with aQuadraKleenWater
Its activated charcoal !
removesmusty,staleodors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes.Aporous
fiber cartridge catchesdirt,
rust particles, sandand k
silt while special crystals .<
reduce deposits of hard Y
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Theoptional automatic icemakerwili scale f’
replace the ice you use... automati-
cally. It can keep you supplied with The water filter is an option at-
abinful of cubes—iceforeverything, extracost andisavailablefrom your
everybody-without fussor muss. Hotpoint dealer.Specify WR97X214.
it hascomplete installation instruc-.
If your refrigerator did not come tions and installs in minutes on 1/4”
already equipped with an auto- O.D. copper water line.
matic icemaker,you mayaddone—
contact your local I-iotpoint dealer;
specify UK-KIT-1.
F-oronlyone or twoice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Washtrays and storage bucket in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.

Protect the paint finish.The finish
cmthe outside of the refrigerate; is
ahigh quality, baked-onpaintfinish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
iookingandrust-free for years.Apply
acoat of appliance polish waxwhen
the refrigerator is new and then at
leasttwice ayear.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat.No. WR97X21@is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
PartsMarts.
Keepthefinishclean.Wipe with a
cleancloth lightly dampened with
appliance polish wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with aclean, soft cloth. Donot
wipe the refrigerator with asoiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel.
Doriot usescouring pads,powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-
taining bleach.
Inside
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once ayear.
Mis recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and baking soda
solution—about atablespoon of
baking soda to aquart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same pro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and
ice storage bin in lukewarm water
only. Do not usecleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
B@}lind
Careshould be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings andthose with embossed
surfaces. If your refrigerator ison
wheels, pull itstraight out andreturn
it to position by pushing it straight
in. Moving your refrigerator inaside
direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.
condenser
For most efficient operation,
remove the base grille (see page4)
and remove the defrost water pan,
then either sweep
awayor vacuum
up dust that is
readily accessible,
Thiseasycleaning
operation should
be done at least
once ayear.
Condenser
Defrost WJater Pan
Pan located behind base grille
should be cleaned at least once a
year.When reinstalling pan, firmly
push pan ALL THE WAYIN until
it stops.
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Forexkmcied vacationsor
absences,shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control OFF,clean interior with
baking sodasolution of one table-
spoonof sodato one quart of water.
Wipe dry.Toprevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator.
Leave doors open.
Farshortervacations,remove per-
ishablefoods andleave controls at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature isexpected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions asfor extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker,move
icemaker manual switch to OFF
positior] and be sure to shut off
water supply. ON-OFF switch is
located near the front of the
icemaker.
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove alIfood and
clean and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves, andstorage pansby
taping them securely in piace to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position on/y during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
‘EMnotwash any pmxk parts
fkwmyour I-eff%gerakwi%your
automatic dishwasher.
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If you haveaproblem, it maybe
inor.Youmay be able to correct
yourself. Just usethis Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
Yourrefrigerator iswired foraccurate
electrical diagnosis inyour home—
takesonly mjnutes for aservice
technician to check its entire elec-
trical system. No needfor thetechni-
cian to unplug, move or unloadthe
refrigerator to makethe diagnosis.
PROBLEM
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~Maybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 nlinuteS.
@Temperature control in OFF position.
eIf interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in atwall receptacle.
@If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug alamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is atripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
@Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
@Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
~t-lot weather—frequent door openings.
~Door left open.
@Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
eGrille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 10.
@Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2. —
~Temperature control starts and stops motor to lmaintain even temperatures.
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oIf refrigera-~or vibrate~, mot-e than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
and front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS on page 4.
Git dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
~Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.
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in the [a~ge~reezercokparhment mayp~oducehigher sound levels than your old ‘f@
refrigtirator.
@Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
*These NORMAL soundswill also be heard from time to time:
@Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
@Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
@Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
@Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
~Crackingor popping of cooling coils causedby expansion andcontraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
ISWith automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
@Normal air flow COOIing motor.In the refr~geratlonprocess, it isnornwdthat heat
be expelled in the areaunder the refrigerat’o[ Some floor coverings will discolor at
thesenormal andsafeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier shou/d
be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
@Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 5.
Warmweather–frequent door openings.
Door left open for long time.
Packagemay be holding door open.
Packageblocking air duct in freezer compartment.
sFoods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
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FREEZING
~Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
~Toofrequent and too long door openings.
@Frost within package is normal.
@Heavily loaded freezer compartment can cause reduced air flow
around food packages.
IDoor may have been [eft ajar I
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*Old cubes need to be discarded.
eICestorage bin needstO be emptied andwashed.
~Unsealed packagesin refrigerator and/or freezer compartments maybe
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
~Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page 10.
Not unusual during period of high humidity.
Move the energy saver switch to the right.
@Toofrequent and too long door openings.
@In humid weather aircarries moisture into refrigerator when doors areopened.
~Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.
~Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
@Check for spoiled food.
oInterior needs cleaning. Refer to page 10.
~Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
@Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthly.
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product. Before it left the factory, it went through details.
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you haveawritten warranty to protect you.
!PKMmptserviceatycw convenience
Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty,
you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide
network of Factory Trained Service professionals.
Simply call our Hotpoint service organization.
You’ll find them in the White Pages under “Hotpoint
Factory Service;’ and in the Yellow Pages under
“Hotpoint Customer CaremService.”
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives afully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.
FIRST,contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT,if you are still not pleased write all the details
—including your phone number to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY,if your problem is still not resolved,write:
Maior Appliance Consumer Action Panel
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pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy Chicago, Illinois 60606
with the service you receive, here are three steps to
follow for further help.
service contracts
For trouble-freesenricebeyond contract we’ll keep your appliance in good
operating condition during the contract period
the written warranty period. tno additional charge. Service contracts
et you pay today’s prices for service a
If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures r,~onth,ayear, or several years from now.
And, you’ll receive service from Hotpoint
instead of being surprised by them, Hotpoint
offers service contracts for varying lengths of trained service technicians using only
time on all Hotpoint major appliances. With aGenuine Hotpoint parts.
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You can save money and time Aprogram for do-it-yourself appliance repair,
by cbing it yourself. the system includes step-by-step repair
manua/sfor refrigerators, most non-microwave
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to fix Hotpoint major appliances and large capacity washers and dryers, plus
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IFULLONE-WAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of therefrigeratorthat fails
because of amanufacturing defect.
FULLF!VE-YEARWARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the sealed refrigerating
system (the compressor, conden-
ser,evaporator and all connecting
tubing) that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserand any succeed-
ing owner for products purchased
for ordinarv home use in the 48 d
mainland &ates, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITEDbecause you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty servicewill be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
~Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000
consumer information service
@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.
~Replacement of house fuses
or resetting of circuit breakers.
@Failure of the product if it is
used for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
~Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOT RESPC)N-
SIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
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\II 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.
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