Hotpoint CTX18 Installation instructions

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ApplianceRegistration 2Modeland SerialNumbers 2use and care of
Base Grille 4ProblemSolver 13,14
Cleaning 12 RepairService 15 models
Energy SaverSwitch 5SafetyInstructions 3mYl R
IEnergy-SavingTips 2Shelves 7
Food StorageSuggestions 6,8 TemperatureControls 5axly
StorageDrawers 8-10 Vacation&MovingTips 12
StorageTimes 6Warranty BackCover
Icemaker 10,11 WaterFilter Accessory 15
Icemaker AccessoryKit 15
Ice Trays 11
Installation 3,4
Adapter Plug 4
AdjustableRollers 4
Clearances 4
Electrical Requirements 3,4
IExtension Cord 4
Grounding 3,4
Location 4
Light Bulb Replacement 12
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Helpushelpyou..e
Readthk book carefully.
It is intendedto helpyouoperate
and maintainyournewrefrigerator
properly.
Keepit handy for answerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or need morehelp, write (include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
writedownthemodel
and serial numbers.
You’llsee them on alabelonthe
lefiside, near the top of thefresh
foodcompartment.
These numbers are also onthe
Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard thatcame with
your refrigerator.
Beforesendinginthe registration
card, pleasewritethesenumbers
here:
Model Number
.
Serial Number
Use thesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.
If youreceivedadamaged
refrigerator,immediatelycontact
thedealer (or builder)that soldyou
the refrigerator.
Savetimeand money.
Beforeyourequestservice,
check theProblem Solveron pages
13and 14.It listscausesofminor
operatingproblemsthatyoucan
correct yourself.
Enemy-saving tips
@Locationofyourrefrigeratoris
important.Av6idlocatingitnextto
yourrange,aheatingventor where
thesunwill shinedirectlyon it.
@Don’topenthedoorsmoreoften
thannecessary.
eclose thedoorsassoonaspossible,
particularlyin hot, humidweather.
~KeepEnergy SaverSwitchin the
leftpositionunlessmoistureforms
on thecabinetsurfacebetweenthe
doors.
oBesure the doorsare closed
tightly.Beforeleavingthehouse
or retiringfor the night, checkto
be surethe doorshaven’tbeen left
openaccidentally.
@Storeonly thosefoodsrequiring
refrigerationin yourrefrigerator.
@Wipemoisture from bottlesand
cartonsbeforeputtingthem inthe
refrigerator.
@Keep foodscoveredto reduce
moisturebuildupinsidethe
refrigerator.
@If youturn the controlsto the
coldestposition for quick chilling
or freezing, be sureto turn them
back to regular settings.
~Don’tovercrowdyourrefrigerator.
Overcrowdingcan require extra
electrical ene;gy to keep everything
cool.

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@If yourrefrigeratorhasan prepared foods.The eatingqutility
icemaker,do not p~acefingemor ofredmeatsis affectedlessthan F:.
~~~—When usingthis
appliance;alwaysexerciseba~ic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:
@Usethisappfianceody fir its
intendedpurposeas describedin
thisUse and Care Book.
@This refrigeratormustbe
properiyinstalledin accordance
withtheInstallationImtructioM
beforeitis used:Seegrounding
instructionsbelowandon page4.
meehaism whiletherefrigerate;
ispluggedin. Thiswillhelp
protectyoufrompossibleinjury.It
willalsopreventinterferencewith
the movingpalls oftheejector
mechanism,or with theheating
elementthatreleasesthecubes.
refrozenfo~dsas soonas possibleto = =
saveasmuch oftheir e~tingquality .=.
asyoucan:’ -—.
~w.
@Myour old refrigeratoris stiH
aroundthe home bw$notin use9
besureto removethe doors. This
willreduce the possibilityof
dangerto children.
~men meting yourrefrigerator
awayfromthewd, bearefd notto
ro~overortimagethe pwer cord. @Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Beforemakingany repairs.
Note:Westronglyrecommend
thatany servicingbe performed
byaqualified individual.
@Neverunplugyourrefrigerator
bypalling on the powercord.
Alwaysgrip plugfirmly andpull
straightout fromthe out~et.
@Repairorreplacetiedateiy aH
electricservicecordsthathave
becomefrayedor otherwise
damaged. Do notuse acordthat
showscracks or abrasiondamage
alongitslengthor at either the plug
or connectorend.
@Do not alIowcMIdrentocIimb9
s~nd or hang on the shelvesin
the refrigerator.They could
damagethe refrigeratorand
@~n’tWf- -n f@ Wtich
havethawedcompletely.The
UnitedStatesDepartment of
Agriculturein Home and Garden
BulletinNo. 69 says: B. Beforecleaning.
“.. .Youmay safelyrefreezefrozen C. Beforereplacingaburned-out
lightbulb, the refrigeratorshould
be unpluggedinorder to avoid
contactwith alive wire filament.
(A burned-out lightbulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turningcontrol to OFF
positiondoes notremovepower
to the lightcircuit.
foodsthat haveth~wedif they still
containice crystalsor iftheyare
stillcold—below40°F.
“...Thawedground meats, poultry
or fishthat haveanyoff-odoror
off-colorshouldnot be refrozenand
should notbe eaten. Thawedice
cream shouldbe discarded. If the
odor or color of anyfoodis poor or
questionable, get rid ofit. The food
seriously injurethemselves.
@Mter yourrefrigeratorisin
operation, do nottouch the cold
surfaces~particlllarlywhen hands
are damp or wet. Skinmay adhere
to theseextremely cold surfaces.
may be dangerousto eat.
“Evenpartialthawingandrefreezing SAW TmsE
reduce the eating qualityof foods,
particularly fruits, vegetablesand msTRucTIoNs
How toconnect
electricity ~
Where astandard two-prong wall
outlet isencountered, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligationto haveit replaced with
aproperly grounded three-prong
walloutlet.
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INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
Fia. 1
Do NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR MMOVE THE THIRD)
(GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE PQWZR CORD*
The power cord of this appliance
isequipped with athree-prong
(grounding)plug which mates with
,-s:”>lastandard three--prong(grounding)
-<~z~~:walioutlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
“o” possibility of electric shock hazard
~<=~from this appliance.
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Havewalloutlet and circuit checked
by aqualified electrician to make
sure outlet is properly gro~]nded.
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use Ofadapterpl~
Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,westrongly
recommendagainstuseofan adapter
plug.However,ifyoustillelect
to usean adapter,wherelocal
codespermit, aTEMPORARY
CONNE~ION maybe madeto a
properlygroundedtwo-prongwall
outletbyuseofaUL listedadapter
(Fig.2) availableat mostlocal
hardwarestores.
The largerslotin the adaptermust
bealignedwiththelargerslotin the
walloutlettoprovideproperpolarity
in theconnectionofthepowercord.
CAUTION: Attachingan adapter
ground terminalto the walloutlet
coverscrewdoes notground the
applianceunlessthe coverscrew
ismetal, and not insulated, and
the walloutletisgrounded through
the housewiring. Youshouldhave
circuit checkedbyaqualified
electrician to make sure the outlet
isproperly grounded.
WIlelldisconnectingthe power
cordfrom the adapter,alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is notdone, the adapter ground
terminal isvery likely to break
with repeated use.
Because ofpotential safety hazards
under cf:rtainconditions, we
strongly recommend againstthe
use ofan extension cord. .However,
ifyou still elect to use an extension
ct>rd,it is :~bsolutelyriecessary that
it I}caUI. !istcd3-wire grounding
typeapplianceextensioncordhaving
agroundingtypeplugandoutlet
andthattheelectricalratingofthe
cordbe 15amperes(minimum)and
120volts.Suchextensioncordsare
obtainablethroughyourlocal
serviceorganization.
The refrige~tir should
~lwaysbe plugged inh iti own
individual electricaloutlet—
(115volt,60Hertz,or 100volt,
50 Hertz, singlephaseAC). This is
recommendedforbestpefiorrnance
andtopreventoverloadinghouse
wiringcircuits,whichcouldcausea
firehazard fromoverheatingwires.
Refrigerator location
Install the refrigeratoron afloor
strongenoughto supportit when
it is fullyIoaded.
Do notinstallrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewillgo below60°F.
becauseit will notrun ofienenough
tomaintainproper temperatures.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regardinglocation.
clearances
AIIowthe followingclearances
for ease ofinstallationandproper
air circulation:
Sides,3/4” Top,1“ Back, 1/2”
If Model ~X19 isto be installed
againstawallon the hingeside,
allow 1*A”for door clearance.
water supply to Ieemaker
(onInodelssoequipped)
Youwill need to connect your
icemaker to acold waterline. A
water supply kitcontainingcopper
tubing, shut-offvalve,fittingsand
instructions is availableat extra
cost from your dealer.
Villen building anew home
Consider providingawater supply
to the refrigerator location. It will
simplify connection of an optional
automatic icemaker should you
wisl~to installone at alater date.
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Rollers/bveli~ bgs
Somemodelshaveadjustable
roIlemthatenableyouto move
therefrigeratoraw;yfromthewall
forclea~ing;othermodelshave
adjustablelevelinglegs. Rollersor
legsshouldbe setsothe refrigerator
isfirmlypositionedon the floor
andthe frontisraisedjust enough
thatthe doorscloseeasilywhen
openedabouthalfway.
Turnthe two frontroller adjusting
screwsor four corner levelinglegs
clockwiseto raisethe refrigerator,
counterclockwiseto Bowerit.
Whenadjustingrollers or leveling
legsfor proper door closure, we
recommendthatthe bottom front
edgeofthecabinetbe approximately
3/4”from the floor.
If yourrefrigeratorhas abase
grille, youcan turn the adjusting
screwsthroughopeningsinthe gfle.
If youwouldrather removethe
base grille, grasp the bottom ofthe
grille and pullit out.
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Toreplace the base gl”ille,line Llp
the clips on the back of the grille -. ) f::”-:
with tie openings in the baseplate \i-
and pt~shthe grille forward until it
snaps intoplace.
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OperatingYourRefrigemtor
setTempemtureControk
Yourrefrigeratorhas twocontrols
thatletyouregulatethetemperature
inthe fresh foodand freezer
compartments.
Usethe icecreamtest forthe
freezer compartment.Placea
containeroficecreamin the center
ofthefreezercompartment.Check
itafier aday.If it’stoohard or too
sofi,adjustthetemperaturecontrols.
I~1 Alwaysallow24 hoursfor
IINITIAL SETTING CIC14 I
ICOLDEST E1{11
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FREEZER
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The freezer controlhas settings
from “A”(the warmest)to “E” (the
coldest). InitialIyset the freezer
controlat “C:’
b[5 15INITIALSETTING
w9COLDEST
FRESHFOOD
The fresh foodcontrol has settings
from “1”(the warmest) to “9” (the
coldest) and “OFF.” Initiallyset
the fresh food controlat 4’5?’
For colderor warmertemperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
controlonenumberat atime.
lMPORTANT: When initiaily
setthg controk,or adjusttig them,
allow 24 hours for temperatures
tostabilize, or even out.
Note: mrning the fresh food
controiito OFF position stops
cooling inB~H compart~nents—
fyesbfood AND freezer—but
does not shut offpowerto
refrigerator.
How to test temperatures
use the nlill{testfor the fresh food
coBllpartlR3e13tS
Place acontainer of
milk on the top shelf in the fresh
foodcompartment. Check it aday
the r~frigeratorto reachthe
temperatureyouset.
If youturn your household
thermostat below 60”FQatnight
...youmaywantto turnthe lettered
controlonestepcolder,asfrom “C”
to “D:’ Cooler temperaturesinthe
housemaycausethecompressorto
operatelessfrequently,thusallowing
thefreezer compartmentto warm
somewhat.Toprotectyour frozen
foodsupply,leaveyourlettered
settingat this colder settingfor the
entirewinteror forwhateverperiod
oftime you are turningdownyour
thermostat. This isespecially
importantwhen thethermostatis
turneddownfor an extendedperiod.
This changeshouldhaveno effect
on yourfresh foodcompartment.
However,if freezingoccurs, turn
the numbered controlone step
warmer, as from “5” to “4:’
When youstop turningthe
thermostatdown, turn temperature
controlsbackto theirregularsettings.
The Energy SaverSwitch islocated
on the temperature control panel.
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ENERGY SAVER , ;
SETHEREIFMOISTUREAPPFARSON FXTERIOR-
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Toreduce tile anlolnntof
electricity required tooperate
your refrigerator, push switch
totile left position.
This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that preventmoisture
from forming on the outside.
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Useofthe EnergySaverSwitchcan
saveyoumoney.Estimatedyearly
savings,dependingonyourlocal
electricrates, are as follows:
EstimatedYearlySavings Energy
Model ElectricRate(PerKwh) Savings
$,05 $.08 $,11 (Approx.)
~j: $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 70/~
Withthe heatersturned off, there
isachancethatmoisturemayform
onthe cabinetsurfacebetwe~nthe
doors,especiallywhentheweatheris
humid. The humidityis mostlikely
tobe highin the summer,in the
early m~rninghours, andin homes
which are no;air conditioned.
Over an extendedperiod oftime,
moisturethat form-son theoutside
maycausedeteriorationofthepaint
finish.It willbe importanttoprotect
thefinishbyusingappliancepolish
waxas describedon page 12.
ENERGY SAVER m
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SETHEREIFMOISTUREAPPEARSONEXTERIOR- - <J
men the E~3e~ySaverSwitch
ispushed to the rigllt~electricity
flowsthroughthelowwattageheater
whichwarmsthecabinetsurface
betweenthedoorsand, undermost
conditions,preventthe forming
ofmoistureor waterdroplets.
NoDefrowi~
It isnot necessaryto defrostthe
freezeror freshfoodcompartments.
Although your refrigerator is
designed and equipped todefrost
itselfautomatically,some frost
on packages isnormal.
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FoodStomgeSu=estiom
S%ested stomge times
formeatandpQultry*
DAYS MONTHS
flEFR1~!M~R FR:!ZER
Tostore cheese, wrapwell
waxpaper or aluminumfoi
in aplasticbag.
@Carefullywrap toexpela.
helppreventmold.
Eatingqualitydrops
aftertimeshown 35o;:OOF. ‘T
FreshMea8s
Roasts(Beef&Lamb) ,....., 3105
Roasts(Pork&Veal) .,.,,... 3to 5
Steaks(Beef),..,,,,,,,,,.. 3t05
Chops(Lamb).,.,...,.,,.. 3t05
Chops(Pork), ............. 3t05
Ground&Stew Meats ....... 1to2
VarietyMeats.............. lto2
Sausage(Pork) ............ lto2
ProcessedMeals
Bacon ................... 7
Frankfurters............... 7
Ham(Whole) .............. 7
Ham(Haif) ................ 3t05
Ham(Slices) .............. 3
LuncheonMeats ........... 3t05
Sausage(Smoked) . . . . .. . . . 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry) ....14to 21
CookedMeats
CookedMeatsand
MeatDishes............. 3t04
Gravy&Meat Broth ......... lto2
FreshPou!!ry
Chicken&Turkey(Whole) .... 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces) ........... lto2
Turkey(Pieces)............. lto2
Duck&Goose (Whole)....... 1to 2
Giblets, .................. lto2
cooked Poul!~
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth).. . 1to 2
Pieces(NotCovered)........ 3to 4
CookedPoultry Dishes.,..... 3to 4
FriedChicken.............. 3t04
~o~
6to 12
4t08
6to 12
6t09
3t04
3t04
3t04
lto2
1
‘/2
lto2
lto2
lto2
Freezing
notrecom-
mended.
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4t06
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(O!her~hanformeals&poultry)FREEZER
Mostfruits andvegetables ,i, ......~..8-12months
Leanfish ..........................6-8 months
Fattyfish, rollsand breads,
soups,stew,casseroles.............2-3 months
Cakes,pies,sandwiches,
leftovers(cooked),
icecream(original carton) ...........1month max.
Newtechniquesareconstantlybeingdeveloped.
ConsulttheCollegeorCountyExtensionService
oryourlocalUtilityCompanyfor thelatest
informationonfreezingandstoringfoods.
*US.DepaflmentofAgriculture
ldcats, fish aridpoultry purchased
from the store vary in quality and
age; consequently, safe storage
time in your refrigerator will vary.
To store unfrozen mea&, fish and
poultry:
@A1waysremove store wrappings.
~~Rewrap il]foil, film or wax pa~~er
a~~drefr~gcraieimmediately.
with
7or put
rand
@Storepre-packagedcheesein its
ownwrappingifyouwish.
Tostorevegetib!es, usethe
vegetabledrawers—they’vebeen
designedtopreservethe natural
moistureand freshnessofproduce.
~Coveringvegetableswithamoist
towelhelps maintaincrispness.
@Asafurther aid to freshness,
pre-packagedvegetablescan be
storedin their originalwrapping.
Note:Special@eshfood compa~ent
drawers(onmodels so equipped)
make itunnecessarytowrapcertain
foods whichthey’vebeendesigned
topreserve. ~ese drawersare
describedonpages 8and 10.
To storeice cram—Fine-quality
ice cream, with.highcream
content, will normally require
slightlylowertemperaturesthan
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with lowcream content.
@Itwillbenecessarytoexperimentto
determine the freezer compartment
locationand temperature control
settingto keep your ice cream at
the right serving temperature.
@The rearofthefreezercompartment
is slightlycolder than the front.
mps on freezing foods
Therearethreeessential~uirements
for efficienthome freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freezeonly top-
qua.lityf~s. FrWzingretainsquality
and flavor;it cannotjmprovequality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetablesare frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’llsavetime, too, with less
culling and sorting to do.
3. Proper packtigi~~g.Use food
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readily available
at most food stores.
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Tofreezemeat, fishand poultry,
wrap wellin freezer-weigfitfoil(or
otherheavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
formingit carefidlyto the shapeof
the contents.Thisexpelsair. Fold
and crimp endsofthepackageto
provideagood,lastingseal.
Don’trefreezemeatthat has
completelythawed;meat, whether
rawor cooked, canbe frozen
successfullyonlyonce.
Limit freezingoffresh (unfrozen)
mea~ or seafoodsto numberof
poundsat atimeas follows:
~X18 .....................l5
ax19 .....................l6
ForConvenience.es
@Storelikethingstogether.This
savesboth time andelectricity
becauseyou can find foodsfaster.
@Place the oldestitemsup front so
they can be usedup promptly.
@Use shelvesor binson the door
for mostoftenused saucesand
condiments.
~Use the Meat Drawer.on models
.
so equipped, fortemporary storage
ofmeats you do not freeze.
Tosave money inenergy
and foodCosk
@Place most perishable items, such
as milk, cream or cottagecheese,
towardthe rear ofthe top shelf, as
they will staycoldestin this part
ofthe fresh food compartment.
~Cover moist foodswith tightlids,
plastic film or foil.
~Waf vegetablesandfruifiplacedin
tiwers willlastlongerwhen stored
in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film.
~Do not overloadyour fresh food
or freezer compartment with alot
of warm food at once.
@Open the door the fewesttimes
possible to saveelectrical energy.
~When going outof town for
.---’”:=
severaldays,leaveasfewperishables f::;$$
as ~ossible in the refrigerator. If ‘<J
your refrigerator has an icemaker,
movetl]eicemaker feeler arm to (:3
theOFF (up)position and shtltoff b“
water to the refrigerato~.
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ShelfPositiom
Adjusable shelves
(onmodelsso equipped)
Shelvesinthefreshfoodandfreezer
—compartmentsareadjustable,
enablingyoutomakeefficientshelf
arrangementsto fityourfamily’s
foodstorageneeds. Steelshelves
inthe freezercompartmentin some
modelsare adjustableinthe same
way.
!1,1❑
Ill ;- Tilt up
Toremove shelves: Tiltshelfup at
front, thenliftit upand outoftracks
onrear wallofrefrigerator.
❑Engage
top lug
❑Lowerto
lock into place
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Toreplace shelves: Selectdesired
shelfheight. With shelf front raised
slightly,engagetop lugsin tracks at
rear of cabinet. Then lower frontof
silelfuntilit locks intoposition.
Temperedglass shelves(on models
so equipped) are adjustablein the
same manner.
Multi”Positionshelves
(onmodelsso equipped)
Toprovideextrastorageflexibility,
somemodelshaveatwo-position
freezer-compartmentshelfthatcan
beplaced on anothersetofshelf
supports,and somemodelshave
two shelvesthat can be positioned
atany offivelevelsin the fresh
foodcompartment.
Porh-Bim on theDoom
(onmode:sso equipped)
AdjustablePorts-Binson freshfood
and freezer compartmentdoorscan
easilybecarriedfromtheretigerator
to the workarea.
To remove: Lift Ports-Bin straight
up untilmounting hooksdisengage.
To relocate: Selectdesired shelf
height, engagePorts-Bin’shooksin
slotson the tracks of the door, and
push in and down. Ports-Bin will
hook in place.
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Snugers
(onmodelssoequipped)
Snuggers aredesignedtogiveyou
storageflexibilityinPorts-13insand
onyourfresh fooddoor shelves.
Itemssuchas saladdressings,steak
saucesandother condimentscan
nowbe keptsecurelyagainstthe
doorliner to helppreventtipping,
spillingor sliding.
&
Placeindex fingerand middle
fingeron either sideofthe snugger
near the front and simplymoveit
back and forthto fityourneeds.
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storageDrawers
High-1-iumidity Drawer Low-HumidityDrawer High-Humidity Drawer Low-HumidityDrawer
Ruit &VegebbleDrawers
The storagedrawersat thebottom
ofthe fresh foodcompartmentare
designedtoprovidehighhumidity
levelsrequiredbymost vegetables
andlowerhumiditylevelsrequired
formost fruits.
Whenreplacingthe drawers,
alwayspush themall the wayin.
Storagetimewill depend uponthe
typeof’foodand itsconditionwhen
placed in thedrawers.
Excesswaterwhichmayaccumulate
in the bottomof the drawersshould
beemptiedandthedrawerswipeddry.
High-Humidity Drawer
(onrnode~sso equipped)
Thisrefrigerateddrawerisdesigned
to keepunwrapped foods fresh by
retainingthenaturalmoisturecontent
offoodssuch as:
oA~iChOkes~Cherries ~Plums
~Asparagus oCorn ~Radishes
~Beets,topped ~Currants eRhubarb
@Blueberries ~Greens,leafy ~Spinach
~Carrots ~Lettuce eTomatoes:
~Celery ~Parsley ripe
~Peas,green
As in anyrefrigeratedstoragearea,
it is recommendedthatfoodswith
strong odorsbe storedwrapped—
foodssuch as:
@
Broccoli @Cabbage ~Parsnips
QBrussels ~Cauliflower @Turnips
Sprouts ~GreenOnions
bw-Humidity Drawer
(011mode]sso equipped)
This refrigerateddraweris designed
to provi~ielowerhumiditystorage
Adjm@bleHtitity
Dmwers
[onmodelssoequip~d)
Thesedrawershaveindividual,
adjustablehumiditycontrolsthatlet
youregulatetheamountofcoldair
enteringthedrawers. ,
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Slide thecontrolallthe wayto the
WG settingandthedrawerprovides
high humidity recommended for
most vegetables.
SIidethe control all the way to
the FRUITSsetting to provide
lowerhumiditylevelsrecommended
for most fruits.
for itemssuch as:
@
Apples ~Oranges
QAprico~s ePeaches
~Grapes ~Pears
@Mushrooms @Raspberries
QNectarines
~Squash,
summer
~Strawberries
~Tangerines

Iceservice
.Adjw~ble-RmpemtureMeatDmwer
(onmodelsso equipped)
Fresh meatsare storedbestin
thecoldestpart ofthe refrigerator.
When this draweris placedin the
top6slotson the left side and the
leveris set at COLDEST, air from
thefreezer is forced around the
drawerto keep it very cold.
Youcan movethe drawer to any
locationfor storageof itemsother
than fresh meats.
The variabletemperaturecontrol
leverletsyouregulatethe amount
of coldair surroundingthe drawer.
When the leveris allthe wayup,
the damper overthe openinginthe
drawer is fully opento providethe
coldeststoragearea.
When the leveris all the way
down, the damper is fullyclosed.
Normal refrigerator temperatures
will be maintained.
Variablesettings between these
extremes may be selected.
(onmodelssoequipped)
Youricemakerwillproduceeigh$
cubes per cycle—approximately
100cubesin a24-hourperiod,
dependingon freezercompartment
temperature,roomtemperature,
numberofdoor openingsandother
useconditions.
If yourrefrigeratorisoperated
beforewaterconnectionismade
tothe icemaker9keepthe icemaker
feelerarm in the OFF (up)position
as shownbelow. Feeler Arm in
Item ition
Ice S
WIIenrefrigeratorhas been
connectedto watersupply9move
the feeler arm tothe ON (down)
position. Feeler Arm in
ON position
Ice cube mold will automatically
fill with water after cooling to
freezing temperature, and first
cubes will normally freeze after
severalhours. When cubes are
solidly f~ozen,they will be ejected
from the mold intothe ice storage
bin by mea~~sof asweeper arm.

Icernakingwillcontinueuntilthe
feelerarm sensesasufficient
accumulationoficecubes inthe
storagebinand haltsthe operation
temporarily.For maximumice
storage,levelthestoredcubeswith
yourhand occasionally.Besure
nothinginterfereswith theswingof
thefeelerarm.
The icemakerejectscubesin
groupsofeightand it is normalfor
severalcubes to bejoined together.
Onceyouricemakeris in
operation,throwawaythefirst
fewbatchesof ice cubes. This will
flushawayany impuritiesin the
waterline. Do the same thingafier
vacationsor extendedperiodswhen
:ceisn’tused.
Under cetiain rare
circumstances, ice cubes may
be discolored,usuallyappearing
with agreen-bluishhue. The
causeoftis unusualdiscoloration
isapparentlyduetoacombination
of factors such as certain
characteristics of local waters,
household plumbingand the
accumulation ofcopper saltsin
an inactive water supply line
which feedsthe icemaker.
Continued consumption ofsuch
discolored ice cubes may be
injuriousto health. If such
~iscolorationis observed,
~iscardthe ice cubes and
;ontactyour Hotpoint Factory
ServiceCenter or an authorized
~ustornerCare” servicer.
Moveieemaker feeler arm to
OWF(up) positionwhen:
@home water supply is to be off for
several hours
0ice storage bin is to be removed
for aperiod of time
4J’-’~3Qgoing away on vacation, at Wivicll
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If iceis usedinfrequently,old
cubeswillbecomecloudyandtaste
stale.Empty ice storagebin
periodicallyandwashitin
lukewarmwater.
If thisis yourfirsticernaker,
you’llhear occasionalsoundsthat
maybe unfamiliar.Theyarenormal
icemakingsoundsand are not
causefor concern.
Ice traysare designedto release ice
cubeseasily.Hold trayupside-
downoveracontainerandtwist
bothends to release cubes.
ForoIIlyone or two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-sideup, twist
both ends slightlyand remove
desired number ofcubes.
Washicetrays and storagebin in
lukewarmwater only.Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
mo”PositionShelfin
meezercompartment
Theshelfinthefreezercompartment
canbe relocatedforextrastorage
flexibility.
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Torelocatethe shelf, moveit -
sidewaysto freethe endsofthe
shelffrom theholesin the walls.
Then tiltthe shelfandtakeit out.
Toreinstallthe shelf, first insert
one end and then theother intothe
second setofholes.

Thedoorhandlesandtrimcanbe
cleanedwithaclothdampenedwith
asolutionofmildliquiddishwashing
detergentandwater.Dry with asoft
cloth. Don’twaxhandlesor trim.
Keep the finishclean. Wipewith
acleancloth, lightlydampened
withkitchenappliancewaxor mild
liquiddishwashingdetergent.Dry
andpolishwithaclean, softcloth.
Do not wipethe refrigeratorwith a
soileddishwashingclothor wet
towel.Thesewillleavearesiduethat
candamagethepaint. Do not use
scouringpads,powderedcleaners,
bleachor cleanerscontaining
bleachbecausethese productscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
htwt theptit finish.Thefinish
on the outsideofthe refrigerator is
ahighquality,baked-onpaintfinish.
Withproper care,‘itwill staynew-
lookingandrust-free foryears.
Applyacoat ofkitchen/appliance
waxwhen the refrigerator is new,
and then at leasttwice ayear.
AppliancePolishWax&Cleaner
(Cat. No. V?R97X216)isavailable
fromHotpointAppliancePartsMarts.
Cleantheinsideof’the fresh food
and freezercompartment at least
once ayear. Unplug refrigerator
beforecleaning.If thisis notpractical,
wringexcessmoisture outof sponge
or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lightsor controls.
Use warm waterand baking soda
solution—aboutatablespoon of
bakingsoda to aquart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
a~ldwipe dry.
Tohelppreventodors, leave
an openboxofbakingsodain the
rear ofthe refrigerator,on the top
shelf. Changetheboxeverythree
months.An open boxofbaking
sodain the freezerwillabsorb
stie freezerodors.
Do not washanyofyour
r=efrigemtor9splasticpm k
yourautomaticdishwasher.
Behindrefrigerator
Care shouldbe takenin moving
your refrigeratorawayfrom the
wall. All typesof floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushionedcoveringsandthose
with embossedsurfaces. Pull the
refrigerator straightout and return
it to positionbypushingit straight
in. Movingyourrefrigeratorin a
side directionmay resultin damage
toyourfloorcoveringor refrigerator.
Condem$?r
For mostefficient operation, you
need to keep the condenser clean.
Turn temperature controlto OFF.
Removethe base grille, if your
refrigerator has one—seepage4.
Sweep awayor vacuumdustthat is
readily accessible
on condenser
coils, then turn
the control back
on. This easy
cleaning operation
should be done at
least once ayear.
Ottler parts ofthe refrigerator—
includingdoor gaskets, meat and
v~getablc drawers, ice storagebill
a~ldall plastic parts—can he
clean~d the same way.Do not use
cleansing powdersor other
abrasive clcancrs.
Light bulbreplacement
Alight btib andsocketarelocatedat
thetop oftie freshfoodcompartment
oppo;itethe temperaturecontrol
panel. Toreplacethebulb, unplug
refrigeratorfromitselectricaloutlet,
unscrewbulb whencool, and
replacewith similarsizebulb.
when you goon vacation
Forextendedvacationsor
absences, removefoodand shutoff
powerto the refrigerator.Clean the
interiorwith bakingsodasolution
ofone tablespoonof sodato one
quartofwater.Wipedry.Toprevent
odors, leaveopenboxof soda in
refrigerator.Leavedoors open.
For shortervacations,remove
perishable foodsand leavecontrols
atregularsettings.However,ifroom
temperature isexpectedto drop
belowW“F.,followsameinstructions
as forextendedvacations.
If yourrefrigeratorhas an
icemaker,movethe icemaker
feeler arm to theOFF (up) position
and be sure to shutoff the water
supplyto the refrige~ator.
~~~~ you mOve
Disconnect the powercord from
thewall outlet, ~emoveall food,
and clean and dry the interior.
$ecure all Eooseitems such as
shelvesand storagepans by taping
them securelyinplacetoprevent.
darnage.
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin
anl!prightposition only during
actualmovingandinthevan.The
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refrigeratormustbesecured.inthe Y::;i
vantopreventmovement.Protect
theOytsideoftherefrigeratorwith .:~,:
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&Yourrefrigeratoriswiredforaccurate
&
PROBLEM
REFWGEW~R
DOES NOTOPERATE
MO~R OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
M~R STARTS&
S~PS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
OPERATING
SOUNDS
electrical~iagnosisinyourhome—takes
onlyminutesforaservicetechnicianto
checkitsentireelectricalsystem.No
needforthetechniciantomovethe
refrigeratortomakethediagnosis.
POSS~LE CAUSEANDWmDY
@Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motordoesnot operatefor about35 minutes.
*Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
@If interiorlightis noton, refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedin at walloutlet.
@If plugis secure and the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate, plug alampor asmall
applianceintothe sameoutletto determine if there is atripped circuitbreaker ox
burnedout fuse.
@Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespace and alarger freezer compartment
requiremore operatingtime.
*Normal when refrigeratoris firstdeliveredto your home—usuallyrequires24 hours
to completelycool down.
@Large amountsof foodplaced in refrigeratorto be cooled or frozen.
~Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
~Door leftopen.
@Temperaturecontrolsare set too cold. Referto page 5.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Referto page 12.
@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.
~Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotor to maintain eventemperatures.
@If refrigeratorvibrates,more than likelyit is not resting solidlyon the floor. The front
roller screwsneedadjusting,or floor is weak or uneven. Referto ROLLERS on page4.
~If dishesvibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slight vibration is normal.
@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in
thelargefreezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthanyouroldrefrigerator.
~Normal fan air flow-one fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer
;ompartrnents—another fan cools the compressor motor.
@These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping.
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerantboiling or gurgling.
Crackingor popping of coolingcoils caused by expansion and contractio]ld~~ring
defrostandrefrigerationfollowingdefrost.
GIcecubesdroppingintothebinandwaterrunninginpipesas icernakerrefills.
QFoodsnotcovered,wrappedor sealedproperly.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEAm RE~DY
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HOTAIRFROI’vf ~Normalairflowcoolingmotor,In therefrigerationprocess,it is normalthatheatbe
BOT~M OF expelledin the area undertherefrigerator.Somefloorcoveringswilldiscoloratthese
REFRIGERA~R normaland safeoperatingtemperatures.Yourfloor coveringsuppliershouldbe
consultedif youobjectto thisdiscoloration.
FRESH FOOD @Temperaturecontrolnot setcoldenough.Referto page5.
ORFREEZER @Warmweather—frequentdooropenings.
COMPARTMENT .’
TEMPERATURE @Doorleft open fortoo longatime.
TOOWARM @Packageholdingdoor openor blockingair ductin freezer compartment.
FROSTOR ICE ~Door mayhavebeen leftajar or packageholdingdoor open.
CRYSTALSON
FROZEN FOOD ~Toofrequentor too longdoor openings.
@Frostwithinpackageis normal.
AUTOMATIC @Icemakerfeeler arm in OFF (up)position.
[CEMAKER ~Watersupplyturned offor notconnected.
DOESNOT WORK
~onmodelsso equipped) @Freezer compartmenttoo warm.
~Cubestoo small-water shutoffvalveconnectingrefrigeratorto homewaterline
maybe clogged.
;LOWICE CUBE @Door mayhavebeen lefiajar.
FREEZING @Turn temperature of freezer compartmentcolder.
ICE CUBES HAVE @Old cubesneedtobediscarded.
ODOR/TASTE ~Icestoragebin needsto be emptied and washed.
oUnsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand/or freezer compartments maybe transmitting
odor/tasteto ice cubes.
~Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.Referto page 12.
MOISTURB FORMS @Not unusualduring periods of highhumidity.
ON CABINET’
SURFACEBETWEEN @MoveEnergy SaverSwitch to the right. ~,
SETHEREIFMOISTUREAPPEARSONEXTERIOR- -
THE DOORS
MOISTURE @T
00frequentortoolongdooropenings.
COLLECTSINSIDE @Inhumidweather,aircarriesmoistureintorefrigeratorwhendoorsareopened.
lEFRIGERA~R QFoodswithstrongodorsshouldbetightlycovered.
-fAsODOR o~ heckfor spoiledfood.
oInteriorneedscleaning.Refertopage12.
QDefrostwatersystemneedscleaning.
QI<e
epopenboxofbakingsodainrefrigerator;replaceeverythreemonths.
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Accessory Kit
(optionalatextracost)
An automaticicemakerwill
replacetheice youuse...
automatically.It can keepyou
suppliedwithabinfulofcubes—
iceforeverything,everybody—
withoutfussor fiuss.
If yourrefrigeratordid notcome
alreadyequippedwith an automatic
icernaker,you may add one—.
contactyourlocal Hotpointdealer;
specify UK-~T4. Awatersupply
kitcontainingcoppertubing,shut-off
valve,fittingsand instructions
neededtoconnect the icemaker
to yourcold water line is also
availableatextra cost.
Theperfectcompanionto
your automaticicemaker—
awaterfiltir accessory
Youricecubescan only
be as fresh-tastingasthe
waterthatproduces
them. That’swhyit’sa
goodideato purifyyour
waterwithaWaterFilter.
Itsactivatedcharcoal
removesmusty,stale
odorsand unpleasant
medicinal, metallic
tastes.Aporousfiber
cartridgecatchesdirt,
rustparticles, sandand Y
siltwhilespecialcrystals 1
reducedepositsofhard
scale. J’
w/
The waterfilter is an optionat
extracostand is availablefromyour
Hotpointdealer.Speci&WR97X214.
It hascompleteinstallation
instructionsand installsin minutes
on 1/4”OD copper waterline.
IfYouNeedservice
Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthe backpageofthisbook.
We’reproudofour serviceand
wantyoutobepleased. If for some
reasonyouare nothappywith the
serviceyoureceive,here are three
stepsto followforfurtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. In most
cases, thiswill solvetheproblem.
NEXT, if youare stillnotpleased,
writeall the details-including
yourphonenumber—to:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,ifyourproblemis still
notresolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer ActionPanel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606

YOURHOTPOINTREFRIGERATOR
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date suchasyoursales slip or cancelled checktoestablishwarrantyperiod. 4
WFIATISCOVERED FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY
Foroneyearfrom dateof original
purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge,partsand‘servicelabor
in yourhometo repairor replace
anypart of the refrigeratorthat
fails becauseof amanufacturing
defect.
FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY
Forfive yearsfrom dateof original
purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge,partsandservicelaborin
yourhometo repairor replaceany
pati of~hesealed refrigerating
system(thecompressor,
condenser,evaporatorand all
connecting tubing) that fails
becauseof amanufacturing
defect.
Thiswarrantyisextendedto
the original purchaserand any
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse
inthe 48mainlandstates,Hawaii
andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe
warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is
LIMITEDbecauseyoumust payto
shipthe producttothe serviceshop
orfor the servicetechnician’stravel
coststo your home.
All warrantyservicewill beprovided
byour FactoryServiceCentersor
byour authorizedCustomerCare”
servicersduring normalworking
hours.
Lookinthe White orYellowPages
ofyourtelephone directoryfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICEor HO~POINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
WHATISNOTCOVERED “ewice‘rips‘0your‘ome‘0
teach you howto usethe product.
ReadyourUseandCarematerial.
If youthen haveanyquestions
about operating the product,
pleasecontact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office atthe
address below,or call, toll free:
The GEAnswer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~Improper installation.
If you havean installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adeqUateelectrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
~Replacementof housefuses or
resettingof circuit breakers.
~Failureofthe product if it is used
for otherthan its intended purpose
or usedcommercially.
@Damageto productcaused
byaccident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORISNOT RESPONSIBLE
FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Some states do notallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state?Ostate.
Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
Wa~~a~~Qr: ~~H3~Ya1 Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty,write:
flJanager-Cansumer Af?airs,Genera! Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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