Hotpoint FFUQ 18 Series Operating instructions

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Safe_In_ruedons ........... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Additional Features ............ t0
Automatic I(emakei . .......... tl
Con tiols ...................... :%
SheEes m_d Bins ............. 6-8
(Sispe_s m_d Pai_s ........... 9, 10
Care and Cleaning
Caie and CleaI_iI_g .......... t2, 13
Repla(i_g the Light Bulbs ....... t3
Installation Instructions
Piepming to Instal!
the Refiigeiator . .............. t4
Reveisii_g the Do(w Swfi_g .... t9-23
Water Lh_e h_stallatkm ...... 1:5-19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 24-27
Normal Opeiati_g So,rods ...... 24
Consumer Support
Consumei Supp(wt ..... Back Coxei
Pioduct Regist;ation
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PI'odu( t RegistTatkm
fi.w U.S. (]ustomeTs ......... 99, 30
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION,
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
This refrigerator must be properl)installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions befiwe it is used.
Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the reflJgeratoi: They could
damage the refi-igerator and seriously iqj ure
themseh'es.
Do not touch the cold surfi_ces in the fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extrelnelv cold SUll'hces.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\:q_o_s and liquids in the vicinity oI this or any
other appliance.
In refl'igerato_s with automatic icemake_,
avoid coma ct with th e in eying parts of th e
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
locamd on the bottom _ffthe icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on the aUtolnatic
icemaking mechanism while the refiigerator
is plugged in.
Keep finge_s out ot the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doo_s and between the
doo_s and cabinet are necessarily small. Be carefifl
closing doo_s when children are in the area.
Unplug the refiJgerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE'.We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicingbe
performedby a qualified individual
_ Setting either or both controls (some models only
have one control) to the 0(off} position does not
remove power to the light circuit,
Do not refl'eeze fl'ozen fi)ods which have
thawed completely:

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
i)rol)lems of the past, Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous,, .even if they will
sit fin" "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
your old refiigerato_; please follow the instructions
below to hel I) prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
Take off the doo_.
Refrigerants
_dl refrigeration products contain refiigerants,
which under ti_deml law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old reli_igeration product, check with the company
handling the disposal about what to do.
i,eaxe the shelxes in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
However; if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessa_ T that it be a UiAisted (in the United
States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 w_lts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under anv circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For personal safe_ this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibili F of electric shock hazard
fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electridan to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibili Vand
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refiigerator should always be plugged into its
own inclividual electrical outlet which has a w)ltage
rating that matches the rating plate,
This provides the best perfommnce and also
I)rexents oxerloading, house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard fl'om oxerheated wires,
Never tmplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Mways grip plug firefly and pull
straight out fl'om the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become fl'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refi_igerator away from the
wall, be carefld not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator, w Hot.oi,t.com
Thecontrols on your refrigerator will look like one of thefollowing:
ControlSettings
Initially, set the control(s) at 5(some models have only one control). Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the control(s) one increment at a time and
aflow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you
have set.
Setting the refrigerator control to 0stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator
compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. The freezer
control (on some models) has no effect on electrical power to the refrigerator.
Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions,
and may require more than one adjustment. Factors that affect temperature include the
amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer, the frequency of door opening and the
temperature of food when it is placed in the refrigerator.

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel'_es in the refrigerator and h'eezer ('on_parm_ent_s are a(!iust_l)le.
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Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in thesame mamTer.
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Refrigerator Compartment
Toremove:
0Tilt d_e shelf up at t]_e li'ont.
Lift t]_e she]_ up at d_e 1)ackand 1)ring
the shelf out.
Toreplace:
0_'_hile tilting the shelf up, insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
0I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf tmtil the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.

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Freezer Compartment
Toremove:
I,ifl up the left side of the shelf and
slide it left into the center of the sheff
supports.
Rotate the right side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf supports.
Toreplace:
Holding the shelf diagonally; insert the
left end of the shelf into the center of
the shelf supports on the side wall.
Insert the _ight end of the shelf into
the shelf suppo_ls on the side wall.
Rest each end of the shelf on the
bottom of the shelf supports,

Abouttheshelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproo_ shelves have special edges to
hel I) prexent spills fl'()m dripping to lower
shelxes. To remoxe or replace the shelxes,
see Rearranging the Shelves,
Front bar
Sfide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsomemodels)
The slide-out spillproof shelf alkms you
to reach items stored behind othe_, The
special edges are designed to hel I) prevent
spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves,
NOTE: The shelves are shipped with tape on
the back. Remove this tape before attempting
to remove the shelf.
Toremove:
Remoxe all items fl'om shelf.
Slide the sheff out tmfil it stops.
0 I,ifi the front edge of the shelf until the
tabs are aboxe the shelf frame.
Toreplace:
O Place the rear of the shelf on the shelf
fl'amejust behind the fl'ont bat;
Slkle the shelf back tmtil the tabs are
above the openings,
0 I,ower the shelf so that the tabs go into
the openings; then slide the shelf all the
WaYin,
Make surethat the shelf sits flat after reinstallation
anddoesn'tmovefreely fromside toside.
Make sureyoupush the shelvesall the way in
before youclose the door
Confimm pulling the shelf forward tmtil
it can be lifted out and remoxed.
Adjustable Bins on the Door (on somemodels)
A(!justable 1)ins can easily be carried fl'om
I'efl'igeI';Itof to work area.
To remove:
IJft bin straight up; then pull out.
To replace or relocate:
Engage the bin in the molded SUl)ports
of the door and push down. Bin will lock
in place.
NOTE:Binsfortherefrigeratorandfreezer
doorsaredifferentsizesandarenot
interchangeable.
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Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
Detachal)le shelves deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing inore storage
room and greater storage flexibilit,i.
Toremove:
Lift the shelf straight up; then pull out.
Toreplace:
Engage the shelf extender in the molded
supI)orts on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.

Aboutthe crispersandpans. w Hotpoi,tcom
Not all features are on all models.
Fru# and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that mar ac(unmlate in the
botton_ of the (h'awe_ or under the (h'awe_
should be wiped dry.,
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Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW
HlGHsetting to provide high humi(li b setting to proxide lower humi(lit_ lexels
recommended fi)r most xegetables, recommended fi)r most fl'uits.
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This pan can be mo_,ed to the most tlseflll
h)cation for your timfilx's needs. Toremove, slide the pan out to the stop
position, lift the pan up and past the stop
position, and lift ()tit.

Aboutcrisperremoval
Not all features are on all models.
Crisper Removal
Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to
remove the storage drawers.
\,,ToRemove:
Removing the glass cover
Lift the drawe_ up slightly while pulling
them past the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out
the drawe_s, fi_st try to remove the door
bins. If this does not ofl_'r enough
clearance, the refrigerator will need to
be rolled forward tmtil the door opens
enough to slide the (h'awe_ out. In some
cases, when you roll the refi_Jgerator out,
you will need to move the refi_Jgerator
to the left or right as you roll it out.
Toremove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the fl'ame. \_l_en
_eplacing the glass, push the fl'ont edge
fimflv into the fl'ame.
0 Push up the glass cover at the teat:
Slide the glass cover backwards tmtil the
fl'ont edge coin es out of the fl'am e.
0 Rotate the side of the glass cover up.
O Remove the glass cox'e_:
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Removing the frame
Toremove the frame:
0 I,ifl up the fl'ont of the fl'ame using
both hands.
@ Slide the fl'ame fi>rward.
0 Rotate the side of the fl'ame up.
@ Remove the fl'ame.
Abouttheadditional features.
Not all features are on all models.
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ShelfSaver TM Rack
This slide-out rack holds twelve cans of soda
or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
Can be removed fin" cleaning.
Toremove, slide the rack out to the stop
position, lilt the rack up and past the stop,
and lilt out.
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