Hotpoint FFUQ 18 Series Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-4
Operating Instruotions
Additional Features ............ 10
Automatic Icemaker ........... l l
Controls ...................... 5
Sheh.'es and Bins ............. 6-8
Crispers and Pans ........... 9, 10
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning .......... 12, 13
Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 13
Installation Ins_truotions
Preparing to Install
tile Refligerator . .............. 14
Reversing the Door Swing .... 19-23
_\ater Line Installation ...... 15-19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 24-27
Normal ()perating Sounds ...... 24
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Product Registration
for Canadian Customers ..... 31,32
Product Registration
for U.S. Customers ......... 29, 30
_\arrantv fbr
Canadian Customers ........... 33
_\,wranty' for U.S. Customers ..... 34
Write the model and serial nwnbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refl'igerator compartment.
ModeE 18&19
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READArt iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
a, 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:
i)::This refi'igerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with tile Installation
Instructions before it is used.
i)::Do not allow children to climb, st;rod or hang
on the shelves in the reli-igerato_: They could
damage the reti-igerator and seriously iqj ure
themselves.
::_ Do not touch tile cold sui_lilces in tile fl'eezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold sm_hces,
}_'<Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
\_q)o_ and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
i)::In refl'igerato_ with automatic icemake_,
avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with tile heating element
located on tile bottom of tile icemake_: Do not
place finge_ or hands on tile automatic
icemaking mechanism while tile refl]gerator
is i)lugged in.
i)::Kee I) finget_ out ot tile "pinch point" areas;
clemm_ces between the doo_ and between the
doo_ and cabinet are necessarily small. Be ca_efifl
closing doo_s when children a_e in the area.
i)::Lrni)lug the refrigerator befi)re cleaning and
making repai_.
NOTE."We stronglyrecommendthat anyservicingbe
performedby a qualified individual
_'_Setting either or both controls (SOlne In odels only
have one control) to tile 0(off)position does not
remove power to tile light circuit.
i)::Do not refi'eeze fi'ozen toods which have
thawed completely:

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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problen_s of the past.Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will
sit fin" "just a fi_w days." If you are getting rid of
your old refi_igerato_; please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
::Ji::Take off the doo_.
Refrigerants
_dl refrigeration products contain refligerants,
which under federal 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_:i,eave the shelves 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
propedy grounded.
Where a standard E-prong wall outlet is
encotmtered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The refl_igerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best perfimnance 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. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out fl'oln the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become ti'ayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that sho_:s cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
\._q_en moving the refligerator away fl'om the
wall, be careflfl not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator, w Hot.oi,t.com
Thecontrols on your refrigerator will look like one of the following:
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.

Aboutthe shelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Rearranging the Shelves
Shel;es in the refrigerator and h'eezer ('On_l)arm_ents are a(!iustnble.
Some models have wire shelves that
can be adjusted in the same mamTer.
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Refrigerator Compartment
To remove:
0Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont.
0 I,ifl the shelf up at the back and bring
the shelf out.
Toreplace:
0 _'_hile tilting the shelf Ul), insert the top
hook at the back of the shelf in a slot
on the track.
0 I,ower the fl'ont of the shelf tmtil the
bottom of the shelf locks into place.

Freezer Compartment
Toremove:
I,i_t up the lett side oI the shelf and
slide it leii into the center of the shelt
supports.
@ Rotate the t_ght side of the shelf up and
out of the shelf supports.
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Toreplace:
Holding the shelf diagonally; insert the
lefi end of the shelf into the center of
the shelf supports on the side wall.
0 Insert the _Jght end of the shelf into
the shelf supports on the side wall.
Rest each end of the shelf on the
bottom of the shelf supports.

Aboutthe shelvesandbins.
Not all features are on all models.
Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)
Spillproof shelves have special edges to
hel I) prexent spills fl'om dripping to lower
shelxes. To remoxe or replace the shelxes,
see Rearranging the Shelves,
Fr0ntbar
Sfide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsomemodels)
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows 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 shelf out tmfil it stops.
0 I,ifi the front edge of the shelf until the
tabs are aboxe the shelf frame.
To replace:
O Place the rear of the shelf on the shelf
fl'amejust behind the fl'ont bar
Slide the shell back Imtil 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
WaY ill,
Makesurethattheshelfsitsfiatafterrelhstaiiation
and doesn't move freeiy from side to side.
Make sure you push the shelves a/i the way in
before you close the door
@ Continue pulling the shelf forward until
it can be lifted out and remoxed.
Adjustable Bins on the Door (onsomemodels)
A(!justal)le 1)ins can easily be carried fl'om
reflJgerator 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.
Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door
t)etachal_le shelves deepen and enclose
fixed door shelves, providing more storage
room and greater storage flexibilit,i.
Toremove:
I,ift the shelf straight up; then pull out.
Toreplace:
Engage the shelf extender in the molded
supl)orts on the door and push down.
It will lock in place.

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Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may acctmmlate in the
botton_ of the (h'awe_ or under the (h'awe_
should be wiped dry.,
Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels)
Slide the control all the way to the Slide the control all the way to the LOW
H/GHsetting to provide high lmmidi_ setting, to l)r°_ide lower humidit_ levels
recommended fi)r most xegetables, recommended fi)r most fl'uits.
Snack Pan (onsomemodels)
This pan can be mo_,ed to the most tlseftll
h)cation fi)r xour tmnilx's needs. To remove, slide the pan out to the stop
position, lilt the pan up and past the stop
position, and lilt out.

Aboutcrisperremoval
Not all features are on all models.
Removing the glass cover
Crisper Removal
Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to
remove the storage drawers.
ToRemove:
Lift the (lrawe_ up slightly while pulling
them past the stop location.
If the door prevents you fl'om taking out
the drawers, first try to remove the door
bins. If this does not offer enough
clearance, the refligemtor will need to
be rolled fin'ward tmtil the door opens
enough to slide the (h'awet5 out. In some
cases, when you roll the refl_igerator out,
you will need to move the reti]geratof
to the left or right as you roll it out.
Toremove the glass cover:
Remove the glass, then the fl'ame. \_3]en
replacing the glass, push the fl'ont edge
fimflv into the fl'ame.
O Push up the glass cover at the reat:
Slide the glass cover backwards tmtil the
fl'ont edge coin es out of the fl'am e.
O Rotate the side ot the glass cover up.
Remove the glass cove_:
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Removing the frame
Toremove the frame:
I,ifl up the fl'ont oI the fl'ame using
both hands.
@ Slide the fl'ame fin'ward.
O Rotate the side ot the fl'ame up.
ORelnove the fl'alne.
Aboutthe additional features.
Not all features are on all models.
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ShelfSaver TM Rack
This slide-out rack hoMs twelve cans ot soda
or two wine/water bottles (lengthwise).
Can be removed fin" cleaning.
Toremove,slide the rack out to the stop
position, lift the rack up and past the stop,
and lift out.
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