Hotpoint HTS22GBMARCC Original instructions

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Safety Information
Adapter Plugs ................... 4
Connect Electricity ............... 4
Extension Cords ................. 3
Proper Disposal .................... 3
Safety Precautions ................ 2
Operating Instructions
Additional Features .............. 8
Automatic Icemaker .............. 9
Controls ....................... 3
Shelves and Bins ............... 6, 7
Crispers and Pans .............. 8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning ........... 10, 11
Replacing the i,ightbulbs ......... 12
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ................ 13
Reversing the Door Swing ...... 19-23
Water Line Installation ........ 14-18
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service .... 25, 26
Normal Operating Sounds ........ 24
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ....... Back Cover
Product Registration .......... 97, 98
Warranty ...................... 29
Write the model and serial numbers hero:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
Models 22,25
200D2461PO01Rev.I39-80120-1 Og01Jfl

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 refligerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
hlstructions before it is used.
Do not allow children m climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigemmL They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously i_jure
fllemseh'es.
{{Do not touch the cold surfimes in the fleezer
compamnent when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
{{Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In refrigerators wit1 automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element located
on the bottom of the icemakeL Do not place
finge_ or hmMs on the automatic icemaking
mechanism while the refligeramr is plugged in.
Keep fingers out of file "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between
the dooIs and cabinet are necessarily smM1.
Be careflfl closing doors when children are
in the area.
Unplug die refligemtor before cleaning and
making repai,_.
NOTE:Westrong&recommendthatan!/servicingbe
performedbyaqualifiedindividual
{{Setting either or both controls to the 0(Off}
position does not remove power to the light
circuit.
{{Do not refleeze flozen foods which have
thawed completel):
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DANGER! RISK OFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child enm_pment and suffbcafion are not
problems of the Dist. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they
will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting
rid of your old refligemtot; please follow the
insU_ucfions below m help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld
Refrigeratoror Freezer:
Take off die doo_s.
I,eave the shelves in place so flint children
may not easily climb inside.
CFCDisposa/
Your old refligemtor may have a cooling sysmm
that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed m ham1 suamspheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refligemm_;
make sure the CFC refl_igerant is removed for
proper disposal by a qualified serviceL If you
inmndonally release this CFC refligemnt you
can be subject m fines and imprisomnent under
provisions of environmental legislation.
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 exmnsion cord, it is absolutely necessai y that it be a UIAismd (in the Unimd
Stores) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance exmnsion cord having a grounding
type plug and oudet and that the elecu-ical raOng of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING'!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of dlis appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) waU oudet
m minimize the possibility of elecuic shock hazard
flom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
If die outlet is a standard 2-prong oudet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation
m have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong waU outlet.
The refligerator should always be plugged into
its own indMdual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best perfommnce and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard flom overheated wires.
Never unplug your refligerator by pulling on the
power cord. Ah,vaysgrip plug firmly and pull
straight out flom the outlet.
Repair or replace immediamly aUpower cords
that have become flwed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
X_rhenmoving the reflJgerator away flom the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(A_pterp/._notper_i,e_inC_n_)
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against
the use of an adapter plug.
However; if you must use an adaptor; where local
codes pemlit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong waU outlet by
use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting die power cord flom die
adapte_, ahvays hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
mrminal is ve_T likely m break with repeamd use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOTUSE
the refiigerator until a proper ground hasbeen
established.
Attachingtheadaptergroundterminaltoa wall outlet
coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnotinsulated,andthewall
outlet isgroundedthroughthehousewiring.Youshould
havethecircuitcheckedbya qualifiedelectriciantomake
suretheoutletisproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe controlsontherefrigerator. eotpointcom
The controls will look like one of the following:
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Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5and the freezer control
at 5 and allow 12hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one
increment at a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for
the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
Setting either or both controls to 0stops cooling in both the
refrigerator and freezer compartments but does not shut off
electrical power to the refrigerator.
Touchpad controls
•Setting either control at 0will automatically set the other control
at 0. Thezeros will blink until you set the controls.
•If both controls are set at 0and either COLDERpad is pressed,
the controls will automatically reset to 5.
Control settings will vary based on personal preferences,
usage and operating conditions and may require more than
one adjustment.
Locking the Controls (onsomemodels)
This feature allows you to lock die controls
so the settings cannot be changed.
Tolock the controls:
0 Set the controls to the desired settings.
Press and hold the lock pad for
3 seconds.
When the controls are locked, the indicator
light will come on and the control settings
will not be displayed.
Tounlock the controls:
Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds.
Atker unlocking file controls, file settings
will be displayed, file lock indicator light
will go out, and the settings can be
changed.
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