Hotpoint 39-6240 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. Use and Care of No Frost models Energy saving tips l How the Energy Saver Switch works How long should you l 6 store foods Questions Use the Problem Solver p12 CTX18 CTY ON ULALGYU CT XISAS CTX 19C CTXIPES CTXIZSET CTKIGYST CTX H J CTXIS KT CrviOl T NF PA EO em TXIFS PS CTKAGET CTXAODNT Cry feo ij i XMI 39 62 Yi rk ri Howi to 5 Set st Temperature Controls eae hs How to Use 2 ne on e Energy Saver Switch Sas peck Sues SOS Food Storage Suggestions oe RLG Shelf Positions ot veers ed J Storage Drawers ete oe re a Ice Service pect ter ene Je AcCCe SSOTI S 4 ones e Ej fone 1 aoe ee RJ OWL LYALL Instructions 5 u The Problem Solver 12 14 If You Need Service 5 Warranty Back Cover help you Read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions bottom just inside the fresh food compartment door es anr m am ee Pe ee oe Oo These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator _ ak a he Before sending in ine registration card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in os correspondence or ser vice concerning2. ao we Phe power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong vue which mates with ce Prong grou nails iG t AEE if wi Se r A wallboutie Fie Dio minimize ih we aang Pater Se act 3 ere 1 2 b t y T aAA E TAE reese Fev ae we ht ete spe DE sey poe ope ee OSSIDI Le O electric SROCK Pasa s f 1 EE 2 Fas S ESEA SPORI DHS cpp aebainee k ma nmm eea ee eene ag ee tne et 8 olf your refrigerator has an edd auiomatic icemaker do not piace i _ fingers or hands on the automatic _ icemaking mechanism while the a refrigerator is plugged in This will prevent contact with the moving P y g around the house but not ii use E be sure to remove the doors This narts at iis Pape eee nha eed AR U7 ULO Ejector n mechanism or mo _ with the heating element that Sa releases the cubes t e Don t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture i in Home and Garden Berall atin BRIA aguas MPUDERA LERI ANT DAY D e You may ani refreeze frozen fonds that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are on cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry l or r fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it
3. The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than PREFERRED a METHOD INSURE PROPER SARE EXISTS nilet and circuit checked Vi Pas f eek tr lectru gt i oh OY Guaiitied CICCI cian to make q riy grounded nc rate agente ae ee a iE mro Lge pee nee m ee e _ X iai z e danger to children ae l A Before making any repairs Note We strongly recommend bya qualified individual lt break when being replaced J Note Turning control to OFE RTANT Please read carefully that of many oi foods Use reir OZEN TOGGS aS S001 as possible tee bd to save as much of their Arne quality as you can E o if your old refrigerator is 5 still will reduce the Bossibjlity ol of 6 Unplug your refrigerator that any servicing be permed B Before cleaning ee C Before replacing a bibl i light bulb the refrigerator showid be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament a A burned out light bulb may position does not remove power j ta the heht circuit ey 2 Iw SARS e Do not Coie your r refrigerator sh a wu Swe ye Lan in ihe presence of expiosi VE UMES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Where a standard two prong wall mnrntlat 3 O ANAMI Aann M
4. FINALLY if your problem is still a not resolved write ESENE Major Appliance baa Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 t i5 Part No 467731P06 l qem TA e e pae er a erp a ae pepe ea a e pa BH SING a aaa OE ER ae eene ter aA Aaaeeeaa fat Een LEa A E CAA ENEN OE ADS S TF meS Foy Fo a WHAT IS NOT COVERED ee ere ae a a I 2s ees ee ee FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ror one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home io repair or repiace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For five years from date of criginal purchase we will provide free of Uliai ye pai IO GN oI VICO IADU ilI your home to repair or replace any part of the sealed refrigerating system the compressor condenser evaporator and all connecting tubing that fails because of a manufacturing defect e 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 am oe na oe doa rm oe a am sag amio o about operating ine proauct please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 2 iOn improper installa If you have an installation problem contact your dealer o
5. Meats Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes 3 to 4 2to3 Gravy amp Meat Broth 1 to 2 2to3 Fresh Poultry Chicken amp Turkey Whole 1to2 12 Chicken Pieces 1 to2 9 Turkey Pieces 1 to2 6 Duck amp Goose Whole 1 to2 6 Giblets cca sataes woh hater 1to2 3 Cooked Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth 1to2 6 Pieces Not Covered 3104 Cooked Poultry Dishes 3104 4to6 Fried Chicken 3to4 4 Other than for meats amp poultry FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables 8 12 months Lean MISH reee SEA eats 6 8 months Fatty fish rolls and breads soups stew casseroles 2 3 months Cakes pies sandwiches leftovers cooked Ice cream original carton 1 month max New techniques are constantly being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Co ompany for the latest information on ewig and storing foods U S Department of Agriculture Meats fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and are consequently safe stor ace wil Vj bi ao Deal time in your refr igerator will vary To store unfrozen meats fish and poultry e Always remove store wrappings e Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a plastic bag o Carefully wrap to expel air and to am sa
6. door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy e When going out of town for several days leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator If your refrigerator has an icemaker set it to the OFF position and shut off Z ine water to the refrigerator TT TEESE EE PRED SIN Tey eI aa ET OI EE A SARE Re Eel eet a eee ne eee Shelves a Adjustable Shelves in a e Food Compartment a Som models have adjustable ap she ives in the fresh food 7 So pared enabling you to rearrange the shelves to fit your family s food storage needs a Lae 7 Lift up a uN Tu a p per ey To remove shelves Tilt shelf up nt frant than lift it un and ant af Gt HLUT UIC LAL Gt UP ai Vue Di racks on rear wall of refrigerator O Engage a eet top Gai 9 Lower to j a lock into place ss To replace shelves Select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly engage top lugs in tracks at af rahin Tha T r fr at rear oi cabinet i nen 1 OWer iront Oi shelf until it locks into position d amnered alace cha Ilves fon models iVOS On MOGIS Ta CIPLC Eidos oli so equipped are adjustable in the same way Door Shelves Shelves on doors of Hotpoint refrigerators provide convenient storage for frequently used items Some are deep and roomy enough to accommodate a two liter bottle on the bottom shelf and a six pack 1 17 o
7. rood stores hia UIS te ee er ea H m To freeze meat fish and poultry wrap well in freezer weight foil or other heavy duty wrapping material fan 4 it faoli forming it carefully to the shape of the contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good lasting seal Don t refreeze meat that has completely thawed meat whether raw or cooked can be frozen successfully only once Limit freezing of fresh unfrozen meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows CT XS genau ines Bene 17 pounds CT R20 eroinin 19 pounds For convenience e Store like things together This saves both time and electr icity because you can find foods faster e Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly e Use shelves on the door for most Oe ee ed Ve Se a often used sauces and condiments e Use the meat drawer if your model has one for meats you do not freeze To save money in energy and food costs e Place most perishable items toward the rear of the top shelf as they will stay coldest in this part ftha hF of the fresh food compartment e Cover moist foods with tight lids plastic film or foil e Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in storage drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film e Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once e Open the
8. your refrigerator i away from the wall Ali types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces If your refrigerator is on wheels pull it straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator Condenser The condenser is located behind the base grille For most efficient operation you need to keep the condenser clean Remove the base grille see page 4 and either sweep away or vacuum dust that is readily accessible This l easy cleaning pa operation shouid be done at least Once a year waa On some models a light bulb and socket are located behind a shield meaner gme tees py Men zame Re rm RRL RR A APETITA MI EY T EN r Se eo ey nat Ae piers wb oe xe Uwe ete pe tt nt ne a a Pr ER GALT Ot SS A a a ST OOS SO RO on each side of the temperature control panel On other models a buib and socket are located behind a shield directly below temperature control panel To replace a light bulb unplug the refrigerator s power cord plug from the wall outlet Then reach ALII up behind the shield unscrew the i et ae burned out bulb and replace it with St ar beg a a a standard 40 watt appliance bulb When you go on vacation For extended vacations or absences shut off power to refriger
9. 4 s If dishes vibrate on shelves try moving them Slight vibration is normal OPERATING The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the SOUNDS large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator Normal fan air flow one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments another fan cools the compressor motor e These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost e Defrost water dripping Temperature control clicks ON or OFF e Refrigerant boiling or gurgling 8 Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused DY expansion and contraction during l defrost and refrigeration following defrost A E ETER alae 4A marar nf aAviiaan Aenm mtn tha bin and watar i S With auto atic icemaker Lac SOUNO OF CUES CH OJER PHILO URI UALR GAIL VA i running in pipes iS icemaker refills is PEO meio etait Sen saan Cr stern te Sip aR ERR eae er eras tere sun m E aae sesam meae eee eee ee aee e aeee eea MME eea a a mee Y JIT ST aa tr pnp te a eee A eree e e e FR A PN Pte ee TN rn ee PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY HOT AIR FROM fe N ormal air flow cooling motor Inthe refrigeration process it is normal that heat BOTTOM OF be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor at REFRIGERATOR these no
10. If your refrigerator is operated before water connection is made to the icemaker keep the icemaker feeler arm in the OFF up position as shown below Feeler Arm in OFF position Icemaker i l ice Storage Bin When refrigerator has been connected to water supply move the feeler arm to the ON down position Feeler Arm in ON position i A ee A a LE Et MET LE e m Ice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to freezing temperature and first cubes normally freeze after several hours When cubes are solidly frozen they will be ejected from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm BAR WAABAYVAAADEW WELZSZYTSZA PHAAW AW WAG SA anaa senses a sufficient accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin and halts the operation temporarily For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm The icemaker r ejects cubes in groups of eight and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together Once your icemaker is in operation throw away the first few batches of ice cubes This will flush away any impurities in the water line Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn t used ame we Caution ee ee 3 Under certain t rare circumstances Sy nipe subes may be discolored i usually appear
11. MA RTADY OCDVICL rFAULIVAT OENMVILE OF ipa Se CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warrantor Generai Electric Company
12. S e Not unusual during periods of high oe ON OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR M oe ewer wee MOL LURE Too frequent or too iong door openings COLLECTS INSIDE o In humid weath r air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are ponei REFRIGERATOR Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered HAS ODOR e Check for spoiled food Os g E e Interior needs cleaning Refer to page Il 2 Gor a a ses e Defrost water system needs cleaning 5 e Keep open box of baking soda i in refrigerator replace every three months If you need more help cali toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service If You Need Service iTo obtain service see vour warranty FANS Orlat ser Vays ew TY gt J on the back page of this book We re proud of our service and oe a want you to be pleased If for some Em reason you are not happy with the service you receive here adic thir cc steps to follow for further help CTPAT erantact the nenanle who i LINJ 2g WUTILULL uiw uitai aad Y SAMs 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 inciuding your phone number to FIARA AAG Dalatinna Manager Tonsumeci EIAUIAUIVUIID Hotpoint jae Appliance Park ee Louisville Kentucky 40225 p
13. ator turn the numbered control to OFF position clean interior with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave open box of soda in refrigerator Leave doors open For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations if you have an icemaker set it to the OFF position and be sure to shut off water supply to refrigerator wan we When you move TDitennnnart nawar carn fram wall L7LIOWV ILI neci pvyws WWJ ALVVALL YYCLAL outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose items such as grille shelves storage pans and ic trays by taping them securely i in place to prevent damage Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position only during actual moving and in van Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement Dentant mntoida nf raferinmarntar unth I LULCUL UULSIUY UL LULL IYU aUL VY ALAR blanket a ee ee A ERR PEN HT OT A FS LO ETT EP e an a EY EE Rapid Electrical Diagnosis Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home takes only minutes for a service technician to Oue stions SS 47 Us EEU HEAS o f i check its entire electrical system No need SS a es Use This P roblem Solver for the tec
14. hnician to unplug move or unload SSS the refrigerator to make the diagnosis PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY REFRIGERATOR e May be in defrost cycle when motor doe not operate stor about 30 minutes meee Ea DOES NOT OPERATE e Temperature control i in OFF position a N ik ae 4 e If interior light is not on refri igerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet e If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fa ils to operate plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same ou fie to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or e Large amounts of food plac ced in refrigerator t o H a door openings 2 a ee PE y S ESN i WOOL IEI Open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer t instructions oi use of TCRA DCD AT URE CONTRO Te on page 5 n A RLUIVESR LEINA T URE WNL ENN Jii oh D T CD oO 8 2 R O vm te p a oO N CD aa e Griile and condenser need cleaning Refer to page il i X e Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2 eo e e Temperature centrol starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures i VIBRATION OR e If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front VIBRAI EXJLYI VEN i S roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to T SACLE SFOS EATER ESNS ATEETAN ACRONIS MOTOR STARTS amp STOPS FREQUENTLY RATTLING ROLLERS LEVELING LEGS on page
15. icemaker Quadra Kleen Water Filter Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why it s a good idea to purify your water with a Quadra Kleen Water Filter Its activated charcoal removes musty stale odors and unpleasant medicinal metailic tastes A porous fiber cartridge catches dirt rust particles sand and silt while special crystals reduce deposits of hard scale The water filter is an option at extra cost and is available from your Hotpoint dealer Specify WR97X214 It has complete installation inctrictions and PAWEL ALALILA LEW LANAA vean we installs in minutes on 1 4 O D copper water line User The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water Dry with a soit cloth Don t use wax on tha danr WEEVIL LAI COW YUA Wi CEI UVYUI handles and trim Keep the finish clean Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a residue that can erode the paint Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish Protect the paint finish The finish on the outside of
16. ing screws or leveling legs clockwise to raise refrigerator counterclockwise to Tawar it Tlaa adinctahle urranch IJ YYWI 10 AVUIUolauUiIw ee Wow YY EWLEWALD 3 8 hex head bolt or pliers When adjusting front rollers or leveling lease far nrnoner door clacure rita Avo AVL vives WUE WAV UVMAL WS it is recommended that the bottom front edge of the cabinet be approximately 3 4 from the floor aot HZ la Ly i Ves To replace base grille align prongs E S o eee n oO on back of grille with clamps in cabinet and push forward until grille snaps into place oe te ene _ oe ett emerge nt ot epee mere rere a mammaa aiaa a ma ye vom rae Dei R Sa A be LS E a ti mal C A EN i e T A praene meam ot Smere m ne ee ES teen we nee att bts a eaters Nae sits 73 an TRS hen 2a MET Oy eA Py Pa Ke Ee tis sjari a g perating Your F gt Set the Temperature Controls C INITIAL SETTING E COLDEST fit L i ii FREEZER f FRESH FOOD INITIAL SETTING 5 COLDEST 9 2 E ig a Cen aa FO EAA AE i A 3 ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE refrigerator Lo g gt IMEJ Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments INITIALLY set the FRESH FOOD control at 5 and the FREEZER control at C For colder or warmer temperatures adjust the desired compartment control o
17. ing witha green ue bluish hue The cause of this a _ unusual discoloration is a apparently due to a combination N nE fantana mnih ag Waran or OF TaCLOLS SULT ao COILA he _ characteristics of local waters se household plumbing andthe accumulation of copper salts i in an inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker Cantinnad o a Continued consumption of su ch E discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact your Hotpoint Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care servicer ae Set sisin aa wa an ee Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position when e home water supply is to be off for several hours e ice storage bin is to be removed mf ee a Aft i tn ra for a POLIG UI uno e going away on vacation at which time you should also turn off the TARAA AF e LIEB VEAL POAL7 A7 VOPR AR WRK PASE valve i in the water supply line to a your refrigerator nase If ice is used infrequently old E cubes will become cloudy and taste tama stale Empty ice storage bin periodicaliy and wash it in lukewarm water AWARE TESS A BAA FY SE ee When a large supply of ice will be needed make an extra supply ahead of time Empty bin put cubes in plastic bags or containers and store in the freezer compartment until the bin refills If this is your first icemaker youll hear occasional s
18. n for quick chilling or freezing be sure to turn them back to regular settings e Don t overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool cay iwan ro avar E aoe aay TaM iann ppl T heihi A Ci Se EFGASAL Gpp BREE Ce safety precautions including the a following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described i in this Use and Care Book TAN e This refrigerator must be properly installed i n accordance with the Installation Instructions before a it is used See grounding instructions below and on page 4 e Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that naye become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug IE tet MS EEE ese e When moving your refrigerator Y AUWA BAAD P OS y from the wall be careful soot to roll ever or damage the power cord gt After your refrigerator is in oper ition do not touch the cold S surfaces particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces EF a A 4 ret GOW to connec 8 amp G4 BE AAV HAART Y erecuricily 4 aR Pe igre Owe hail SECLY a nce must be EP E f m tt 2b gtd Sb UR HEFE oe REEE EP
19. n the shelf above it eae E A AETAT BE PA A IT A A TOT ren ee reaa eara e y raa a ea r E rep a aeea Fruit and Vegetable Drawers on models so equipped Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment have been specially designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as Artichokes e Cherries Plums e Asparagus Corn e Radishes e Beets topped e Currants e Rhubarb Biueberries e Greens leafy Spinach o Carrots e Lettuce Tomatoes Celery e Parsley ripe Peas green As in any refrigerated storage area it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped foods enueh ac aFuUSBWE A BELLI e Broccoli e Cabbage o Parsnips e Brussels e Cauliflower Turnips Sprouts e Green Onions Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when nlanad in the drawer puaevu QAR LEEW MIGY WY Excess water which may accumulate in the bottom of the Sealed and Fresh Drawer should be poured out and the drawer wiped dry The Sealed and Fresh Drawer is partially sealed by gaskets attached to the cover at the front and back edges Always replace the drawer in this cover and push the drawer all the way i Drawer Removal Drawers will stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor Drawer
20. ne letter or number at a time IMPORTANT When initially setting the controls or when adjusting them allow 24 gt hours for the temperatures to stabilize or even out Note Turning the fresh food control to the OFF position stops cooling in BOTH compartments fresh food AND freezer but does not shut off power to the refrigerator How to Test Temperatures Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment Check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature controls Lise the ice cream test for the freezer compartment Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment Check it after a day If it s too hard or too soft adjust the temperature controls F ways cant 24 nour for e yor SE ture you set Lea in on e ee rere fe ne mra Ye A AE A E EETA D ETET TE EAR ERT A ETETEA E RIN EE E E AAAA EA ETa A EME A E SEET I ALA EI EE HEOL I e e e e R EN If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the m m tn house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered setting at this colder setting for the entire winter or for whate
21. nw ym an PERET help PiCVOLit mold e Store pre packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wish tore vegetables use the varatahia drauara__thaw va haan VURVUAUIL AULLAVYUL OS tiulwy Yw UVWVii designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness o As a further aid to freshness pre packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping ma To store ice cream Fine quality ice cream with high cream content will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more airy already packaged brands with low cream content o Tt will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature van AE Baw awa AAAS The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front Tips on freezing foods The re are e three ess Iram There are three essential requirements fo inei home freezing 1 Emtia 3 ie initial quality Fre eze 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 the frozen product will be Yov ll save time too with less culling and sorting to do 3 Proper packaging Use food wraps designed especially for ireezing they re readily availa at most
22. o protect BABI E Ese SY VV AAA 8 WY ALLA SJ UALL OLY AW eee the finish by using appliance polish wax as described on page 10 Fa cae gt tl SON EXTERIOR When the Energy Saver Switch is pushed to the right electricity flows through the low wattage heaters which warm the outside of the cabinet and under most conditions prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets No Defrosting It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Your refrigerator 1S designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically Part No 467731P06 Food Storage Suggestions Suggested storage times for meat and poultry IN IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Eating quality drops AT AT after time shown 35 to 40 F O F DAYS MONTHS Fresh Meats Roasts Beef amp Lamb 305 6 to 12 Roasts Pork amp Veal 3to5 4108 Steaks Beef 3to5 6 to 12 Chops Lamb 3tas 6 to9 Chops Pork 3to5 3to4 Ground amp Stew Meats 1to2 3104 Variety MeatS 1to2 3104 Sausage Pork 1 to2 1 to 2 Processed Meats Bae OR circ Mase tir yd tatecathGoees 7 1 Frankfurters 7 y2 Ham Whole T 1to2 Ham Ral orcedenerenerti 3to5 1to2 Ham Slices 3 1to2 Luncheon Meats 3to5 Freezing Sausage Smoked 7 not recom Sausage Dry amp Semi Dry 14 to 21 mended Cooked
23. ounds that ha wamfarmriliar A AU Ara NA aArmal x7 Th may UO UllIdilitiai LMWYyY GID Ui ilias icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern continued next page Part No 467731P06 gar man e meme OE LAE tH RE A eR ER T ET weet P a Soy pe ea pena spe a7 a re ce Service continued Easy Release Ice Trays on models so equipped RN SM To release ice cubes invert tray hold it over storage bucket on models so equipped or bowl and twist tray at both ends For only one or two ice cubes leave the tray right side up twist both ends slightly and remove decired number af cubes Wash trays and storage bucket in lukewarm water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher Accessories Automatic icemaker Accessory Kit optional at extra cost The optional automatic icemaker will replace the ice you use automatically It can keep you supplied with a binful of cubes ice for everything everybody w y wr a i S without fuss or muss If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with an automatic icemaker you may add one 1 i YT tan m aan contact your 10Cal Hotpoint deaie specify UK KIT 1 or UK KIT 2 A water supply kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the Bites eal Ste semitan lin icemaker to your cold water line is also available at extra cost The perfect companion to your automatic
24. r installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Some states do not allow 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 to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General if further help is needed concerning this warranty write or e Part No 467731P06 Pub No 39 6240 Lre 2 67 amas pi ITEE ETE EEEE L a ee m a r e E A AE e a ae n A ee vr at i ii e Replacement of house fuses or This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that itis LIMI IED pecause you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided hu nur Factnary Sarvira Cantare or wy WHT E UAL J RL FINES WFAA LEEA AF by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working nours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of vour telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT
25. rmal and safe operarme Va eS Your floor eee oo should bo PEE IEE Sw Ffan nahis ttn thio Asananla ve VV HLiCuU ef S Gjeci eye ETIES discoloration FRESH FOOD Temperature control not set cold siuen Refer to TEMPERATURE CONT ROLS OR FREEZER on page 5 _ Pees OO a eee e Warm weather frequent door openings 2 eg i 7 p TOO WARM Door left open for too long a time On e Package may be holding door open Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment e Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open e Too frequent and too long door openings e Frost within package is normal CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Heavily loaded freezer compartment can cause reduced air flow Jouni food packages Door may have been left ajar e Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder If the doors are not opened regularly the ice cube freezing rate will be reduced ICE CUBES HAVE ODOR TASTE e Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed iis Sata pes Af e Unseaied pack se in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting continued next page Part No 467731P06 Fe STRSTR SAT ATTENTE q ETH AS EYE EES YER TEI RSE PETE BE TEE TTT ERATE AME ETT Ey TOS TR wanene Dagetti te i meenen amame WAT AT Ne WR UTR etter re I A CL OT FE ms ie aerate Net Lymm mer pa agea Saige The Problem Solver continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY MOISTURE FORM
26. rmn Guuce IS encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUP 4 BA QU Ps fATEE a EP or HE aED Ep ESR AT EE W HEP rpe ry E ACY k B ELE E ELE ES ERN ff ER C015 Rh ID P RER x S Ea wt Tk Page BP RUG IG ES ea PRE Ua RK rir Aa SD Fes wat oh if RRE i PUPY zE Ea cM LP ale i Pel i continued next page ee ae Er mk i A ae cae Part No 487731P06 a AE TE ETE EO e p t p ae m ea ry p e e e e m pr e i Pe y AWE BARRA BTW gt ee d wad ved Use of Adapter Plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapier piug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by use of a UL iisted adapter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores Fe pn PERMITTED IN CANADA APIO ADOC uly L PRONGS SLOTS a a aa Peta l a A i 1 3 i AND FIRM CONNECTION Fig 2 ae BEFORE USE Larger slot in adapter must be aligned with larger slot in wall outlet to provide proper polarity in B4EAWWUYAW EA WH CAUTION Attaching adapter arminal ta wall antlat raver WE LEAELECEA LY YW COIL VULIAWL UVYUL screw does not ground the appliance unless cover screw is metal and no
27. rtz single phase AC This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Do install it on a floor strong rt enough to su refrigerator Also see Energy Saving Tips regarding location aWU4 ow Clearances Allaw the fallawin res ARAL VY CAA AIRAN TY AIA ease of installation an O w circulation Sides ges vos eh bees 3 4 TOD ortie eo 1 ee E 1 When Building a New Home Consider providing water supply to refrigerator location It will simplify connection of optional automatic icemaker should you wish to install one at a later date Rollers Leveling Legs Some models have adiustable rollers that enable you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning other models have adjustable leveling legs RE DANN AAA OE S te MAN AET TETN MEAR AN IAEE NY TIET TEE TEn any aT l EYUN 2 ren ra eae emi ca ange Sea erage gy Vera DL p e ales Ee i P t EaR i Rollers or legs located behind the base grille should be set sc the wallet naratae ta Fiemtla ancitianad na FEMigeratOFr 15 Litiiey posSiuouvu Ol the floor and the front is raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway To adjust rollers or leveling legs remove the base grille by grasping it at the bottom and pulling it out i t LEVELING LEG E ROLLER ee SCREW Turn roller adjust
28. s can easily be ramanand lar tiltin nn alanhelas anes IVIRIVUVUU vy CILIZ up OLIZELULY amu pulling past stop location rr Ta mere pa eee zz Be Pst 10 TeMOVE urawers wne i ne oor 42 n ta fresh food compartment door Ba Wives AW cannot be opened fully 1 Remove drawer farthest from the door 2 Lift the drawer cover up and pull it out 3 Slide the remaining drawer and cover to the middle 3 d romave tt Ii LWIA Y w ILe the left position Detachable Meat Drawer The slide out meat drawer can be removed and taken to the sink or food nrenaration 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 sheif follow procedures for ERE ES A ah alk oha aaju usung Sncives as snown on page 7 smog Esteen nenn ga tPnpaP an ynascouRerseguneaDy syes eE sgerp enpe rarr gge esaegre tar ETAP tp ente Perre ma pr EE PE T EE Pi i oenar Baa Peppi A ire ee e a A e ar E T E WL Oe DE Linii ting ots z aOR el tala A pp Sah ig pae PRP ae ek gie Bip Pe i te Se Pa Piy PAn GLL Pet gpi ires peh SCHL LAA TEILEN ES ti ere BE m oie e GE AT Ice Service on models so equipped Sur icemaker will produce eight ubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions
29. t insulated and wall outlet is grounded through house wiring You should ne the nea se Rh A AlAs her an eee Ga Nave UIC CH CUIL CHOCKCU DY 4 YUdIILICU electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded 1 the adanter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use a cord from the maa Waa Should the adapter ground terminal break DO NOT USE the appliance uniil a proper ground Roan meee a sarawa nng ba laan Ea nri PS dA PCERE CSLAS ERTCU Use of Extension Cords Because of potential satety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension card itis absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having gp te epee epee TE etiam Yea MARANA TRAN aS NN ESTHET DEER RSTO Em Tr rem y E NEG 3 a Ea See co ae Pae PEN eee aa iag Ste mie ee a yee RS Rhea Gow 0 os Se ke lt cnn ED acunuane na 4 E ax PEEP acad Simna HL A irements continued IMPORTANT Please Read Car a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization The refrigerator should always be plugged into its owm individual electrical outlet 115 voit 60 Hertz or i00 voit 50 He
30. the refrigerator is a nigh quality Daked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new looking and rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Appliance Polish Wax amp Cleaner fat No U DATV VIA i 1s auailahla Wat INU VY INS 44410 is avairauic from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts Inside Inside of fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls aa an m ee eee A Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry ZA Other parts of the refrigerator 7 including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage fn wan tia sha bin and a al prasie De is Cail ve ee nn aaa iaaa fen sa a a ON EBT EE BLE Te Viaintenance Instructions Cleaning your refrigerator use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the top shelf Change the box every three months An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb Stale if cezer odor 5 Behind refrigerator Care should be taken in moving
31. ver period of time you are turning down your thermostat This is especially important when the thermostat is tandad A turned down for an extended period This change should have no effect on your fresh food comnartment WGA AR WIAA AWN YS Me eae PAAAWALLG However if freezing occurs turn the numbered control one step warmer as from 5 to 4 When you stop turning the thermostat down turn temperature controls back to their regular settings The Energy Saver Switch is located on the temperature control panel elec re icity required to operate ie p refrigerator mush switch rw Se ee RT Neth 7 ja This turns off heaters in your refrigerator that prevent moisture from forming on the outside Use of the Energy Saver Switch can save you money Estimated yearly HEETE savings depending on your local a electric rates are as follows i Estimated Yearly Savings Electric Rate Per Kwh 05 08i 11 Energy a Savings Approx Model e ssm fso 0 00 ma With the heaters turned off there is a chance 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 may cause deterioration of the paint finish It will be important t
32. your et ne or ie A if you received a damaged ediately nantaoct reiriger ator immediate Ly MAAV the dealer or builder that sold you BAA WEA LR tA OT the refrigerator Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 12 through 14 It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself ttn aoe BoP ode Location of your FELrigerarw important Avoid locating it ieee fo your range a heating vent or where a rr rear F the sun will shine directly on it a Enns IE en thea riran 14 EFE OLK HERTES LES more offen ihan necessary 2 fiose the ds 0 ors aS soon as possible n He deszenwaed rozers Gai ticnla ri y i Ror numid weather a e Keep Energy Saver B in the ft i positio ih nless moisture orms pihe ouiside of the Tey Re eyre tha doors are olased BW CRED BAW WAL DAA Ww Weir wee tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the doors haven t been left open accidentally e Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator IO cae ne EE IS eee i ae bs Yr rn ern p ee A RT APEC ERNE TEE NT TT I et ld har AMICUS UPPED yO Mt met atten veer matmntanire Rite wine a Arp Ik My ATE EE Aet wees Bere st ta oe af es ibe wre Or j T ET mreny Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator e If you turn the controls to the coldest positio
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