ConknK Appliance Registration Base Grille 2 4 Repair Service Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Condenser 13 13 Shelves Storage Drawers Energy Saver Energy-Saving Tips 5 2 Drawer & Cover Removal 12 Temperature Controls 5 Food Storage Suggestions Storage Times 9 9 Vacation & Moving Tips 14 Warranty Back Cover Ice Dispenser Icemaker 6-8 6-8 Installation Adapter Plug 3,4 4 Adjustable Rollers Clearances Electrical Requirements Extension Cord Grounding Location Water Filter Accessory 4 4 3,4
Help us 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. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225 Ene~y-savi~ tips Use these model and serial numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator. ● Location of your refrigerator is important.
MPO~~T SMETY~STRUCTIONS Read dl itirudiom before using this apptiance. ● I i w-NGWhen using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: . DO not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemating mechanism whtie the refrigerator is plugged in. This will prevent that of many other foods.
I~~llatiOn Requirement@ (continued)–IMPORTANT. .. Please Read Carefully. Use of Adapter Plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNE~ION maybe made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.
Opemting Your Refrigemtor Automatic Ene~y Saver System Set the Temperature Controls I I FREEZER C INITIAL E SETTING COLDEST ‘N’T’AL ‘ETT’NG 5 FRESH FOOD COLDEST 9 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS 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 one letter or number at a time.
Ice & Chilled Water Dispemer Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses chilled water and ice cubes through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work. Importint Facts about Your Ice & Water Dispenser Your icemaker will produce e~t cubes per cycle—approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period— depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
Once Your Icemaker and Dispemer Are in Operation To Dispense Ice and Water To Dispense Ice and Water (CSX22) (CSX24) Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 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. Discard the first six glassfuls of water in the kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight “plastic” taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water reservoir.
Ice & Chilled Water Dispemer (continued) To Stop Dispensi~ Release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last ice cubes or drops of water. Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of chilled water. If excessive, the spill should be wiped dry immediately. Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self-draining— pour it in kitchen sink. The shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly according to instructions on page 13. If Ice Clumps Form in Sto~e Bin...
Food Stomge Suggestion Suggested storage times* Eating quality drops after time shown REFRl~!RATOR FR/:ZER 35° :T400F. DAYS O!TF MONTHS Fresh Meats Roasts (Beef & Lamb). Roasts (Pork & Veal). Steaks (Beef) Chops (Lamb). 3 Chops (Pork). 3 Ground & Stew Meats. Variety Meats. 1 Sausage (Pork). 1 3 to 5 3 to 5 3 to 5 to 5 to 5 1 to 2 to 2 to 2 6 to 12 4 to 8 6 to 12 6 to 9 3 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 1 to 2 Processed Meats Bacon. 7 Frankfurters. 7 Ham (Whole). 7 Ham (Half). 3 to 5 Ham (Slices).
Shelves Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs. Removable Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment Shelves in the freezer compartment are easily removed and replaced. To remove shelves: Adjwtible Shelves in Fresh Food Compartment 1,1 To remove: Lift the bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage.
Stomge Dmwers Convertible Meat Keeper Sealed & fresh Drawer The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer. The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment.
sto~e Dmwers (continued) To Remove Dmwem 1. Remove food from shelf above Sealed & Fresh Drawer and take out shelf. Take food off the glass cover and out of the drawer. m ,]--’” } “---: “ , /, ‘;1 ‘,, ;,1 ;, —. 2. Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward. Remove the gasket. L------- 5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the front to clear stops, and remove the drawer. If the refrigerator door doesn’t open completely, pull the drawer out until it hits the door.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning—Outside Cleaning—Inside Behind Refrigerator The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water lefi on shelf may leave deposits you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar. You can also use paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away.
Care and cleani~ (continued) Light bulb replacement In Freemr Compartment When you goon vacation In Fresh Food Compartment MODEL CSX24 1. Unplug refrigerator. 1. Unplug refrigerator. For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF, 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. 2.
- Questiom? m Use This Problem Solver ~ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY REFRIGERA~R DOES N~ OPERATE c May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes. ● Temperature control in OFF position. ● If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. ● If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY HOT AIR FROM BOTTOM OF REFRIGERA~R c Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator, Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration. FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM Temperature control not set cold enough.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CUBE DISPENSER DOES NOT WORK (MODEL CSX24) No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove them. ● No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. . Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps. WATER HAS POOR TASTE/ODOR .
If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FULL ONEWEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pafi of the refrigerator that For the life of the refrigerator, we will replace, free of charge, any fails because of a manufacturing defect.
