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It is intendedto help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’tunderstandsomething or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 StomgbfifaweEs. . . . . . . ..9-t <$.~ Iceservice ..: . . . ..- . . . . .. ..93~~ writedown the model and Serial nm-hxso You’llsee them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.
“. . .YoiJmay safely refreeze frozen by a qidi@edin&vidfial.., ~-foods that$ave tl-iawed.ifthey still B. Beforecleaning. -: . , ~, contain ice crystals or if they are ~. Beforereplacinga &mm3d-oW. still coki-–below40”F. light Mb, the ml+igemtorshot.dd~ “. . .Thawedground meats, pmdtry, be unplugged.in.orderto avoid or fish that have any off-odoror corkactwith a livewife.fikiment. off-color shouki not be refrozen (A burned-out lightbulb may and should not be eaten. Thawed ~~ bn%.kwhen,&ing”@laced.
useofAdapter Plug Becauseof potential safety hazardsunder certain conditions, westrong~yrecommend againstuse of an adapter plug. However,if you stiilelect to use an adapter, where localcodespermit, a TEMPORARY ~ONNE~ION maybe made to a properly grounded two-prongwall outletby use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) availableat most local hardwarestores. TEMPORARYMETHOD -~ [ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA) ALIGN LARGE (IIIJj ‘RONGs’sLOTs% ---.1. Fig.
OpemtingYourRefrigerator — settheTemperatureContrd$ This turns off heaters in your refrigeratorthat preventmoisture from formingon the outside. Use of the Energy SaverSwitchcan saveyou money.Estimated yearly savings,dependingon yourlocal electric rates, are as follows: TEMPE6?ATU13E CONW?C)L?3 ‘“i mF- m d-’’GE7mw ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES EstimatedYearlySavings Energy ElectricRate(PerKwh) Savings $ .05 $ .08 $ :11 (Approx”) CTX18 $9,00 $15.00 $20.00 1j’o/~ CTX20 $8.00 $13.00 $18.
FoodStomgeSUuestiom suggested storage times pouMry* and formeat Eatingqualitydrups aftertimeshown Ill Hd REFfllGERATM FREEZER AT AT 35° to400F. o“E MONTHS DAYS FreshMfxi[s Roasts(Beef& Lamb). . . . . . . Roasts(Pork&Veal) . . . . . . . . Steaks(Beef). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chops(Lamb). . . . . . . . . . . . . Chops(Pork). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ground&StewMeats . . . . . . . VarietyMeats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sausage(Pork) . . . . . . . . . . . .
shelves Door SMVes Adjustable shelvesin * Fmdl FoodCompatiment —— Shelveson doors of Hotpoint refrigeratorsprovideconvenient storagefor frequentlyused items, (on models so equipped) Some models haveadjustable shelvesin the fresh food compartment, enablingyouto rearrange the shelvesto fityour family’sfood storageneeds. Some are deep and roomy enough to accommodate a two-literbottle on the bottom shelf and a six-pack on the shelf aboveit.
wtitandv~ehble Ihwwx’s {on modelsso t.?quipped) Drawersat the bottom of the fresh foodcompartmenthavebeen speciallydesigned to preserve the naturalmoisture and freshnessof produce.
Ike service UtomatieIcemaker n modelssoequipped) e ur icemaker will produce eight bes per cycle–approximately 100cubes in a 24-hour period, dependingon freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openingsand other use conditions. If your refrigeratoris operated before water connection k made to the icemaker, keep the icemaker feeler arm in the OFF (up) position as shown below.
Accessories AutomaticIcemaker Accessory Kit (optionalatextracost) To release ice cubes, invert tray, hold it over storage bucket (on modelsso equipped) or bowl, and twist tray at both ends. /’ The optional automaticicemaker will replace the ice you use.. . automatically.It can keep you suppliedwith a binful of cubes— ice for everything,everybody— without fuss or muss.
UserMaintenance Imtructiom Cleaningyourrefrigemtor =K ‘Me door handlesand trim can be cleanedwith a clothdampenedwith a solutionof mildliquiddishwashing detergentand water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’tuse wax on the door handlesand trim. Keepthe finish clean. Wipewith a clean cloth, lightlydampened with kitchenappliancewax or m“ild liquiddishwashingdetergent. Dry and polish with a clean, softcloth. Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddishwashingcloth or wet towel.
Rapid Electrical Diagnosis .— Questions? useThisProblemsolver .=- ‘—*7 PROBLEM Yourrefrigeratoris wired foraccurate electrical~iagnosisin yourhome—takes onlyminutesfor a servicetechnicianto checkitsentireelectricalsystem.No need 6 forthetechnicianto unplug,moveor unload e the refrigeratorto makethe diagnosis. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY m REFRIGERATOR , DOES N(IT OPERATEt May be in defrostcyclewhen motor doesnot operate for about 30 minutes. e Temperaturecontrolin > OFF position.
o r PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY HOTAIRFROM EwTmM CM? RFWRIGERJKRX @Normal air flow cooling motor. h the refrigerationprocess, ii is nortil that heat , be expelled in the area under k refrigerator.Sorne@oorcovering~willdiscolorat these normal and safe operatingtemperatyrcs. lburfloor coveringsuppliershould be consulted if you object to this discoloration, ,. e Temperaturecontrol nbt set cold enough. Refer to TEMPER.&TLJRJ3 CONTROLS on page 5. @Warmweather—frequen~door openings.
TheProblemSOIV~~ (continued) L If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center” 800.626.
IfYouNeedservice oobtainservice,see yourwarranty cmthe back page of this book. e’reproud of our service and wantyou to be pleased. If for some reasonyou are not happy with the service-youreceive, here are three stepsto followfor further help. FIRST,contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain whyyou are not pleased. In most cases, this will solvethe problem.
YOUR~mpog~~ RefrigeratOr WARRANTY Saveproof of original purchasedate such as your sales slip or cancelled check to estab!ishwarrantyperiod. —. --=4 WHATIS COVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY For oneyearfromdateof original purchase,we willprovide,freeof charge,partsand servicelabor inyourhometo repairor repiace anypart of the refrigeratorthat faiisbecauseof a manufacturing defect.
