Hotpoint CTF14 Use And Care Manual page 4

Ekcause
of
pohmtia6 safety
hazards
umkr
certain con~itions,
we stmrwlv recommend against use
u
of an ad:l"p;er plug. However,if you
still elect to use an adapter, where
local codes permit, a '1'EMPORARY
cnm~cmxi 1332ijf be
made
to a
properly
grounded two-prong wall
outlet by use of a LJLlisted adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local
hardware stores.
The Iqer slot in the adapter
must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall outlet to provide proper
pohity in the connection of the
power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground termin:l] to wall outiet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
outlet is grounded through house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
wham dkmmxting the
pm%x
cod
from
'theadapter,
al
ways hoki
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminaI is very likely to break wi[h
repeateci use.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
we strongjy recommend against the
use
of an extension cord. However,
if w3ustill elect to use an extension
cob. it is absd utel
y necessary that
i [ [~e a [.JL lis[ed 3--wire grounding
:ype :Ippliance extensioi~ cord hav-
ing a :rounding type plug uncloutlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15amperes (minimum)and
120volts. Such extension cords
are obtainable through your local
service organization,
The refrigerator Sllouid
dwtrys be plugged imto its OWxl
inditidRRal ehxh%d outkt-
(115volt, 60 Hertz, or 100volt,
50 Hertz, single phase AC). This is
recommended for best performance
and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause
a possible fire hazard from over-
heating wires.
I?efrigerator Installation
ILocatiol%
Do ml'$ install refrigerator where
temperature will go below 60°R
because it wilInot run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
DO install it on a
floor strong
enmgh $0 support a fullykxded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location=
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Mow the following &% W MMXsfor
ease of installation and pq'ler lain'
Ciredation :
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Utiik y
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(on modek
so quipped)
You will need to connect your
icemaker to a cold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is avaiIabIe at extra
cost from your dealer. There
should be sufficient tubing for
the icemaker from the cold water
supply to allow you to move the
refrigerator out from the wall
several feet (approximately 3 coils
of U4-iRc13 copper tubing that
measure at least 10
inches
in
dM.Oeter),
L;
for cle:u~ing;other ~%dels have
adj~~ttib!e]e?di~~~
k&b Rdk!%
or legs, locakxi behind the base
grill, should be set so the refriger-
ator is firmly positioned on the
floor and the front is raised ~ust
enough that the doors close easily
when opened about halfway,
To adjuast
d en% or
k!vding
legs,
remove base grille by grasping it
at bottom and pulling it out.
ROLLER
Turn roller adjusting screws or
leveling Iegs ckdcwise to raise
refrigerator, eolmtercloektise $0
lower it. Use adjustable wrench or
pliers on the roller adjusting screw's
3/8" hex head bolt.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legs for proper door closure, bottom.
fr~nt edge ~f cabinet should be
approximately 5/8" from floor.