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Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Defrost Water Pan
Defrosting
Energy Saver Switch
Energy-Saving Tips
Food Storage Suggestions
Storage Drawer
Storage Times
Ice Trays
Installation
Adapter Plug
Clearances
Electrical
Requirements
Extension Cord
Grounding
Leveling Legs
Location
Light Bulb Replacement
Model and Serial Numbers
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Problem Solver
Repair Service
Safety Instructions
9
Shelves
5
Temperature Controls
2
Vacation & Moving Tips
Warranty
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- Page 1 the best from Problem Solver 12, 13 Appliance Registration Repair Service Care and Cleaning models Defrost Water Pan Safety Instructions Defrosting Shelves Energy Saver Switch Temperature Controls Vacation & Moving Tips Energy-Saving Tips Warranty Back Cover Food Storage Suggestions Storage Drawer Storage Times Ice Trays Installation...
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Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Help us help you... Read this book carefully. Location of your refrigerator is Use these model and serial important. Avoid locating it next numbers in any correspondence It is intended to help you operate to your range, a heating vent or where service calls concerning your and maintain your new refrigerator the sun will shine directly on it. -
Page 3: Grounding
Important Safety Instructions If your old refrigerator is stfll appliance, always exercise Fasic have thawed completely. around the house but not in use, be safety precautions, including the The United States Department of sure to remove the doors. This will following: Agriculture in Home and Garden reduce the possibility of danger to... -
Page 4: Adapter Plug
Installation Requirements (continued) Use of adapter plug Use of extension cords Leveling Legs Adjustable legs at the front corners Because of potential safety Because of potential safety of the refrigerator should be set so hazards under certain conditions, hazards under certain conditions, the refrigerator is firmly positioned we strongly recommend against use we strongly recommend against the... -
Page 5: Energy Saver Switch
Operating Your Refrigerator Temperature Control Energy Saver Switch Over an extended period of time, moisture that forms on the outside Dial The Energy Saver Switch is located may cause deterioration of the paint on the temperature control panel. finish. It will be important to protect The temperature control dial has the finish by using appliance polish nine settings plus “OJ’... -
Page 6: Food Storage Suggestions
Food Storage Suggestions Organize your food storage Meats, fish and poultry purchased Suggested storage times from the store vary in quality and for convenience for meat and poultry* age; consequently, safe storage time Store all like things together. This in your refrigerator will vary. not only saves time, but electricity—... -
Page 7: Storage Drawer
Shelves & Storage Drawer Tips on freezing foods Top Shelf To remove drawer when fresh food compartment door cannot There are three essential require- The top shelf has a guard at the be opened folly: ments for efficient home freezing. rear to help prevent containers from 1. -
Page 8: Ice Trays
Ice Service Easy Release~ Ice Trays To release ice cubes, invert tray, hold it over storage bucket or bowl, For most eficient ice sertice, place and twist tray at both ends. \ trays side by side on the freezer compartment floor. For ody one or two ice cubes, leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove... -
Page 9: Defrosting Instructions
Defrosting Instructions Fresh Food Freezer Compartment Compartment 4. In addition to the visible frost in Defrost freezer compartment Defrosting of the fresh food com- the freezer compartment, frost also partment takes place automatically when frost becomes l/4-inch to forms on the hidden side of the every time the refrigerator turns off. -
Page 10: Care And Cleaning
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge (Cat. No. WRWX216) is available dampened in warm water and from Hotpoint Appliance Parts baking soda solution-one Marts. tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Do not use... -
Page 11: Light Bulb Replacement
Light bulb When you goon replacement vacation When you move A light bulb and socket are For extended vacations or absences, Disconnect power cord from wall located at the top of the fresh food outlet and remove all food. Follow shut off power to refrigerator, compartment. - Page 12 Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Temperature control dial set at “0~’ DOES NOT OPERATE 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.
- Page 13 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM FRESH FOOD Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROL on page 5. OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT Warm weather—frequent door openings to get ice or cold drinks. TEMPERATURE TOO WARM Door left open for long time. SLOW ICE CUBE Trays not placed on freezer compartment floor.
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Page 15: If You Need Service
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. - Page 16 HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, defect. GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE. WHAT IS N~ COVERED Servicetripstoyourhometo Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product.