Hotpoint CTX18 Use And Care Manual page 4

use
Of
adapterpl~
Becauseof potentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions, w e strongly
recommendagainstuse of an adapter
plug. However,if you stillelect
to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNE~ION maybe made to a
properly groundedtwo-prongwall
outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) availableat most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must
be alignedwiththe largerslotin the
walloutletto provideproperpolarity
in the connectionof the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter
ground terminal to the wall outlet
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw
is metal, and not insulated, and
the wall outlet is grounded through
the house wiring. Youshould have
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
WIlell
disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, alwayshold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
Because of potential safety hazards
under cf:rtainconditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. .However,
if you still elect to use an extension
ct>rd,it is :~bsolutelyriecessary that
it I}ca UI.
!istcd
3-wire grounding
typeapplianceextensioncord having
a groundingtype plug and outlet
and that the electricalratingof the
cord be 15amperes(minimum)and
120volts.Such extensioncords are
obtainablethroughyour local
service organization.
The refrige~tir should
~lways be plugged inh iti
own
individual electrical outlet—
(115 volt, 60 Hertz,or 100volt,
50 Hertz, singlephase AC). This is
recommendedfor bestpefiorrnance
and to preventoverloadinghouse
wiring circuits,whichcould cause a
fire hazard from overheatingwires.
Refrigerator location
Install the refrigeratoron a floor
strong enough to support it when
it is fully Ioaded.
Do not install refrigeratorwhere
temperature will go below 60°F.
because it will not run ofien enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regarding location.
clearances
AIIowthe followingclearances
for ease of installation and proper
air circulation:
Sides,3/4" Top,1" Back, 1/2"
If Model ~X19 is to be installed
against a wall on the hinge side,
allow 1*A" for door clearance.
water supply to Ieemaker
(on Inodelsso equipped)
Youwill need to connect your
icemaker to a cold water line. A
water supply kit containing copper
tubing, shut-off valve, fittings and
instructions is availableat extra
cost from your dealer.
Villen building a new home
Consider providing a water supply
to the refrigerator location. It will
simplify connection of an optional
automatic icemaker should you
wisl~to install one at a later date.
~.
Rollers/bveli~
bgs
Some modelshaveadjustable
roIlemthat enableyou to move
the refrigeratoraw;y from the wall
for clea~ing;other models have
adjustablelevelinglegs. Rollersor
legsshouldbe set so the refrigerator
is firmly positionedon the floor
and the front is raisedjust enough
that the doors close easily when
opened about halfway.
Turn the two front roller adjusting
screwsor four corner levelinglegs
clockwise to raise the refrigerator,
counterclockwiseto Bower it.
Whenadjustingrollers or leveling
legs for proper door closure, we
recommend that the bottom front
edgeof the cabinetbe approximately
3/4"from the floor.
If your refrigeratorhas a base
grille, you can turn the adjusting
screwsthroughopeningsin the gfle.
If
you would
rather
remove
the
base grille, grasp the bottom of the
grille and pull it out.
I
To replace the
base
gl"ille,line
Llp
the clips on the back
of the grille
-.
)
f::"-:
with tie openings in the baseplate \i-
and pt~shthe grille forward until it
snaps into place.