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Safety htstructions
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2-4,
Operating
bzstructions
Addilional
Featmes
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10
Aulc, malic Iccmaker
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1l
Con u ols ..........................
5
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6-8
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9, 10
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13
htstallation
hlslructions
Preparing
to Install
the Refiigerator.
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14
Reversing
the Dora Swing
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19-23
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15-19
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24-27
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24
Consumer
Support
Consumer
Support
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Back Covez
Producl
Registration
tot Canadian
Customers
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31, 32
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29, 30
WarzmHy
tot
Canadian
Customers
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33
Warranty
tbr US
Customers
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34
Modd_
!8 & 19
Congdlateur
sup6rieur
R4frig6rateurs
ta section tran_aise commence_ la page 35
Congelador
superior
Refrigeradores
La secci_n en espafiol empieza en la p_gina 67
Write the modeland serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these nnmbels
on the g)ay label
on the lett side, near the top el the
relrigerato_
compaz
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162D6747PO05 39-60360
02-05 JR
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
www.HotpoinLcom Safety htstructions ... 2-4, Operating bzstructions Addilional Featmes ... Modd_ !8 & 19 Aulc, malic Iccmaker , .... Con u ols ......Congdlateur sup6rieur Shelves and Bins ..... Crispers and Pans .... 9, 10 R4frig6rateurs Care and Cleaning Cmc and Cleaning .. - Page 2 IMPORTANTSAFETY INFORMATION. READALLiNSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual+ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: lhis leli'igexam_ must be propmly inst_dled Keep fingers out ol tim "pinch point"...
- Page 3 A DANGER!RISK OF CHILDENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR Child enu apment and suflbcation are not Refrigerants problems el tim past Junked el abandoned All zetiigemdon products contain lel_igmmlts, zetiiwlaloz_ aze still danwJ ous even il they _411 which tmde_ t_dmal lmv Illtlst be _emoved pdo_ sit tbl 'ijusl a lbw {lays"...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMAtiON. READALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING. A WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any c#cumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded Hfis provides Ihe best pm Ibmlanee and also Ilm powe_ cord o! this appliance is equipped with...
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Page 5: Con U Ols
About the controlson the refrigerator. www.HotpoinLcom The controls on your refrigerator will took like one of the following: ControlSettings Initially, set the control(s) at 5 (some models have only one control)_ Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the control(s) one increment at a time and allow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set, Setting the refrigerator control to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator... -
Page 6: Shelves And Bins
About the shelves and bins....... u,,i ............Not all features are on alt modelso Rearranging the Shelves Shdves in dm reiiigelalm and !]eezel compmmmnLs arc adjustable Refrigerator Compartment Toremove: lilt the shell up al the fi'ont Liii dm shell up at dm back and bring dm shetI out Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted ie the same manner. - Page 7 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, Freezer Compartment Toremove:' Lift up ihe ]eft side ot the shdi and slide it le[i imo die celll(.'l o[ [tle shelf supports Rotate lhe right side o! lhe shelf up and out oI shel[ suppol"ls, Toreplace:...
- Page 8 About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Spillproof Shelves (onsome models) Spiltprool shek,es have special edges to help prevem spills fronl dripping to lower shelves Ib lemove ol _eptace t.he shelves, see Rearrangingthe Shelves Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff (onsome models) ]lie slide-out spillproof sllell allows you Toreplace: to _each items stored behind o|ll(:iLs [ lie...
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Page 9: Crispers And Pans
About the crispers and pans. . .Ho,poi.t.oom Not all features are on all models, Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess watt= that may accumulate izz the dn_we_ boltom ol the dzawez_ oz under should be wiped dD,, Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsomemodels) Slkle tile conuol all tile way to dm Slide the conuol all tim way to dm LOW... - Page 10 About crisper removal..........Not all features are on all models, Crisper Removal Unloadthe bottom shelf before attempting to remove the storage drawers. ToRemove: Lilt dm dtawel,'s up slightly wlzile pulling them past d_e stop la(adon. Whenthe doorcannotbe fullyopened," Pull the tile dool dlawel' l_llthes|...
- Page 11 About the automaticicemaker. , .Hotpo ,toom ..............A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice, Automatic Icemaker (on some models) There are 2 types of icemakers: Tile icemaker will t)_educe apln oximately Throw away the th,'a few bamhes oI ice to allow the watm line to cleat: 3 1o 3½...
- Page 12 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. C|ean with a commercially av_dlable sufinless steel a cloth dampened with soapy walel: cleane1: Do no! use appliance wax oi polish oa dm sudnless steel Dly with a so[] cloflt Donot wipetherefrigerator w ith a soileddishcloth Keep the outside clean, Wipe wkh a dean or wet towel These mayleavea residuethat...
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Page 13: Care And Cleaning Cmc And Cleaning
wwvc.Hotpointcom i.,. ,.n..,.m,...,..,mm.m.m..,nn...HH i i i i Preparing for Vacation Sel the ice,nakm powm switch to the O(otl) ]olxg vacaLiolls OI absez_c(;s, i emove food and I]tC lcfiigelator Move posidon o_ move tim t;eelm arm to file lltlphlg the mliigeratov comzol to tile O(oii)posifion STOP (up) posidon (depending on model) and clean tim imerkn with a baking soda... - Page 14 Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 18 and 19 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow the tbllowing cleanmces _bl e_Lse ol installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. pvopez air cizcutation and plumbirlg and electrical "IMPORTANT - Saw.,esc Con!!eel jOHN insuucdons ib, local inspectox's "...
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Page 15: Water Line Installation
Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ONSOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended copper walm supply kits ave _v\%_-8X2, D, r X8X3 m WX8X4, depending o,1 the amount robing you need Apploved plastic walm supply lines are GE SmmtConnect'" l_.cifige_atol Tubing (V_BX()8X 10002, "v_ , 'XO8X 10006, WXO8X l O015 anti WX()8X 10(}25) - Page 16 Installation instructions iiiiiiiii iiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iNSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) Install the shmoll vah,e on the neat est hequently used drinking warm line. WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) ,i,ii1,1111111 i, iii ii iii iii "A GE water supply ldt (containing tubing, slmtofI [] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER vah,e and lillings listed below) is available at extra...
- Page 17 Installation Instructions FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasmn the shutoff valve to Ihe cold warm pipe with the pipe chunp, Place the compression nut and ILq,ule (sleeve) tubing onto the end ot the tubing and lbt coppm Pipe Clamp contlect...
- Page 18 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) i ii iiii [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) One of the illustrations below will look like the NOTES: connection on yore' refrigerator. Betble making the connection to tile lehigeiatol, t)e sure the refrigelatol powel cold is not...
- Page 19 Installation Instructions [] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER A,_ange tile coil ol tubhlg so that it does not viblate 011 powe_ switch models, so! the icemakm powel against Ihe back ot the 1oh igmalor m against the switch to the I (on) position On tkmlm m m modds, wall Push the reliigelalor back to the wall...
- Page 20 Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR DOOR ]_q)e tile door shut with masking tape, IlH)e the door shut with masking tape Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/8" socket. allcl latcheI, PlasticWasher HingePin--...
- Page 21 Installation Instructions [] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE [] TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT For' models with a base grille, remove it by gnLsping it Remove the center lfinge bracket by removing tile alxmt 6" iiom each end and pulling its bottom edge t_ I I tle rolx...
- Page 22 Installation instructions iiiiii iiiii i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) liansfe_ the dooz plug button to lhe opposite side To remove the handle: Remove the plug button...
- Page 23 Installation Instructions iiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii iiiiii [] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR [] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT Lowel the leliig_zuo_ doo_ OlttO Remove tlt_', sclews holding t.hc',handk; Io tite lop and tile ])ollOlll l)ottont of Ihe dooi Remove handle. hinge pin Pfastlc Su;tighten...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips
Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators_ Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what ! hear? These sounds are normal HUMMMo.. WHIRl WHOOSH,,, new high eificiency compresso, may run fasmr and longe_ and you may than your old reliigeratoz... - Page 25 Before you call for service.., w ,etpein,eom iiiiiiiiii Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Freezer door pops open This is normal if, after * This indicates Lhal the}e is a good seal on the fieezei when refrigerator door...
- Page 26 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Automatic icemaker Icemaker power' switch is , Ou power switch models, set the power svdzch to the (on some models) not on. i (co)position_ On l;eelel alln models, lllove the f_elez does not work _LI'IIIm dm ON (down)
- Page 27 vtrwvv.Hotpointcom Possible Causes What To Do Hotair frombottom Normal air flow cooling ofrefrigerator motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under" die refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at dtese normal and safe temperatures. Feed freezing in Food too close to die air vent * Move tim Ibod away tom...
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Page 29: Product Registralion Lbr U,S, Cusmmms
GE Service Protection Plus" GE, a name recognized worldwide tbr quality dependability, oilers Se_ vice Protection Ptus"--comp_ehensive plotection on all your appliances-- Any Appliance. We'll Cover Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: Any there, Anytime.* • Backed by GE " All brands covered •... - Page 30 If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach return form below ensure that your product is registered, or register online at www.Hotpoint.com. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number ..t Mr I] Ms D...