Temperature Control - Hotpoint CTX14 Use And Care Manual

a groundingtype plug and outlet
and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 15amperes (minimum)and
120
volts. -
The refrigeratorshould always
be plugg;d into its own -
individualelectricaloutIet—
(115 volt, 60 Hertz, singlephase
AC). This is recommended for
best performance and to prevent
overloadinghouse wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard
from overheatingwires.
.Refrigerator hcation
Do not install refrigeratorwhere
temperature wi~lgo below 6t)°F.
because it will not run ofien enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Do instill it on a floor strong
enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regarding location.
clearances
Allow the followingclearances for
ease of installation and proper air
circulation.
Sides...............3/4°
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l"
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l"
If your refrigerator has an
icen]akcr, or if you plan to add an
iccmaker later, the iccmaker will
have to be connected to a cold
water line, A water supply kit
containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions is
available at extra cost from your
dctile~>. There s~~ould be sufficie~lt
tubing for the icemakcr from the
cold water supply to allow moving
[he refrigerator out from tile wall
sevcrai feet (approximately 8 feet
of 1/4"copper tubing in three
[(l-inchdiameter coils).
hveling legs near each front
corner of the refrigeratorare
adjustable.They firmly position
the refrigerator and preventit from
movingwhen the doors are opened.
Levelinglegs should be set so the
front of the refrigeratoris raised
just enough that the doors close
easily when opened about halfway.
Turn the
levelinglegs
clockwise
m
o
d
to raise the
refrigerator,
counterclockwise
to lower it.
Rollers next to the levelinglegs
enable you to movethe refrigerator
awayfrom the wall for cleaning.
Turn the legs counterclockwise
until the weight of the refrigerator
is transferred from them to the
rollers. After rollingthe refrigerator
back into place, turn the legs
clockwise until the legs again bear
the weight of the refrigerator.
operating
Temperaturecontrol
The temperature control dial has
nine settings plus OFF.
"1" is the wa~mest.
"9" is the coldest.
Initially set the
temperature control
dial at "5?'
After usingthe refrigerator,
adjust the temperature control if
necessary. Insert a coin into the slot
in the middle of the dial and you
can turn the dial to the setting that
is best suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize,
F40te:h~fiing tile temperature
Coiltro! diai to OFF stops cooling
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No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrostthe
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Yourrefrigeratoris designed and
equippedto defrost itself
automatically.However,some
frost on packagesis normal.
~ Location of your refrigerator is
important. Avoidlocating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where
the sun will shine directly on it.
~ In order for the refrigerator to
work properly, air must circulate
around it. See Clearances on this
page for recommendedminimum
clearances.
~ Don'topen the doors more often
than necessary.
@ Closethe doorsas soonas possible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
~ Be sure the doors are closed
tightly.Beforeleaving the house
or retiring for the night, check to
be sure the doors haven'tbeen left
open accidentally.
~ Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
~ Wipe moisture from bottles and
cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.
@ Keep foods covered to reduce
moisture buildup inside the
refrigerator.
~ If you turn the control to the
coldest position for quick chilling
.—
or freezing, be sure to turn it back ~
to your regular setting.
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@ Keep the condenser clean (see
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page 9).
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~ Don'tovercrowdyour refrigerator.
Overcrowding can reqt~ireextra
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electrical energy to keep everything "':~~. ~
cool.