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Hotpoint 20 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Hotpoint 20 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Crispers and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Shelves and Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
. . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . .10
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . .16-20
Water Line Installation . . . . . . . .12-16
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . . .22, 23
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . .21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .25, 26
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on the gray label
on the left side, near the top of the
refrigerator compartment.
Owner's Manual &
Installation Instructions
Model 20
162D6748P001
39-60199
05-02 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Preparing to Install the Refrigerator ....11 Reversing the Door Swing ..16–20 Water Line Installation ..12–16 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service .

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 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: This refrigerator must be properly installed Keep fingers out of the “pinch point”...

  • Page 3: Proper Disposal

    DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not Refrigerants problems of the past. Junked or abandoned All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they which under federal law must be removed prior will sit for “just a few days.”...

  • Page 4: Connect Electricity

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped This provides the best performance and also with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits which...
  • Page 5 About the controls on the refrigerator. www.Hotpoint.com FREEZER CONTROL REFRIGERATOR CONTROL 1 COLD 0 IS OFF 2 NORMAL 9 IS COLDEST 3 COLDEST Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 2 and allow 12 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
  • Page 6 About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjustable. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the front. Lift the shelf up at the back and bring the shelf out.

  • Page 7: Automatic Icemaker

    About the crispers and pans. www.Hotpoint.com Not all features are on all models. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers or under the drawers should be wiped dry. To Remove: These drawers can be removed easily by lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer past the stop location.

  • Page 8: Controls

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue a cloth dampened with soapy water. that can erode the paint.
  • Page 9 Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure away from the wall. All types of floor you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models). coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the light bulb. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: Light bulb may be hot. Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage. Unplug the refrigerator.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    (containing tubing, shutoff valve, fittings and Pull the grille away from instructions) is available at extra cost from your dealer, the refrigerator. by visiting our Website at www.Hotpoint.com or from Insert a flat blade Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. screwdriver into the slots...

  • Page 12: Water Line Installation

    Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (ON SOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE SmartConnect ™...
  • Page 13 Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear • A cold water supply. The water pressure must be the line of water. between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible.
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and Pipe Clamp connect it to the shutoff valve.
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve NOTES: connection as far as possible. While holding the • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, tubing, tighten the fitting.

  • Page 16: Reversing The Door Swing

    Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the I (on) position. Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate The icemaker will not begin to operate until it against the back of the refrigerator or against the reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or wall.
  • Page 17 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the screws attaching the center hinge to the cabinet. Then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door.
  • Page 18 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR BRACKET TO THE LEFT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) Move the screws from the top right side of the door Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. top and insert them into the handle screw holes on Remove the screw attaching the hinge pin to the right the opposite side.
  • Page 19 Installation Instructions TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR REHANG THE HANDLE TO THE RIGHT REFRIGERATOR DOOR Remove the screws holding the handle to the top and Replace the base grille. Lower the refrigerator door bottom of the door. Remove handle. onto the bottom hinge pin. Shut the door, making sure to align the door with the cabinet.
  • Page 20 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) INSTALL CENTER HINGE REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR BRACKET ON LEFT SIDE Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin. Remove the screw hole cover from the left side and insert it into the screw holes on the right side. Insert the center hinge pin into the hinge hole on top of the refrigerator door.

  • Page 21: Normal Operating Sounds

    Normal operating sounds. www.Hotpoint.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... WHOOSH... The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
  • Page 22 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not • Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end. Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
  • Page 23 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. odor/taste • Wrap foods well. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. •See Care and cleaning. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.
  • Page 24 Notes.
  • Page 25 800.626.2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S. ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to:...
  • Page 26 Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered, or register online at www.Hotpoint.com. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Mrs.
  • Page 27 Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.Hotpoint.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES. under the warranty. For The Period Of:...

  • Page 28: Consumer Support

    Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the Hotpoint Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! You can also shop for more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of all our on-line support services designed for your convenience.

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