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IMPORTANT S AFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE U SING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Keep finge_s out of the "pinch point"...
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DANGER!RISK OF CHILDENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR Refrigerants Child entrapment and sufli)cation are not i)rol)lems of the past, Junked or abandoned _dl refrigeration products contain refiigerants, refrigerators are still dangerous ... even if they will which under ti_deml law must be removed prior sit fin"...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under an}, circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safe_ this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with This provides...
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About the controlson the refrigerator, w Hot.oi, t.com Thecontrols on your refrigerator will look 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.
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About the shelves and bins. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shel;es in the refrigerator and h'eezer con_l)arm_ents are a(!iustnble. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont. up at the I,ifl the shelf back bring...
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Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels) Spillproof shel',es have special edges hel I) pre_ent spills fl'om dripping to lower shelves. To remme or replace the shelves, see Rearrangingthe Shelves. Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (onsomemodels) Toreplace: The slide-out spillproof shelf allo_vs )_m to reach items stored behind othe_.
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About the crispersand pans. Not all features are on all models. Fru# and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that accumulate in the bottom of the (h'awe_ or under (h'awe_ should be wiped dry:, Adjustable Humidity Crisper (onsome models) Slide control all the wax to the Slide control all the wa)
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About crisper removal w eetpoi, tcom Not all features are on all models. Crisper Removal Unload the bottom shelf before attempting to remove the storage drawers. ToRemove: i,ifl the (h'awe_3 up slightly while pulling them past the stop location. If the door prevents you from taking out the (h'awe_, fi_t try to remove...
About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (on somemodels) Throw awm tile fi_t few batches of ice There are 2 types of icemakers: The icemaker will produce al)pro_nmtely to allow tile water line to clem: 3 to 3½...
Careand cleaning of the refrigerator, w eetpeintcem Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with Donot wipetherefweratorwith a soileddishcloth or wet towel These mayleavea residuethat a doth dampened with soap)' wateI: Dry with a soft cloth. canerodethepaint Donot usescouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleachorcleaners containing Keep the outside clean.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Preparing for Vacation Set the icemaker power sMtch to the 0 (Off) long va(-ations absen(-es_ i'eil/ove toed unplug Move STOP i'efl_gei'atoi', position or move teeler to the refl_igerator control to the 0 (off) (up) position (depending on model)
Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 18 and 19 ffyou have questions,call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)o, , isitoro_bsite ,t: www.Hotpoint.com ] BEFORE YOU BEGmN CLEARANCES Allow the fl_llowing clearances fi)r ease of installation, Read these instructions coropletety and carefully. proper air circulation and I)lmnbing, and electrical °...
mnstaJiation mnstructions mNSTALUNG THE WATER UNE IONSOME MODELS} BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recomme]/ded copper _ater slq)ply kits _re WX8X2, WXSXB or WXSX4, depe(/dim/g o(/ die amom/t mbim/g you _lee(t. Approved plastic water slq)p]y ]im/es are (;E Smart(2mm/ect '_Re_i'igerator T!_bi_lg (WXOSX 100(}2, WX 08X 1 (1(1(16,WX 08X 1 (1(115 am/d...
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. A GE supply kit (comainim_g mbim_g, shmoff water [] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER valve a]_d fittJm]gs listed below) is available at extra SUPPLY cost {]'om your dealer...
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) [] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE to the cold Fasten shutoff xalxe water pipe with tile pipe clamp. Place tile compression tenule (sleexe) fi)r COl)per tubing onto tile of tile tubing...
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Installation Instructions [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE [] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten connections that leak. NOTES: • Before making tile connection to the reli'igerator, sure tile refl'igerator power cord is not plugged into wall outlet.
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Installation Instructions REVERSmNG THE DOOR SW NG IMPORTANT NOTES [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR _hen reversing door swing: Tape door shut with umsking tape. • Read ii_stluctions all the way throuoh before smrting. • Handle parts careflfllv to axoid scratching, I)aim b'_ their •...
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mnstaliation mnstructions [] REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR [] TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO DOOR THE LEFT Interchange, hiw,e_ and screws at toi _ right, with screws %q_e the door shut with masking tape. at the top left of cabinet. Remove the center hin,,e_ pin with a 3/8"...
mnstaliation mnstructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE [] TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT it b) ,grasI)ing, it b} removim,_ the For models with a base grille, remo_e Remoxe the center hinge bracket about 6"...
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Installation Instructions [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) To remove handle: Remove plug button Transfer door plug button to the opposite side. carelully p_Ting under edge with a putty knife, Remove exposed...
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR [] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT Remoxe the screws holding the handle to the top and i,ower Fe_lJgei';_Kor door oiKo bottoill botton_ of the door. Remoxe handle.
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Normal operating sounds. _,_eo,poi,,com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? Thesesoundsare normal. HUMMM... WHIRl. WHOOSH... • high efficiency compressor faster longer than refl'igerator • You mav hear the rims spinning at high...
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. Possible Causes What To Do Freezer door pops open This is normal if, after * This iudi('ates...
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www.Hotpoiut.com Possible Causes What To Do Automatic icemaker • On power Icema_ker power switch switch models, set the power switch to the (on some models) I (On)position. feeler models, moxe the feeler does not work axm to the (down) position. Water supply turned...
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Before you call for service... Possible Causes What To Do Hot air from bottom Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal...
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, vis# us at www.Hotpoint.com, or carl date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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