IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY P RECAUtiONS When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following: !:i)This reflJgerator must be properl} installed Kee I) finge_s out of the "pinch point"...
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www.Hotpointcom HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safe_ this appfiance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped This provides best pe_tom]ance also with a 3-prong (grom_ding)
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About the controlson the refrigerator. The controls will look fike one of the following: Initially, set the refrigerator control at5 and the freezer control at5 and allow 12-24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Several adjustments may be required. Adjust the controls one increment at a time, and allow 12hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.
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About the shelves and bins. He, ei,,cem Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Shelves in the reflJgerator fl'eezer comi_artn]ents a(!iustnble. Refrigerator Compartment To remove: Tilt the shelf up at the fl'ont. I,ifl the shelf up at the back bring shelf...
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About the shelves and bins. Sfide-Out Spil/proof Shelf (on some models) The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you To replace: to reach items stored behind othe_. Place rear shelf tabsjust in ti'ont spedal edges are designed to help prevent central notches on the shelf fi'ame, spills from dripping...
About the additional features. Hetpoi, t com Not all features are on all models. To remove, slide the rack out to the stop Slide-out beverage rack holds 12 cans soda or 2 wine/water bottles (lengthwise). position, lift the rack up and past the stop It can be remoxed fin"...
About crisper removal Not all features are on all models. Crisper Removal To Remove: When the door cannot be fully opened, remove drawer fi_rthest from door These drawex5 can be remoxed easil)b) fi_t. Make stlre drawer closest to the lifting up slightly while pulling...
Careand cleaning of the refrigerator. www.Hotpointcom Cleaning the Outside Donotwipetherefrigerator witha soiled dishcloth orwet The door handles and trim. Clean with a doth towelThese m ay leave a residue t hatcanerode thepaint. darrlpened with soap_ water. Dry _ith a soft Donotuse scouring pads, powdered c leaners, bleach o r cloth.
Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off)position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment CAUTION: L>, b ./b m.y be h o . the bulb Mth an appliance Replace bulb of the same or lower wattage. On models with a light shield, replace...
Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22 and 25 Questions?Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visitom X_ebsite _,t:WWW.HOtpoint.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEARANCES Allow the fl)llowing clearances fin" ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical • IMPORTANT - S ,,e these connections.
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Installation instructions iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (ONSOME MODELS) BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended coi)per water supply kits are _4UX8X2, _4UXSX3 or _4UXSX4, depending on the amount tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are refrigerator tubing kits _X08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015...
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff xalxe on the nearest frequently used WHAT YOU WiLL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A water supply (containing tubing, shutoff valve [] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost SUPPLY fl'om yore"...
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) [] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff _al_e to the cold water pipe with tile pipe clamp. Place tile compression nut and ferrule (sleexe) for coI)per tubing onto tile end...
Installation Instructions [] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) NOTES: Fasten the tubing into the clamp proxided hold it in a xertical position. You may need • Before making tile connection to tile refrigerator, pry open the clamp.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) [] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER (CONT.) Feeler arm models - Move tile feeler to tile __rranoe the coil of tubing so that it does not _ibrate ON (down) position. Tile icemaker will not begin against the back of the refrigerator...
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Installation instructions [] REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape door shut with masking tape. Tape door shut with masking tape. a 3/4 socket. Remoxe center hinoe_ with " Hinge Pin 4 I_.emoxe hinge coxer of the freezer door some models).
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Installation instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT I_.emoxe center hin,,e bracket b _, ren/oxing Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. three screws. Using a socket driver, move...
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Installation Instructions [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR [] TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) To remove handle: Remove plug button Transfer door plug button to the opposite side. carefully prying trader tile edge with a putty knife.
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) [] REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR [] TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT Remo_e tile screws holding tile handle to tile Lo_er tile tile l'efl'igel'_ltOl" dooF ()lit() bottoI// botton_ of tile door. Remoxe handle.
Normal operatingsounds, w .ot oi.too,. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. refrigerators Modem have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. HUMMM... WHIRl --WHOOSH... • Tile new high efficiency c()mpressor may run fi_ster and longer than your old refi_gerator...
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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 Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait al)out 40 Ufilmtes...
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www.Hotpointcom Possible Causes What To Do Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs clemlhag. * Erupt 3 and wash bin. Dis(ard old cubes. odor/taste Food trmlsmitthag odor/taste * _,,Vrapfi)ods well. to ice cubes. Interior of refrigerator * See Care and cleaning. needs clemlh_g.
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Staple your receipt here. an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the orig&al 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). Please have serial number and under the warrantz model number available when calling for service.
Caution must he exercised, since impreper servicing may cause unsafe operation. _ontact [.,Is www.Hotpointcom It you are not satisfied with tile service you receive i/"om Hotpoint, contact us on our Website with all tile details including...