Contenk Appliance Registration Base Grille 2 4 Care and Cleaning Condenser 17 17 Diagnostic Codes Energy Saver System Energy-Saving Tips Food Storage Suggestions 8,9 5 Storage Drawers 15, 16 Drawer & Cover Removal 16 13 Warranty Back Cover Water Filter Accessory 12 Icemaker Installation 10-12 3,4 Extension Cord Grounding 7 7 Temperature Controls Vacation & Moving Tips IO-12 Clearances Electrical Requirements Status Check—Reset Warm Temperature 6-9 7 2 13 Storage Times Ice Dispenser Adapt
Help us help you... Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Ene~y-saving tips Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll see them on a label at the bottom, just inside the fresh food compartment door.
~PORTANT S~ETY~STRUC~ONS Read all i~rudions before@ this appliance. W~N~When usin~ this appliance, always exercise ba;ic safety precautions, including the following: Use this appliance oniy for its intended purpose as describd in ● this Use and Care Book, . This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions below and on page 4. ● Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Installation Requirement Use of Adapter Plug (U5-volt units) a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. Such extension cords are obtainable through your local service organization. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.
Opemting Your Refrigemtor Set the Temperature Controk Automatic Energy Saver System I You won’t find an “energy saver” switch on this refrigerator. Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s condenser is automatically circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during humid weather. Many refrigerators use special electric heaters. This refrigerator needs none. That’s why there is no “energy saver” switch. .
Solid State Monitor System It keeps an eye on things for you. @Red signal light flashes to tell you when either door is open. @Green signal light tells you[hat the Door Alarm beeper has been set to sound after either door has been open 30 seconds. What these codes mean—and what to do when they appear—is summarized on the inside of the freezer compartment door and explained more thoroughly on the following pages.
How to Set the Door Alarm Why the Red Warm Temperature Light G1OWS You don’t have to set the visual alarm. As long as either door is open. the red DOOR OPEN signal light flashes. At first, it’s probably because your newly installed refrigerator hasn’t completely cooled down yet. Wait a few’ hours for it to coo], and then the I ight will go out. How the Solid State Monitor System Work The word NORMAL is lighted in green except when a failure has been detected.
Solid Sbte Monitor System (continued) The Solid State Monitor System alerts you when something starts to go wrong. If a diagnostic code appears on the display, something needs special attention. To get your attention, the display code flashes until you erase it. The first 6 flashes are accompanied by beeps. If more than one coded function requires attention at the same time, the one with the highest priority will be displayed first. Pressing the STATUS CHECKRESET pad will evaluate all other coded functions.
Signal Lights and Diagnostic Codes What they mean, and what to do when they alert you, is summarized on this panel on the inside of the freezer compartment door.
Ice & Chilled Water Dispemer Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses chilled water and ice cubes through the freezer compartment door. Here’s how they work. Importint Facfi about Your Ice &Water Dispenser Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period— depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
Once Your Icemaker and Dispenser Are in Operation Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24 cubes). This will flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn’t used. Discard the first six glassfuls of water in the kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight “plastic” taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water reservoir. Keep ice level to keep icemaker productive.
Ice & Chilled Water Dispemer (continued) If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin... To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin... Water Filter Icemaker Accessory - The Icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together. However, if you don’t use the ice very often, ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser. Slide the bin back until the @bon the bin locks into the slot in the shelf.
Food Storage Su~estions Ii) store cheese, wrap well with wax Su~ested storage times for meat and poultry* IN REFRI;!RATOR Eating quality drops after time shown paper or aluminum foil, or put in a pl:istic bag. FREEZER AT O°F. MONTHS 35° t:T400F.
Shelves Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your fdmily ’s food storage needs. Removable Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment Shelves in the freezer compartment are easily removed and replaced. To remove shelves: Adjwtible Shelves in Fresh Food Compartment To remove bins: Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage.
Storage Drawers Convertible Meat Keeper Sealed & Fresh Drawer The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compafiment to flow around the drawer. The variable temperature control regulates the air tlow from the freezer compartment. This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as: . Artichokes ● Cherries ● Plums ● Asparagus ● Corn Beets, topped .
To Remove Dmwers \l Ill, ,, -, 1. Remove food from the shelf above the Sealed & Fresh drawer and take out the shelf. Take food off the glass cover and out of the drawer. 2. Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward. Remove the gasket. 8. Tilt and rcmove the drawer. After clean ing, replace in reverse order. 5. Pull the drawer forward, lift the front to clear stops, and remove the drawer. Ifthc refrigerator door doesn’t open completely.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning—Outside Cleaning—Inside Behind Refrigerator Solid state monitor system panels. Clean the panels on the outside and inside of the freezer compartment door with a soft, clean cloth lightly dampened with water. Do not use cleaning sprays or large amounts of water—the liquid can run down and damage the control mechanisms. Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Light bulb replacement In Fresh Food Compartment 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. To align the control knob properly, note position of numbered control for proper reassembly and pull off knob. 3. Pull bottom of light panel down about l/4’’—just enough to disengage lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall. 4. Lift panel to disengage top from pins on side walls; remove panel.
Rapid Electrical Diagnosis m - Questiom? ~ - Use This Problem Solver Y(]ur refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in your home—takes only minutes for a service technician to check itsentireelectrical system. No need for the technician to unplug, move or unload the refrigerator to make the diagnosis. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY NO PANEL ~UCH PAD RESPONSE If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
The Problem Solver (continued, PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSk; AND RK;hlElj}’ OPERATING SOUNDS Q The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator. ● Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CUBE DISPENSER . No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes. . No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. DOES NOT WORK ● Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps.
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If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
YOUR H~POINT REFRIGERATOR WARRAN~ Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
