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Safety Instructions
Owner’s Manual &
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Instructions
Connect Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Models 22, 25
Proper Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating Instructions
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Controls . . .
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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” areas; and located in accordance with the Installation clearances between the doors and between Instructions before it is us
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.Hotpoint.com 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 with prevents overloading house wiring circuits which a stan
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About the controls on the refrigerator. The controls will look like one of the following: ADJUST FREEZER TEMP ACTIVATE LOCK ADJUST REFRIGERATOR TEMP HOLD COLDER WARMER COLDER WARMER 3 SECS 9 IS COLDEST 9 IS COLDEST Initially, set the refrigerator control at 5 and the freezer control at 5 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 12 hours after each adjustment for the refrigerator to reach
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the shelves and bins. www.Hotpoint.com 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. Some models have wire shelves that can be adjusted in the same manner. To replace: While tilting
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About the shelves and bins. Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf (on some models) The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you To replace: to reach items stored behind others. The Place the rear shelf tabs just in front of special edges are designed to help prevent the central notches on the shelf frame. spills from dripping to lower shelves. Slide the shelf in until the central tabs To remove: are slightly behind the front bar. Remove all items from shelf. Lower the shelf into place until it is Slide the s
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the additional features. www.Hotpoint.com Not all features are on all models. Shelf Saver Rack (on some models) Slide-out beverage rack holds 12 cans of To remove, slide the rack out to the stop soda or 2 wine/water bottles (lengthwise). position, lift the rack up and past the stop It can be removed for cleaning. position and lift it out. About the crispers and pans. Not all features
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About crisper removal. Not all features are on all models. Crisper Removal To Remove: When the door cannot be fully opened, remove the drawer farthest from the door These drawers can be removed easily by first. Make sure the drawer closest to the lifting up slightly while pulling the drawer door is fully closed. There is a latch at the past the stop location. front of the center slide rail. Push down on the latch and slide the center slide rail, to which the drawer is attached, away from the d
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.Hotpoint.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. cloth. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these prod
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Replacing the light bulbs. Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit. Refrigerator Compartment Replace the bulb with an appliance CAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot. bulb of the same or lower wattage. On models with a light shield, replace Unplug the refrigerator. the light shield. The bulbs are located at the top of Plug the refrigerator back in. the refrigerator compartment near the opening. On some models, a light shield will have to be removed. To
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Installation Refrigerator Models 22 and 25 Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.Hotpoint.com CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • Sides 1/8″ (4 mm) • Top 1″ (25 mm) • IMPORTANT – Observe all • Back 1″ (25 mm) governing cod
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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 refrigerator tubing kits WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025. When connecting your refrigerator to a reverse osmosis water system, follow the manufacturer’s • Copper or approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, recommendations. 1/4″
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, SUPPLY 800.626.2002. 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). 2 CHO
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 4 7 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. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator tubing kit, insert the mo
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Installation Instructions 9 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) NOTES: Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, pry open the clamp. be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 1/4″ Tubing • We recommend installing a water filter if your Tubing Clamp water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR START THE ICEMAKER (CONT.) Feeler arm models – Move the feeler arm to the Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate ON (down) position. The icemaker will not begin to against the back of the refrigerator or against the operate until it reaches its operating temperature wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. of (15 F) (-9 C) or below. It will begin operation automatically if the icemaker
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Installation Instructions 1 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/4″ socket. Hinge Pin Remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer door (on some models). Remove the two screws, then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door. Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the Top Hinge cabinet. Lift the door straight off the
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 4 5 TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE TRANSFER CENTER HINGE BRACKET TO THE LEFT BRACKET TO THE LEFT Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Remove the center hinge bracket by removing the three screws. Using a socket driver, move the bottom hinge bracket from the right side to the left side. NOTE: Keep these screws with the hinge bracket. They are long screws and will be used when NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket, install
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Installation Instructions 7 7 TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT HANDLE TO THE RIGHT (CONT.) To remove the handle: Remove the plug button by Transfer the door plug button to the opposite side. carefully prying under the edge with a putty knife. Remove the exposed screw holding the handle. Button Handle Plug Reinstalling the handle: Attach the handle to the right side of the door. Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door. Long Handle S
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 8 9 TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR REHANG THE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE TO THE RIGHT DOOR Remove the screws holding the handle to the top Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom and bottom of the door. Remove handle. hinge pin. Straighten the door and line it up with the center hinge bracket. Reinstall the center hinge pin with a 3/4″ socket. Turn it until it extends through the hinge bracket and into the door. Move the plug button on the right
