Page 2 - USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; Consumer Support; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR; Refrigerants
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the UnitedStates) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire gro...
Page 3 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 3 www.Hotpoint.com HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be properly ...
Page 4 - About the controls on the refrigerator.; The controls will look like one of the following:; Touch pad controls; Operating Instructions
This feature allows you to lock the controlsso the settings cannot be changed. To lock the controls: Set the controls to the desired settings. Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds. When the controls are locked, the indicatorlight will come on and the control settingswill not be displayed. To un...
Page 5 - Spillproof Shelves; About the shelves and bins.; Not all features are on all models.; Rearranging the Shelves; Refrigerator Compartment; Freezer Compartment
5 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Spillproof Shelves (on some models) Spillproof shelves have special edges to help prevent spills from dripping to lowershelves. To remove or replace the shelves,see Rearranging the Shelves ...
Page 6 - Non-Adjustable Shelves on the Door; Freezer Tilt Out Bin
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 6 About...
Page 7 - About the additional features.; Adjustable Humidity Crisper; About the crispers and pans.; Fruit and Vegetable Crisper
Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 7 About the additional features. www.Hotpoint.com Not all features are on all models. Adjustable Humidity Crisper (on some models) Slide the control all the way to the HIGH setting to provide...
Page 8 - About crisper removal.; Crisper Removal; About the automatic icemaker.; Icemaker Accessory Kit
8 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About...
Page 9 - Behind the Refrigerator; Cleaning the Outside; Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.; Cleaning the Inside; Preparing for Vacation; Preparing to Move
9 Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator awayfrom the wall. All types of floor coverings can bedamaged, particularly cushioned coverings andthose with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it toposition by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrige...
Page 10 - Replacing the light bulbs.; Turning the control to the; Freezer Compartment Light; Freezer Compartment Dome Light
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Page 11 - CLEARANCES; BEFORE YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT –; Note to Installer –; or
11 Installation Refrigerator Instructions Models 22 and 25 CLEARANCES Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,proper air circulation and plumbing and electricalconnections. • Sides 1/8 ″ (4 mm) • Top 1 ″ (25 mm) • Back 1 ″ (25 mm) If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side,...
Page 12 - WHAT YOU WILL NEED; INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
12 WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Copper or approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit , 1/4 ″ outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. If using copper, be sure both endsof the tubing are cut square. To determine how much tubing you need: measurethe distance from the water valve on the ba...
Page 13 - Installation Instructions
13 WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) • A water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra costfrom your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. • A cold water supply . The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). • Power ...
Page 14 - FLUSH OUT THE TUBING; FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE; TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP; ROUTE THE TUBING
14 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out thetubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushedthrough the tubing. 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THEVALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) f...
Page 16 - REVERSING THE DOOR SWING; PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR; TOOLS YOU WILL NEED; START THE ICEMAKER
16 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrateagainst the back of the refrigerator or against thewall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR 11 START THE ICEMAKER (CONT.) Feeler arm models – Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position....
Page 17 - REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
17 Installation Instructions Hinge Pin Top Hinge TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Interchange hinge and screws at top right withscrews at the top left of cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time. 3 REMOVE THE REFRIGERATORDOOR Tape the door shut with masking tape. Remove the center hin...
Page 18 - TRANSFER DOOR STOPS
18 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) Installation Instructions TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGEBRACKET TO THE LEFT Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. Using a socket driver, move the bottom hingebracket from the right side to the left side. NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket, check t...
Page 20 - REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR
20 REHANG THE REFRIGERATORDOOR Lower the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. Straighten the door and line it up with the centerhinge bracket. Reinstall the center hinge pin with a 3/4 ″ socket. Turn it until it extends through the hinge bracket and into the door. 9 TRANSFER FREEZER DOORHAND...
Page 21 - Normal operating sounds.; Electronic models only:; CRACKS and CHIRPS; Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
Normal operating sounds. www.Hotpoint.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.Modern refrigerators have more features and use newertechnology. HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high...
Page 22 - Before you call for service...; Problem
22 Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Consumer Support Befo...
Page 24 - Refrigerator Warranty.
24 Refrigerator Warranty. (For customers in the United States) For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor o...