Hotpoint 23 - Manuals

5 About the temperature controls. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize tothe preset settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hours afte...

6 About the temperature controls. The temperature controls are preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to thepreset settings. Several adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust controls, allow 24 hoursafter...

9 About the water filter. Water Filter Cartridge (on some models) The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigeratorcompartment. When to Replace the Filter There is a replacement indicator light for thewater filter cartridge on the dispenser. Thislight will turn...

10 Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out Bins Large Bins The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tilt-out door bins are adjustable. To remove: Lift the front of the bin straight up, then lift up and out. To replace or relocate: Engage the back side of the bin in the molded supports ...

Door Wine/Beverage Rack (on some models) This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wineor one 2-liter bottle of soda. The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin. To remove: Empty the wine/beverage rack. Holding the bottom of the dairy bin, liftthe front straight up, then lift up and out. To de...

12 Deep Freezer Baskets To remove, push the basket all the way to the back of the freezer. Lift up until the back pinsare disengaged. Lift the entire basket up andpull out. Make sure you push the baskets all the way back inbefore you close the door. WARNING: Poor performance may occur if freezer bas...

13 Loading the Freezer Compartment Load so that at least 15 mm of space remainsclear between stacks of packages and 15–25 mmof space between the top of any stack and anyshelf or basket above it. Packages may hangover the front of shelves but must remain 15 mm from doors. ■ Food to be frozen must not...

14 Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Excess water that may accumulate in thebottom of the drawers should be wiped dry. On some models, the bottom drawer has full extension slides that allow full access to the drawer. Not all features are on all models. About the crispers and pans. Adjustable Humidity Cri...

15 Pull the upper freezer shelf straightout to access the icemaker. Alwaysbe sure to replace the shelf. The shelfcan be used for storage. Icemaker Feeler Arm PowerSwitch GreenPower Light Ice Drawer Ice Drawer Shelf Ice Storage Drawer To access ice, pull the drawer forward. To remove the drawer, pull...

16 Spill Shelf To Use the Dispenser Select CUBED ICE , CRUSHED ICE or WATER . Press the glass gently against the top of thedispenser pad/cradle. The spill shelf is not self-draining. To reducewater spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly. If no water is dispensed when the refr...

17 Dispenser drip area. Removing the dispenser pad (on some models) Rotate DriveMechanism Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser Models To remove: Set the icemaker power switch to the O (off) position. Pull the drawer straight out and then lift past the stop position. To replace: When replacing the drawer,...

18 Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator awayfrom the wall. All types of floor coverings canbe damaged, particularly cushioned coveringsand those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return itto position by pushing it straight in. Movingthe refrige...

19 C O L D C O L D E S T Tabs Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light Unplug the refrigerator. The bulbs are located at the top of thecompartment, inside the light shield.Remove the screw at the front of the light shield. To remove the light shield, press in on thetabs on the sides of the shield and sl...

20 Trim kits and decorator panels. Before You Begin Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. Panels less than 6 mm thick When installing wood panels less than 6 mm thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as 3 mm cardboard, thatwill fit between the face of...

21 Freezer PanelWithout Dispenser Freezer PanelWith Dispenser Refrigerator Panel Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels Cut out 8 mm 36.8 cm 170.9 cm 3 mm FRONT 8 mm 45.4 cm 36.8 cm 85.4 cm 3 mm Cut out FRONT 8 mm 170.9 cm 3 mm Cut out 49.5 cm FRONT The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out o...

22 Inserting the door panels. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Attach the Top Trim on the Freezer and Refrigerator Doors. The Top Trim can be found inside the refrigeratorcompartment. With a T-20 Torxdriver, attach the Top Trim, using two screws on each Top Trim piece, to the top of...

23 Install the Side Trim. These pieces are tucked inside the refrigerator door handle. Do not remove the protective film on the outside of the Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed. Fit the bottom of the Side Trim under the Bottom Trim as illustrated. Hold the Side Trim against the front face o...

DIMENSIONS *Height does not include hinge.**Depth includes handle. Installation Refrigerator Instructions Model 23 24 23 A* 1733 mm B 908 mm C** 738 mm D 1156 mm E 1232 mm F 989 mm G 1361 mm H 1023 mm BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely andcarefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instruct...

25 Installation Instructions ROLLERS The rollers have 3 purposes: ■ Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halfway. (Raise the front about 5/8 ″ [16 mm] from the floor.) ■ Rollers adjust so the refrigerator is firmlypositioned on the floor and does not wobble. ■ Rollers allow you...

REMOVE THE BASE GRILLE Remove the grille by removing the twoPhillips head screws. 1 Installation Instructions 26 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE DOORS If the refrigerator must go through any entrance that is less than 38 ″ wide, the doors must be removed. DO NOT remove the handles. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFI...

CLOSE THE FREEZER ANDREFRIGERATOR DOORS 5 DISCONNECT THE POWERCOUPLING (ON SOME MODELS) If the refrigerator has a water dispenser, there is a power line (harness) from thecabinet into the bottom hinge on thefreezer door that must be disconnected. To disconnect, pull apart at the coupling. 3 DISCONNE...

28 Installation Instructions REMOVING AND REPLACING THE DOORS (CONT.) REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the freezer door top hinge coverby either squeezing it and pulling it up orby prying it off with a plastic putty knife. Remove the two 5/16” hex head screws,then lift the hinge straight up to free th...

29 Installation Instructions REMOVE THE REFRIGERATORDOOR (CONT.) Lift the refrigerator door up and off thebottom hinge. If the refrigerator has a refreshmentcenter, one person should slowly lift the door up and off the bottom hinge and thesecond person should carefully guide theelectrical lines (har...

30 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN The water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.Follow these recommendations carefully tominimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house p...

31 Installation Instructions TURN THE WATER ON AND PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of therefrigerator or against the wall. Push therefrigerator back to the wall. 2 START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the l position. The...

Normal operating sounds. HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run fasterand longer than your old refrigerator and you mayhear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,especially when the doors are ope...

33 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. ...

36 (In addition to other information in Owner’s Manual) Special Installation Instructions for Australia and New Zealand. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property, follow basic safety precautions when using thisrefrigerator, including the following: Wh...

37 For Australian and New Zealand installation, read these instructions completely and carefully. ■ ■ IMPORTANT: Government legislation and Codes in most States and Territories of Australia requireinstallation by a licensed plumber. The installationmust conform to Australian Standard AS 3500.1Water ...

38 Attach the fitting with the male thread suppliedwith the water supply kit to the shutoff valve (orpressure limiting valve, if fitted), and tighten. NOTE: PTFE tape should be used for a water tight seal when assembling all the above fittings. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the side of ...

39 Set the icemaker power switch to the I position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of–9°C or below. It will then begin operationautomatically if the icemaker power switch is in the I position. NOTE: In lower water pressure conditions, the water valv...