Hotpoint 18 - Manual

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 5 About the fresh food compartment shelves. www.Hotpoint.com Shelf supports at various levels allow you to custom-space your shelves. Not all features are on all models. Full-Width Shelves So...

About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-Tray Shelf To remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, thenpull the shelf to the left to free it of theplug supports. Pull the shelf to the rightto...

7 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About storage drawer and cover removal. www.Hotpoint.com Not all features are on all models. Drawer and Cover Removal Drawers can be removed easily by graspingthe sides and lifting up sligh...

About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit If your refrigerator did not already comeequipped with an automatic icemaker, an icemaker accessory kit is available atextra cost. Check the back of the refrigerator forth...

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 9 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.Hotpoint.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampenedwith soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. ...

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigeratoraway from the wall. All types of floorcoverings can be damaged, particularlycushioned coverings and those withembossed surfaces. Turn the leveling legs at each front cornerof the refrigerator counte...

11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer – Keep thes...

12 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE 1 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 bothends of the tubing are cut square. To determine how much tubing you ne...

13 Installation Instructions 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, 1.888.261.3055. • A cold water supply . The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p....

14 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 1 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 TUBIN...

16 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through beforestarting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid usingthem in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scra...

2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight up to free the hinge pin from the socketin the top of the door and set it aside, alongwith its screws. 17 Installation Instructions 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electricaloutlet. BEFORE YOU START 1 2.1 Tape the door shut with masking tap...

18 2.6 Using a Torxdriver, transfer the 2 screws fromthe opposite side of the cabinet to the screwholes vacated by the top hinge removal. Installation Instructions 3.1 Tape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratchingsurface. REMOVE TH...

Screws forHandle Holes 19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator hasone) by pulling it straight out. 4.2 Using a Torxdriver, move the bottom hingebracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washerfrom the right side to the left side. Plasti...

20 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the doorand transfer it to the opposite side. 5.2 Transfer door stop (cont.) 5.2.2 Move any screws from the left end to the right end. 5.2 Transfer door stop 5.2.1 Move the metal door stop from the rightend to the left end. Use a Torxdriver. Installati...

21 Installation Instructions 5.4 Transfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw holding the handle to thetop of the door and the two screws holdingthe handle to the bottom of the door. 5.4.2 Remove the handle. 5.4.3 Remove the screw from the right top edge ofthe door and insert it into the hand...

22 6.2 Rehang the freezer door 6.2.1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin. Be sure the washer and spacer are in place on the pin. Installation Instructions 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6.1.1 Lower the fresh food door onto the bottomhinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin. ...

23 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 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. ■ Y...

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. ope...

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31 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Refrigerator Warranty. 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 f...