Hotpoint CSX27C manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Hotpoint CSX27C, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Hotpoint CSX27C one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Hotpoint CSX27C. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Hotpoint CSX27C should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Hotpoint CSX27C
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Hotpoint CSX27C item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Hotpoint CSX27C item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Hotpoint CSX27C alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Hotpoint CSX27C, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Hotpoint service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Hotpoint CSX27C.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Hotpoint CSX27C item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Conkn@ Appliance Registration 2 Shelves 15 Base Grille 4 Solid State Monitor 6-9 Care and Cleaning 18, 19 Door Alarm 7 Condenser 19 Status Check—Reset 7 Countermaker Compartment 10 Warm Temperature 7 Diagnostic Codes 6-9 Storage Drawers 16, 17 Energy Saver System 5 Drawer & Cover Removal 17 Energy-Saving Tips 2 Temperature Controls 5 Food Sto[...]

  • Page 2

    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 Write down the model and se[...]

  • Page 3

    . ., ,, .,,,, . . . . . ,. .,,! -:, ,, ., -.. : ,,, ., ,7:.::,:,-,:.. ., ,,, ,,” ~ -. -’, ., ,,, ,i . . . . ‘, :, . . . . . ,.’”:. ., ..., ’,’ ,,” ., , .,,-,,:::”. .:,;. ‘..:f$~:;,~,,,;.-:’ ; ~, -..::.. -’”, .”.- ~ -,- ’:,,,-,,,. .. .., ,, ,,>. :; ,,-- ‘,’,,.;:::., !-,-.::,, ::,,:; :.::.,:.4!: )”..; ~.,; ,. ..[...]

  • Page 4

    Instillation Requimmenk (continu~)–~PORTMT... Please Read Carefully Use of Adapter Plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNE~ION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall[...]

  • Page 5

    Operating Your Refrigerator Set the Temperature Controls Temperature Controls Freezer Fresh Food I ClnitialSetting 51nitialSetting EColdast AutomaticEnergyS averSystem 9Coldest Al10w24H0ursf0t lempor8ture$ to Stabilize, Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. INITIALLY, se[...]

  • Page 6

    Solid Sbte Monitor System It keeps an eye on things for you. 9? 9 ? 9 @Red signal lightflashes to tell you when either door is open. @Signal lighttellsyou that the Door Alarm beeper has been set to sound after either door has been open 30 seconds. @Red signal light tells you when freezer foodkeeping temperature is above normal. @Lighted word NORMAL[...]

  • Page 7

    How to Set the Door Alarm You don’t have to set the visual alarm. As long as either door is open, the red DOOR OPEN signal light flashes. If the signal light on the DOOR ALARM pad is glowing, the beeper alarm is set. If it’s not, touch the pad to turn it on. If either door is open for more than 30 seconds, a recurring beep sounds. The light goe[...]

  • Page 8

    Solid Stik Motitor 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 sa[...]

  • Page 9

    Signal Li@@ and Di~nostic 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. Panel locatedon the inside ofthefreezer compartment door 9[...]

  • Page 10

    This refrigerator features an Automatic Icemaker, an Ice & Water Dispenser and a special Countermaker Compartment with iti own door that becomes a counter when you open it. Icemaker ● It replaces the ice you use. . . automatically. Ice & Water Dispenser ● It dispenses ice cubes, crushed ice and chilled water through the freezer compartm[...]

  • Page 11

    Ice & Chilled Water Dkpemer Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispemer 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. Water flows from the household supply through a (1) dual solenoid valve to the (2) water reservoir and to[...]

  • Page 12

    Ice & Chilled Water Dkpemer (continued) 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[...]

  • Page 13

    To Stop Dispensing Release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last ice cubes or drops of water. Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of chilled water. If excessive, the spill should be wiped dry immediately. Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self-draining— pour it in kitchen sink. The shelf and its g[...]

  • Page 14

    Food Sto~e SuMestiom Suggested storage times for meat and poultry* DAYS MONTHS Eating quality drops REFRI:!RATDR FR::ZER after lime shown 35° t:~OOF. o!~. Fresh Meats Roasts (Beef& Lamb) 3to 5 Roasts (Pork & Veal) ,.. 3 to 5 Steaks (Beef) 3t05 Chops (Lamb) 3t05 Chops (Pork) 1 to 2 Ground & Stew Meats 1 to 2 Variety Meats. 1 to 2 Sausag[...]

  • Page 15

    Shelves Shelves in the fresh food and f~zer compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family’s food storage needs. Adj@ble Shelves in Fresh Food Compartment To remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of tracks on rear wall of refrigerator. To replace shelves: Select desired [...]

  • Page 16

    Sto~e Dmwers Convertible Meat Keeper The Convertible Meat Pan drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer. The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment. Set control lever to MEATS–the coldest setting-to store fresh meats. If lever is [...]

  • Page 17

    To Remove Dmwers 1. Remove food from the shelf above the Sealed and 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. , ..< / ‘“’ 5. Pull thedrawer forward. Iiftthe front to clear stops, and remove[...]

  • Page 18

    Care and C1eatiW Countermaker Compartment door-outside. It’s important that you use ody Windex brand window cleaner or a damp cloth to clean the glass and trim. Other glass cleaners maydamagethetrirn. Avoid using wax on the Countermaker Compartment door. Electronic monitor and diagnostic system panels. Clean the panels on the outside and inside o[...]

  • Page 19

    Condemer For most efficient operation, remove the base grille (see page 4) and either sweep away or vacuum appliance parts stores, This easy cleaning operation should be done at-least once a year. Li@t Bulb Replacement In Fresh Food Compartment 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Turn numbered temperature control to OFF and pull off knob. 3. Pull bottom of [...]

  • Page 20

    - Questiom? m Use This fioblem Solver w - PROBLEM NO PANEL TOUCH PAD RESPONSE REFMGERA~R DOES NOT OPERATE M~R OPERATES FOR LONG PENODS M~R STARTS& S~PS FREQUENTLY VIBRATION OR RATTLING HOT AIR FROM BOT~M OF REFWGERA~R DOOR N~ CLOSING PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall out[...]

  • Page 21

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OPERATING SOUNDS Q The high speed compressor motor required to maintiin near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator. ● Normal fan airflow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments, another fan cools the compresso[...]

  • Page 22

    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CUBE DISPENSER . No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove DOES N~ WORK cubes. ● No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. . Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip pressure and di[...]

  • Page 23

    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. I[...]

  • Page 24

    YOUR HOTPOINT REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelied 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 [...]