Hotpoint CTX18CJ manual

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  • Page 1

    Energ y tips Use and No-Frost Care d’ models ~X18 ax20 How the Energy-Saver Switch works lP5 How long should you store foods? p6 I Questions? Use the Problem Solver P12[...]

  • Page 2

    StomgbfifaweEs . . . . . . . ..9-t <$. ~ Iceservice ..: . . . ..- . . . . .. ..93~~ 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 Louisvi[...]

  • Page 3

    “. . .YoiJ may safely refreeze frozen by a qidi@edin&vidfial. ., ~-- foods that $ave tl-iawed.if they still B. Before cleaning. -: . , ~, contain ice crystals or if they are still coki-–below 40”F. ~. Before replacing a &mm3d-oW. light Mb, the ml+igemtor shot.dd ~ “. . .Thawed ground meats, pmdtry, be unplugged. in.order to avoid or[...]

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    use of Adapter Plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strong~y recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you stiil elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY ~ONNE~ION maybe made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local [...]

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    Opemting Your Refrigerator set the Temperature Contrd$ — TEMPE6?ATU13E CONW?C)L?3 ‘“i mF- m d-’’GE7mw ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STABILIZE m Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. INITIALLY, set the FRESH FOOD control at 5 and the FREEZER control at C. F[...]

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    Food Stomge SUuestiom suggested storage times for meat and pouMry* Ill Hd REFfllGERATM FREEZER Eating quality drups AT AT after time shown 35° to 400F. DAYS Fresh Mfxi[s Roasts (Beef & Lamb) .. ..... 3 to5 Roasts (Pork &Veal) . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 Steaks (Beef) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3t05 Chops (Lamb) . ... ..... .... 3t05 Chops (Por[...]

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    shelves Adjustable shelves in * Fmdl Food Compatiment (on models so equipped) Some models have adjustable shelves in the fresh food compartment, enabling you to rearrange the shelves to fit your family’s food storage needs. TO remove shelves: Tilt shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of racks on rear wall of refrigerator. 1 ❑ Engage ‘IL[...]

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    wtitandv~ehble Ihwwx’s {on models so t.?quipped) Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment have been specially designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce. Seakd and Fresh Drawer (OD models so equipped) This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of [...]

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    Ike service Utomatie Icemaker n models so equipped) e ur icemaker will produce eight bes per cycle–approximately 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. If your refrigerator is operated before water connection k made to the icemaker, keep the [...]

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    To release ice cubes, invert tray, hold it over storage bucket (on models so equipped) or bowl, and twist tray at both ends. /’ F- E’or only one or two ice cubes, leave the tray right-side up, twist both ends slightly and remove desired number of cubes. Accessories Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit (optional at extra cost) The optional automatic[...]

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    User Maintenance Imtructiom Cleaning your refrigemtor =K on each side of the temperature S- control Panel. —— e use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners. ‘Me door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door hand[...]

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    .— Questions? .=- ‘—*7 use This Problem solver PROBLEM REFRIGERATOR DOES N(IT OPERATE MOTOR OPE FOR LONG P 1> MOTOR STARTS & STOPS FREQUENTLY VIBRATION OR RATTLING Rapid Electrical Diagnosis Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical ~iagnosis in your home—takes only minutes for a service technician to 6 check its entire elec[...]

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    o r PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY HOT AIR FROM @ Normal air flow cooling motor. h the refrigeration process, ii is nortil that heat , EwTmM CM? be expelled in the area under k refrigerator. Sorne@oor covering~ will discolor at RFWRIGERJKRX these normal and safe operating temperatyrcs. lburfloor covering supplier should be consulted if you objec[...]

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    The Problem SOIV~~ (continued) L If you need more help.. call, toll free: The GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service[...]

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    If You Need service o obtain service, see your warranty cm the back page of this book. e’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. In [...]

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    YOUR ~mpog~~ RefrigeratOr WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to estab!ish warranty period. —. --=4 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 repiace any part of the refr[...]