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    R efr igerators T op-Freezer 162D6736P006 39-60212 07-02 JR Safety Information Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . 3 Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operating Instr uctions Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . .8 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ ■ This refrigerator must be properly installed and loc[...]

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    3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions www .Hotpoint.com W ARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety , this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appl[...]

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    About the temperature control dial. Control Settings T emperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0 . 1 is the warmest. 9 is the coldest. At first, set the dial at 5 . After using the refrigerator , adjust the dial if necessary . Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the dial and you can turn the dial to the [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting 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 Some models have a steel wire sliding shelf, a stat[...]

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    About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Ice-T ray Shelf T o remove the ice-tray shelf, lift the left side of the shelf off its supports, then pull the shelf to the left to free it of the plug supports. Pull the shelf to the right to free the pins from the holes in the cabinet [...]

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    7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting 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 grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling drawers past the stop location[...]

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    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 come equipped with an automatic icemaker , an icemaker accessory kit is available at extra cost. Check the back of the refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit needed for your model[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting 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 dampened with soapy water . Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean clot[...]

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    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator . Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed sur faces. T urn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the r[...]

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    11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . • IMPORT ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IMPORT ANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer . • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future [...]

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    12 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE 1 WHA T 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 ends of the tubing are cut square. T o determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the wate[...]

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    13 Installation Instructions WHA T YOU WILL NEED (CONT .) • A water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from 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.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). • Power drill. • [...]

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    14 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE (CONT .) 1 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING T urn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear . Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing. 8 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE V AL VE Place the compression nut[...]

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    15 Installation Instructions CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERA TOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator , be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • W e recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’ s water v[...]

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    16 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING 2 When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. • Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places. • Provide a non-scratching work sur face for the doors. IMPO[...]

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    2.3 Lift the hinge (and the shim glued to it) straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside, along with its screws. 17 Installation Instructions 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. BEFORE YOU ST ART 1 2.1 T ape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 2 REMOVE THE FREEZ[...]

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    18 2.6 Using a T or xdriver , transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the top hinge removal. Installation Instructions 3.1 T ape the door shut with masking tape. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR 3 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching sur face. REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR (CONT .) 3 3.3 Remove th[...]

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    Screws for Handle Holes 19 Installation Instructions REVERSING THE HARDW ARE 4 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has one) by pulling it straight out. 4.2 Using a T or xdriver , move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the left side. Plastic Washer Hinge Bracket 4.3 Interchange hin[...]

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    20 5.1.5 Pull the plug button from the front of the door and transfer it to the opposite side. 5.2 T ransfer door stop (cont.) 5.2.2 Move any screws from the left end to the right end. 5.2 T ransfer door stop 5.2.1 Move the metal door stop from the right end to the left end. Use a T or xdriver . Installation Instructions 5.1 T ransfer fresh food do[...]

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    21 Installation Instructions 5.4 T ransfer Freezer Door Handle 5.4.1 Remove the screw holding the handle to the top of the door and the two screws holding the handle to the bottom of the door . 5.4.2 Remove the handle. 5.4.3 Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side. 5.4 T ransfer[...]

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    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 bottom hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place on the pin. REHANGING THE DOORS 6 6.1.2 Insert the pin on the[...]

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    23 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions HUMMM... WHOOSH... ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. ■ Y ou may hear a whooshing sound when the door[...]

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    Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • W ait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. operate T emperature control dial • Move t[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 25 www .Hotpoint.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • On power switch models, set the power switch to the does not work is not on. I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler (on som[...]

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    26 Notes. Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions[...]

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    27 Notes. Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions[...]

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    28 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Notes.[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Custome[...]

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    31 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Refrigerator W arranty . For The Period Of: W e Will Replace: One Y ear 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, [...]

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    Consumer Support. Hotpoint W ebsite www .Hotpoint.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the Hotpoint W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! Y ou can also shop for more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of all of our on-line support services designed for your convenience. Schedule Service www .Hotpoint.co[...]