Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 15 Hotpoint
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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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About storage drawer and cover removal. www .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
26 Notes. Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating In.
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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.
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