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www.Hotpoint.com
Safety Information
Owner’s Manual and
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Instructions
Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . 3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Models
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 2
15, 16, 17, 18
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . .8
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Temperature Controls . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 Be careful closing doors when children are and located in accordance with the Installation in the area. Instructions before it is used. In refrigerators with automat
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.Hotpoint.com WARNING! 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 appliance is equipped This provides the best performance and also with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates prevents overloading house wiring circuits which w
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About the temperature control dial. Turning the dial to 0 stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator. Control Settings Temperature 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 setting that’s best suite
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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. Half-Width Shelves One end of the shelf rests on a molded NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is 2 Lift up and out side-wall support; a bracket on the other designed to hook into the right-hand slot; end hooks into a t
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About the freezer compartment shelves. Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf. Plug Supports Ice-Tray Shelf To 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 wall. Step Shelf To remove the step shelf: Lift left side of shelf slightly. 1 Move shelf to the left to free its right 2 ends from holes
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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. Full-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover To remove the cover, lift it off its supports, pull it forward, tilt it and take it out. Twin Drawers with Glass Cov
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About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Power Automatic Icemaker (on some models) Switch Icemaker The icemaker will produce seven cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice per cycle–approximately 100-130 cubes to allow the water line to clear. in a 24-hour period, depending on Be sure nothing interferes with the freezer compartment temperature, sweep of the feeler arm. room temperature, number of door openings and other use
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.Hotpoint.com Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish models). Clean with a cloth dampened cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners Keep the outside c
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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure away from the wall. All types of floor you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker coverings can be damaged, particularly supply line (on some models). cushioned coverings and those with After rolling the refrigerator back into embossed surfaces. place, turn the legs clockwise until the Turn the leveling legs at each front corner legs again bear
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Installation Refrigerator Models 15, 16, 17, 18 Instructions If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: www.Hotpoint.com CLEARANCES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, Read these instructions completely and carefully. proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • Sides 3/4″ (19 mm) • • Top 1″ (25 mm) IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordina
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are refrigerator tubing kits WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and WX08X10025. When connecting your refrigerator to a reverse osmosis water system, follow the manufacturer’s • Copper or approved plastic refrigerator tubing kit, recommendations. 1/4″ outer diameter
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Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) drinking water line. • A water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, SUPPLY 1.888.261.3055. Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear • A cold water supply. The water pressure must be the line of water. between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar). 2 C
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 4 7 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and Pipe Clamp connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. For plastic tubing from an approved refrigerator tubing kit, insert the
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Installation Instructions 9 9 CONNECT THE TUBING CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE TO THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR (CONT.) NOTES: Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in a vertical position. You may need to • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, pry open the clamp. be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged Tubing Clamp into the wall outlet. 1/4″ Copper Tubing • We recommend installing a water filter if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.) 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR 12 START THE ICEMAKER On power switch models, set the icemaker power Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate switch to the l (on) position. On feeler arm models, against the back of the refrigerator or against the move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. The wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°
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Installation Instructions 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 1 BEFORE YOU START (CONT.) 1.1 Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. 2.2 With a 5/16″ hex-head socket driver, remove the screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet. 1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy compartment. 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. Top Hinge 2.4 Remove the tape and tilt the d
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 2 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD (CONT.) DOOR (CONT.) 2.6 Using a Torxdriver, transfer the 2 screws from 3.4 Set the door outside-up on a non-scratching the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw surface. holes vacated by the top hinge removal. 3.5 Using a Torxdriver, transfer the two screws from the opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes 3 REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR vacated by the center hinge removal. 3.
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Installation Instructions 4 5 REVERSING THE HARDWARE REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle one) by pulling it straight out. 5.1.1 Remove the bottom cap by pushing it toward the bottom of the door, and remove the screw underneath. Remove the two screws holding the handle to the top of the door. Top 4.2 Using a Torxdriver, move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the
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Installation Instructions 2 REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 5 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5.2 Transfer door stop (cont.) (CONT.) 5.2.2 Move any screws from the left end to the right end. 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle (cont.) Right Side 5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knife or thin- blade screwdriver, pry out the plug button from the hinge hole on the left side of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side that was vacated by removal of the top hinge. Plug Button 5.3 Reinstall
