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Hotpoint CTX16 - Refrigerator Installation and Operation; Refrigerator Location and Clearances; Water Supply for Icemaker; Rollers and Leveling Legs

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a groundingtype plugand outlet
and thatthe electrical ratingof the
cord be 15amperes (minimum)and
120 volts. -
Therefrigeratorshouldalways
be plugg;d into its own -
individualelectricaloutIet—
(115volt, 60 Hertz, singlephase
AC). This is recommended for
bestperformance and toprevent
overloadinghouse wiring circuits,
which could cause a firehazard
from overheatingwires.
.Refrigeratorhcation
Do not installrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewi~lgo below6t)°F.
because it will notrun ofienenough
to maintainproper temperatures.
Do instill it on a floorstrong
enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
Also see Energy-SavingTips
regarding location.
clearances
Allow the followingclearances for
ease of installation and proper air
circulation.
Sides...............3/4°
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l”
If your refrigerator has an
icen]akcr, or if you plan to add an
iccmaker later, the iccmaker will
haveto be connected to a cold
water line, A water supply kit
containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions is
availableat extra cost from your
dctile~>.There s~~ouldbe sufficie~lt
tubing for the icemakcr from the
cold water supply to allow moving
[he refrigerator out from tile wall
sevcrai feet (approximately 8 feet
of 1/4”copper tubing in three
[(l-inchdiameter coils).
hveling legs near each front
corner ofthe refrigeratorare
adjustable.Theyfirmly position
the refrigeratorand preventit from
movingwhen the doorsare opened.
Levelinglegsshouldbe set so the
frontofthe refrigeratoris raised
just enoughthat thedoors close
easily when openedabouthalfway.
Turn the
levelinglegs
clockwise
m
o
d
to raisethe
refrigerator,
counterclockwise
to lowerit.
Rollersnextto the levelinglegs
enableyou to movethe refrigerator
awayfrom the wallfor cleaning.
Turn the legscounterclockwise
untilthe weightof the refrigerator
is transferred from them to the
rollers.After rollingthe refrigerator
back into place, turn the legs
clockwise until the legsagainbear
the weightof the refrigerator.
operating
Temperaturecontrol
The temperature control dial has
nine settingsplus OFF.
“1”is thewa~mest.
“9” isthe coldest.
Initially set the
temperaturecontrol
dial at “5?’
Afterusingtherefrigerator,
adjust the temperature control if
necessary. Insert a coin into the slot
in the middle of the dial and you
can turn the dial to the setting that
is best suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize,
F40te:h~fiing tile temperature
Coiltro! diai to OFF stops cooling
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41.
NoDefrosting
It is not necessaryto defrostthe
freezeror freshfoodcompartments.
Yourrefrigeratorisdesignedand
equippedto defrostitself
automatically.However,some
froston packagesis normal.
~Locationofyourrefrigeratoris
important. Avoidlocatingitnextto
yourrange, a heatingventor where
the sun will shinedirectly on it.
~In order for the refrigeratorto
workproperly,air must circulate
around it. SeeClearances on this
page for recommendedminimum
clearances.
~Don’topen thedoors more often
than necessary.
@Closethedoorsas soonaspossible,
particularly in hot, humid weather.
~Be sure the doors are closed
tightly.Beforeleavingthe house
or retiring forthe night, check to
be sure the doorshaven’tbeen left
open accidentally.
~ Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
~Wipe moisture from bottles and
cartons before putting them in the
refrigerator.
@Keep foodscovered to reduce
moisture buildup inside the
refrigerator.
~If you turn the control to the
coldest position for quick chilling
.—
or freezing, be sure to turn it back ~
to your regular setting.
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1.
@Keep the condenser clean (see
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page 9).
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~ Don’tovercrowdyour refrigerator.
Overcrowding can reqt~ireextra ~~;.:.
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electrical energy to keep everything “’:~~. ~
cool.

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