Hotpoint 18 Betriebsanleitung

Refrigerators
Top-Freezer
162D6736P007 39-60256-1 10-03 JR
Safety Information
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . 3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 6
Storage Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install 
the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Reversing the Door Swing . . . 16–22
Water Line Installation . . . . . . 12–16
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call 
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . .23
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . 29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #__________________________
Serial # __________________________
You can find them on a label on the upper
left side of the fresh food compartment.
Models 
15, 16, 17, 18
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions

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

and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

■

■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves.

■

■Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer

compartment when hands are damp or wet.

Skin may stick to these extremely cold

surfaces.

■

■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

■

■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;

clearances between the doors and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.

Be careful closing doors when children are

in the area.

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■In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the

ejector mechanism, or with the heating

element that releases the cubes. Do not place

fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

■

■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

■

■Turning the control to the 0position does

not remove power to the light circuit.

■

■Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Child entrapment and suffocation are not

problems of the past. Junked or abandoned

refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they

will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting

rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the

instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old

Refrigerator or Freezer:

■Take off the doors.

■Leave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

Refrigerants

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,

which under federal law must be removed prior

to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an

old refrigeration product, check with the

company handling the disposal about what

to do.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an extension cord.

However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed,

3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and

that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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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

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet

to minimize the possibility of electric shock

hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is

properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet which has a

voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits which

could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords

that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the refrigerator away from the

wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against

the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you must use an adapter, where local

codes permit, a temporary connection may be made

to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use

of a UL-listed adapter available at most local

hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned

with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the power

cord.

When disconnecting the power cord from the

adapter, always hold the adapter in place with

one hand while pulling the power cord plug with

the other hand. If this is not done, the adapter

ground terminal is very likely to break with

repeated use.

If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT

USE the refrigerator until a proper ground has

been established.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet

cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall

outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should

have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the temperature control dial.

Control Settings

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial has nine settings plus 0. 1is the warmest. 9is 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 suited to your needs.

Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to get cold.

Turning the dial to 0stops cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer. It does not shut off power to the

refrigerator.

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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 stationary tempered glass shelf or

two steel wire stationary shelves. These

shelves can be moved to another place

in the fresh food compartment.

The full-width sliding shelf has stop-locks.

When placed correctly on the shelf

supports, the shelf will stop before coming

completely out of the refrigerator and will

not tilt when you place food on it or

remove food from it.

To remove the full-width shelves, lift the

rear of the shelf and pull forward.

To remove a full-width shelf when the fresh

food compartment door cannot be opened

fully, lift the rear of the shelf, pull

forward and down, tilt the shelf and

take it out.

Half-Width Shelves

One end of the shelf rests on a molded

side-wall support; a bracket on the other

end hooks into a track on the rear

cabinet wall.

To remove, lift the shelf up at front, then

off the support and out of the track.

To replace, select desired shelf height.

With shelf front raised slightly, hook

the bracket’s top lug into the track,

then lower the shelf onto the support.

NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is

designed to hook into the right-hand slot;

the shelf to the left is designed to hook

into the left-hand slot.

2Lift up and out

1Tilt up

Spillproof Shelves (on some models)

Spillproof shelves have special edges

to help prevent spills from dripping

to lower shelves. To remove or replace

the shelves, see the above instructions.

About the freezer compartment shelves.

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-width step shelf.

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.

Move shelf to the left to free its right

ends from holes in the cabinet wall.

Lower right side of shelf, move shelf

to the right and take it out.

To replace the step shelf:

With shelf tilted as shown, fit left ends

of shelf into holes in cabinet wall.

Lift left side of shelf slightly, swing shelf

up, fit right ends of shelf into holes in

cabinet wall, and lower shelf into place.

Plug Supports

About the storage drawers.

Not all features are on all models.

Fruit and Vegetable Drawers

Excess water that may accumulate in the

bottom of the drawers should be emptied

and the drawers wiped dry.

Utility Drawer

The utility drawer can be moved to the

most useful location for your family’s

needs.

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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.

Adjustable Humidity Drawer (on some models)

Slide the control all the way to the

HIGH setting to provide high humidity

recommended for most vegetables.

Slide the control all the way to the LOW

setting to provide lower humidity levels

recommended for most fruits.

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 Cover

To remove:

Remove the drawers.

Reach in, push the front of glass

cover up, and at the same time, pull

it forward as far as it will come.

Tilt it and take it out. Avoid cleaning the

cold glass cover with hot water because

the extreme temperature difference may

cause it to break.

Remove the drawer frame. (Always

remove the glass cover before you

take out the drawer frame.)

Lift the frame off the supports at each

side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and

take it out.

To replace:

Lower the frame until it rests on the

supports at each side and back.

Replace the glass cover, pushing its

rear edge firmly into the rear frame

channel and gently lowering the front

into place.

Replace the drawers.

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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Automatic Icemaker (on some models)

The icemaker will produce seven cubes

per cycle—approximately 100–130 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on

freezer compartment temperature,

room temperature, number of door

openings and other use conditions.

There are two types of icemakers: power

switch models and feeler arm models.

If the refrigerator is operated before

the water connection is made to the

icemaker, set the power switch to O (off)

or move the feeler arm to the STOP (up)

position.

When the refrigerator has been

connected to the water supply, set the

power switch to the I (on) position or move

the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.

On power switch models, the green light

will come on.

You will hear a buzzing sound each time

the icemaker fills with water.

The icemaker will fill with water when

it cools to 15°F. A newly-installed

refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours

to begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the first few batches of ice

to allow the water line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the

sweep of the feeler arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the

feeler arm, the icemaker will stop

producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be joined

together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes

will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.

On power switch models, the green power

light will blink if ice cubes get stuck in the

icemaker. To correct this, set the power

switch to O (off) and remove the cubes. Set

the power switch to I (on) to restart the

icemaker. After the icemaker has been

turned on again, there will be a delay of

about 45 minutes before the icemaker

resumes operation.

NOTE: In homes with lower-than-average water

pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle

multiple times when making one batch of ice.

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Power

Switch

Green

Power Light

Power switch model

Feeler Arm in

the STOP

(up) position

Feeler Arm in

the ON (down)

position

Feeler arm model

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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

cloth lightly dampened with kitchen

appliance wax or mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles

(on some models) can be cleaned with

a commercially available stainless steel

cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or

polish on the stainless steel.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish

cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue

that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring

pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners

containing bleach because these products can

scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box

of baking soda in the fresh food and

freezer compartments.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.

If this is not practical, wring excess

moisture out of sponge or cloth when

cleaning around switches, lights or

controls.

Use warm water and baking soda

solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of

baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.

This both cleans and neutralizes odors.

Rinse and wipe dry.

After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a

thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door

gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep

the gaskets from sticking and bending

out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some

models) with hot water because the extreme

temperature difference may cause them to

break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping

tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in

the dishwasher.

Condenser

There is no need for routine condenser

cleaning in normal home operating

environments. However, in environments

that may be particularly dusty or greasy,

the condenser should be cleaned

periodically for efficient refrigerator

operation.

To clean the condenser, turn the

temperature control dial to 0. Sweep

away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brush specially

designed for this purpose. It is available

at most appliance parts stores.

Cleaning the condenser coils.

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 surfaces.

Turn the leveling legs at each front corner

of the refrigerator counterclockwise until

the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull the

refrigerator straight out and return it to

position by pushing it straight in. Moving

the refrigerator in a side direction may

result in damage to the floor covering or

refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure

you don’t roll over the power cord or icemaker

supply line (on some models).

After rolling the refrigerator back into

place, turn the legs clockwise until the

legs again bear the weight of the

refrigerator.

Light Bulb Replacement

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug

the refrigerator from its electrical outlet,

unscrew the bulb when cool and replace

it with an appliance bulb of the same or

lower wattage.

Turning the control to the 0position does not

remove power to the light circuit.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove

food and unplug the refrigerator. Move

the temperature control dial to the 0

position, and clean the interior with a

baking soda solution of one tablespoon

(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart

(1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.

Set the icemaker power switch to the

O (off) position or move the feeler arm to

the STOP (up) position (depending on

model) and shut off the water supply to

the refrigerator.

If the temperature can drop below

freezing, have a qualified servicer drain

the water supply system (on some models)

to prevent serious property damage due

to flooding.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille,

shelves and drawers by taping them

securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

position during moving.

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