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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

AUTOMATIC

. Icemaker feeler arm in OFF 

(up) position.

ICEMAKER
DOES 

 WORK

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Water supply turned off or not connected.

 Freezer compartment too warm.

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Cubes too small—water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home waterline may

be clogged.

. Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely. With
icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position, level cubes in bin by hand.

CUBE DISPENSER

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No ice cubes. Remove storage bin. If cubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes.

DOES NOT WORK

. No ice cubes. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off.

. Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Breakup as many as you can with fingertip

pressure and discard the remaining clumps.

WATER HAS POOR

 If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water in regular

TASTE/ODOR

manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with freshwater.

 incoming water. Install a water filter-see page 14.

WATER IN FIRST

. Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is

GLASS IS WARM

first installed.

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If water dispenser has not been used for extended period, water in first glass will not

be as cool as in succeeding glasses.

. If water reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.

WATER DISPENSER

. Water supply line turned off or not connected.

DOES 

 WORK

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Supply line may be clogged with sediment.

DIVIDER BETWEEN

. Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid

COMPARTMENTS

around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside 

of

FEELS WARM

refrigerator in hot, humid weather.

MOISTURE FORMS

. Not unusual during period of high humidity.

ON OUTSIDE OF

MOISTURE

. Too frequent and too long door openings.

 INSIDE

. In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

WATER ON FLOOR

. The drain at the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer

bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 13.

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If you use a glass over 6 inches tall, you maybe jamming the cubes in the funnel chute.

They can fuse inside the chute and drop out later, leaving water or ice on the floor.

. Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.

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Summary of Contents for CSX27D

Page 1: ...trols 5 Energy Saving Tips 2 Vacation Moving Tips 14 Food Storage Suggestions 9 Warranty Back Cover Storage Drawers 10 11 Water Filter Accessory 14 Storage Times 9 Ice Dispenser 6 8 Icemaker 6 8 Installation 3 4 Adapter Plug 4 Adjustable Rollers 4 Clearances 4 Electrical Requirements 3 4 Extension Cord 4 Grounding 3 Location 4 Use and Care of model CSX2D with Ice Chilled Water Dispenser Water Supp...

Page 2: ...d money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 15 through 18 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself 2 Ene y saving tips Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid locating it next to your range a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Don t open the doors more often than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible pa...

Page 3: ...cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating...

Page 4: ...Use of Etiension Cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures enou...

Page 5: ...low 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the temperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your fettered setting...

Page 6: ...he freezer compartment door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to ice chute but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice Ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from the combined pressure of your hand ...

Page 7: ...ntinued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact your Hotpoint Factory Service Center or an authorized Customer Care Servicer To Dispense Ice and Water For ice set selector switch to CUBED or CRUSHED For water simply position glass beneath words CHILLED WATER I Grip glass or other container gently near t...

Page 8: ...aining cubes melt and fuse together I Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and ull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin Slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf n Rotate 1 Drive Mechanism If bin does not go all the way back remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1 4 turn Then push bin back ag...

Page 9: ... wrap certain foods which they ve been designed topreserve ese drawers are described on page 10 To store ice cream Fine quality ice cream with high cream content will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more airy already packaged brands with low cream content It will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ...

Page 10: ...s Artichokes Cherries Asparagus c Corn Beets topped Currants Blueberries Greens leafy Carrots Lettuce Celery Parsley Peas green Plums Radishes Rhubarb Spinach Tomatoes ripe As in any refrigerated storage area it is recommended that odorous foods be stored wrapped foods such as Broccoli Cabbage Parsnips Brussels Cauliflower Turnips Sprouts Green Onions Storage time will depend upon the type of food...

Page 11: ...ator door doesn t open completely pull the drawer out until it hits the door Then lift the drawer up until it is higher than the drawer supports tilt it and take it out 6 If tape holds Convertible Meat Pan cover to drawer supports remove the tape Pull drawer partway out Reach in push the rear of the glass up and at the same time back until it clears front corner retainers 7 Tilt and remove the cov...

Page 12: ...osition Removable Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Doc Iql To remove bins Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocate bins Select desired bin height engage hooks in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Bin will lock in place Removable Shelves in Freezer Compartment Shelves in the freezer compartment are easily removed and replaced To remove shelves 1 While pressing tabs on...

Page 13: ... solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking so...

Page 14: ...controls at regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator When you move Disconnect power cord from wall outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose items such as grille shelves and storage pa...

Page 15: ...ed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5 Grille and condenser need cleaning Refer to page 13 Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2 M R STARTS Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures STOPS FREQUENTLY VIBRATION OR If re...

Page 16: ...opping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills FRESH FOOD Temperature control not set cold enough Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS OR FREEZER on page 5 COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE Warm weather frequent door openings 0 WARM Door left open for too long time Package may be holding door open FOODS DRY OUT Foods not covered wrapped or sealed properly FROST OR ICE s Door may have been left ...

Page 17: ...ter refrigerator is GLASS IS WARM first installed If water dispenser has not been used for extended period water in first glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses If water reservoir has been drained allow several hours for replenished supply to chill WATER DISPENSER Water supply line turned off or not connected DOES N WORK Supply line may be clogged with sediment DIVIDER BETWEEN Normal w...

Page 18: ...r spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Refer to page 13 Defrost water pan needs cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months INTEWOR LIGHT No power at outlet DOES NOT LIGHT Light bulb needs replacing See page 14 If you need more help call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service ...

Page 19: ... further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 No...

Page 20: ... GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service triPsto Yourhometo Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions Failure of the product if it is used about operating the product for other than its intended purpose please contact your...

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