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Operating Your

Set the
Temperature Controls

Refrigerator

FREEZER

INITIAL SETTING

COLDEST

 

 5 

FRESH FOOD

COLDEST 

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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

Your refrigerator has two controls

that let you regulate the temperature

in the fresh food and freezer

compartments.

INITIALLY, set the FRESH
FOOD control at 5 and the
FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer temperatures,
adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at
a time.

IMPORTANT
When initially setting the controls,
or when adjusting them, allow 24
hours for the temperatures to
stabilize, or even out. Do this before
filling the refrigerator with large
amounts of fresh or frozen foods.

Note: Turning the fresh food
control to “OFF” stops cooling in
BOTH compartment—fresh food
AND freezer—but does not shut
off power to the refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh
food compartment. 
Place 
container of milk on the top shelf in
the fresh food compartment. Check

it a day later. If the milk is too

warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.

Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment. 
Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.

If you turn your
household thermostat
below 

 at night

you may want to turn the lettered

control one step colder, as from “C”
to 

 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 at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This is especially

important when the thermostat is

turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to 

When you stop turning the
thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular
settings.

Automatic
Energy Saver System

You won’t find an “energy saver”
switch on this refrigerator.

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s
condenser is automatically circulated
around the front edge of the freezer
compartment to help keep moisture
from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator during humid weather.

Many refrigerators use special

electric heaters. This refrigerator

needs none. That’s why there is no

“energy saver” switch. there’s no

need for it.

No Defrosting

 is not necessary to defrost the

freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and

equipped to defrost itself
automatically.

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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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