Hotpoint 19 installation instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting, Preparing for Vacation

Models: 19

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Preparing for Vacation

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the refrigerator control to the O (off) 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,

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position

shelves and drawers by taping them

during moving.

securely in place to prevent damage.

 

Replacing the light bulbs.

Setting either or both controls to O (off) does not remove power to the light circuit.

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Refrigerator Compartment—Upper Light

Refrigerator Compartment—Upper LightCAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Unplug the refrigerator.

The bulbs are located at the top of the

Some models have only one light.

compartment near the opening.

Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

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Freezer Compartment Dome Light (on some models)

Consumer Support Troubleshooting

Manual backgroundCAUTION: Light bulbs may be hot.

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Light shield

The bulb is located behind a light shield at the back of the freezer compartment. To remove, squeeze the top and bottom of the shield and pull the shield off.

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Hotpoint 19 Consumer Support Troubleshooting, Preparing for Vacation, Refrigerator Compartment-Upper Light