Hotpoint HSS25A Installation Instruction

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 Take off the doors.

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 Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily 

climb inside.

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 (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in 

Canada), 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.

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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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, 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.