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Remgeram’ doesnotrun
@ May be in defrost cycle when motor
does not run for 30 minutes.
@ Temperature control
in OFF position.
@ If interior light is not on, refrig-
erator may not be plugged in at wall
receptacle.
o If plug is secure and the refrigerator
still fails to operate, plug a lamp or
a small appliance into the same outlet
to determine if there is a tripped
circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
Motor runs for kmg periods
Motorswts & stops frequently
G Temperature control starts and stops
motor to maintain even temperatures,
operating sounds
Foods dry
out
e Food not wrapped or sealed properly.
Frost on frozen food
@
Freezer door may have been left ajar
or package holding door open.
e Too frequent and too long freezer
door openings,
The high speed motor compressor
required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer
section can produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
Normal fan air flow– one fan blows
cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer sections– another fan cools
the motor compressor.
These NORMAL sounds will also be
Slow ice cube freezing
e
Freezer door may have been left ajar.
s Turn temperature of freezer section
colder. Set the temperature control
on the left to “D” and the other
control to “8” for colder freezer
.
heard from time to time:
~ Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
~ Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
~ Temperature control clicks ON or OFF’.
~ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
~ Cracking or popping of
cooling coils
caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration
following defrost.
e With automatic icemaker, the sound
of cubes dropping into the bucket
and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
Vibration or rattling
@
If refrigerator vibrates, more than
likely all four rollers are not resting
solidly on the floor and front roller
screws need adjusting or floor is weak
or uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION
elsewhere in this book.
es If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving
them. Slight vibration is normal.
temperatures.
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
@
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Modern refrigerators with more stor-
age space and a larger freezer section
require more running time.
Normal when refrigerator is first
delivered to your home– usually
requires 24 hours to completely
cooi down.
Large amounts of food placed in
refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
Hot weather– frequent door openings
to get ice or cold drinks.
Door left open.
Temperature controls set too cold.
Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS else-
where in this book.
Grille and condenser need cleaning.
Refer to CONDENSER elsewhere in
this book.
Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS else-
* Move energy
saver switch to
the right.
Moisture collects inside
@
Too frequent and too long door openings.
@ In humid weather air carries moisture ___
into refrigerator when doors are opened. -
Water on the floor
IS
Defrost water pan full, missing, or
not in position.
Rdrigerahx Emsodor
e
Foods with strong odors should be
tightly covered.
@ Check for spoiled food.
e Interior needs cleaning. Refer to
CLEANING - INSIDE elswhere
in this book.
where in this book.
.s Defrost water pan rattling, needs to
be positioned properly.
e Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
e Keep open box of baking soda in
refrigerator; replace monthly.
Hot
air from bottom of refrigerator
@ Normal air flow cooling motor.
In the refrigeration proces.~, it
is normal tizat heat be expelled in
area under refrigerator. Some syn-
thetic fioor co verings which are
t-elative[y new on the market will
di~co[or at ~hese normal and safe
oj3erating temperatures. Your floor
covering supp[iet- shoulcl be consulted
if you o~jec[ to this discoloration.
Fresh food or freezer temperature
too warm
e
Temperature control not set cold
enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS elsewhere in this book.
Ice cubes have odor/taste
@
Old cubes need to be discarded.
e Cube bucket needs to be emptied
and washed.
e Warm weather— frequent door open-
ings to get ice or cold drinks.
e Door left open for long periods.
e Unsealed packages in refrigerator
and/or freezer may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
a Package may be holding door open.
ta Package blocking air duct in freezer.
RAPIDELECTRICALDlA6HOSiS
If you need to call a Hotpoint Serviceman, be sure:.”
to give the model number of your refrigerator. H;
maybe found atthefront ofyourrefrigerator atthe ~
Your refrigerator iswired for accurate electrical di-
bottom of the fresh food section near the hinge; - ‘
agnosisin your home—takes only Iminutes to check
(see model sketch, front cover). When service :.
its entire electrical system. No need to unplug,
is required, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint ~
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move or unload refrigerator to make diagnosis
renewal parts.
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