Hotpoint CTF14 Use And Care Manual page 12

PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES Nor 0FWL4TE
MO?X)RC)PEMTES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOI-'ORSTART'S (Q
S"I'$3PS m wyJENTLY
I
~ 'm3RA'I'IoN OR
/ R4TTLHW3
I
I
i
PossmI.E CAUSE AND
mN~EDY
I
~ May be in defrost cyclewhen motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
@ Temperature control in OFF position.
@ If interior light is not on, refrigeratormay not be plugged in at wall outlet.
@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 fbse.
~ Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
~ Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—--usually r equires 24-
hours to completely cool down.
e Large amounts of food p~a~e~in refrigerator to be
COOkd Or frozen.
@
Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
@Door left open.
~ Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
@Check ENERGY SAVINGTIPS on page 2.
0 Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
o If refrigerator ~~ibrates, m ore than like~ y it is not resting solidly Onth f100~MK!
front roller screws or front levelinglegs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven.
Refer ~~~~LLERS/LEVELING LEGS Onpage 4.
~ If dkhes vibrate on shelves, try moving
them. Slight
vibration is normal.