Troubleshooting - Hotpoint CTX18 Use And Care Manual

Yourrefrigerator iswired fcvaccurate
electrical diagnosis in your home—
takes only minutes for a service
technician to check its entire elec-
trical system. No need for thetechni-
cian to unplug, move or unload the
refrigerator to make the diagnosis.
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PROBLEM
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CAUSE AND
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@Maybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
* Temperature control in OFF position.
@If interior' light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outk?t.
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secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a larnP m'a
smd appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
* IModernrefrigerators with more storage space and a iarger freezer
compartment require more operating time,
~ @Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home–usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
~ Large amounts of food placed 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
TEIVJPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
~ Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 10.
@ Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 2.
~ Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
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r~frjgerator vi~rat~s,
more than likely it is not resting solidly
on tk?
floor
and front roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or
uneven. Refer to ROLLERS/LEVELi NG LEGS on page 4.
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o If dis~~es vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is n0rn%4.
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Part No. 467731 FY32