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If vour refrim-ator atmears to have stow
1. Check temperature control dial. It may
fails to operate, plug another appliance in-
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pe~ operati;g (excep; 'during the defro~t
be turned to ;he OFF position.
to the same outlet to determine if there is
cycle when the motor and fan are normally
2. H interior light is not on, check to see-if
a burned-out fuse.
shut off completely for the length of the
cycle), make these simple tests before caU-
refrigerator is plugged in at wall receptacle.
4. Follow check list below for other pos-
ing for service:
3. If plug is secure and the refrigerator still
sible trouble spots.
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Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
Moisture not unusual during periods
of high humidity
El Move power saver
switch to right
Moisture coliects inside
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
U Hot-humid weather increases rate of
frost build-up and internal sweating
Cabinet has odor
Certain foods produce odor– should
be covered
U Interior needs cleaning
Defrost-water pan needs cleaning
Refrigerator runs too long
Modern refrigerators are larger
and run colder— require more
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running time
Doors kept open too long
Temperature controls
set
too cold
Normal at time of installation or after
refrigerator b.as been turned off
Grille and condenser need cleaning
Refrigerator runs too frequently
Required to provide even
temperature
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cabinet vibrates
Legs need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Slow
ice cube freezing
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Fresh food temperature too warm
Temperature control not set in cold
enough position
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Package holding door open
Grille and condenser need cleaning
Fresh foods dry out
Foods should be covered
Fresh food temperature too cold
Temperature control dial set in too
cold position
Noisy
Noise level is slightly higher on
modern, larger refrigerators
Fan air flow-this
is normal
Defrost-water pan not in correct
position
El Legs need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Refrigerator does no~ run
Temperature control in OFF
position
Not p!ugged in
No
power at outlet
House fuse blown
Hot air km
bottom of refrigerator
Normal air flow of fan-cooled
condenser
Water on Noor
Defrost-water pan full, missing,or
not in position
Interior light does not light
No power at outlet
Light bulb needs replacing
Freezer too warm
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Package may be holding door open
Grille and condenser need cleaning
Frost on frozen food
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Too-frequent and too-long freezer
door openings
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Frozen foods dry out
Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly
Your refrigerator is wired
for accurate electrical di-
agnosisin your home –takes only minutesto check
its entire electrical
system. No need to unplug,
move
or unload refrigerator to make diagnosis.
if you needto call a Hotpoint Serviceman,be sure
to give the model number of your refrigerator, It
maybefound at the front of your refrigerator atthe
bottom of the fresh food section near the hinge
(see model sketch, front cover). When service
is required, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint
renewal parts.
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