Hotpoint HTM18IBPLRSA Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 25

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer door pops open This is normal if, after * This indicates Lhal the}e is a good seal on the fieezei
when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer dool: If the Iieezer (too_ does not automalicMly c|ose after
is closed door closed on its o_lo popping opt:n, dac loltel_ need ac[jUslJng See Rollers_
Door does not close Rollers need adjusting° • See Rollers
by itself
Refrigerator does
Refrigerator' in defrost cyde. • Wait about 40 mimztcs fez deiios! cycle' to end
not operate Refrigerator control in • Move Ihe I etiigeJalO_ and fi eezev conuol to a
0 (0f/) position, temper attue set IJlig
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Pllsh the l)hzg [onlpletel), into the omlet..
The fuse is blown/circuit
* Rel)lace
fuse el _eset the 13reakel:
breaker is tripped.
Vibration orrattling Refrigerator is not resting o
A(!just rollel_ (See Rollers),
(slight vibration on all four rollers.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator ° W_fit 24 houz_ lbz Ihe le[iigeimoz to completely
long periods or cycles is First plugged in. cool down
on and of/frequently
(Modem refrigerators Often occurs when lmge • This is n(nmal
,amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger
placed in refrigerator.
freezer require
more Door left open. "Check to see it package is holding €looz open
operating time. They
start andstop often Hot weather or frequent ,* This is nozmal
to maintain even door openings°
temperatures.) Temperature controls set * See About the controls,
at the coldest setting,
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set * See About the controls.
compartmen t too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the ten]pet afore control
one step coldel:
door openings, See About the controls
Door left open, • Check to see if package is holding (tooz open
Freezer door popped open. ° See the problem
Freezer doorpops open when
refrigerator door is closed.
Frost eriee crystals Door left open. * Check to see if pacl_lg_ is holding (tool open
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal) '
door openings.
Food blocldng freezer air vents.
• Move items away flora
the back w;dl of file lieeze1:
Frequent,'buzzing"
sound
Icemaker power switch is in
the I (on) position, but the
water supply to die refrigerator'
has not been commcted.
• Set the power switch !n the 0 (off) position
Keeping it
ill the I (on)position wilt damage the watel ;_alve,
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