Troubleshooting Tips - Hotpoint HTS18BBPPLCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer door pops open This is normal if, after * This iudi('ates that there is a good seal on the ti'eezer
when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer door./f the fi'eezer door does not autou_aficallv close after
is closed door closed on its owu. popping open, the rollex_ need ac!iusfing. See Rollers.
Door does not close Rollers need
adjusting. *
See Rollers.
by itself
Refrigerator does Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait abt_ut 40 minutes fi w defi'ost cycle to end.
Refrigerator control in * h/h we the refiJgerat_ w a ud fi'eezer c_)utr_)l t_) a
} ,"
O (0ff)position. tern )erature setting
Refrigerator is unplugged. * Push the }_luo_ completeD, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration orrattling
Refrigerator is not resting
* A(!iust rolle_ (See
Rollers).
(slightvibration on all four rollers.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator * Wait 24 hotu_ t0r the refi_igerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. ct_ _1(h)wu.
on and off frequently
Often occurs when large * This is uom_al,
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
amounts
of food are
space and a
larger
placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more
Door left open.
* Check
to see if package is holding
door
o})eu.
operating time. They
Mart and
Mop often
Hot weather or
frequent
* This is normal.
to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature controls * See About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature control not set
• See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent * Set the temperattu'e control one step col(le_:
door openings.
See About the controls.
Door left open. * Che(k to see if l)a('kage, is holding door ol)eu.
Freezer door popped open.
* See the
l)robleu/Freezerdoorpops
open when
refrigerator door is closed.
if )at ka,,e is holding door oI)eu.
Fromor ice crystals
Door left open. * Check to see }
on frozenfood
(fromwithinpackage Too
frequent or too long
is normal) door
openings.
Food blocking freezer air vents. * Move items away ti'om the back wall of the ti'eeze_:
Frequent"buzzing"
sound
lcemaker power switch is in
the I (on) position, but the
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been comaected.
• Set the power switch to the O (off) position. KeeIfino_ it
in tile I (on) position will dainage tile water ",al',e,
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