Normal Operating Sounds; Troubleshooting Tips - Hotpoint HSH25IFTDCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators ha ve
more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
The new high efficiency c(m_pressor runs tipster and will haxe a higher pitch hum
or I)ulsating, sound while oi)erating.
_The tim circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatm'es
throughout.
_,_ter droli ) ring, on the defl'ost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or i)opping
sound during the defrost c) cle.
The flow of refl_ioerant through the fl'eezer cooling coils sounds like boilino
water or a gtu'gling noise.
Cracking or i)oi)i)ing of cooling coils caused by expansion and contracti(m
dtu'ing defl'ost and refl_igerafion fi)llowing deft'est.
,_4'ater dripping as it melts fl'om the exai)orator and flows to the drain pan
(hu_ing the defl'ost cycle.
Icemaker (onsome models)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water; If the
power switch is in the I (on) posifi(m it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked
up to water; Keeping the power switch in the I (0//) position heft)re it is hooked
up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, set the p()wer switch to the
0 (off)position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sotmd of cubes dropping into the bin and water rtmning in i)ipes as
icemaker refills.
These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait ab()ut 30 minutes fi)r defi'ost cycle to end.
operate
Freezer control • Move the fl'eezer control to a lower temperature setting.
in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is maplugged. * Push the plug c(>ml)letely int(> the (>uflet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace tuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the teml)erattu'e control one step col(le_:
door openings.
See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
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