Hotpoint CSX24X Use And Care Manual page 19

PROBLEM
NO PANEL ~UCH
PAD RESPONSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES N~ OPERATE
FOR LONG PERIODS
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
HOT AIR FROM
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned
out fuse.
May be 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 outlet.
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger 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
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 17.
Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting soiidly on the floor and front
roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.
Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
Door gasket on hinge
side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of
petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
Rapid Electrical Diagnosis
electrical diagnosis in
your home—takes
service technician to
only minutes for a
check itsentireelectrical system. No need for
the technician to unplug, move or unload
the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.