Hotpoint CSX27H Use And Care Manual page 16

PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
OPERATING SOUNDS
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Temperature control in OFF position.
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 14.
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 solidly on the tloor and front
roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS on page 4.
The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the
compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.
These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch c1 icks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping.
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.