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If your refrigerator appears to have stop-
1. Check temperature control dial. It may
fails to operate, plug another appliance in-
ped operating (except during the defrost
be turned to the OFF position.
to the same oudet to determine if there is I
sycle when the motor and fan are normally
2. If interior light is not on, check to see if
a burned-out fuse.
shut off completely for the length of the
cycle), make these simple tesfs before call-
refrigm-ator is plugged in at wall receptacle.
4. Follow check list below for other pos-
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3. If plug,is secure and the refrigerator still
sible trouble spots.
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IMoistureforms on outside of refrigerator
Moisture not unusual during periods
of high humidity
Moisture collects inside
El Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Hot-humid weather increases rate of
frost build-up and internal sweating
Cabinet has odor
Certain foods produce odor–should
be covered
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Interior needs cleaning
Defrost-water pan needs cleaning
Refrigerator runs too long
Modern refrigerators are larger
and run colder— require more
running time
El Doors kept open too long
R Temperature controls set too cold
Normal at time of installation or after
refrigerator has been turned off
Refrigerator runs too frequently
Required to provide even
temperature
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cabinet vibrates
Legs need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Sl&wice cube freezing
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Freezer door may have been left ajar
Fresh food temperature too cold
Temperature control dial set in too
cold position
Fresh food temperature too warm
Temperature control not set in cold
enough position
Cl Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Package holding door open
Fresh foods dry out
Foods should be covered
Noisy
Fan air flow– this is normal
Defrost-water evaporation pan needs
cleaning
Legs need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Refrigeratordoes not run
Temperature controi
in
OFF position
Not plugged in
El No power at outlet
House fuse blown
Water on floor
Defrost-water evaporation pan fuli,
missing, or not in position
Interior light does no~ tight
No power at outlet
Light bulb needs replacing
Freezer too warm
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Package may be holding door open
Frost m frozen food
Too-frequent and too-long freezer
door openings
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Frozen foods dry out
Cl Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly
If you need to call a Hotpolnt Serviceman, be sure to give the model number
of your refrigerator. It may be found at the front of your refrigerator at the bot-
tom of the fresh food section near the hinge (see model sketch, front cover).
When service is required, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint renewal parts.
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