Hotpoint CTF14 Use And Care Manual page 12

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TheProblem S oiver
Refrigeratordoes
not operate
@ May be in defrost cycle when
motor does not operate for
about 30 minutes.
@
Temperature control
in OFF
position.
e If interior light is not on,
refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wall
receptacle.
@ 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.
Motor operates for long periods
e Modern refrigerators with
more storage space and a
larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
e 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.
e Hot weather—frequent door
openings.
@Door left open.
B Temperature controls are set
too cold. Refer to instructions
for use of
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLSon page
4.
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Check ENERGY SAVING
TIPS on page 4.
!otor starts& stops frequently
Operating sounds
The high speed compressor
motor required to maintain
near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment
may produce higher sound
levels than your old
refrigerator,
Normal fan air flow– fan
blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer com-
partments.
These NORMAL sounds will
also be heard from time to
time:
GI D efrost timer switch clicks
at defrost.
* Defrost water dripping into
drain pan.
o Temperature control clicks
ON or OFF.
~ Refrigerant boiling or
Temperature control starts @
and stops motor to maintain
gurgling.
e Cracking or popping of
cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrig-
eration following defrost.
~ With automatic icemaker,
the sound of cubes drop-
ing into the bucket and
water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
Vibration or rattling
@ if refrigerator vibrates, more
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even temperatures.
than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor and front
roller screws or leveling legs
need adjusting or floor is
weak or uneven. Refer to
INSTALLATION on page 3.
If dishes vibrate on shelves,
try moving them. Slight
vibration is normal.
e Defrost water pan rattling,
needs to be positioned
properly.
Hot air from bottom of
refrigerator
o Normal air flow cooling
motor.
In the refrigeration process,
it is norrna/ that heat be ex-
pelled in area under refriger-
ator. Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal and
safe operating temperatures,
Your floor covering supplier
should be consulted if you
object to this disco/oration.
Fresh food or freezer
temperature too warm
Temperature control not set
cold enough. Refer to
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 4.
Warm weather–frequent
door openings to get ice or
cold drinks.
Door left open for long time.
Package may be holding
door open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
Foods dry out
@ Foods
not
covered, wrapped
or sealed properly.
Frost or ice crystals on
frozen food
@ Door may have been left
ajar or package holding
door open.
@
TOO
frequent and too long
door openings.
e Frost within package is
normal.
Slow ice cube freezing
@ Door may have been Ieft.ajar,
a Turn temperature of freezer
compartment colder, Set the
temperature controls to "D"
and "8."
Ice cubes have odor/taste
e Old cubes need to be
discarded.
e Unsealed packages in refrig-
erator and/or freezer
compartments may be trans-
mitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator
e Not unusual during period
high hum!dity,
e Move energy saver switch
of
right.
Moisture collects inside
e
TOO
frequent and too long
door openings.
at
In
humid weather air carries
moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened.
Water on the floor
@ Defrost water pan full,
missing or not in position.
Refrigerator has odor
e Foods with strong odors
should be tightly covered.
@Check for spoiled food.
@ !nterior needs cleaning.
Refer to page 7,
@ Defrost water pan needs
cleaning.
e Keep box of baking soda in
refrigerator; replace monthly.
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