Energy-Saving Tips - Hotpoint CTX22D How To Get The Best

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PROBLEM
DOES N~ OPERATE
FOR LONG PERIODS
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
OPERATING
SOUNDS
REFRIGERATOR
FOODS DRY OUT
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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 lefi open.
. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 12.
Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
Temperature control stirts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
. If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor. The 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.
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-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
. These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks 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.
Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
. 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
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
. Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.