Troubleshooting Tips - Hotpoint HUF13 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips...

Problem
Freezer does not operate
Freezer starts/stops too
frequently
Freezer operates too long
Noisy operation or cabinet
vibrates
Freezer temperature too
warm
Foods defrosting
Freezer temperature too
cold
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Possible Causes
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Temperature control set too cold.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Temperature control set too cold.
Inadequate air circulation space
around cabinet.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned solidly
on floor.
Freezer is touching the wall.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Temperature control is set too
warm.
Large amounts of water or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently.
There was a power outage.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Temperature control set too cold.
What to Do
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
See Temperature Control.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
See Temperature Control.
See Installing the Freezer.
these conditions.
It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down
Adjust legs. See Installing the Freezer. Or use
Freezer.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Open the door less often.
See About the operation of your freezer.
Level
11