Normal Operating Characteristics - Hotpoint HUF13 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips...
Problem
Moisture forms on outside of
cabinet
Interior light does not work
Door won't fully close by itself
Slow starting time after being off
Excessive frost buildup
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm
Louder sound levels whenever
freezer is on
Higher sound levels when
compressor comes on
Popping or cracking sound when
compressor comes on
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like
boiling water
Moisture forms on inside freezer
walls
Odors in freezer

Normal Operating Characteristics

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Possible Causes
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Door may not be seating properly,
causing cold air from inside the
freezer to meet warm moist air
from the outside.
No power at outlet.
Freezer is unplugged.
LED light burned out.
Legs need adjusting.
Package holding door open.
Built-in overload protection.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
The external freezer walls can be
as much as 30°F warmer than
room temperature.
Modern freezers have increased
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require a high-
efficiency compressor.
Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is
circulating throughout the system.
Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost
buildup.
Door may not be seating properly.
Door is kept open too long, or is
opened too frequently.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odors are in the
freezer.
cycle.
The sound of the fan circulating air within the interior
throughout.
What to Do
Wipe surface dry.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Check to see if package is holding door
open.
Open the door less often.
Wipe surface dry.
freezer cabinet.
interior.
disappear as freezer continues to run.
disappear as freezer continues to run.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Open the door less often.
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