Normal Operating Sounds; Icemaker (Onsome Models) - Hotpoint HSH25IFTACC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators ha ve
more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
The new high efficiency c()mi)ressor runs tipster and will haxe a higher pitch hum
or I)ulsating, sound while oi)erating.
The tim circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatm'es
thr()ughout.
droli ) ring, on the defl'ost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or i)opping
sound during the defrost c_cle.
The flow of refligerant through the fl'eezer cooling coils sounds like boiling
water or a gtu'gling noise.
Cracking or i)oi)i)ing of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
dtu'ing defl'ost and refrigeration fi)llowing deft'est.
dripping as it melts fl'om the e',aporator and flows to the drain pan
(hu_ing the defi'ost cycle.
Icemaker (onsome models)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water; If the
power swit(h is in the I (on) positi()n it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked
up to water; Keeping the power switch in the I (0n) position heft)re it is hooked
up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, set the p()wer switch to the
0 (off)position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sotmd of cubes dropping into the bin and water rtmning in pipes as
icemaker refills.
Those sounds are normal and are duo mostly to highly efficient operation.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait ab()ut 30 minutes fi)r defi'ost cycle to end.
operate
Freezer control * Move the fl'eezer control to a temperature setting.
in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is tmplugged.
* Push
the l_lug c()mpletely int() the ()utlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature
control
not
set
* See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Wanrm weather or frequent * Set the temperattu'e control one step (ol(le_;
door
openings.
See About the controls.
Door left open. * Check to see if l)ackage is holding door ol)en.
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