Troubleshooting Tips - Hotpoint 18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting -tips
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Possible Causes
Freezer doorpops open This is normal if, after
when refrigerato r door popping open, the freezer
is closed door closed on its own.
What To Do
• This indicates
that there is a good seal on the freezer
(loo_; If the ti'eezer door does not autonmticallv close after
I)oI)ping open, the rollers need a(!iusting. See Rollers and
Leveling Legs.
Door does not close Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
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Refrigerator does Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • \_'ait ab()ut 40 minutes h w (leli'()st cycle to end.
not operate Refrigerator control ha • l_/h)ve the retiJgerat()r aud ti'eezer c()utr()l t_) a
0 (off)position,
tern l)el';Itt II'e settiug.
Refrigerator is unplugged, • Push the laltu"_completely, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fl/se or reset the
breakel;
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Refrigerator is not resting • A(!i ust leveling legs (See Rollers and Leveling Legs).
(slight vibration
on all four rollers.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • \_'ait 94 l/()tus fl)r the reflJgerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged ha.
co()l (h)wu.
on and off frequently
Often occurs when large • This is uomml.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
amounts of food are
space and a larger placed ha refrigerator.
if )ackaoe is holding door open. freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see l
operating time. They
Hot weather or frequent • This is uomml.
start and stop often
to maintain even door openhags.
temperatures.)
Temperature controls set
• See About the controls.
at the coldest setting,
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the
tell/l)el'att/l'e
(outrol oue step coldel:
door opelfings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if l)ackage, is holding door ol)eu.
Freezer door popped open. • See the problem Freezer door pops open when
refrigerator door is closed.
if )a(ka,,e is holding door open. Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • (:he('k to see l _ ,
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
door ope_fings.
is normal)
Food blocking freezer air vents. • Move items away ti'()m the back wall of the ti'eezeL
Frequent"buzzing"
sound
lcema_ker power switch is ha
the I (on) position, but the
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been comaected.
• Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keelfin(*_ it
in the I (on) position will damage the water ; I1;e.
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