Troubleshooting - Hotpoint HMS313I Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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The display is completely switched off The display is completely switched off The display is completely switched off
The display is completely switched off The display is completely switched off
Check that:
The mains switch in your home is on.
There has not been a power cut.
The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched
on.
The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket
to check.
The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).
The motor does not start The motor does not start
The motor does not start The motor does not start The motor does not start
Check that:
8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance
on?
This model is provided with a motor protection control system
which means that it will only start approximately 8 minutes
after being switched on.
the DEMO mode has been enabled?
(see page 7, to disable).
The refrigerator and the freezer do not The refrigerator and the freezer do not The refrigerator and the freezer do not The refrigerator and the freezer do not The refrigerator and the freezer do not
cool properly. cool properly. cool properly. cool properly. cool properly.
Check that:
The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged
The doors have not been left open too long.
The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.
The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled.
The food inside the refrigerator is too cold The food inside the refrigerator is too cold
The food inside the refrigerator is too cold The food inside the refrigerator is too cold The food inside the refrigerator is too cold
Check that:
the temperature control is on the best setting.
The food is not in contact with the back wall - which is the
coldest part.
The motor runs constantly The motor runs constantly The motor runs constantly The motor runs constantly The motor runs constantly
Check that:
the SUPER COOL SUPER COOL and/or SUPER FREEZE SUPER COOL SUPER COOL SUPER COOL
PARTY functions are not enabled. PARTY PARTY PARTY PARTY
the doors have not been open continuously.
The room temperature is too high.
The appliance makes too much noise. The appliance makes too much noise.
The appliance makes too much noise. The appliance makes too much noise. The appliance makes too much noise.
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).
Check that:
The refrigerator is level.
The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects
that vibrate and make noise.
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SUPER FREEZE and/or ICE SUPER FREEZE SUPER FREEZE SUPER FREEZE ICE ICE
There is water on the bottom of the There is water on the bottom of the There is water on the bottom of the There is water on the bottom of the There is water on the bottom of the
refrigerator. refrigerator. refrigerator. refrigerator. refrigerator.
Check that:
The defrost draining is clear from any blockage (fig.6).
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY
CONTACTS, back page) and inform them of: the type of
problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and
the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located
at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always Never call on unauthorized technicians and always Never call on unauthorized technicians and always Never call on unauthorized technicians and always Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals. refuse spare parts which are not originals.
refuse spare parts which are not originals. refuse spare parts which are not originals. refuse spare parts which are not originals.
ICE ICE
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