Hotpoint FFU00 User Instructions page 21

Troubleshooting.
PROBLEM
Temperatures are
too cold:
Temperature in the
freezer is too cold
BUT
the refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the
refrigerator is too
cold
BUT
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in
drawers freezes
Meat stored in fresh
meat drawer freezes
Temperatures are
too warm:
Temperatures in the
refrigerator or
freezer are too
warm
Temperatures in the
refrigerator is too
warm
BUT
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Possible Cause
Freezer control is set too cold.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set Refrigerator control to a lower number
Meat should be stored at a
temperature just below the
freezing point of water (32˚F, 0˚C)
for maximum fresh storage time.
Freezer control is set too warm.
Refrigerator control is set too
warm.
Refrigerator control has some
effect on freezer temperature.
Doors are opened too frequently
or for too long.
Door is slightly open.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been loaded
recently.
Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Refrigerator control is set too
warm.
Solution
Set Freezer control to a lower number
(warmer setting) See 'Controls' .
Set Refrigerator control to a lower number
(warmer setting) See 'Controls' .
(warmer setting) See 'Controls' .
It is normal for ice crystals to sometimes
form due to the moisture content of meat.
Set Freezer control to a higher number
(colder setting) See 'Controls' .
Set Refrigerator control to a higher
number (colder setting) See 'Controls' .
Warm air enters the compartments
whenever the door/s is/are opened.
Open door/s less often.
Ensure doors are shut properly.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has
reached its selected temperature.
The appliance will need some time to
reach its selected settings.
Set Refrigerator control to a higher
number (colder setting) See 'Controls' .
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