Hotpoint 15 User's Manual | Page 24
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Troubleshooting Tips
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pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Temperature control dial
• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
in 0 position.
setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Roller screws or leveling legs
• See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration
need adjusting.
is normal)
Motor operates for
Normal when refrigerator
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles
is first plugged in.
cool down.
on and off frequently.
Often occurs when large
• This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators
amounts of food are
with more storage
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
Door left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
freezer require more
Hot weather or frequent
• This is normal.
operating time. They
door openings.
start and stop often
Temperature control dial
• See About the temperature control dial.
to maintain even
set at the coldest setting.
temperatures.)
Grille and condenser
• See Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Fresh food or freezer
Temperature control dial
• See About the temperature control dial.
compartment too warm
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.
door openings.
See About the temperature control dial.
Door left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Package blocking air duct in
• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
freezer compartment.
compartment.
Frost or ice crystals
Door left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
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