Hotpoint RFM66, RFM18, RFA66, RFA18 Troubleshooting, Is the Fridge Freezer Working AS YOU WANT?

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

IS THE FRIDGE FREEZER WORKING AS YOU WANT?

Have you read through the instruction book ?

If you still have a problem, before calling our service organisation see if any of the tips below help.

The fridge freezer will not work

1.Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on.

2.Check power supply with another appliance.

3.Check fuse/circuit breaker.

4.Check the door is closed properly.

The fridge freezer is making a lot of noise

1.Check that the rear pipe work is clear of the wall, skirting board and other obstacles.

2.Check that all feet/wheels are firmly in contact with the floor and the fridge freezer is level.

3.See OPERATING SOUNDS next page.

The temperature is too warm

1.Turn the control wheel to a higher number. See CONTROLS section.

2.If the fridge freezer is close to a heat source, move it to another location.

3.Check that there is enough ventilation around the fridge freezer.

4.Check that the door has been closed properly.

The temperature is too cold

1.Turn the control wheel to a lower number. See CONTROLS section.

The red warning light will not go out?

1.Has the fridge freezer just been installed? If so, this is normal and the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached.

2.Has the fridge freezer been loaded with a large quantity of food? If so, the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached.

3.Have the doors been closed properly?

The amber fast freeze indicator light is on?

1.Fast freeze is selected. Remember to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours. However if you forget, it will automatically cancel after 48 hours.

The amber holiday indicator light is on? (Models RFA18,RFM18 only)

1.Holiday mode is selected.

Press the holiday button or open the fridge door to cancel this function and return the fridge freezer to normal operation.

The holiday mode setting won’t stay on? (Models RFA18,RFM18 only)

1.The holiday mode setting can only be set when the door is closed. Opening the door or pressing any other button will turn holiday mode off.

See CONTROLS section for details on how to set the holiday mode.

The front of the cabinet feels warm You may notice the cabinet front is sometimes warm, this is normal and part of the refrigerant circulating system designed to help prevent condensation on the door seal.

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Contents Step For Your Safety For your safety, read the following adviceWhen installing your fridge freezer When using your fridge freezerMinimum space required to open door InstallationLocation & Air Circulation Levelling Defrost TubeChanging the Plug Changing the Mains LeadControls Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge CompartmentControlling the Temperature of the Freezer Compartment Indicator Lights Green Mains Light Red High Temperature Warning LightAmber Fast Freeze Light Amber Holiday Light Models RFA18,RFM18 onlyFast Freeze Button Freezing Fresh Food Load positionUseful Advice Storage Zones Making the best use of your Fridge FreezerStoring Food in a Fridge Advice on Adjusting Shelves Commodity and Bottle RacksSalad Bins Storage Guide Storing Food in a FreezerAdvice on Using Freezer Drawers Ice TrayFreezer compartment DefrostingDefrosting Fridge compartment Cleaning Cleaning InteriorExterior Door Seals Changing the Light Bulb Maintenance Going Away Door Reversal Door ReversalRemove Top Door Remove Lower DoorRefit Lower Door Refit Top DoorTroubleshooting Is the Fridge Freezer Working AS YOU WANT?Operating Sounds of a Fridge Freezer Disposal of old electrical appliances Hotpoint guaranteeRecycling & Disposal Information After Sales Service Repair Service and Information Help DeskAfter Sales Service Repair Service and Information Help DeskGenuine Parts and Accessories Key Contacts