Troubleshooting, Appliance makes a lot of noise

Troubleshooting

GB If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list.

Malfunctions:

Possible causes / Solutions:

The internal light does not illuminate.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.

The motor runs continuously.

•The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house.

•The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.

•The doors are opened too frequently.

•The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position

•The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.

•The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.

•The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.

•The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.

•The outside ambient temperature is very high.

•The thickness of the frost exceeds 2-3 mm (see Maintenance).

The appliance makes a lot of noise.

•The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (see

Installation).

•The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and make noise.

•The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.

There is water at the bottom of the refrigerator.

Excess moisture / Ice at rear of the Fridge

•The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance).

•Excess moisture / Ice will occur if the Larder door is opened for prolonged periods. This will disappear once the door is closed and the Larder allowed to defrost and drain the moisture away. This is normal for cooling function of the Larder compartment, especially in summer period.

Warm Fridge	• If room temperature is 16 C or lower, (for example the product is
	located in a garage or out building), for the refrigerator to operate
	correctly the “Fast Freeze switch” must be in the ‘ON’ position (see
	pag 7 for details)
The back wall of the refrigator unit is	• This shows the appliance is operating normally.
covered in frost or droplets of water

Donít forget should our advice fail to resolve the problem with your appliance please call us on 08448 224 224 to arrange an engineer visit. Or visit www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Product failures are fully covered by your 12 months parts and labour guarantee. However, if we attend and there is no product failure or the failure has been caused by damage, misuse or by incorrect installation, charges will apply.

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