Hotpoint FF200DX, FF200DP manual Troubleshooting, Malfunctions, Possible causes / Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Malfunctions:

The display is completely switched off.

The motor does not start.

The display is on but it is dim.

The alarm sounds, the ALARM icon flashes on the display, “d” appears on the refrigerator display and the refrigerator compartment light flashes.

The alarm sounds, the ALARM icon flashes on the display and “A1” appears on the freezer display.

Possible causes / Solutions:

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•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 appliance comes with a motor protection control (see Start-up and use).

•Pull out and reverse the plug before putting it back in the socket.

•The refrigerator door has been open for more than two minutes. Close the door of the refrigerator.

•The temperature inside the freezer is too high. The freezer will maintain a temperature of around 0°C so that the food will not refreeze, so that you can decide whether to eat it within 24 hours or refreeze it after it has been cooked. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button or one of the freezer temperature adjustment buttons, or open and close the refrigerator door. To remove the “A1” message from the display and restore normal freezer operation, press one of the freezer temperature adjustment buttons twice or switch the product off and on again.

The alarm sounds, the ALARM icon flashes on the display and “A2” appears on the freezer display.

•The temperature of the freezer is dangerously high: the food inside must not be eaten. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM RESET button or one of the freezer temperature adjustment buttons, or open and close the refrigerator door. To remove the “A2” message from the display and restore normal freezer operation, press one of the freezer temperature adjustment buttons twice or switch the product off and on again.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

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

•The doors are opened too frequently.

•The temperature that has been set is too high (see Start-up and use).

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

The food inside the refrigerator is • The temperature that has been set is too low (see Start-up and use). beginning to freeze.

The motor runs continuously. • The SUPER FREEZE button has been pressed (rapid freezing): the yellow SUPER FREEZE light is on or flashing (see Description).

•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 PURE WIND fan does not rotate • The PURE WIND system is only activated automatically when it becomes necessary to restore perfect operational conditions inside the refrigerator compartment.

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.

Early ending of functions

• Electrical disturbance on the network or brief interruptions of the power supply

A message appears on the display • The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance).

(e.g. F01)

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Contents REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER Combination Operating InstructionsPositioning and connection InstallationPositioning Electrical connectionsFitting a new plug Reversible doorsControl panel Description of the applianceBottle shelf ICE Care ice tray Storage compartment Overall viewStarting the appliance Start-up and useNavigating the display Ever Fresh Chiller systemUsing the refrigerator to its full potential Using Ever Fresh to its full potentialVacuum storage Ever Fresh containersUsing the freezer to its full potential ICE Care tray Switching the appliance off Maintenance and careCleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odoursGeneral safety Precautions and tipsDisposal Respecting and conserving the environmentPossible causes / Solutions TroubleshootingMalfunctions Guarantee After Sales Service 195075923.00

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