Troubleshooting

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 display is completely switched off.

The motor does not start.

The display is on but it is dim.

a)The alarms goes off and the lamp in the refrigerator compartment flashes.

b)The alarm goes off and a message appears on the scrolling text of the display.

c)The alarm goes off and a message appears on the scrolling text of the display.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

•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.

a)The refrigerator door has remained open for more than two minutes The buzzer stops when the door is closed or by pressing the RESET ALARM button. or the correct switching-off procedure was not followed (see Maintenance).

b)The temperature of the freezer is too high.

The freezer will maintain a temperature of around 0°C so that the food will not refreeze, allowing you to eat it within 24 hours or to freeze it again after cooking them.

c)The temperature of the freezer has reached a dangerous level. the food must not be eaten. The freezer will reach a temperature of -18°C.

To switch off the buzzer, press the RESET ALARM button. Press again to delete the message on the display and to restore normal operation.

•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 beginning to freeze.

The motor runs continuously.

The appliance makes a lot of noise.

Early ending of functions

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

•The SUPER COOL and/or SUPER FREEZE and/or ICE PARTY functions are active.

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

•The outside ambient temperature is very high.

•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.

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

HME40N specifications

The Hotpoint HME40N is an innovative and efficient home appliance that stands out in the realm of modern cooking technologies. Designed with user convenience in mind, this built-in microwave oven has garnered attention for its impressive features and performance.

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