Hotpoint FFQ50P manual Troubleshooting, Malfunctions, Possible causes / Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Malfunctions:

The green POWER indicator light does not illuminate.

The motor does not start.

The indicator lights are on but the light is dim.

a) The alarm sounds.

b)+Thebuzzeralarm sounds and the two yellow indicator lights flash.

c) The alarm sounds and the two yellow indicator lights as well as the green one flash.

Heating

is excessive

Heating

+buzzer danger

The AQUA CARE LED flashes slowly

The blocked water is drained and the AQUA CARE LED flashes quickly

The blocked water is drained, the AQUA CARE LED is switched off and the alarm sounds

The green POWER indicator light flashes.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

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.

a)The refrigerator door has remained open for more than two minutes (the buzzer will stop sounding when you shut the door) or the correct switching-off procedure was not followed (see Maintenance).

b)The temperature in the freezer is too high. Check the quality of the food products and dispose if necessary.

c)The temperature in the freezer has reached a dangerous level. The food must be disposed immediately.

b/c) In the first case the freezer will maintain a temperature of about 0°C so that the food does not re-freeze. In the second case, however, the temperature will remain at approximately -18°C.

To turn off the acoustic signal open and close the refrigerator door. To restore normal operation bring the FREEZER OPERATION knob setting

to(off) and turn the appliance on again.

The Aqua Care filter is about to wear out

The Aqua Care filter is worn out and needs to be replaced (see Maintenance and care)

The Aqua Care safety blocking system has been activated due to prolonged supply (5 consecutive minutes). To reset the alarm, simply release the dispenser button. To silence the alarm, open and close the door.

The appliance is not operating correctly. Contact the Technical Assistance Centre.

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

The doors are opened too frequently.

The OPERATION knobs are not on the correct setting (see Description).

The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.

The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.

The REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob is not on the correct setting (see Description).

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

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Contents REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER Combination Operating InstructionsPositioning and connection InstallationStarting Aqua Care Disposing of the plugAqua Care function Control panel Description of the applianceOverall view Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment AccessoriesChiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potentialStart-up and use Starting the applianceHoliday function Using the freezer to its full potentialMaintenance and care Respecting and conserving the environment Precautions and tipsGeneral safety DisposalFood inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze TroubleshootingPossible causes / Solutions MalfunctionsMalfunctions Page Guarantee After Sales Service 195060153.00