Hotpoint 25, 22 owner manual Before you call for service…, Instructions Operating

Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Refrigerator does not	Refrigerator in defrost cycle.	• Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
	The controls are set to	• Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a
	the O (off) position.	temperature setting.
	Refrigerator is unplugged.	• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
	The fuse is blown/circuit	•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
	breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling	Rollers need adjusting.	•See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)

Instructions Operating

Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.)

Normal when refrigerator	• Wait 12–24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is first plugged in.	cool down.
Often occurs when large	• This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent	• This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls	• See About the controls.
set at the coldest
setting.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation

Refrigerator or freezer	Temperature control not set	• See About the controls.
compartment too warm	cold enough.
	Warm weather or frequent	• Set the temperature control one step colder.
	door openings.	See About the controls.
	Door left open.	•Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals	Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
	Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
	door openings.
is normal)
Automatic icemaker	Icemaker power switch	• Set the power switch to the I (on) position.
(on some models)	is in the O (off) position.
does not work
	Water supply turned off or	• See Installing the water line.
	not connected.
	Freezer compartment	• Wait 12–24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
	too warm.	cool down.
	Piled up cubes in the storage	•Level cubes by hand.
	bin cause the icemaker
	to shut off.
	Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.	•Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
	(Green power light on	icemaker back on.
	icemaker blinking).
Frequent “buzzing”	Icemaker power switch is	•Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keeping it
sound	in the I (on) position, but the	in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
	water supply to the refrigerator
	has not been connected.

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