Hotpoint 23 Before you call for service…, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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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 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

operate

 

 

 

 

Either or both controls set

• Set the controls to a temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

to 0 (off).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.

• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

 

 

breaker is tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The refrigerator is in

•Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.

 

 

showroom mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Rollers need adjusting.

•See Rollers.

(slight vibration

 

 

 

is normal)

 

 

 

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 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 set

• See About the controls.

at the coldest setting.

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Divider between

Automatic energy saver

•This helps prevent condensation on the outside.

refrigerator and freezer

system circulates warm

 

compartments

liquid around front edge

 

feels warm

of freezer compartment.

 

 

 

 

Automatic icemaker

Icemaker power switch

• Set the power switch to the on position.

does not work

is in the off position.

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply turned off or

• See Installing the water line.

 

not connected.

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer compartment too warm.

• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.

 

 

 

 

Piled up cubes in the storage

•Level cubes by hand.

 

bin cause the icemaker

 

 

to shut off.

 

 

 

 

Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. (Green power light on icemaker blinking).

•Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on.

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Contents Serial # RefrigeratorsSafety Precautions Refrigerants Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerAmbient Room Temperature Limits About the temperature controlsColder Warmercolder How to Use About TurboCoolHow it Works About CustomCool. on some models How to UseExpressThaw ExpressChill Select the ExpressThaw , ExpressChillCitrus Setting 6C CustomCool ChartWater Filter Cartridge on some models About the water filterAbout the shelves and bins About the refrigerator doorsRefrigerator Doors Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Tilt-Out BinsSlide-Out Spillproof Shelf QuickSpace ShelfRemovable Beverage Rack Freezer Baskets Deep Freezer BasketsSlide-Out Freezer Shelves Fixed Freezer ShelvesAbout the freezer compartment Loading the Freezer CompartmentFreezer Performance About crisper removal About the crispers and pansAbout the automatic icemaker Automatic IcemakerIce Storage Drawer To Use the Dispenser About the ice and water dispenser. on some modelsLocking the Dispenser on some models Dispenser Light on some modelsCleaning the Outside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Inside Ice Storage Drawer on Dispenser ModelsBehind the Refrigerator Preparing for VacationPreparing to Move Refrigerator Compartment-Upper Light Replacing the light bulbsFreezer Compartment DispenserPanels less than 6 mm thick Trim kits and decorator panelsMm or Raised Panel Read these instructions completely and carefullyFreezer Panel Without Dispenser With Dispenser Dimensions for Custom Wood PanelsInsert the Freezer Panel and Refrigerator Panel Inserting the door panelsInsert the Bottom Freezer Panel. on dispenser models Attach the Top Trim on the Freezer and Refrigerator DoorsThese pieces are tucked inside the refrigerator door handle Install the Side TrimBefore YOU Begin DimensionsClearances Water Supply to the IcemakerDoor Alignment RollersTools YOU will Need Remove the Base Grille Dimensions and SpecificationsClose the Freezer and Refrigerator Doors Remove the Refrigerator Door Remove the Freezer DoorHowever, please note the following Replacing the DoorsConnect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Installing the Water LineTurn the Water on and Plug in the Refrigerator Start the IcemakerHummm Whoosh Normal operating soundsProblem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service…Slow ice cube freezing Small or hollow cubesCube dispenser does Not workActual temperature not Temperatures are OKEqual to Set temperature Select Temp feature isImportant Safety Instructions Shut Off the Main Water Supply Before You BeginConnecting the Tubing to the Refrigerator Connecting the Tubing to the Shutoff ValveTurn the Water On Plug In the RefrigeratorStart the Icemaker

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