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Hotpoint 162D6746P002 Fresh food or freezer, Compartment too warm, Frost or ice crystals, Freezer

Models: 162D6746P002

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

Safety

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

• See About the controls.

set at the coldest

 

setting.

 

Instructions Operating

Fresh food 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 fresh

Automatic energy saver

•This helps prevent condensation on the outside.

food 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 I (on) position.

does not work

is in the O (off) position.

 

(on some models)

 

 

Water supply turned off or

• See Installing the water line.

 

 

not connected.

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer compartment

• Wait 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).

 

 

 

 

Ice cubes have

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

odor/taste

 

 

Food transmitting odor/taste

• Wrap foods well.

 

 

to ice cubes.

 

 

 

 

 

Interior of refrigerator

•See Care and cleaning.

 

needs cleaning.

 

 

 

 

Small or hollow cubes

Water filter clogged.

•Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.

 

 

 

Slow ice cube freezing

Door left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

 

 

 

 

Temperature control not set

•See About the controls.

 

cold enough.

 

 

 

 

Door not closing

Door gasket on hinge side

•Apply petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

properly

sticking or folding over.

 

 

 

 

Orange glow in

Defrost heater is on.

• This is normal.

the freezer

 

 

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162D6746P002 specifications

The Hotpoint 162D6746P002 is a highly efficient freestanding refrigerator that strikes a perfect balance between advanced technology and practical functionality. Designed for modern households, this appliance offers a multitude of features that make food storage seamless and easy.

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The refrigerator boasts a spacious interior with a total net capacity of around 320 liters. This ample space is well-organized, featuring adjustable shelves that allow users to customize the layout to accommodate various food items, from large grocery hauls to everyday essentials. The clear storage drawers provide easy visibility and access to fruits and vegetables, ensuring that fresh produce is always at hand and easy to retrieve.

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Additionally, the refrigerator is designed with a frost-free feature, eliminating the need for manual defrosting. This ensures that ice build-up is prevented, making maintenance easier and providing more usable storage space inside the freezer compartment.

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