Hotpoint CTF~GC manual Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator, Moisture collects inside, Noisy

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If your refrigerator appears to have stop- ped operating (except during the defrost cycle when the motor and fan are normally shut off completely for the length of the cycle), make these simple tests before call- ing for service:

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator •!

Cl Moisture not unusual during periods of high humidity

QMove power saver switch to HUMID position

Moisture collects inside

❑Too-frequent and too-long door openings

DHot-humid weather increases rate of frost build-up and internal sweating

~During automatic defrosting water runs down rear wall —this is normal

Cabinet has odor

❑Certain foods produce odor–should be covered

~Interior needs cleaning

~Defrost-water pan needs cleaning

Refrigerator runs too long

❑IModern refrigerators are larger and run colder— require more running time

~Doors kept open too long

❑Tempera& re”controls se; too colci

El Normal at time of installation or after refrigerator has been turned off

Grille and condenser need cleaning

Refrigerator runs too frequently

❑Required to provide even temperature

1.Check temperature control dial, It may be turned to the OFF position.

2.If interior light is not on, check to see if refrigerator is plugged in at wall receptacle.

3.If plug is secure and the refrigerator still

❑Too-frequent and too-long door openings

Cabinet vibrates

Legs need adjusting

❑Check for weak floor

Wow ice cube freezing

❑Freezer door may have been left ajar

Fresh food temperature too warm

❑Temperature control not set in cold enough position

❑Too-frequent and too-long door openings

Package holding door open

Grille and condenser need cleaning

f%esh foods dry out

Foods should be covered

Fresh food temperature too cold Temperature control dial set in too cold position

Noisy

Noise level is slightly higher on modern, larger refrigerators

Fan air flow– this is normal Defrost-water pan not in correct position

❑Legs need adjusting

fails to operate, plug another appliance in- to the same outlet to determine if there is a burned-out fuse.

4.Follow check list below for other pos- sible trouble spots.

Check for weak floor

Refrigerator does not run

Temperature control in OFF position Not plugged in

El No power at outlet

❑House fuse blown

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

❑Normal air flow of fan-cooled condenser

Water on floor

Defrost-water pan full, missing, or not in position

Interior light does not light

No power at outlet

Light bulb needs replacing

Freezer too warm

❑Freezer door may have been left ajar

❑Package may be holding door open El Grille and condenser need cleaning

Frost on frozen food

❑Too-frequent and too-long freezer door openings

Freezer door may have been left ajar

Frozen foods dry out

❑Packages not wrapped or sealed properly

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If you need to call a Hotpoint Serviceman, be sure to give the model number of your refrigerator. It maybe found at the front of your refrigerator at the bottom of the fresh food section near the hinge (see model sketch, front cover). When service is required, be sure to specify genuine Hotpoint renewal parts.

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