Troubleshooting

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Malfunctions:

The internal light does not illuminate.

The internal light flashes

The motor does not start.The motor does not start.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.

The motor runs continuously.

The appliance makes a lot of noise.

Some of the external parts of the appliance become hot.

The back wall of the refrigerator unit is covered in frost or droplets of water.

There is water at the bottom of the refrigerator.

Possible causes / Solutions:

•The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or the fuse has blown, or there is no power in the house.

•The refrigerator door has remained open for more than two minutes. This is not a fault but a warning to close the refrigerator door.

•The appliance comes with a motor protection control (see Start-up and use).

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

•The doors are opened too frequently.

•The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position

•The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.

•The air temperature in the area surrounding the appliance is lower than 10°C.

•The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.

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

•The door is not closed properly, or is continuously opened.

•The outside ambient temperature is very high.

•The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (see Installation).

•The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and make a noise.

•The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor is off. This is not a defect, but is normal.

•The freezer air fan makes a slight noise circulating the cold air.

This is not a defect, but is normal.

•These raised temperatures are necessary to avoid the formation of condensation on certain parts of the product.

•This shows the appliance is operating normally. (See Refrigerator cooling system)

•The water discharge hole in the refrigerator is blocked (see Maintenance).

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Hotpoint FFP187B operating instructions Troubleshooting, Malfunctions, Possible causes / Solutions
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FFP187B specifications

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