Hotpoint Refrigerator, HSZ3021VL Troubleshooting, Malfunctions, Possible causes / Solutions

Models: HSZ3021VL

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list.

Malfunctions:

Possible causes / Solutions:

The internal light does not illuminate.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

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

The door do not close properly or the seals are damaged.

The door are opened too frequently.

The set TEMPERATURE indicator light is displaying an incorrect reading.

The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.

The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the appliance is lower than 14°C.

The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.

The PURE WIND fan does not rotate.

The set TEMPERATURE indicator light is displaying an incorrect reading.

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

The PURE WIND system is only activated automatically when it becomes necessary to restore perfect operational conditions inside the refrigerator compartment.

The motor runs continuously. • The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.

• The outside ambient temperature is very high.

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

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

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

The alarm sounds and the lamp flashes.

The alarm sounds and the set temperature indicator lights flash (all of them excluding the Super Cool indicator light which is turned off).

The refrigerator door has been open for more than 2 minutes. The buzzer will stop sounding when the door is shut.

The appliance signals that it has heated excessively. We recommend checking the state of the foodstuffs: they may need to be removed. In this situation, the product continues functioning as in the normal functioning mode. The buzzer can be stopped by simply opening and closing the door. To stop the indicator lights from flashing, it is necessary to turn off the appliance using the adjustment button (OFF), then use the same button to switch on the appliance and restore normal functioning at the desired temperature.

The back wall of the refrigerator unit • This shows the appliance is operating normally. is covered in frost or droplets of

water.

There is water at the bottom of the • The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance). refrigerator.

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