Troubleshooting, Beginning to freeze | Hotpoint RF 175WP, RF175MP

Troubleshooting

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

The food inside the refrigerator is	•	The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.
beginning to freeze.	•	The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.

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

•The outside ambient temperature is very high.

•The thickness of the frost exceeds 2-3 mm (see Maintenance).

•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.

Some of the external parts of the refrigerator 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.

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

•This shows the appliance is operating normally.

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