A Efotpoint automatic icernaker will replace
If your refrigerator did not come already
the ice you use.,.
automatically. Rcan keep
equipped with an automatic icemaker, you
You supplied with a binful of cubes—ice for
may add one—contact your local Hotpoint
everything, everybody—without fuss or muss.
dealer; specitiy
HPT-KIT-1or UK-1.
Refrigerator does not operate
@May be in defrost cycle when
motor does not operate for30
minutes,
@Temperature control in OFF
position.
@[f interior light is not on,
refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wall
receptacle.
* If plug is secure and the
refrigerator stili fails to
operate, plug a lamp or a
small appliance into the same
outlet to determine if there
is a tripped circuit breaker
or burned out fuse.
Ilotor operates for long periods
I Modern refrigerators with
more storage space and a
larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
9 Normal when refrigerator is
first delivered to your home—
usually requires 24 hours to
completely cool down.
I Large amounts of food placed
in refrigerator to be cooled
or frozen.
Hot weather–frequent door
openings.
Door left open,
Temperature controls are set
too cold. Refer to instructions
for use of TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS on page 4.
Grille and condenser need
cleaning, Refer to
CONDENSER on page 7.
Check ENERGY SAVING
TIPS on page 4.
)tor
starts&stops frequently
Temperature control starts
md stops motor to maintain
~ven temperatures.
Operating sounds
Hot air from bottomof
@The hiqh s~eed motortom.
refrigerator
presso~required to main-
tain near zero temperatures
in the large freezer compart-
ment may produce higher
sound levels than your old
refrigerator.
Normal fan air flow—one fan
blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer com-
~artments—another fan cools
the motor compressor.
Thes6 NORMAL sounds will
also be heard from time to
time:
IBDefrost timer switch clicks
at defrost.
e Defrost water dripping into
drain pan.
e Temperature control clicks
ON or OFF.
~ Refrigerant’boi ling or
gurgling.
s Cracking or popping of
cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrig-
eration following defrost.
@With automatic icemaker,
the sound of cubes drop-
ing into the bucket and
water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
Vibration or rattling
e
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If refrigerator vibrates, more
than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor and front
roller screws or leveling legs
need adjusting or floor is
weak or uneven. Refer to
INSTALLATION on page 3,
If dishes vibrate on shelves,
try moving them. Slight
vibration is normal.
Defrost water pan rattling,
needs to be positioned
properly,
e Normal air flow cooling
motor.
in the refrigeration process,
it is normal that heat be
expelled in area under refrig-
erator. Some f/oor coverings
will discolor at these normal
and safe operating temper-
atures. Your floor covering
supplier shduld be consulted
if you object to this dis-
coloration.
Freshfood or freezer
temperature too warm
Temperature control not set
cold enough, Refer to
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 4,
Warm weather–frequent
door openings.
Door left open for long
periods.
Package may be holding
door open,
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment,
Foodsdry out
@Packages not covered,
wrapped or sealed properly,
Froston frozen food
@Door
may have been left
ajar or package holding
door open.
@Too frequent and too long
door openings.
e Frost within package is
normal.
@ Heavily loaded freezer
compartment can cause
reduced air flow around
food packages.
Slow ice cube freezing
e Door may have been left ajar.
e Turn temperature of freeZer
compartment colder. Set
controls to “D” and ‘5:’
e If the doors are not opened
regularly, ice cube freezing
rate will be reduced.
ice cubes have odor/taste
6?Old cubes need to be
discarded.
e Cube bucket needs to be
emptied and washed.
@Unsealed packages in refrig-
erator and/or freezer
compartments may be trans-
mitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
ISInterior of refrigerator needs
cleaning—refer to page 7.
Moisture forms& outside of
refrigerator
e Not unusual during period of
high humidity.
e Move energy saver switch
to the
right.
Moisture collects inside
@Too frequent and too long
door openings.
e In humid weather air carries
moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened.
Water on the floor
@ Defrost water pan full,
missing or not in position.
Refrigerator has odor
@ Foods with strong odors
should be tightly covered.
Check for spoiled food.
@ Interior needs cleaning. Refer
to CLEANING-INSIDE on
page 7.
@Defrost water pan needs
cleaning.
@Keep box of baking soda in
refrigerator; replace monthly
Interior light does not !igllt
e No power at outlet.
@Light bulb needs replacing.
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