Hotpoint FF175BP - Page 17

FAULT DIAGNOSIS QUICK GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION
• Close fridge door.
INTERIOR
• Indicates that the fridge door has
• Check the magnet position in the top of
LIGHT
been left open for too long a period,
the fridge door, behind the hinge
FLASHING
(over 2 minutes approx.).
surround strip.
• Check the reed switch mounted on the
control module.
• Fridge door seal not sealing.
• Check fridge door seal.
FRIDGE
TEMPERATURE
• Mechanical baffle is in the closed • Check mechanical baffle thermostat
WARM
Freezer
position. phial is located in the exhaust (return)
temperature
ducting.
correct
• Ducting between fridge and freezer
• Check for frost build up around the inlet
restricted. and return ducting in the freezer.
• The fan is managed by the control
• Allow for delay start before proceeding.
module and is switched ON/OFF
• Check fan assembly.
after a pre-set time interval that is
• Check fan blades are free to rotate.
parameterised in the module • Check wiring and connections.
memory after a compressor start/
FREEZER
stop.
EVAPORATOR
• Defrost cycle enabled.
• Advise the customer that the fan will not
FAN NOT
run during the defrost cycle.
RUNNING
• Fridge door open. • Close fridge door.
• Check magnet position in top of fridge
door, behind the hinge surround strip.
• Check reed switch mounted on the
control module is OK.
• Door seals not sealing. • Check door seals.
• Evaporator fan not running.
• (SeeabovajFREEZER
EVAPORATOR FAN NOT RUNNING.
FREEZER
• Defrost cycle enabled.
• Advise the customer that the freezer
WARM
may become warmer during the defrost
cycle.
• Freezer air sensor (thermistor) out
• Refer to page 25 'Thermistor Senor
of calibration. Location and Table' for resistance
values.
• Compressor not running • (See previous page) COMPRESSOR
NOT RUNNING.
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