Hotpoint FF187EA - FAULT DIAGNOSIS QUICK GUIDE

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Indesit Company
Service Manual UK English
FAULT DIAGNOSIS QUICK GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION
INTERIOR
LIGHT
FLASHING
• Indicates that the fridge door has
been left open for too long a period,
(over 2 minutes approx.).
• Close fridge door.
• Check the magnet position in the top
of the fridge door cover strip.
• Check the reed switch mounted on
the module.
FRIDGE
TEMPERATURE
WARM
Freezer
temperature
correct
• Fridge door seal not sealing. • Check fridge door seal.
• Fridge baffle is in the closed position. • Check baffle connections and ensure
that the sensor in the return duct is
clear of foam and other debris,
before replacing the baffle assembly.
• Ducting between fridge and freezer
restricted.
• Check for Ice build up around the
inlet and return ducting in the freezer.
• Check for air ingress, ensure the
freezer multiflow is sealing against
evaporator. If the restriction is
caused by foam then remove where
possible.
FREEZER
EVAPORATOR
FAN NOT
RUNNING
• The fan is managed by the power
module and is switched ON/OFF after
a pre-set time interval that is
parameterised in the module memory
after a compressor start/stop.
• (Refer to the 'Power/Control Module
Parameters' on page 21)
• Allow for delay start before
proceeding.
• Check fan assembly.
• Check fan blades are free to rotate.
• Check fan motor is securely clipped
into position.
• Check wiring and connections.
• Defrost cycle enabled. • Advise the customer that the fan will
not run during the defrost cycle.
• Fridge door open. • Close fridge door.
• Check magnet position in top of
fridge door.
• Check reed switch mounted on the
module is OK.
Fridge door open - reed switch contacts
open,
Fridge door closed - reed switch contacts
closed.
FREEZER
WARM
• Door seals not sealing. • Check door seals.
• Evaporator fan not running. • (See above) FREEZER
EVAPORATOR FAN NOT
RUNNING.
• Defrost cycle enabled. • Advise the customer that the freezer
may become warmer during the
defrost cycle.
• Compressor not running • (See next page)
COMPRESSOR NOT RUNNING.