Hotpoint 22 - Manual (Page 22)

Consumer Support
Troubleshooting T
ips
Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Normal operating sounds.
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch hum
or pulsating sound while operating.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures
throughout.
Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping
sound during the defrost cycle.
The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils sounds like boiling
water or a gurgling noise.
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
Icemaker (on some models)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the
power switch is in the I (on) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked
up to water. Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position before it is hooked
up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, set the power switch to the
O (off)
position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Freezer control • Move the freezer control to a temperature setting.
in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Front rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
These sounds are normal
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.
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