Hotpoint RFR51V - Manual (Page 12)

Troubleshooting.
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When checking an appliance you can come
across some problems which are a result of
improper handling of the appliance and
can be easily eliminated.
Run through this checklist before calling
your nearest Service office.
Repairs may only be performed by qualified
technicians. ’DIY’ repairs or unqualified
and untrained service people may put you
in danger, could damage the appliance and
might mean that you lose cover under the
Guarantee.
The appliance won’t work. Check the plug is firmly positioned in the wall
socket and the power supply is switched on.
Check the power supply with another
appliance.
Check the fuse.
There has been a power failure. DO NOT OPEN THE FREEZER DOOR.
If power does not return within 16 hours, food
should be removed from the freezer and either
cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked
and refrozen.
The appliance is making alot of noise. Check the appliance is stabilised.
Ensure the appliance is not touching the wall
or kitchen units.
Continuous Operation of the Compressor Has the door been opened frequently or
left open for a long period of time?
The door is not closed properly/does not seal
properly (clean the gasket if it is contaminated
or replace it if it is damaged).
Have you observed the maximum storage
quantities?
Check there is adequate air circulation.
Water is leaking from the refrigerator. Check that the defrost water outlet is not
blocked. (If blocked a plastic straw can be used
to clear).
Check that stored food or packaging is not in
contact with the cooling plate on the interior
rear wall of the refrigerator. (NB. It is normal
for droplets to run down the cooling plate).
Is there ice formation on the interior rear wall?
(see Manual defrosting of the Refrigerator’
page 10).
Refrigerator interior light does not work. SWITCH OFF AT THE SOCKET AND PULL OUT
THE MAIN PLUG, check the bulb is screwed in
correctly.
If it still doesn’t work see ’Changing the Light
Bulb’ page 11.
The freezer door is difficult to open. If you have just closed the freezer door, it
may be particularly difficult to open again
immediately. This is partly due to the
difference in temperature between the room
and the internal compartment. Wait 5 minutes
for the external and internal pressure to
equalise and try again.
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