Hotpoint 18 - Manual (Page 26)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry, then adjust the fresh food control
cabinet surface periods of high humidity. setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours.
between the doors
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Interior light does No power at outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
not work
Lightbulb burned out. • See Replacing the lightbulbs.
Hot air from bottom Normal air flow cooling
of refrigerator motor. In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator.
Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal
and safe temperatures.
Food freezing in Food too close to air vent. • Move the food away from the air vent (near the controls).
the refrigerator
Refrigerator control is set • Move the refrigerator control to a warmer
too cold. temperature.
Door does not close Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
by itself
Orange glow in the Defrost heater is on. • This is normal.
freezer
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