Hotpoint RFM17 - Manual (Page 18)

Troubleshooting
IS THE FRIDGE FREEZER WORKING AS
YOU WANT?
Have you read through the instruction
book ?
If you still have a problem, before calling
our service organisation see if any of the
tips below help.
The fridge freezer will not work
1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the
socket outlet and the power supply is
switched on.
2. Check power supply with another
appliance.
3. Check fuse/circuit breaker.
4. Check the door is closed properly.
The fridge freezer is making a lot of
noise
1. Check that the rear pipe work is clear
of the wall, skirting board and other
obstacles.
2. Check that all feet/wheels are firmly
in contact with the floor and the
fridge freezer is level.
3. See OPERATING SOUNDS next page.
The temperature is too warm
1. Turn the control wheel to a higher
number. See CONTROLS section.
2. If the fridge freezer is close to a heat
source, move it to another location.
3. Check that there is enough
ventilation around the fridge freezer.
4. Check that the door has been closed
properly.
The temperature is too cold
1. Turn the control wheel to a lower
number. See CONTROLS section.
2. Room temperature is too cold.
See INSTALLATION section
“Location”.
The front of the cabinet feels warm
You may notice the cabinet front is
sometimes warm, this is normal and part
of the refrigerant circulating system
designed to help prevent condensation
on the door seal.
The freezer door is difficult to open
A well sealed freezer door can be difficult
to open. This is partly due to the
difference in temperature between the
room and internal freezer compartment.
If you have just closed the freezer door, it
maybe particularly difficult to open again
immediately. Wait 5 minutes for the
internal and external pressure to equalise
and try again.
The door will not close
1. Check to see if the appliance has a
build up of ice which is stopping the
door closing. If this is the case refer to
‘Defrosting’ CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE section and defrost
the appliance.
There is water beneath the salad bin
and on the floor
1. Check defrost gutter drain hole is not
covered or blocked, see ‘Cleaning’ in
the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
section.
2. Check that nothing has come into
contact with the interior back wall of
the fridge.
The interior light doesn’t work
WARNING: Switch off the electricity
supply and pull out the mains plug.
1. Check the bulb is screwed in
correctly. If still not working see
‘Changing the Light Bulb’ in the
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section.
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