Hotpoint RFM17 - Manual (Page 19)

Troubleshooting
Ice builds up rapidly inside the fridge
1. Check that nothing is stopping the
door from closing properly.
2. Check that foods and liquids are
covered to avoid the build up of
moisture inside.
3. If your kitchen becomes exceptionally
warm, your fridge may not defrost
regularly. Automatic defrosting will
return to normal operation when the
kitchen temperature cools.
Ice builds up rapidly inside the freezer
1. Check that nothing is stopping the
door from closing properly.
2. Check that food is sealed to avoid
the build up of moisture inside.
3. See ‘Defrosting’ in the CLEANING &
MAINTENANCE section for advice.
There has been a power failure
WARNING: Do not open the freezer
compartment door.
If power failure lasts longer than the
maximum conservation time (see
USEFUL ADVICE section), food should
either be cooked and eaten within 24
hours or cooked and refrozen.
If there is still a problem contact
Hotpoint Service (See KEY CONTACTS,
back page, for contact details).
OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FRIDGE
FREEZER
These are the normal types of sound that
your fridge freezer will make:
The fridge freezer motor (compressor)
makes a buzzing or humming sound
when it is running. This can be louder
when it is first switched on. This sound
will reduce over the first few months.
Gases flowing through the pipes can
produce gurgling, bubbling, roaring or
humming noises.
Expansion and contraction of parts
inside the fridge freezer can produce a
cracking noise as they rapidly change
temperature.
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