Hotpoint CTF17 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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PROBLEM
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DOES NOT OPERATE
~ MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
‘MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
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POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
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~ May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
~ Tem~erature control in OFF position.
@If interior light is not on, refrigerator maynot be plugged in at wall receptacle.
@If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
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~ Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
@Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home-usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequent door openings.
~ Door left open.
* Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 3.
~ Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 6.
~ Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.
@Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain eveil temperatures.
@If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
and front roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or
uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION on page 2.
* If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
@Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properiy.
@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
~ Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
@These NO”RMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
QDefrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
~ Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
oTemperature control clicks ON or OFF
~ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
@Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration foi60wing defrost.
~ With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and
water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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