Hotpoint HTR17BBSRWW Owners Manual - Page 17

Normal operating sounds, gecom Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal • Tile new high efficiency cthastemr praend,._loono,er-m,_.[hn[,l,il -- Your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched sound while it is operating, HUMMM... wnuuan"'-"""Il-l . lmm or pulsating • You may hear a whooshing so/md when tile doo_ close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the retiJgeratoi; WHIRl *I _ at • You *nay hear tile tallSS /i*l*lino high speeds, _. _ Tish._ifsi_st'h. apI)pleun°csed_ wihne,n whteilne retiflreigerdaotoorrs are opened frequently or when a large anlount of filed is added to tile refrigerator or freezer compartments. Tile rims are helping to maintain tile correct temperatures. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS • Y)u may hear cracking or popping sounds when tile reti_igerator is fi_st plugged in. This happens as tile reiiigerator cools to tile con'ect temperature. • Tile compressor may (:luse a clicking or chiq/ing sound when attempting to restart (this couM take up to 5 ininutes). • ENlansion and contraction oI cooling coils during and after defl'ost can cattse a cracking or popping so/md. • On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking cyde, p)u may hear tile ice cubes dr()pping into tile ice bucket. WATERSOUNDS • Tile flow at reiiigemnt through tile ti'eezer cooling coils may make a gmgling noise like boiling wam_: • Wamr dropping on tile deti'ost heater can Catlse a sizzling, popping or buzzing SO/llld dtwing tile defrost cycle. • Awamrdtippingno_semayoccurdufingthedefl'_stcydeas ice malts ti_)m tile e',npommr and fl(ms into tile drain pan. • Closing tile door may cause a gurgling sotmd due to pressure eqt_fli/_ltion. Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What ToDo Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator Temperature in defrost cycle. control dial • Wait ab()ut 30 minutes fi)r defl'ost cwle to end. • Move the tempel_lture control dial to a tempel_lture in 0 position, Refrigerator is unplugged. settiu • Pttsh the plug completely into the el/tier. Vibrationorrattling(slight vibrationisnormal) Fresh food orfreezer compartment too warm The fuse is blown/cireuit breaker is tripped. Roller screwsor leveling legs need adj usthag. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. • Replace fltse or reset the breakel: • SeeRollers and Leveling Legs. • See Aboutthe temperature control dial _ann weather or frequent door opelfings. • Set the temperature control dial one step ('oldel: See Aboutthe temperaturecontrol dial Door left ope_. • Check to see if' I/ackage, is holding, door open. Package bloddng air duct ha • Check to see if' I)ackage, is blocking air duct in fl'eezer freezer compartment, compamnent. ]7