Hotpoint HTR17BBSRWW Owners Manual - Page 18

Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger Frostorice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is normal) Automaticicemaket does not work (on some models) Frequent "buzzing"sound Cubestoo smag SIowice cube freezing Ice cubes have odorl_aste Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) RNrigeratorhas odor 18 PossibleCauses What ToDo Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. • "X,_fit24 hours fi)r the reflJge_:m)r to completely COOl do_vn. Oamftoeunntos ccoufrsfoowdhenarelarge placed in refrigerator. Door left open. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Temperature control dial set at the coldest setting. Grille mad condenser need clemmlg. Door left open. * This is n()m_al. * Check to see it package is hol(fing door open. * This is hernial. * See About the temperature controldial. * See Care and cleaning. * Check to see it l)ackage, is holding door open. Too frequent or too long door opolhlgs. Iceraaker is not on. _ater supply turned off or not comaected. * Move fi(e teeler am/to the ON (down) position. * See Installing the water line. Freezer compartment too warm. • _'ait 24 l_()t,_ ti)r the refi_ge_utor to completely C()ol down, Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the iceraaker to shut off. Iceraaker is on but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been comaected. * i_evel cubes by hzmd. * Move fi(e t_'eler mm to the STOP (up)position. Keel)in(_,,it on \_Jll (Em_age the water xalve. _v_atershutoffvalve comlecth_g refrigerator to water line may be clogged. Door left open. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. Ice storage bh_ needs clemlhlg. Food lrmlsmit_lg odor/taste to ice cubes. * Call fl_epluml_er to clear thexalve. * Check to see it l)ackage, is holcfing, door open. * See About the temperature control dial * EmpF and wash l_in. Dis(:ud old cul_es. * Wrap ti)()(ls well. hltedor of refrigerator needs cleaning. Not unusual durh_g periods of high hmnidiry. * See Care and cleaning. * Wipe stn_lce d_'. and reset temperature control dial ()he setting c()lde_: Too frequent or too long door ope,m_gs. Foods trmlslnitlhlg odor to refrigerator. Interior needs cleaning. * Foods \dth strong odoLs should be tightly w_upped. * Keep an ol)en box of baking, soda in the refiJge_zlt(,)r; replace evel'v [](l'ee i(/ollt](s, * See Care and cleaning.