Hotpoint CF1A 100 H UK, Installation Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The freezer temperature control is set at "0/OFF”
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the freezer.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a 
period of time.  Four hours are required for the freezer 
to cool down completely

Temperature control is set too warm.  Turn the control 
to a cooler setting and allow several hours for the 
temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.  
Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is 
opened.  Open the door less often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have been 
stored recently.  Wait until the freezer has had a 
chance to reach its selected temperature.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a 
period of time.  Four hours are required for the freezer 
to cool down completely.

Temperature control is set too cold.  Turn the control to 
a warmer setting and allow several hours for the 
temperature to stabilize

Freezer does not operate

Compressor   turns on and off frequently

Temperature inside the freezer is too warm

Temperature inside the freezer is too cold

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in 
hot water pipes.  This is normal.  Sound will level off or 
disappear as freezer continues to run
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating 
throughout the system.  This is normal

Check to assure that the freezer is level.  
Floor is uneven or weak.  Freezer rocks on the floor 
when it is moved slightly.  Be sure floor can adequately 
support freezer.  Level the freezer by putting wood or 
metal shims under part of the freezer.
The freezer is touching the wall.  Re-level the freezer 
and move it from the wall.  
See “Installation Instructions”

Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes 
on

Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling

Vibrations