Troubleshooting
IS THE FREEZER WORKING AS YOU
WANT?
Have you read through the
instruction book ?
If you still have a problem, before
calling our service organisation see if
any of the tips below help.
The freezer will not work
1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the
socket outlet and the power supply is
switched on.
2. Check power supply with another
appliance.
3. Check fuse/circuit breaker.
4. Check the door is closed properly.
The freezer is making a lot of noise
1. Check that the rear pipe work is clear
of the wall, skirting board and other
obstacles.
2. Check that all four feet/wheels are
firmly in contact with the floor and
the freezer is level.
3. See OPERATING SOUNDS, next page.
The freezer is too warm
1. Adjust the control wheel to a higher
number. See CONTROLS section.
2. If the freezer is close to a heat source,
move it to another location.
3. Check that there is enough
ventilation around the freezer.
4. Check door has been closed properly.
The freezer is too cold
1. Adjust the control wheel to a lower
number. See CONTROLS section.
The front of the cabinet feels warm
You may notice the cabinet front is
sometimes warm, this is normal and part
of the refrigerant circulating system
designed to help prevent condensation
on the door seal.
The red warning light will not go out
1. Has the freezer just been installed.?
If so, this is normal and the light will
go out when the correct temperature
has been reached.
2. Has the freezer just been loaded with
a large quantity of food? If so, the
light will go out when the correct
temperature has been reached.
3. Check door has been closed properly.
The amber light is on
Fast freeze is selected. Remember to turn
fast freeze off after 24 hours from the
introduction of fresh food to be frozen.
However, if you forget, it will
automatically cancel after 48 hours.
The freezer door is difficult to open
A well sealed freezer door can be difficult
to open. This is partly due to the
difference in temperature between the
room and internal freezer compartment.
If you have just closed the freezer door, it
maybe particularly difficult to open again
immediately. Wait 2 minutes for the
internal and external pressure to equalise
and try again.
There has been a power failure
WARNING: Do not open the freezer
door.
If the power failure lasts longer than the
maximum conservation time, see the
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 cover).
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