Hotpoint CTF16E User Manual

If your refrigerator appears to have stop-
L Check temperature control dial. It may
fails to operate, plug another appliance in-
ecf operating (except during the defrost
be turned to the OFF position.
to the same outiet to determine if there is
cycle when the motor and fan are normally
2. If interior light is not on, check to see if
a burned-out fuse.
ut off completely for the length of the
ycle), make these simple tests before call-
refrigerator is plugged in at wall receptacle.
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4. Follow check list below for other pos-
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3. If plug is secure and the refrigerator still sible trouble spots.
.Moistureforms on outside of refrigerator
~ Mois~ure not unusual during periods
of high humidity
~ Move power saver switch to
HUMID position
iMoistureco]leck inside
El Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cl Hot-humid weather increases rate of
frost build-up and internal sweating
El During automatic defrosting water
runs down rear wall—this is normal
Cabinet has odor
!3 Certain foods produce odor–shculd
be covered
El Interior needs cleaning
D Defrost-water pan needs cleaning
Refrigerator ramstoo long
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Modern refrigerators are larger
and run colder— require more
running time
Doors kept open too long
Temperature controls set too cold
Normal at time of installation or after
refrigerator has been turned off
Grille and condenser need cleaning .
Refrigerator runs too frequently
ZI Required to provide even
temperature
❑ Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Cabinet vibrates
Roller screws need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Slow ice cube freezing
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Fresh food temperature too warm
Temperature control not set in cold
enough position
Too-frequent and too-long door
openings
Package holding door open
❑ Grille and condenser need cleaning
Fresh foods dry out
Foods should be covered
Fresh food temperature too cold
Temperature control dial set in too
cold position
Noisy
Noise level is slightly higher on
modern, larger refrigerators
Fan air flow– this is normal
Defrost-water pan not in correct
position
Roller screws need adjusting
Check for weak floor
Refrigerator does not run
Temperature control in OFF position
Not plugged in
No power at outlet
House fuse blown
Hotair from bottom of refrigerator
Normal air flow of fan-cooled
condenser
Water on floor
Defrost-water pan full, missing, or
not in position
Interior light does not light
❑ No power at outlet
Light bulb needs replacing
Freezer too warm
El Freezer door may have been left ajar
Package may be holding door open
Grille and condenser need cieaning
Frost on frozen food
Too-frequent and too-long freezer
door openings
Freezer door may have been left ajar
Frozen foods dry out
❑ Packages not wrapped or sealed
properly
Your refrigerator is wired for accurate electrical di-
agnosis in your home—takes only minutes to check
its entire electrical system. No need to unplug,
move or unload refrigerator to make
diagnosis.
If you need to call a I-lotpoint Serviceman, be sure
to give the model number of your refrigerator. It
maybe found at the front of your refrigerator at the
bottom of the fresh food section near the hinge
(see model sketch,
is required, be sure
renewal parts.
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Hotpoint CTF16E Specifications

General

Brand	Hotpoint
Model	CTF16E
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English