Hotpoint 162D6746P002 User Manual

The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch hum

or pulsating sound while operating.

The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures

throughout.

Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping 

sound during the defrost cycle.

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils sounds like boiling 

water or a gurgling noise.

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction 

during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan 

during the defrost cycle.

(on some models)

The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the 

power switch is in the I (on) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked

up to water. Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position before it is hooked 

up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, set the power switch to the
O (off)

position. This will stop the buzzing.

The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as 

icemaker refills.

Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.

•

Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

Freezer control 

•

Move the freezer control to a temperature setting.

in 0 (off) position.

Refrigerator is unplugged.

•

Push the plug completely into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit 

•

Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

breaker is tripped.

Front rollers need adjusting.

•

See Rollers.

These sounds are normal 
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.

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