Refrigerator will not start at all; display off; interior lights off.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not attempt internal live testing unless qualified.
Steps:
- Verify the outlet has power by plugging in another appliance.
- Check the household breaker or fuse for the refrigerator circuit.
- Inspect the refrigerator power cord for cuts, burns, or crushed sections.
Corrective action: Replace a damaged power cord with the correct Hotpoint part. If the outlet and cord are good but the unit remains dead, an internal fuse or the main control board may have failed and should be serviced by a technician.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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