If your Hotpoint refrigerator coffee maker will not brew or the built-in dispenser is not delivering water, start with the simplest checks: make sure the water supply to the fridge is turned on and you are getting cold water at the dispenser. Slow flow is often a clogged or overdue water filter, so replace the filter if it has been more than six months. Next, remove the brewing module and rinse it; the small upper and lower pins that feed water can clog and you can clear them carefully with a paper clip. Finally, confirm the brewer is seated correctly on the rails with the name plate facing you, since an improperly installed brewer will not dispense. These three causes account for the vast majority of coffee maker failures when the fridge water dispenser is not working or the refrigerator dispenser is not dispensing water. If you need replacement parts like the water supply tube, filter, pins, or a new brewer, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact part that fits your refrigerator.
01 - Hotpoint Refrigerator Water Supply Tube
Make sure you are getting cold water at the dispenser. If not, check that the water supply to the refrigerator is turned on. If the water flow is slow, try replacing the water filter; the water filter should be replaced every 6 months.
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After each use the brewing module should be removed and rinsed with water. If the upper or lower pin gets clogged, you can use a paper clip to clean out the holes.
With the brewing module inserted on the rails, the brewer's name plate must be facing the user and must be removed and reinstalled to dispense another cup.
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