Hotpoint
Chest Freezer

Model #FH8CFC Official Hotpoint freezer

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Refrigerator Power Cord (replaces WR23X10049, WR23X10077, WR23X10242, WR23X10311, WR23X10316, WR23X10369, WR23X10370, WR23X10371, WR23X10540, WR23X420)#17

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Power cord

Part #WR23X108
Replaced by #WR23X10300
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CLIP GROMMET#22

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Clip grommet

Part #WR1X5457

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Handle#2

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Handle

Part #WR12X5144

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

O Lid Panel#1A

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O lid panel

Part #WR78X7490

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

FREON 5 OZ.#19B

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Freon 5 oz.

Part #WR97X177

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

COMPRESSOR, HIGH SIDE#19A

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Compressor, high side

Part #WR87X38

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Breaker Collar#26A

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Breaker collar

Part #WR40X5433

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F114221#20

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F114221

Part #WR1X5456

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Nameplate#10A

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Nameplate

Part #WR4X5064

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Condenser#18

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Condenser

Part #WR84X40

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all freestanding freezers

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Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, faulty compressor
Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser coils, control failure
Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failure
Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, compressor problems
Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer
Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat
Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor motor failure
Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket

Repair guides for chest freezers

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defective compressor start relay.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compressor from cycling on or off. Follow these steps to replace a defective cold control thermostat.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer lid gasket

The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace a torn or damaged lid gasket.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all freestanding freezers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your freezer.

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How to read a wiring schematic video

How to read a wiring schematic video

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.

December 15, 2014

5 tips for finding food in the freezer faster

5 tips for finding food in the freezer faster

Don't get chapped hands digging through the icy depths. Get organized! Here's how.