RFFM 15xx x RFFM 17xx x RFFM 18xx x RFUM 15xx x RFUM 17xx x RFUM 18xx x FURM xxx x EXRM 18xx x EXRM 17x x English Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents ap Re 08 pli gis 44 an te 8 ce r y 24 n ou o 24 w r 24 on Operating Instructions, 1 Assistance, 2 Description of the appliance, 3 Reversible doors, 4 Installation, 5 Accessories, 5 Start-up and use, 6 Maintenance and care, 7 Precautions and tips, 8 Troubleshooting 9
After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer. Assistance Contact Information Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase.
Description of the appliance Overall view The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages. 1 Levelling FEET 2 STORAGE compartment*. 3 FREEZER and STORAGE compartment *. 4 FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin 5 SHELVES*. 6 WINE RACK*. 7 PURE WIND*. 8 LAMP (see Maintenance). 9 TEMPERATURE REGULATING Knob 10 Removable multipurpose SHELVES*.
Reversible doors * Available only on certain models.
Installation ! Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Positioning and connection Positioning 1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free room. 2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills.
GB Accessories * SHELVES : with or without grill. Due to the special guides the shelves are removable and the height is adjustable (see diagram), allowing easy storage of large containers and food. Height can be adjusted without complete removal of the shelf. * Chiller system The appliance comes with one of the chiller systems described below: take note of your system in order to determine the most efficient food storage method.
Using the refrigerator to its full potential • Use the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). • Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, not hot foods (see Precautions and tips). • Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than raw foods. • Do not store liquids in open containers. They will increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form. Food hygiene 1.
GB • • • • 6.Wait for approximately 2 hours, i.e. until the ideal storage conditions have been restored, before placing food in the freezer compartment. • Replacing the light bulb To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical socket. Follow the instructions below. Access the light bulb by removing the cover as indicated in the diagram. Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover (15W or 25W).
The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze. • The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position. • The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator. GB The AIR fan does not rotate • The refrigerator door is open. • The AIR system is only activated automatically when it becomes necessary to restore perfect operational conditions inside the refrigerator compartment. The motor runs continuously. • The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.
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