Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents GB English,1 Installation, 2-3 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 4-5 Control panel Overall view Start-up and use, 6-7 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 8 FF4DK(TVZ)(UK) FF4DX(TVZ)(UK) Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Holiday function Optimization Ene
Installation GB ! 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.
Disposing of the plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug. Remove the fuse. GB WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else. Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...
Description of the appliance GB Control panel POWER Indicator light REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob SUPER COOL Indicator light SUPER FREEZE Indicator light SUPER COOL Button REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. is the optimal temperature for energy saving levels. is the holiday function (see Maintenance and care). OFF switches the refrigerator off. SUPER COOL (quick cool) to lower the temperature of the refrigerator compartment rapidly.
Overall view GB 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.
Start-up and use GB Starting the appliance Using the refrigerator to its full potential ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions (see Installation). ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate. ! The appliance comes with a motor protection control system which makes the compressor start approximately 8 minutes after being switched on.
Using the freezer to its full potential GB Use the FREEZER OPERATION knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted. Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they could break.
Maintenance and care GB Switching the appliance off Holiday function During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: If you are going on holiday, you do not have to switch the appliance off; it features a low-energy function which keeps the temperature of the refrigerator compartment at approximately 12°C (you may, for example, wish to protect cosmetics and beauty products from the heat).
Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; - 2002/96/CE..
Troubleshooting GB If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list. Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: The green POWER indicator light does not illuminate. The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house. The motor does not start. The appliance comes with a motor protection control (see Start-up and use).
Guarantee GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
195079100.01 10/2009 After Sales Service GB No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointservice.co.