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627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 2 Electrical Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. If you lose the fuse cover, a replacement may be obtained from your local Hotpoint authorised Service Centre or Electricity company. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug.
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627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 4 Installation. WARNING: THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS. Placing the Fridge Freezer: Place the Fridge Freezer on a solid base. Some have adjustable feet at the front, use them to level the Fridge Freezer. Before Fitting: Before connecting to the electricity supply leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 5 Get to know your Appliance. REFRIGERATOR: The refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for a few days. Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back ie. the coldest part of the refrigerator. The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall. Under the plate there is a channel and an outlet for defrost water.
27493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 6 Getting your Appliance ready for use. Before connecting to the mains electricity supply leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle. Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior. (see ’Caring for your Appliance’ - Cleaning, page 11). Final Check: Before you start using your appliance check that: - The appliance is level. - It is thoroughly dry inside. - There is adequate air circulation.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 7 The Controls. WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS. The appliance is controlled with a thermostat knob, situated on the right handside of the refrigerator interior. Turn the knob clockwise from STOP (0) position towards 7 and backwards. TEMPERATURE SELECTION Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments of the appliance.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 8 Storing Food. STORING FRESH FOOD: Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored. • Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed, to prevent drying out and odour transference. Plastic bags, containers with lids, foil and plastic stretch wrap are ideal.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 9 Storing Food. FREEZING FRESH FOODS • Carefully select food you intend to freeze: it should be of high quality and thoroughly cleaned before freezing it. • Use correct packaging suitable for the freezer. - The packaging should be air tight and should not leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods. - Foils and bags should be soft enough to wrap tightly around foods.
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627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 11 Caring for your Appliance. DEFROSTING: AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERATORThere is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because ice deposited on the interior back wall is defrosted automatically.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 12 Caring for your Appliance (cont). WARNING: SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG BEFORE CLEANING. • Do not forget to clean also the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator compressor (do not remove the receptacle). WARNING: DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, ABRASIVE POWDERS OR WAX POLISH. THESE NOT ONLY DAMAGE THE SURFACES, BUT ALSO LEAVE A SMELL WITHIN THE APPLIANCE.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 13 Troubleshooting. When checking an appliance you can come across some problems which are a result of improper handling of the appliance and can be easily eliminated. Run through this checklist before calling your nearest Service office. Repairs may only be performed by qualified technicians. ’DIY’ repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger, could damage the appliance and might mean that you lose cover under the Guarantee.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 14 Hotpoint After Sales Service Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique ’Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, call Hotpoint Service. If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call.
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 15 Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered, Hotpoint guarantees it for five years. • Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer (evidence will be required of date and place of purchase).
627493en.qxd 24.9.2003 11:47 Page 17 Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Service UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220 You will be asked for the following information:Name, address and postcode.
