Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents GB English GB Installation, 2-3 Positioning and connection Reversible doors Description of the appliance, 4 Overall view Start-up and use, 5-6 Starting the appliance Setting the temperature Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 7 Precautions and tips, 8 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting, 9 Guarantee, 10 After Sales Ser
Installation GB ! Before operating your new appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
Reversible doors Fitting a new plug GB IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. 1 2 Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral 3 Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: - Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked ‘E’ or or coloured Green and Yellow. - Connect Brown wire to terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.
Description of the appliance GB 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.
Start-up and use 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. • Use the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). 1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the internal light illuminates. 2.
GB Using the freezer to its full potential • 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 frozen. Evenly distribute the fresh food in the FREEZER and STORAGE compartment to ensure rapid freezing.
Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off GB During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. Cleaning the appliance • The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap.
Precautions and tips GB ! 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: - 2006/95/CEE of 12/12/2006 (Low Voltage) - 2004/108/CEE of 12/12/2004 (Electromagnetic Compatibility). - 2011/65/EU (RoHS). - 2012/19/UE.
Troubleshooting Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: The internal light does not illuminate and the appliance does not work. • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or the fuse has blown, there is no power in the house. The refrigerator and the freezer and the appliance does not work. • • • • • The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze. • The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.
Guarantee GB 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. 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.
After Sales Service GB We pride ourselves on ensuring that you and your Hotpoint appliance receive the very highest level of service. No one understands Hotpoint appliances like we do, so for service from the people that know your appliance best, simply call 08448 224 224. Our operators are on hand to answer your call every day including weekends and bank holidays.
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