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User Instructions
for your
Fridge Freezer Model RFR51V
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 2 Electrical Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. F Fu us se es s 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 autho- rised Service Centre or Electricity company. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug. WARNING: Do n
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 3 Contents Page IIn ns stta alllla attiio on n Choosing a location 4 4 G Ge ett tto o k kn no ow w y yo ou ur r A Ap pp plliia an nc ce e 5 5 G Ge ettttiin ng g y yo ou ur r A Ap pp plliia an nc ce e r re ea ad dy y ffo or r u us se e Final Check 6 Starting 6 Running in the Compressor 6 T Th he e C Co on nttr ro
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 4 Installation. P Plla ac ciin ng g tth he e F Fr riid dg ge e F Fr re ee ez ze er r: : Place the Fridge Freezer on a solid base. W WA AR RN NIIN NG G: : T TH HE E A AP PP PL LIIA AN NC CE E S SH HO OU UL LD D Some have adjustable feet at the front, use O ON NL LY Y B BE E IIN NS ST TA AL LL LE ED D B BY Y A A Q QU UA AL LIIF FIIE ED D them to level the Fridge Freezer. E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CIIA AN N IIN N C CO OM MP PL LIIA AN NC CE E W WIIT TH H
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 5 Get to know your Appliance. R RE EF FR RIIG GE ER RA AT TO OR R: : D DE EF FR RO OS ST T W WA AT TE ER R O OU UT TL LE ET T - - The refrigerator is used for storing fresh The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with foods for a few days. a cooling plate incorporated in the rear Quickly perishable food should be stored at wall. Beneath this there is a channel and the back ie. the coldest part of the refriger- an outlet for defrost water. ator. Regularly
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 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). F Fiin na all C Ch he ec ck k: : Before you start using your appliance check that: - The appliance is level. - It is thoroughly dry inside. - There is adequate air circul
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 7 The Controls. W WA AR RN NIIN NG G: : C CH HIIL LD DR RE EN N S SH HO OU UL LD D N NO OT T B BE E A AL LL LO OW WE ED D T TO O P PL LA AY Y W WIIT TH H T TH HE E A AP PP PL LIIA AN NC CE E O OR R T TA AM MP PE ER R W WIIT TH H T TH HE E C CO ON NT TR RO OL LS S.. The appliance is controlled with a thermostat knob, situated on the right handside of the refrigerator interior. Turn the knob clockwise from S ST TO OP P ((0 0)) position towards 7 a
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 8 Storing Food. STORING FRESH FOOD: • If you are going away, ensure that Proper use of the appliance, adequately perishable foods are removed from the packed food, correct temperature and tak- refrigerator before you leave. ing into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the F FR RE ES SH H F FO OO OD D S ST TO OR RA AG GE E T TIIM ME E IIN N T TH HE E food stored. R RE EF FR RIIG GE ER RA AT TO OR R: : • Foods to be stored
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 9 Storing Food. FREEZING FRESH FOODS - STORING FROZEN FOODS - • Carefully select food you intend to Store commercially frozen foods according freeze: it should be of high quality and to the manufacturer’s recommended stor- thoroughly cleaned before freezing it. age instructions as indicated on the pack- • Use correct packaging suitable for the aging. When shopping select frozen foods freezer. last and be careful in choosing adequately - The packaging should be
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 10 Caring for your Appliance. D DE EF FR RO OS ST TIIN NG G: : MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER- AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING OF THE When the frost and ice layer in the freezer REFRIGERATOR- is 3 - 5mm thick you should defrost the There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, freezer. because ice deposited on the interior back • A few hours before defrosting, set the wall is defrosted automatically. thermostat to position 7, so that Ice is deposited on the int
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 11 Caring for your Appliance (cont). GOING AWAY: W WA AR RN NIIN NG G: : S SW WIIT TC CH H O OF FF F E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CIIT TY Y If you do not intent to use the appliance for S SU UP PP PL LY Y A AN ND D P PU UL LL L O OU UT T T TH HE E M MA AIIN NS S P PL LU UG G a long period, set the thermostat knob to B BE EF FO OR RE E C CL LE EA AN NIIN NG G.. the S ST TO OP P ((0 0)) position, switch off at the sock- et outlet and pull out the plug. W WA
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 12 Troubleshooting. When checking an appliance you can come Repairs may only be performed by qualified across some problems which are a result of technicians. ’DIY’ repairs or unqualified improper handling of the appliance and and untrained service people may put you can be easily eliminated. in danger, could damage the appliance and Run through this checklist before calling might mean that you lose cover under the your nearest Service office. Guarantee. The
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 13 Hotpoint After Sales Service S Sa attiis sffa ac cttiio on n G Gu ua ar ra an ntte ee ed d o or r Y Yo ou ur r S Se er rv viic ce e C Co ov ve er r M Mo on ne ey y B Ba ac ck k FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint Hotpoint gives you a unique ’Satisfaction appliance during the period of cover. At Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety an additional cost Service Cover with days after you have purchased your Maintenance includes an Annual Hotpoint
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 14 Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered, Hotpoint guar- antees 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). • All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the Unit
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627495.qxd 24.9.2003 11:54 Page 16 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 U UK K: : 0 08 87 70 09 9 0 06 66 6 0 06 66 6 R Re ep pu ub blliic c o of f IIr re ella an nd d: : 1 18 85 50 0 3 30 02 2 2 22 20 0 You will be asked for the following information:- Name, address and postcode. Telephone number Model / Serial number of the applianc
