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Instructions for Installation and Use
Integrated Fridge / Freezer
Model HM311i
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete. You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused by incorrect installation or misuse. 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. Correct replacement is identified by colour codi
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 3 Contents Page Installation Choosing a location 4 Installation 4 Door Reversal 5-6 Mounting the appliance 7-8 Get to know your Appliance 9-10 Getting your Appliance ready for use Final Check 10 Running in the Compressor 10 The Controls
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545 545 694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 4 Installation. Choosing a location: WARNING: THE APPLIANCE SHOULD Your Integrated Fridge Freezer should be ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED fitted into a kitchen unit space where it is easy ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE to use. INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT STANDARDS The power socket should be in a readily AND REGULATIONS. accessible position adjacent to the unit. Never place the appliance near a heat emitting device (eg. cooker, radiator, water Before Fit
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 5 Installation (Door reversal). 1. Top hinge cover of the refrigerator door. 7. Bottom hinge of the freezer door. 2. Top hinge of the refrigerator door. 8. Bottom hinge filling plug of the freezer 3. Top strip. door. 4. Bottom hinge of the refrigerator door. 9. Slider guide. 5. Top hinge of the freezer door. 10. Corner cap with a hole. 6. Washer. 11. Corner cap without a hole. 5
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 6 Installation (Door reversal). If you find that the direction of the door * After you have reversed the door, check if opening is not convenient, you can reverse it. the magnetic gasket seals correctly. It must The necessary holes on the opposite side of not be creased and must seal all around the cabinet have been made inthe factory and the door. plugged. * Remove the top hinge cover of the refrigerator door. Remove the door by unscrewing the hinge (the
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 7 Mounting the appliance Before mounting the appliance into the Insert the slides into the guides and fix kitchen uniut, disconnect the power supply them on the kitchen unit door some and set the thermostat knob to the OFF (O) 15mm from the edge, using the A4 x 12 position. screws (Fig.3). Push the appliance for some 38mm into the Fig.3 kitchen unit and allow at least 4mm free space on both sides between the appliance and the side walls of the kitchen unit. (Fi
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 8 Mounting the appliance * Fix the appliance into the kitchen unit. On * Seal the gap on the opposite side of the the upperside, fix the three screws through hinge with the enclosed seal (Fig.6) the rail and on the lower side with 2 screws through the lower hinges. Drill holes ¿3 x 5 Fig.6 (Fig.5). Fig.5 8
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 9 Get to know your Appliance. A. 1. Shelf WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE The shelves are adjustable and can be pulled ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE out and used on any of the guide slots. They OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS. can also be used in a tilted position to allow the safe storage of bottles, jars etc. on there sides. To tilt a shelf, place the back of the shelf on a lower slot than the front. 2. The defrost water outlet The interior of the refrigerator
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 10 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. Final Check: Before you start using your appliance check that: - The appliance is level. - It is thoroughly dry inside. - There is adequate air circulation. - Accessories are correctly placed in
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 11 The Controls. The temperature in both the fridge and the freezer is regulated by one thermostat which is located inside the top right of the fridge compartment. Turn the control knob clockwise from the OFF (O) position to the required setting 1 - 7. TEMPERATURE SELECTION - Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments of the appliance. Temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0˚C When the a
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 12 Storing Food. STORING FRESH FOOD: FRESH FOOD STORAGE TIME IN THE Proper use of the appliance, adequately REFRIGERATOR: packed food, correct temperature and taking Possible into account hygienic precautions will Recommended FRESH FOOD Storage Time substantially influence the quality of the food Storage Time stored. Foods to be stored in the refrigerator 1-7 days 1-12 days Butter should be properly packed, to prevent drying out and odour transference. Plast
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 13 Storing Food. FREEZING FRESH FOODS - STORING FROZEN FOODS - Carefully select food you intend to freeze: it Store commercially frozen foods according to should be of high quality and thoroughly the manufacturer’s recommended storage cleaned before freezing it. instructions as indicated on the packaging. Use correct packaging suitable for the When shopping select frozen foods last and freezer. be careful in choosing adequately packed - The packaging should be
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 14 Caring for your Appliance. DEFROSTING: MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER- When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING OF THE 3 - 5mm thick you should defrost the freezer. REFRIGERATOR- A few hours before defrosting, set the There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, thermostat to position 7, so that packages because ice deposited on the interior back are well frozen. wall is defrosted automatically. Reset the thermostat to OFF (O)
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 15 Caring for your Appliance (cont). CLEANING THE APPLIANCE: Do not forget to clean also the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator WARNING: SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY compressor (do not remove the recepta- SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG cle). BEFORE CLEANING. 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. Clean the exterior of the appliance wit
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694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 16 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. The appliance won’t work. Check the plug is firmly positioned in the wall socket and the power supply is switched on. Check the power supply with another appliance. Check the fuse. There has been a power failure. DO NOT
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After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the followin
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Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money ba
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Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Note: Our operators will require the following information: Model number: Serial number: Extended Warranties UK: 08709 088 088 (Open 8 to 8
