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Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use
Instructions for Installation and Use Instructions for Installation and Use
Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator
Refrigerator Refrigerator
Model RSA 21
RSAAV21P
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CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS Product Safety 3 Installation 3 Electrical Connection 4 Get to Know your Appliance 5 Getting your Appliance ready for use 6 How to use the Refrigerator Compartment 6-7 Freezing Food 7 Energy Saving Tips 8 Food Storage 9-10 Caring for your Appliance 11 Troubleshooting 12 Door reversal 13 After Sales Service 14 Hotpoint Guarantee 15 Key Contacts Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book Retention of this Instruction Book Retention of this Instructio
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PRODUCT SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION cause burns. Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions 8. 8. 8 8. 8.. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. of your appliance. Turning the thermostat knob to the "OFF" setting does not Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards suffice to break all elect
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug Fitting a new plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for IMPORTANT: immediate use. Before using the appliance please WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN read the instructions below. ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... WARNING: Green and Yellow - Earth THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Blue - Neutral Brown - Live Replacing fuse
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE Temperature control Compartment for a 2 litre bottle A E This regulate the temperature inside the appliance Removable door shelf for bottles automatically. To adjust the temperature control, use F a coin to turn the knob. Fruit and Vegetable Crisper G Removable door shelves with lid and egg B tray Drain for Defrost Water H Removable miscellaneous shelf C R
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE Thermostat setting Thermostat setting Thermostat setting Thermostat setting Thermostat setting NOTICE The thermostat setting will depend on the location of the After the appliance has been delivered, leave it appliance, room temperature and how often the door is to stand in its upright position for opened. After
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- The air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling be- cause it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above the vegetable crisper. - Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor- age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible for any extended amount of time. - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food. - Do not place liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an inc
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS ENERGY SAVING TIPS - Install the Appliance Properly - Close the Doors In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sun- Open your refrigerator only when necessary, remember that every time you open the door, most of the cold air will light, in a well ventilated room. be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level again, the motor must run for a considerable amount of - Correct Temperature Settings tim
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FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Tenderising Storage Food Wrapping Thawing Time (days) (months) Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required. Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required. Each piece wrapped in cling film and Veal/Pork Chops 6 Not required. then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) Each piece wrapped in cling film and Veal/Lamb Cutlets 6 Not required. then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slice
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FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE FOOD STORAGE Fruits and Vegetables Blanching Storage Food Preparation Wrapping Thaw ing Time Time (months) In Containers (cover In refrigerator very Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2' 12 with syrup) slow ly. Apricots, Peaches, In Containers (cover In refrigerator very Peel and pit. 1' / 2' 12 Cherries and Plums with syrup) slow ly. St raw berries In Containers (cover In refrigerator very Blackberries and Rinse and dry. 10 / 12 with s
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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the Cleaning and Special Maintenance appliance from the electricity (by pulling out Before cleaning the refrigerator, switch off and the plug or turning off the general switch in remove the plug from the socket. your home). - Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, alw
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate Nothing works. or the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY Check that: CONTACTS, back page) and inform them of: the type of • The mains switch in your home is on. problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and • There has not been a power cut. the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate • The plug is properly ins
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DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL DOOR REVERSAL Warning: Before attempting to remove the door, switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. It is recommended that you remove any loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation. You may require assistance to carefully lay the appliance onto its back onto suitable protective materials (i.e. original packaging). Remove the door 1. Lay do
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Guarantee 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. This guarantee is subject to the following conditions: - The appliance h
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After Sales Service 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 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointservice.co.uk Please note: Our advisors will requi
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PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR 5 YEAR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24
