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HOTPOINT
FREEZER
MODEL RC16P
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Installation 3-4 Features 5 The Controls 6 Loading the Freezer 7 Storage 7 Locking the Lid 7 Defrosting, Cleaning, Power Failure 8 Safety Information 9 Troubleshooting 10 Guide to Freezing 11 After Sales I Hotpoint Guarantee 12-13 Key Contacts Back Cover Disposal notes: The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during transport and is made of recyclable materials. Corrugated boa~ Moulded polystyrene (foamed, CFC-free polystyrene. Polythene bags and sheets Polyp
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Installation Choosing a Location The freezer will operate in temperatures up to +32'C. The freezer should be placed in a dry, ventilated room and never close to a radiator or other sources of heat, as this will increase the power consumption unnecessarily. Please make sure that the freezer is installed on a level surface and in a position providing adequate air circulation to the sides and rear of the freezer (minimum clearance of 25mm, 1" each side) also make sure the lid can be opened fully. I
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We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable swlthced socket, In a readily accesible position All Hotpolnt appliances come complete with a fitted plug. The plug on your freezer has a 13A fuse. II the plug does not fit your sockets: a new plug can be fitted. Cut off the old plug and throw it away (DO NOT inser1lt into a socket elsewhere, as this could cause a shock hazard) WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: Fitting a different plug - The wires I
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Features Control Panel Thermostat control knob r
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The Controls Freezing and Storing Fresh Food Food to be fast frozen should be placed with as much contact to the walls of the freezer as possible. Avoid placing unfrozen food in contact with frozen food Remember to switch off the Super Freeze switch when the quick freezing is completed. Thermostat The thermostat. located at the front of the freezer can be adjusted from minimum (1) to maximum (7) using the thermostat control knob. A normal storage temperature of -18.C IS recommended for most food
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When loading your freezer with fresh food, place the food in contact with the walls of the freezer. If necessary, the food may be placed between the already frozen food and the cabinet walls. The freezer will freeze 9.0kg (20Ib) of fresh food in 24 hours. When first loading the freezer (or at any time when loading large quantities of unfrozen foods) run the freezer with the Super Freeze switch 'ON' for at least 8 hours before placing the food in the freezer and return to the off position when th
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WARNING! Never use electrical heaters for defrosting. Moisture in the air and food cause an accumulation of frost inside the freezer A thin frost layer will not affect the performance of the freezer and can be removed with a plastic scraper WARNING! DO NOT use a knife or other sharp metal objects. You will need to defrost the freezer, when the frost layer is 6mm (1/4") thick, as follows: . Switch off and disconnect the freezer from the power supply. . Empty the freezer, wrap the frozen food in a
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The freezer must only be used for its intended purpose, which is for the freezing and storage of domestic foodstuffs. Please read the following information, it is provided in the interest of your safety: If you are discarding an old freezer with a lock or catch fitted to the lid, ensure that . the freezer is left in a safe condition to prevent children getting trapped inside. . DO NOT place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer, as the container may explode when frozen. . DO NOT store explos
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Troubleshooting Please check the following before calling your service dealer. Is the plug in the plug socket? . . Has the fuse blown? Is there a power failure? . Is the setting of the thermostat knob correct? (see 'Controls' page 6) . Is the freezer placed too close to a heat source? (see 'Choose a Location' page 3) . Is there a thick layer of frost on the internal walls? (see 'Defrosting' page B) . If the compressor makes repeated attempts to start without result, then turn off the electricity
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Guide to Home Freezing Recommended duration of storage for various foods Meat and Poultry Meat can be frozen in various ways DO NOT freeze too large pieces as this will ruin the quality of the meat, Beef raw lolnt 6-8 months Roast Beef cooked 10-12 months Beef Steak raw 10-12 months Fillet raw. lolnt or steak 6 months Goose i raw, whole, cleaned 6 months ! raw. skInned. cleaned are 12 months hlcken raw. cleaned 6 monlhs raw, cleaned 6 months Vegetables, Mushrooms and Spices rkey bb,I raw sklnned
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After Sales Service UNo company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint ~ppliance than us - the m.nufacturer" As part of our commitmetl( to you, all Ho(polnt appliances have the added benefit of a tully inclusive f)itrts iind labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of frH replacement ~rts for the fir5t 5 ye~r5 when fitted by a Hotpoint el1gineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee pxpires 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 Rep~ir 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 replate your mathine or, If you prefer, give you your mon@y b~ck. A
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After Sales Service :),,~! 12on tr~~ined spc'cialists, directly employed by us, en~lIre that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709066066 (Ope') 13 to 8 Mon - Fri,8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) VJWW. theserVicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850302 lOO Note: Our operator~ will require the following information: Model number: [_.~ Serial number: ! Extended Warranties UK: 08709088 088 (Open a to 8 Mo
