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TROUBLESHOOTING
SAFETY & CLEANING & SERVICE &
INSTALLATION CONTROLS USEFUL ADVICE MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA51, RLA53, RLA61, RLM51, RLM53, RLM61
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE
To ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.
GETTING STARTED:
STEP 1 STEP 2
Move the fridge into
Choose a location for your
position, using the sides
fridge, away from any heat
of the cabinet. Take care
sources and
to avoid damaging the
allow adequate ventilatio
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For Your Safety For your safety, read the following advice: The fridge cooling system contains a small amount of gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable. To avoid any risk :- Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of obstruction. Take care when installing or moving the fridge to avoid damaging the pipes on the rear. If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the fridge, but open the windows and doors to ven
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SAFETY & INSTALLATION Installation Location & Air Circulation 100mm (4 inches) Locate your fridge away from sources of heat e.g. cookers, radiators, direct sunlight as extreme temperature will affect its performance. Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of the fridge and the ceiling or the underside of a wall cupboard. Providing you follow the recommended ventilation requirements you will :- Prolong the life of the fridge. Minimise the risk of condensation on the outside of the
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Installation Levelling: Level the fridge when it is in its final location by adjusting the front feet, until firm contact is made with the floor. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently. Note: Before plugging in and switching on, leave the fridge standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle. Bottle Retainer: To fit the bottle rack retainer: Locate the retainer groove at one end of the bottl
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SAFETY & INSTALLATION Installation Electrical Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The fridge must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362. Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket. WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket a
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Controls Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment The control wheel on the front of the worktop adjusts the internal fridge compartment temperature. The internal temperature should be 5˚C or colder although some sections, such as the salad bin, will be slightly warmer. The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the fridge, the room temperature and how often the door is opened. The normal set point (marked by a 3 and N on the dial) is usually suitable. If you nee
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USEFUL ADVICE Useful Advice A A B B C D B Note: The Rating Plate, which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall. STORAGE ZONES Zone Type Food Storage A Cool Dairy products, Cheese, butter, margarine, Low fat spreads, cooking fats / lards Preserves - Jam, curd, marmalade, spread, salad dressing or sauces. B Colder General food storage C Coldest Meat fish & poultry Pre-cooked / chilled food D Salad Bins / Vegetables, fruit and salad ite
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Useful Advice Making the best use of your Fridge Note: Always use the handle provided to open the fridge door. To ensure that your fridge operates as efficiently as possible : Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time. Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour transference. Plastic bags, aluminium foil, plastic stretch wrap and containers with lids are ideal. Avoid opening the doors unnecessar
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USEFUL ADVICE Useful Advice Commodity and Bottle Racks Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit your storage requirements. The lidded commodity rack is recommended for the storage of dairy items, such as butter, margarine and cheese. To remove, lift rack vertically to release from fixing supports. To replace, align grooves on either side of the rack above fixing supports and push down until secure. In order to get the best results from the bottle retainer it is advised that it be
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Useful Advice Salad Bins For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil and leave lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out from position. Note : Care must be taken to ensure that the salad bin is pushed in fully before shutting the fridge door. Vegetable Bin This is an additional area, recommended for the storage of larger vegetable items (suc
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Defrosting Defrosting No manual defrosting required The fridge compartment will defrost automatically. During defrost periods water droplets form on the interior back wall of your Larder Fridge and refreeze afterwards. WARNING: Ensure that stored food does not come into contact with the interior back wall of your Larder Fridge. Also ensure the defrost gutter drain hole is kept clear, see ‘Cleaning’ in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section. 11
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Cleaning Cleaning WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning. Interior Note : We recommend you use a straw to keep the defrost gutter drain hole clear of any blockage. DO NOT use sharp metal tools which could cause damage beyond repair. WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean the interior, they will leave a smell in the fridge. 1. Remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep c
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Maintenance Going Away If you are going away and don’t want to use your fridge, switch off the electricity supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove food and follow the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Note : Leave the door ajar to prevent an accumulation of odours. Changing the Light Bulb WARNING: Switch off electricity supply and pull out the mains plug Obtain a replacement SES 15 watt bulb from the Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline (
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Door Reversal You will need a selection of small hand tools, screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carry out this procedure. Our Service Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the conversion for you but a charge will be made. Door Reversal WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove loose items/fittings from inside the fridge and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation. 1. Open the door as wide as possible. Note : You may require assi
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Door Reversal Door Handle Reversal: 11. Remove the hole plugs from the right hand side of the door. 12. Unscrew the handle fixing screws and carefully remove the handle from the door. 13. Turn the handle vertically, top to bottom and place against the right hand side. 14. Secure the handle in place with the original fixing screw. 15. Use the hole plugs removed from the right hand side to fill the holes on the left. Note : You may require assistance to do this: 16. Repl
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Troubleshooting IS THE FRIDGE WORKING AS YOU The interior light doesn’t work WANT? WARNING: Switch off electricity supply and pull out the mains plug. Have you read through the instruction 1. Check bulb is screwed in correctly. If book ? still not working then see ‘Changing If you still have a problem, before calling the Light Bulb’ in the CLEANING & our service organisation see if any of the MAINTENANCE section. tips below help. Ice builds up rapidly inside the fridge The fridge will not wo
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Notes 17
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Hotpoint 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.hotpointservice.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 mon
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SERVICE & GUARANTEE 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 w
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Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 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 Help Desk UK: 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Note: Our operators will require the following information: Model number Serial number Se
