Hotpoint HMS313I User's Manual
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1. keep the two buttons Select and Mode pressed for approximately 5 seconds until you hear the buzzer and the two words OFF and OFF on the display stop flashing How to use the refrigerator compartment The temperature inside the refrigerator is automatically ad Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the tem justed according to the setting made on the display We rec perature inside the appliance will increase causing the com ommend however a medium position 5 C pressor to work harder and use more energy Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is equipped increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in with A I R System which makes it possible to achieve the refrigerator optimal food storage while simplifying the use of the To use the meat cheese box unhook it and remove it from refrigerator thanks to the following features the shelf To optimise space according to your needs the Fast temperature reset after the doors heve been opened same can be moved laterally Fig 2 the internal temperatures return to optimal levels faster The side bottle rack can be used either for storing a bottle improving food storage Fig 3 or several cans 2 4 placed horizontally Fig 4 If More uniform temperature distribution this makes it not in use the bottle can rack can be tipped up and away to possible to place any2. Check that e The mains switch in your home is on e There has not been a power cut e The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on e The socket is working try another appliance in the socket to check e The fuse in the plug is ok if not replace it see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The motor does not start Check that e 8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance on This model is provided with a motor protection control system which means that it will only start approximately 8 minutes after being switched on e the DEMO mode has been enabled see page 7 to disable The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly Check that e The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged e The doors have not been left open too long e The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting e The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled The food inside the refrigerator is too cold Check that e the temperature control is on the best setting e The food is not in contact with the back wall which is the coldest part The motor runs constantly Check that e the SUPER COOL and or SUPER FREEZE and or ICE PARTY functions are not enabled e the doors have not been open continuously e The room temperature is too high The appliance makes too much noise The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the compressor is not running this is not a defect Check that
3. N _ kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge Freezer Model HMS313l To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance The Display Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use The Display How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Storage Guide How to use the Freezer Compartment Food Storage Energy Saving Tips Buzzer and Visual Warnings Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Notes After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book iO CONN DD UB W W 10 11 12 13 14 14 1 5 16 17 18 19 Back Cover This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from GDA LTD Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB 7 PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains in
4. defrost water from freezer compartment Compartment for storing frozen foods Ice tray ESY ICE Compartment for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods Display Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Meat cheese storage box S 9 3 THE DISPLAY Fridge ON OFF temperature control This turns the refrigerator compartment on or off and enables you to set the relative operating temperatures Freezer temperature and appliance ON OFF control This turns the whole appliance on or off and enables you to set the freezer compartment operating temperatures MODE button This button allows you to navigate the display to have access to the various settings functions and to turn off the alarm buzzers SELECT button This button selects deselects the different functions and turns off the alarm buzzers Fridge setting Displays the temperature set in the fridge compartment and when the fridge compartment is turned OFF word OFF indicated Freezer setting Displays the temperature set in the freezer compartment and when the appliance is turned OFF word OFF indicated SUPER COOL function Displays the status disabled selected or enabled of the SUPER COOL function rapid
5. e The refrigerator is level e The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects that vibrate and make noise There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator Check that e The defrost draining is clear from any blockage fig 6 lf after all the checks the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page and inform them of the type of problem the abbreviation of the model name Mod and the relative numbers S N written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals NOTES SS 7 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 following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year
6. this buzzer just shut the door or press the SELECT button D Should the door remain open for more than 4 minutes the light will flash more rapidly Abnormal freezer heating alarm 1 To signal an excessive heating on the part of the freezer e g momentary power failure a buzzer will sound and a message comes up on the display A1 to signal the dangerous heating of the compartment To prevent food from refreezing the freezer will try to maintain a tempe rature of 0 C thus allowing you to use up the food within 24 hours or to cook it and then refreeze them You can turn the buzzer off simply by pressing the SELECT button D To return to normal operation and cancel the message from the display you need to turn the appliance off and on again turning the appliance ON OFF knob B 2 If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to excessively high values the buzzer will sound yet again and another message A2 will come up on the display to signal the dangerous state of overheating We recommend you check the conditions of the food as it may be necessary to throw it away In all cases food should not be refrozen unless you cook it first To prevent food from refreezing the freezer will try to maintain a temperature of 0 C The buzzer can be turned off by simply pressing the SELECT button D To return to normal operation and cancel the message from the display you need to turn the appliance off and on again turn
7. Rinse and dry Containers Cover r w ith sugar Raspberres D tai dd Cooked Fui Cut cook and stan Containers 10 sugar ih Contaners ugar hh refrgerator very 1 12 oe sbw hh refryerator very sbw y 12 hh refrgerator very Fruit Juice W ash cutand crush 10 12 to taste sbw Rem ove Faves cut head r nto m allpices and blanch i 5 Eb 2 Plastic bags 12 N d Gau re in waterand a ltte m on 9 ebm Hie abb d W ash ti SOO SA P and eiea 1 2 Plastic bags 10 12 Atwom tem pemture Brussel Sprouts pices Se Plasti hags ee French Beans W ash and slice if required Plastic bags 10 12 Not required Canots Peppers Peel w ash and slice if and Tumine egesaiy 3 4 Plastic bags 12 Not required M ushroom s and Asparagus wie dias iy ee eee W ash and cutup nm small a Plastic bags or neces Contaners W ash peeland cutup 3 74 Atroom tem perature Vegetabk for Soups 6 7 Not required Plastic bags Plastic bags 13 ENERGY SAVING TIPS Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS LOCATION The consumption tests were performed in 560mm deep column units the most common installation setting for this appliance Correct temperature settings Set the refriger
8. anywhere else Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green and Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured red or brown Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black or Blue Ifa 13amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse A 15amp plug must be protected by a 15amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 73 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE O Removable door shelves with lid with egg tray Mg Removable Adjustable Shelves and lidded butter dish rN Hinged bottle rack Removable miscellaneous shelf A I R System eee ANEN Advanced Integrated Refrigeration Compartment for a 2 litre bottle Removable door shelf for bottles 2 Q Drain system for drawing off
9. been inactive you can only freeze food after having let the appliance function at maximum When the appliance is already on freezing can be done in two ways 1 For small quantities less than the maximum capacity indicated on the data plate situated on the lower left next to the salad crisper enable the SUPER FREEZE function on the display in the 24 hour mode and insert the food to be frozen To enable the function press the MODE button C as many times as necessary for the SUPER FREEZE symbol to start flashing and then press the SELECT B button to enable the function After 24 hours or once the optimal temperatures have been reached the rapid freezing function is automatically disabled 2 For large quantities of food to be frozen up until the maximum load indicated on the data plate situated on the lower left next to the salad crisper enable the SUPER FREEZE function on the display in the 48 hours mode To enable the function press the MODE button C as many times as necessary for the SUPER FREEZE symbol to start flashing and then press the SELECT B button for more than three seconds to ensure the function is enabled symbol Starts to flash slowly During the freezing process avoid opening the door of the freezer In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally it is recom mended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly The packages should be clearly marked wit
10. compartments Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless materials To preserve these characteristics always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills which could stain and cause unpleasant difficult to remove odours Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli ance Cean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution which is among other things a good disinfectant If you do not have any in the house you can use a neutral soap DO NOT use abrasive detergents bleach or deterents con taining ammonia NEVER use solvent based products All removable parts should be taken out and soaked in warm soapy water or detergent Rinse and dry them thor oughly before putting them back in the appliance When the appliance is not used for a long time remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors Replacing the light bulb The bulb for lighting the interior of the refrigerator is located at the back of the thermostat box When replacing the lamp unplug the appliance from the electrical socket unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it with another with a wattage no higher than 15W For access ti lamp A remove the centre screw B at the back of the lamp cover as indicated in fig 8 15 TROUBLESHOOTING The display is completely switched off
11. cooling of the refrigerator SUPER FREEZE function Displays the status disabled selected or enabled of the SUPER FREEZE function rapid freezing HOLIDAY function Displays the status disabled selected or enabled of the HOLIDAY FUNCTION optimal temperatures with the minimum consumption in the event of prolonged absence ICE PARTY function Displays the status disabled selected or enabled of the ICE PARTY function maximum speed in cooling a warm bottle and serving it at the table in the special bucket designed to maintain the temperature reached by the bottle GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it operates properly Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer clean the interior well with warm water and baking soda Motor protection time This model is provided with a motor protection system Therefore if the compressor does not start immediately after the user has turned it off do not worry as it will start automatically after approximately 8 minutes Once you have plugged the appliance into the mains socket make sure the display is on How to use the display Temperature settings If the compartment concerned is switched off the word OFF will appear on the appropriate space on the display E for the refrigerato
12. environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut T NS 7 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 SERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Serial number Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB 195 036 381 00 December 2002 Part no FP133 01
13. of time Ice trays This new ice tray concept is exclusive to us The ice tray is situated on the top part of the freezer drawers to ensure greater ergonomics and cleanliness and leave more room free inside the drawers the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment furthermore dripping of water during filling is avoided a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided Instructions for use Fig 5 Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level indicated MAX WATER LEVEL taking care not to overfill inserting excess water will lead to the formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes If you do use an excessive amount of water you will have to wait until the ice has melted empty out the tray and re fill it with water Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the hole indicated turn it by 90 Thanks to the connected compartments the water fills up the special shapes after which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer compartment Once the ice has formed all you need to do is to knock the tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away from their housing and come out of the same hole used to fill the tray with water To make it easier for the ice cubes to come out wet the outside of the tray WARNING every time you fill up the ice tray
14. type of food on any shelf make more room inside the refrigerator Higher humidity level this allows you to store food longer Hotter air is drawn in B above This air is cooled when it comes into contact with the refrigeration panel A above Super Cool function When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy shopping spree use the SUPER COOL J function see the paragraph on How to use the display in order to reach optimum operating conditions quickly Once the necessary time has elapsed the function is disabled automatically Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of fig 4 foods If not stored correctly even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly Contrary to popular belief cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with practical removable shelves Fig 1 whose height can be adjusted to allow storage of large containers This allows you to place large items in the refrigerator Fig 1 STORAGE GUIDE Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Storage Time W d t and cl d fish rappe mea an cleane 1S 2 or 3 days use cling film or pack in plastic bags Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days Eggs 1 month Butter margarine Cooked or precooked food packed in air tight containers and when cool store 3 or 4 days in refrigerator Sausages salami sandwich
15. ator temperature to one of the middle settings Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables and cheese Do not Overfill Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor Keep the Door Closed Open your doors only when necessary remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost To bring bring the temperature back to the proper level the motor must run for a considerable amount of time consuming a substantial amount of energy Check the Door Seals Keep the seals clean and make sure that they fit tightly against the door This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes No Hot Foods A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly allow food to cool to room temperature before storing Check you appliance for build up of ice Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer and immediately defrost it if the layer becomes too thick see CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE BUZZERS AND VISUAL WARNINGS Door open alarm Should the refrigerator door be left open for more than two minutes the light inside the compartment will begin to flash after a few seconds an alarm buzzer is sounded To silence
16. e food a healthy extra cold shock After 24 hours the freezing function is automatically disabled but you can disable it yourself Turn the appliance off by turning the appliance ON OFF knob B WARNING this operation switches off the whole appliance including the fridge compartment Wrap all frozen foods in newspaper and place them either in another refrigerator or in a cool place Leave the door open so as to allow all the frost to melt completely helping it along with containers filled with lukewarm water The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost water to be collected in a container placed beneath the unit see fig 7 Clean and dry thoroughly before restarting the appliance Remember that the motor will not start immediately but after approximately 8 minutes Fig 7 HOLIDAY FUNCTION Mould and bad odours forming inside your unused fridge when you go on holiday need no longer be a problem just enable the Holiday function from the display This way with limited energy consumption the temperature of the refrigerator compartment is kept at around 12 C and the freezer is operated LN at its minimum setting which is essential for food preservation alls Cleaning and maintenance of the parts Before cleaning first turn the appliance ON OFF knob B to the OFF setting only unplug the appliance once the word OFF is displayed in both the fridge and freezer
17. erefore need to be ventilated properly Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunlight or next to an electric stove or similar appliance Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance During installation make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven hob or the like Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer corresponds to the mains voltage in your home 7 Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns 8 Never perform any cleaning or maintenance operations without first unplugging the appliance Setting the appliance ON OFF control to OFF is not enough to cut off all electrical contacts 9 Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside 10 Before calling for service assistance in the case of mal function consult the chapter entitled TROUBLESHOOTING to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter nal components of t
18. h the content and the date they were frozen In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the freezer compartment you can remove the central drawer and place the food directly onto the evaporator plate Make sure that after having inserted the food the door closes correctly Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction This precaution will slow the rise in tem perature within the compartment If the door is not opened frozen and fast frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9 14 hours Do not place full bottles in the freezer they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze 10 To cool drinks down quickly Thanks to the special ICE PARTY function you will no longer have to accept warm drinks just because you gorgot to put the bottle in the fridge just put the bottle in the bucket provided and put this into the freezer Now select this function the appliance itself will inform you with a buzzer when it is time to remove the bottle from the freezer To silence the buzzer just press the SELECT button D you can carry the cool drink to the table easily in the bucket thanks to special handles and keep it cool at length at the table WARNING always keep the bucket provided for the bottle inside the freezer compartment even when you don t have bottles to cool only this way can the low temperature of the liquid be guaranteed in a short amount
19. he appliance 11 If damaged the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement 12 Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer 13 At the end of the functional life of your appliance containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a isobutane in the refrigeration circuit the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump For this operation please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46 90 systems If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire the manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance Do not use multiple sockets or adapters Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in Insufficient power The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance which is indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer Before making the electrical connection After the appliance has been delivered place it in the verti cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it function
20. ing the appliance ON OFF knob B CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before proceeding with any cleaning or defrosting operations disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains by setting the appliance ON OFF knob B to the OFF position and then unplugging it Should you fail to do this the appliance may go into alarm mode WARNING this alarm is not a sign of any anomaly To return to normal operating mode turn the appliance off and back on again by turning the appliance ON OFF knob B Defrosting WARNING do not damage the refrigeration circuit Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process unless they have been rec ommended by the manufacturer How to Defrost the Refrigerator This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special outlet fig 6 where the heat produced by the compressor makes it evaporate The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain which is located behind the fruit and vegetable crisper so that the water drains properly How to defrost the freezer compartment Remove the frost from time to time with the aid of the special scraper provided do not use knives or metal objects If the frost is more than 5 mm thick then you must defrost the freezer completely Proceed as follows one day before defrosting enable the SUPER FREEZE function in the 24 hour mode it helps give th
21. meats in general fresh pasta custards puddings chocolates cream pastries 3 or 4 days bread dry pastries red tomatoes Bottled products milk drinks yoghurt Fruits and vegetables What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic transmits odour onions and leeks Bananas they will turn black Citrus fruits Potatoes and root vegetables store in dark dry places Location in the Refrigerator On the shelf above the vegetable crisper which is the coldest area On the shelf above the vegetable crisper which is the coldest area In special egg rack on door On any shelf On any shelf On any shelf On special door shelves In vegetable crisper How to use the freezer compartment For the preparation of food to be frozen please consult a specialized manual Food that has be thawed even partially must not be re frozen you must cook it in order to consume it within 24 hours or to freeze it once again When freezing fresh foods remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods Place the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment I where the temperature will fall below 18 C which is ideal for freezing food properly Remember that proper con servation depends on the speed of freezing The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator compartment The first time or after the freezer has
22. place the frozen foods inside the freezer Refrigerator compartment Turn the refrigerator compartment on by turning the fridge ON OFF control A clockwise to the required refrigerator compartment operating temperature we recommend you enable the SUPER COOL function to speed up the cooling process inside the compartment after a few hours you may place food inside the refrigerator disable the selected function using the SELECT button D NOTE if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the SELECT button within five seconds of the last action performed on the display the latter will go back to displaying the function previously set indicating that no change has been made The SUPER COOL function is linked to the refrigerator When the refrigerator is switched off the SUPER COOL function cannot be used see SUPER COOL function next page see SUPER FREEZE function on page 10 see HOLIDAY function within Temperature settings left The DEMO mode To run a demonstration of the display operation while keeping the appliance turned off just enable the DEMO mode Enabling set the freezer temperature knob to 0 keep the two buttons Select and Mode pressed for approximately 5 seconds until you hear the buzzer and the two words OFF and OFF flash on the display these words will flash for the entire duration the DEMO mode is enabled Disabling set the freezer temperature knob to 0
23. r and F for the freezer If the compartment is switched on then the temperatures set at that time will appear To change them turn the appropriate control A for the refrigerator and B for the freezer The refrigerator compartment can be set to between 2 C and 8 C while the freezer compartment can be set to a tem perature of between 18 C and 26 C The temperature in both cases can be increased or decreased by 1 C at a time When the HOLIDAY function is enabled temperature adjustments cannot be made but the appliance automatically sets itself to the best setting for the situation 12 C for the refrigerator compartment if enabled and 18 C for the freezer compartment How to use the functions Function symbol during normal operation Function selected outline flashing Function enabled outline on Enabling disabling the functions Press the MODE button C as many times as necessary for the red outline of the function you wish to change to light up this indicates that the function has been selected and is ready to be enabled or disabled Now you can enable or Freezer compartment Turn the appliance on by turning the appliance ON OFF control B clockwise to the required freezer compartment operating temperature we recommend you enable the SUPER FREEZE function to speed up the cooling process inside the compartment when the latter has reached the optimal tem perature the function will be disabled and you may
24. s properly ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Replacing fuse covers When replacing a faulty fuse a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Changing the plug Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable or to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or The mains cable is wired directly into a 13amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Disposing of the plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug Remove the fuse WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket
25. structions which will ensure safe installation use and maintenance of your appliance Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards EN60 and has been awarded the European approval mark IMQ for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi nation of radio interference EC directive 87 308 02 06 89 1 This appliance must not be installed outdoors not even in an area protected by a roof It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms 2 It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger ate and freeze foodstuffs following the instructions for use contained in this manual 3 Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet 4 It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters If the refrigerator is in stalled between cabinets make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed 5 Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket this is very dangerous 6 Never touch the cooling components within the appli ance especially with wet hands because this could result in injury INSTALLATION To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption it is important that the appliance is installed correctly Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and th
26. tpoint 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 back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers Oe For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of HotpointOs continued commitment to helping the
27. with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 18 Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Ho
28. with water make sure that it is completely empty and that there are no traces of ice left inside it The minimum time required for ice to form properly is approximately 8 hours Fig 5 11 MAX ee WATER LEVEL FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Food Beef Roast lamb Pork Roast VealRoast VealPork Chops Vealfam b Cutkts M need M eat Heart and Liver Sausages Chicken and Turkey Duck and Goose Pheasant Partrge and W id Duck W zapping Each piece wrapped in cling film and then h thi to 6 sles Each piece wrapped in cling film and then h tnfpil 4 to 6 sites Hh alm nim contaners covered w ith cing Film Tnfpoil 1 3 Film Film Plastic bags Plastic bags Film Plastic bags 12 Storage m onths 9 10 Thaw ing Tme Not rquied Not rquied Not requied Not rquied Not requied Not rquied Sbw y h wefrgerator Not required Asnecessary Very sbw y i refrigerator Very sbw y n refryerator Very sbw y n refryeratorn FOOD STORAGE Fruits and Vegetables Food Preparation pancing W rappin ones Thaw ing Tme p Time Ppa m onths s th Contaners Cover w ith syrup D refrigerator very 12 sbw Apps and Pears Peeland cut nto slices 2 hh refryerator very 12 sbw Apricots Peaches th Contaners Cover Peeland pit 1 fo ee wah p Staw beres ee Blackberr s and
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