Hotpoint RLA 21 User's Manual
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1. GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered leave it to stand in its upright position for approximately 3 hours be fore plugging it into the mains and switching on to ensure proper performance Before placing food in the refrigerator clean the interior with warm water and baking soda Thermostat setting The thermostat setting will depend on the location of the appliance room temperature and how often the door is opened After plugging the appliance into the socket make sure that the light is on when the door is opened When starting the appliance for the first time turn the thermostat control to the coldest setting for 24hrs then adjust accordingly After a few hours have passed you can place fresh food in the refrigerator compartment HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The temperature control automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance It is recommended that a medium setting be used To increase the amount of space optimize arrangement and improve appearance this appliance has a cooling area located within the back panel of the refrigerator compart ment When the appliance is operating this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the compressor is operating or not Do not be concerned about this The refrigerator is operating normally If the temperature contro2. 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 If a 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 Temperature control This regulate the temperature inside the appliance automatically To adjust the temperature control use a coin to turn the knob Removable door shelves with lid and egg tray Removable miscellaneous shelf Hinged shelf Compartment for a 2 litre bottle Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Q Drain for Defrost Water Removable Height adjustable Shelves amp Hinged bottle rack Removable door shelf for bottles O99 Levelling feet
3. 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 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 a Ae SQ www theservicecent
4. condenser generate heat and therefore need to be ventilated properly Avoid placing refrigerator 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 at the break all electrical contact with the mains 8 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 9 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 the appliance 10 If damaged the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement 11 Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage if these are not those recommended by the manufactu
5. E Hotpoint Kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model RLA 21 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 Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Energy Saving Tips Caring for your Appliance Door reversal Troubleshooting After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book W ONNDW UWB WUW 10 11 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 Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation use and maintenance of your appliance Your Refrigerator is built to International safety stand
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7. ards 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 A 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 appliance especially with wet hands because this could result in injury 7 Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains Turning the thermostat knob to the OFF setting does not suffice to 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
8. ces of heat and direct sunlight in a well ventilated room Correct Temperature Settings Set the temperature control 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 your Appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circula tion Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor Close the Door Open your refrigerator only when necessary remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost To bring the temperature back to the proper level again the motor must run for a considerable amount of time consuming a substantial amount of energy Check the Door Seal Keep the seal clean and make sure that it adhere well to the door This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes No Hot Foods A container of hot food placed in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly Allow food to cool before storing CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before doing any cleaning disconnect the appliance from the electricity by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home Defrosting WARNING do not damage the refrigeration circuit Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the man
9. e information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the 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 11 E Hotpoint 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 f 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 Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd
10. g circuit causes a slight bubbling sound even when the compressor is not running this is quite normal and is not a fault Check that e The appliance 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 drain is clear from any blockage see fig 2 If 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 fruit and vegetable crisper Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals 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 down the appliance on its back Unscrew remove and retain the bottom hinge pin Slightly open the door and slide downward remove and carefully place to one side Unscrew the hinge p
11. in from the top right hand side and refit the pin into the hole in left hand side Use a thin blunt instrument to remove the top and bottom hinge bushes and blanking plugs from the door take care not to mark the door handle Reposition the blanking plugs and bushes on the opposite side Mm BR WN Replacing the door 1 Carefully slide the door upward into the hinge pin 2 Fit the bottom hinge pin making sure that the door is aligned to the cabinet 3 Carefully stand the appliance upright in it s required location and make sure it is sitting level on the floor Open and close the door checking that the gasket makes a good seal without any gaps when the door is closed Note Replace loose items fittings back into the appliance and leave for at least 15 minutes before switching back on 9 E Hotpoint 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
12. l is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient tem perature high the appliance may run continuously resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area This will lead to an increase in energy consumption To avoid this situation just turn the temperature con trol to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Storage Time Location in the Refrigerator Wrapped meat and cleaned fish Jot adas On the shelf above the vegetable use cling film or plastic bags y crisper which is the coldest area On the shelf above the vegetable Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days crisper which is the coldest area Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door Butter margarine On any shelf Cooked or pre cooked food pack in air tight containers and when cool store 3 or 4 days On any shelf in refrigerator Sausages salami sandwich meats in general fresh pasta custards puddings chocolates cream 3 or 4 days On any shelf pastries bread dry pastries red tomatoes Bottled products milk drinks yoghurt On special door shelves Fruits andvegetables In fruit and vegetable crisper 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 The air circulates naturally wi
13. lease 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 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
14. o clean the interior and dry thoroughly leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors Replacing the light bulb Switch off and remove plug from the mains socket before replacing the bulb Remove the light cover and unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new one with wattage no higher than 10 watts See fig 5 Fig 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works 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 refrigerator is not cooling properly Check that e The door is shut properly e The seal is clean and not damaged e The door has not been left open too long e The temperature control is on the correct setting e The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold Check that e The temperature control is on the correct setting e The food is not in contact with the back wall which is the coldest part The motor runs continuously Check that e The door is shut properly or has not been left open too long e The room temperature is not too high e The temperature control is not set too high The appliance makes too much noise The refrigerant in the coolin
15. re co uk 10 E 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 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 DO For pre purchas
16. rer 12 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 bottom left near the fruit and vegetable crisper corresponds to the mains voltage in your home 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 at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper 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 functions 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 p
17. th 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 increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator causing the formation of frost Be careful not to place containers plastic or glass food or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the back wall of the refrigerator This could harm the food in crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of condensate on food containers etc The refrigerator compartment is equipped with convenient removable shelves Fig 1 which can be adjusted for height using the shelf guides This allows you to place even large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator The side bottle rack can be used either for storing a bottle Fig 2 or several cans 2 4 placed horizontally Fig 3 If not in use the bottle can rack can be tipped up and away to make more room inside the refrigerator Fig 2 Fig 3 ENERGY SAVING TIPS Install the Appliance Properly In other words away from sour
18. ufacturer to speed up the defrosting process How to Defrost the Refrigerator This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is chan nelled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose fig 4 Here the heat produced by the compressor will make it evaporate The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain which is located be hind the fruit and vegetable crisper so that the water drains properly Fig 4 Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the refrigerator switch off and remove the plug from the socket 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 Clean 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 t
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