Hotpoint RFR51V User's Manual
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1. Is there ice formation on the interior rear wall see Manual defrosting of the Refrigerator page 10 SWITCH OFF AT THE SOCKET AND PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG check the bulb is screwed in correctly If it still doesn t work see Changing the Light Bulb page 11 If you have just closed the freezer door it may be particularly difficult to open again immediately This is partly due to the difference in temperature between the room and the internal compartment Wait 5 minutes for the external and internal pressure to equalise and try again 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 13 _ Hotpoint After Sales Service Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance call Hotpoint Service If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee Hotpoint will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back Hotpoint appliances carry for the first 12 months a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first 5 years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guaran tee expires we offer two after sale service options Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republ2. e Avoid using defrosting sprays as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health DO NOT scrape off frost or dislodge frozen food which is stuck to the freezer compartment with a knife or other sharp implement You could damage the refriger ant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries WARNING DO NOT USE MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL DEVICES OR ANY OTHER MEANS TO ACCELERATE THE DEFROSTING PROCESS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 11 a Caring for your Appliance cont WARNING SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG BEFORE CLEANING WARNING DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ABRASIVE POWDERS OR WAX POLISH THESE NOT ONLY DAMAGE THE SURFACES BUT ALSO LEAVE A SMELL WITHIN THE APPLIANCE CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Clean the exterior of the appliance with warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent dry thoroughly e Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of the appliance and wash in warm soapy water dry thoroughly e Wipe the interior and fittings with a clean cloth wrung out in either a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to manufacturers instructions Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food e Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall of the applianc
3. appliances are not worthless rubbish Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances Render your old appliances unusable 1 Pull out the mains plug 2 Cut off the power cord and discard with mains plug 3 To prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance and suffocating REMOVE THE LOCK Professional disposal is required for refrigerants in refrigeration appliances and gasses contained in the insulation Ensure thot refrigeration tubing and coils are not damaged or punctured prior to their proper disposal WARNING AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FRIDGE OR FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE IF POSSIBLE REMOVE THE DOOR AND DISCARD SEPERATELY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SIT ON TOP OF YOUR APPLIANCE IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD U OR DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE BY UCH ABUSE 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 4 Installation WARNING THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CURRENT STAN DARDS AND REGULATIONS Before Fitting Before connecting to the electricity supply leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle Please read through this section before starting any work Choosing a location The power socket should be in a readily accessible position adjacent to the Fridge Freezer Place the Fridge Freezer in a dry and regu larly Geaileicd
4. be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage they will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Guarantee Terms amp Conditions Your Guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to provision s that your appliance e Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use e Has been used solely in accordance with this instruction book e Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate e Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than our own Service Engineers 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 15 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 16 Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer s service team in Europe trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 You will be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order
5. room Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model class of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate In case the Fridge Freezer is exposed to temperatures lower than 16 C the opera tion of the refrigerator is normal yet the temperature in the freezer compartment is raised which shortens the storage time of frozen foods Never place the Fridge Freezer near heat emitting devices eg cooker radiator water heater or similar devices and do not expose it to direct sunlight In such a posi tion your Fridge Freezer will have to work harder and will cost more to run and could be damaged by the heat Ensure that you provide adequate air circulation around the Fridge Freezer Behind there should be at least 200cm2 Any units positioned above the Fridge Freezer should be at least 5cm away Placing the Fridge Freezer Place the Fridge Freezer on a solid base Some have adjustable feet at the front use them to level the Fridge Freezer Two spacers supplied with the Fridge Freezer must be fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser preventing the Fridge Freezer being installed too close to the wall You will need to adjust both spacers depending on the distance of the condenser from the wall To adjust turn spacers accordingly and fix them to the condenser WARNING The appliance contains a small quantity of the enviromentally friendly but flammable refrigerant R600a Ensure that the refrigeration tubing is no
6. 3 11 54 Page 8 _ Storing Food STORING FRESH FOOD e If you are going away ensure that Proper use of the appliance adequately perishable foods are removed from the packed food correct temperature and tak refrigerator before you leave ing into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the FRESH FOOD STORAGE TIME IN THE food stored REFRIGERATOR e Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed to prevent Possible drying out and odour transference FRESH FOOD E Storage Time Plastic bags containers with lids foil and plastic stretch wrap are ideal Wrap cheese firstly in Sreseeproat paper and yee ina cone Bag eluding as much air as possible For best results take out of the fridge an hour before eating e Before storing food in the refrigerator MEAT Fresh remove the excess packaging 1 2 days 1 3 days e Allow adequate air circulation around packages make sure that foodstuffs do a each other various odours 1 day 1 2 days e Never store poisonous dangerous substances products that contain flammable gasses eg aerosols or 1 10 days 1 14 days explosive substances in the appliance oe Says ee Speen a een designed for the storage of edible f E e Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be ee in tightly sealed bottles in 1 10 days a vertical position e Position food to allow air to circulate freely ensuring nothing comes into Root 1 8 days 1 14 days contact
7. 6 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Cord clamp If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician C CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Retention of the instruction Book 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 2 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 3 Contents Page Installation Choosing a location 4 Get to know your Appliance 5 Getting your Appliance ready for use Final Check 6 Starting 6 Running in the Compressor 6 The Controls 7 Storing Food Storing Fresh Food 8 Freezing Fresh Food Procedure 9 Storing Frozen Food 9 Defrosting Frozen Food 9 Caring for your Appliance Defrosting 10 Cleaning 11 Going Away 11 Changing the Light Bulb 11 Troubleshooting 12 After Sales Service 13 Guarantee 14 Key Contacts Back Cover Disposal of your old appliance When replacing your old appliance with a new one please comply with the following Old
8. Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Part No FPO30 01 TC HZS 2761 OT 627495 en 040 a
9. ING FROZEN FOODS Store commercially frozen foods according to the manufacturer s recommended stor age instructions as indicated on the pack aging When shopping select frozen foods last and be careful in choosing adequately acked foods Wrap frozen food when you ee it and put it in the freezer as soon as possible Don t buy packages of food with a trost layer this indicates that the package has been at least partially thawed before DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD Partially thawed or defrosted food should be used as soon as possible Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy micro organisms which rapidly acti vate atter defrosting and make foods per ishable APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME FOR FROZEN FOODS come fee Fish lean 9 o 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 10 _ Caring for your Appliance DEFROSTING AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERATOR There is no need to defrost the refrigerator because ice deposited on the interior back wall is defrosted automatically Ice is deposited on the interior back wall during the compressor operation later on when the compressor is not operating the ice defrosts and water droplets collect and drain through the outlet in the interior back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor from where it evaporates MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIG ERATOR As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and through the outlet to the drain pan
10. LOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS The appliance is controlled with a thermostat knob situated on the right handside of the refrigerator interior Turn the knob clockwise from STOP 0 position towards 7 and backwards TEMPERATURE SELECTION Higher settings on the knob towards 7 mean lower temperatures colder in all compartments of the appliance Temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0 C When the ambient temperature is normal we recommend medium setting Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance choose the correct setting of the thermostat knob Your Fridge Freezer has an integrated switch for intensive cooling switch it on when the ambient temperature is lower than 20 C to ensure normal operation of the appliance The switch is ON when the marking or colour marking is visible and OFF when the marking 0 is visible or colour marking is not visible depending on model Temperature in the refrigerator my be decreased by activating this switch regardless of the ambient temperature In STOP 0 position the appliance does not operate the cooling system is switched off yet power supply is not interrupted the light is on when you open the door WARNING DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNLESS THEY ARE OF THE TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER 627495 qxd 24 9 200
11. User Instructions for your Fridge Freezer Model RFR51V 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 2 Electrical Supply WARNING This appliance must be earthed Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used If you lose the fuse cover a replacement may be obtained from your local Hotpoint autho rised Service Centre or Electricity company Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug WARNING Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted 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 anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Green and yellow 13A ASTA Blue s Neutral Earth wire to approved rae A terminal marked E fuse to you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not symbol Dor Eoin correspond with the colour of the coloured green markings identifying terminals in the and yellow Brown Live plug You should therefore wire it as shown wire to terminal Blue Neutral marked L or wire to terminal coloured red Changing the Mains Se pa Lead coloured black A special lead can be ordered from our Service Department UK 08709 06
12. all quantities to ensure that the food freezes quicker and its quality does not deteriorate during thawing and preparation e Dry packs of food to be frozen so that they do not freeze together e The quantity of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate freezing capacity If the loaded amount is too large the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods e Don t put liquid filled bottles or sealed cans containing fizzy drinks into the freezer as they may burst e Don t try to keep food which has thawed it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen e Don t give children lollipops and water ices directly from the freezer the low temperature may cause freezer burns on their lips e Never store poisonous dangerous substances products that contain flammable gasses eg aerosols or exposive substances in the appliance Explosion hazard Your appliance has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only FREEZING PROCEDURE Switch on the integrated switch for intensive cooling some 24 hours before loading the appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to position 4 6 After 24 hours load the freezer with fresh food packages After loading wait another 24 hours then switch off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to the required position see Temperature Selection page 7 STOR
13. e Use a soft non metal brush or a vacuum cleaner e Clean the drain pan on the refrigerator compressor Do not remove the drain pan e Use warm soapy water to wipe along and in between the creases of the door seal dry thoroughly WARNING Do not use detergent it will damage the door seal After cleaning reconnect to the power supply and switch on GOING AWAY If you do not intent to use the appliance for a long period set the thermostat knob to the STOP 0 position switch off at the sock et outlet and pull out the plug Remove all food follow defrosting instruc tions page 10 and clean the appliance Leave the door ajar to prevent the accumu lation of odours CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB WARNING SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND PULL OUT THE MAINS PLUG TAKE CARE THE BULB COULD BE HOT OR BROKEN Press the cover from behind in the direction of arrow 1 Remove the plastic cover in the direction of arrow 2 Unscrew the old bulb and screw in the new Refit the plastic cover Replace the mains plug and switch on the electricity supply o 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 12 Troubleshooting When checking an appliance you can come across some problems which are a result of improper handling of the appliance and can be easily eliminated Run through this checklist before calling your nearest Service office The appliance won t work The ap
14. ic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Call our National Service Line and benefit from our additional 5 years FREE parts Although the engineers time and labour is chargeable all repairs carry a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair Note Chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on completion to our service engineer who will issue a receipt Extended Warranties To join UK 08709 088 088 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint offer two Service Cover Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your first 12 months labour guarantee by either 1 or 4 years so that you can have FREE repairs during the membership period Service Cover FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover At an additional cost Service Cover with Maintenance includes an Annual Electrical amp Safety Check along with replacement of any parts necessary Kitchen Cover An annual payment covers repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old Additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover are auto matically included during the annual peri od of cover without further charge Easy Payment Methods We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card switch cash or by taking advantage of one of ou
15. on the compressor automatic defrost ing of the appliance is assured In the case ies formation on the interior rear wall increasing 3 5mm ice should be manually defrosted Set the thermostat knob to STOP 0 posi tion and leave the refrigerator door open Never use electric devices for defrosting and do not scrape the ice with sharp objects After defrosting is completed turn the thermostat knob to the desired position and close the refrigerator door The cause of increased ice formation may be one of the following The door does not seal well Clean the gasket if it is contaminated or replace it if it is damaged The door was frequently opened or was left open for a long period The food stored in the refrigerator was warm Food or packaging is touching the interi or rear wall MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is 3 5mm thick you should defrost the freezer e A few hours before defrosting set the thermostat to position 7 so that packages are well frozen Reset the thermostat to STOP 0 position and disconnect the power supply Empty the freezer wrap frozen food in a blanket and put in a cool place e Leave the door open for a while so that you can easily scrape off the frost and ice layer Use the plastic scraper but take care not to damage the inner surfaces of the freezer e Wipe up the scraped frost and ice belare completely defrosted
16. pliance is making alot of noise Continuous Operation of the Compressor Water is leaking from the refrigerator Refrigerator interior light does not work The freezer door is difficult to open Repairs may only be performed by qualified technicians DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean that you lose cover under the Guarantee Check the plug is firmly positioned in the wall socket and the power supply is switched on Check the power supply vith another appliance Check the fuse DO NOT OPEN THE FREEZER DOOR If power does not return within 16 hours food should be removed from the freezer and either cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen Check the appliance is stabilised Ensure the appliance is not touching the wall or kitchen units Has the door been opened frequently or left open for a long period of time The door is not closed properly does not seal properly clean the gasket if it is contaminated or replace it if it is damaged Have you observed the maximum storage quantities Check there is adequate air circulation Check that the defrost water outlet is not blocked If blocked a plastic straw can be used to clear Check that stored food or packaging is not in contact with the cooling plate on the interior rear wall of the refrigerator NB It is normal for droplets to run down the cooling plate
17. r Service Cover Plans you can spread the cost by direct debit For further details telephone 08709 088 088 Appliance Registration To benefit from the above options com plete and return the Appliance Registration Questionnaire supplied with this appliance Full details and costs of our Service Kitchen Cover options togeth er with an application form will then be sent to you towards the end of the 12 month guarantee period Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories A wide range of parts and accessories are available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 or Republic Of Ireland 01 842 6836 13 o 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 14 Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered Hotpoint guar antees it for five years e Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee plus FREE replacement parts for the first five years provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer evidence will be required of date and place of purchase e All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland We will be happy to deal with any problems which you may have Our Engineers ensure every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when carrying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will
18. sts of various shelves or holders for storing eggs cheese butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages tubes cans etc The lower shelf is used for storing bottles BOTTLE RACK The bottle rack has two possible installation positions horizontal or lifted at the front To remove lift at the back and pull forward When storing larger bottles install the rack on higher position making sure you can still close the door DEFROST WATER OUTLET The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall Beneath this there is a channel and an outlet for defrost water Regularly check the outlet and channel remain clear If clogged use a plastic straw and clean it ILLUMINATION IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on when the door is opened The operation of the light does not depend on the position of the thermostat knob FREEZER The freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already frozen foods r Freezer Compartment s ee a Defrost Water Outlet Fruit and Vegetable Container WARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 6 Getting your Appliance ready for use Before connecting to the mains electricity s
19. t damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite If refrigerant is leaking out Avoid naked flames and ignition sources near the leakage Unplug the appliance and ventilate the room for several minutes WARNING KEEP VENTILATION OPEN INGS IN THE APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE OR IN THE BUILT IN STRUCTURE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 5 _ Get to know your Appliance REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for a few days Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back ie the coldest part of the refriger ator The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with a cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall Under the plate there is a channel and an outlet for defrost water Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the channel because they should never be clogged as for example with food rests If clogged use a plastic straw and clean it SHELVES Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance They are protected against being pulled out If you want to remove a shelf slightly lift up the back part and pull it out FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONTAINER The container is at the bottom under the glass shelf and is used for storing fruits and vegetables It provides adequate humidity which has a favourable effect on the food stored less dehydration DOOR LINER The door liner consi
20. upply leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle Clean the appliance and be thorough especially in the interior see Caring for your Appliance Cleaning page 11 Final Check Petore you start using your appliance check that The appliance is level It is thoroughly dry inside There is adequate air circulation Accessories are correctly placed in their positions Starting Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply When you open the refrigerator door the light will come on There is a control dial situated on the right handside of the refrigerator interior Turning the dial clockwise from STOP 0 to a higher setting will start the appliance working You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up Running in the Compressor Your appliance is operated by a compressor which switches on and off in order to maintain the internal temperature The compressor requires a running in peri od of up to 2 months During this time it has to work a little harder and may result in more noise than usual Noise levels are also determined as to the location of the appliance what is stored and where the items are placed Whether the compressor is running or not it is normal to hear sounds created by the liquid and gases sealed within the system 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 7 The Controls WARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE AL
21. with the cooling plate at the rear of the refrigerator Foods should be cooled down before Cheese 1 4 days 1 14 days storing aha e Quickly perishable foods should be stored she back ie the coldest part of the refrigerator ad A e Try not to open the door too often Wrap raw or defrosting meot and poultry 1 10 days in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products Prepared 1 2d e Clean out salad bins regularly and check dishes TAYS 1 4 days that nothing has dripped into them e Keep food lar as short a time as possible and adhere to sell by dates e Store fruit and vegetables in the salad bins under the glass shelf as it provides a better humidity level for these items e Take off any unusable leaves on vegeta bles and wipe off any soil e Leave lettuce cabbage parsley and cauliflower on the stem o 627495 qxd 24 9 2003 11 54 Page 9 _ Storing Food FREEZING FRESH FOODS e Carefully select food you intend to freeze it should be of high quality and thoroughly cleaned before freezing it e Use correct packaging suitable for the freezer The packaging should be air tight and should not leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods Foils and bags should be soft enough to wrap tightly around foods e Mark packages with the following data The kiad and quantity of foods The date of loading e Prepare fresh foods fae freezing in sm
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