Hotpoint RCNAA33 User's Manual
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1. if provided is off and the appliance is working The compressor runs continuously Too much ice on the upper edge Formation of condensate on the external walls of the appliance The layer of ice on the internal walls of the appliance is not uniform Is there a power failure Is a defrosting operation in progress Is the appliance lid properly closed Is the appliance placed near a heat source Is the thermostat setting correct Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean Is the appliance perfectly horizontal Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects that may cause vibrations Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance Note Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the compressor cuts out are perfectly normal Is there a power failure Is the plug properly inserted in the socket Is the electric cable intact The green LED is not working Contact the After Sales Service for a replacement Have hot foods been put in the appliance Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or near heat sources Is the thermostat setting correct Has the fast freeze function depending on model been pressed by mistake Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned Is the appliance lid properly closed Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed See chapter Installation Have the 4 protection pi2. the appliance Disposal must be carried out in accordance with ocal environmental regulations for waste disposal Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump do not leave it unattended even for a few days since it is potentiallydangerous for children For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Hotpoint Information This appliance does not contain CFCs replaced with R134a or HFCs replaced with R600a Appliances with Isobutane R600a Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental impact Caution is required however since isobutane is flammable Therefore it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged Declaration of conformity e This appliance is designed to store food and is manufactured in conformity with European Directive 90 128 EEC 02 72 EEC and Regulation EC No 1935 2004 C e Thisappliance is designed manufactured and retailed in compliance with the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the protection requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by Directive 93 68 EEC e The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved earth connection 11 Assistance After Sales Service No one is bett
3. Instructions for use CHEST FREEZER Contents Pai Before using the appliance 2 Product description 3 English 1 Installation 4 Freezing Food 5 Food storage 6 Precautions and general recommendations 7 Defrosting the appliance 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting guide 10 Safeguarding the environment 11 Assistance 12 RCNAA33 RCNAAS53 K Hotpoint Before using the appliance Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use and for storing frozen food freezing fresh food and making ice cubes Regulations require that the appliance is earthed The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the above procedures and reminders 1 After unpacking make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the lid closes perfectly tight Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance 2 Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient 3 Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and local safety regulations 4 Clean the inside of the appliance before using it e Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the ratin
4. designed for use by young children or the infirm without supervision To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized person Do not use extension leads or adapters Electrical disconnection must be possible either by unplugging the appliance or by means of a double pole switch located upline from the socket Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage Do not ingest the contents non toxic of the ice packs if provided Restrict the number of times you open the lid Defrosting the appliance The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5 6 mm e Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply e Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap them close together in newspaper and store in a very cool place or thermally insulated bag e Leave the appliance lid open e Remove the internal defrost water drain plug depending on model e Remove the external defrost water drain plug depending on model and reposition it as i shown in the figure e Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel to collect the residual water If available use the divider e Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to detach the ice from the appliance walls e Remove the ice from the bot
5. e indicated on the packs to allow use within expiry dates Advice for storing frozen food When purchasing frozen food products e Ensure that the packaging is not damaged frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated If the package is swollen or has damp patches it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun MONTHS FOOD 1 3 4 7 e When shopping leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag e Once at home place the frozen foods immediately in the appliance e Avoid or reduce temperature variations to the minimum e Respect the best before date on the package e Always observe the storage information on the package Note Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed Once cooked the thawed food can be refrozen If there is a long power failure e Do not open the appliance lid except to place ice packs if provided over the frozen foods on the right and left of the appliance This will slow down the rise in temperature Precautions and general recommendations e After installation make sure that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable e Do not store glass containers with liquids in the appliance since they may burst e Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the app
6. ear wall and 7 cm at the sides Fit the accessories if provided Switching on the appliance The appliance is factory set for optimum operation at a temperature of 18 C Plug in the appliance The green LED lights up if provided Also the red LED if provided will switch on because the temperature inside the appliance is not yet sufficiently low for food storage The red LED will normally switch off within the first six hours after the appliance is switched on After connecting the appliance to the mains supply and when the optimal temperature has been reached this phase takes about 1 hour during which the lid will not open ensure that the fast freeze button is not pressed the yellow LED if provided is off Place food inside the product only when the red LED if provided has switched off Thanks to the efficient lid seal the appliance lid will not re open easily immediately after closing Wait a few minutes before re opening the lid of the appliance Temperature Adjustment Use the thermostat to select the ideal storage temperature To adjust the internal temperature proceed as follows Turn the thermostat knob to 1 for a storage temperature that is less cold Turn the thermostat knob to 6 a for a colder storage temperature When the appliance is only partially full it is advisable to set the thermostat to lower positions towards E if indicated on the thermostat scale Freezing Food Prepara
7. eces been removed See chapter Installation It is normal for condensation to form under certain atmospheric conditions humidity above 85 or if the appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room The performance of the appliance is in no way affected This phenomenon is quite normal Safeguarding the environment 1 Packing O The packaging material is entirely recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol Follow local regulations for scrapping Keep the packaging materials plastic bags polystyrene parts etc out of reach of children as they are potentially dangerous 2 Scrapping l The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The symbol K on the product or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Before scrapping make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside
8. er costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise the risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut the 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
9. er placed to care for your appliance during the course of its working life than us the manufacturer Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephon advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast reliable local service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Please note our advisors will require the following information e model number e serial number e parts and accessoires We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and Hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08709 077 077 Republic of lreand 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance registration We want to give you addition benefits of ownership To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us UK 0870 6092094 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www hotpointservice co uk Indesit Company UK Lid Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate Dublin 17 03 2008 5019 613 01071 XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES Recycling amp Disposal Information GF As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down custom
10. g plate located on the rear of the appliance e Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations Product description Hotpoint Thermostat Temperature adjustment 2 Red LED if provided indicates that the appliance temperature is not sufficiently low 3 Green LED if provided indicates that the appliance is on 4 Yellow LED if provided indicates that the fast freeze function is active The exact configuration of the controls may vary according to the model 1 Lid handle From 10 to 32 2 Lock if provided From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90 3 Seal From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90 4 Divider if provided 5 Defrost water drain plug From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100 6 Contral panel From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110 7 Side motor cooling grille 8 Upper edge 9 Condenser located at the rear Installation Refer to chapter Before using the appliance Unpack the appliance Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted between lid and appliance Warning two of the four protection pieces must be fitted in the seat of the condenser plastic supports located at the rear of the product This is necessary to ensure the correct distance from the wall Ensure that the defrosting water drainage plug if provided is correctly positioned 5 For best operation of the appliance and in order to avoid damage when the lid is opened leave a space of at least 7 cm from the r
11. liance since they may cause cold burns e Before servicing or cleaning the appliance unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply e Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing power consumption e Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated place The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the product The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period at a temperature above or below the indicated range e If the appliance is left empty for short periods it is preferable not to switch it off f Hotpoint Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance e g parquet flooring Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process Do not use electrical appliances inside the product unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer This appliance is not
12. tion of fresh food for freezing e Before freezing wrap and seal fresh food in aluminium foil cling film air and water tight plastic bags polyethylene containers with lids provided they are suitable for freezing foods e Food must be fresh mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food e Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value consistency colour and flavour e Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the appliance Freezing fresh food e Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the Hotpoint walls of appliance A foods to be frozen B foods already frozen Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with food already frozen For best and fastest freezing foods should be split into small portions this will also be useful when the frozen items are to be used At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in the appliance press the fast freeze button For appliances without this button turn the thermostat to OF Place the food to be frozen and keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours At the end of this period switch off the fast freeze button if provided Food storage Refer to the table on the appliance if provided Classification of frozen foods Put the frozen products into the appliance and classify them The storage date should b
13. tom of the appliance e In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance interior do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments for removing the ice e Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially e Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly e On completion of the defrosting refit the plug Care and Maintenance E Hotpoint e Remove the ice from the upper edge see the CHANGING THE LID LIGHT BULB IF PROVIDED Troubleshooting Guide e Disconnect the appliance from the mains power en e Clean the inside after defrosting using a sponge supply dampened with warm water and or mild detergent e Clean the side motor cooling grille depending on e Remove the diffuser model by following the e Remove dust from the condenser on the rear of the appliance sequence of steps shown in the figure Before carrying out maintenance unplug the appliance Do not use abrasive products scourers or stain removers e g acetone trichloroethylene to clean the appliance To obtain the best results from your appliance carry out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year e Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with an identical bulb of the same wattage and voltage e Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance Troubleshooting guide The red LED if provided remains alight The appliance is too noisy The green LED if provided is off and the appliance is not working The green LED
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