Hotpoint HTS18CCSCC Refrigerator User Manual
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1. 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 10 E Hotpoint 12 195053322 02 03 20112. 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 telephone 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 Parts and Accessories 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 Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint 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 Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate Dublin 17 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 the risk of injury to
3. the refrigerator manually It is however necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out easily Replacing the light bulb To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment pull out the plug from the electrical socket Follow the instructions below Access the light bulb gt by removing the cover as indicated in the diagram Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover max 10W Precautions and tips The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully This appliance complies with the following C Community Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent amendments E 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent amendments E 2002 96 CE General safety e The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use e The appliance must be used to store and freeze food products by adults only and according to the instructions in this manual e The appliance must not be installed outdoors even in covered areas It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms e Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or moist hands and feet e Do not touch the int
4. OWN SS El BLUE Green and Yellow Earth 13 ampere fuse Blue Neutral CORD GRIP 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 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 8 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC E Hotpoint Description of the appliance Overall view The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased For more complex features consult the following pages WINE AREA FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin TEMPERATURE MULTI USE box with CONTROL EGG TRAY and BUTTER DISH PROFESSIONAL BOTTLE SHELF containers
5. Operating Instructions FRIDGE English 1 NCD 191 E Hotpoint Contents fen Installation 2 3 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance 4 Overall view Accessories 5 Start up and use 5 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Maintenance and care 6 Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance Replacing the light bulb Precautions and tips 7 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting 8 Guarantee 9 After Sales Service 10 Installation Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully They contain important information for safe use for installation and for care of the appliance Please keep these operating instructions for future reference Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance Positioning and connection Positioning 1 Place the appliance in a well ventilated humidity free room 2 Do not obstruct the rear fan grills The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy 3 Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat direct sunlight electric stove etc Levelling 1 Install the appliance on a level and rigid floor 2 If the floor is not perfectly horizontal adjust the r
6. ck the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work before calling for Assistance see Assistance check for a solution from the following list Malfunctions The internal light does not illuminate The refrigerator do not cool well The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze The motor runs continuously The appliance makes a lot of noise There is water at the bottom of the refrigerator Possible causes Solutions Th en Th Th Th Th Th e plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket or not far ough to make contact or there is no power in the house e doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged e doors are opened too frequently e TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position e refrigerator have been over filled e TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position Th Th Th Th Th e door is not closed properly or is continuously opened e outside ambient temperature is very high e thickness of the frost exceeds 2 3 mm see Maintenance e appliance has not been installed on a level surface see nstallation e appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and make noise Th e internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor is off This is not a defect it is normal Th e water discharge h
7. e compartment e Varies by number and or position Available only on certain models Accessories Start up and use e MULTI USE box fixed at the top of the compartment this was designed to keep various foods for longer periods of time for example eggs butter or food in small containers it prevents food odours from permeating into the refrigerator WINE AREA this special accessory is fixed at the top of the compartment and was designed to hold up to 3 bottles of wine without taking up extra space Bottles may be placed in the WINE AREA when it is open yet when the compartment is closed it takes up just three centimetres of space inside the refrigerator VEGETABLE BINS two practical vegetable bins are located in the top compartment These are easy to remove and may be taken out to be placed on the worktop or to be washed PROFESSIONAL containers two professional containers with covers are located in the lower compartment They were designed to store meat cheeses or fish BOTTLE SHELF compartment to keep two bottles in a stable position use the special stainless steel grilles in the lower compartment E Hotpoint Starting the appliance Before starting the appliance follow the installation instructions see Installation Before connecting the appliance clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate 1 Insert the plu
8. efrigerator by tightening or loosening the front feet Electrical connections After the appliance has been transported carefully place it vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket ensure the following e The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with the law e The socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance which is indicated on the data plate located on the right side of the horizontal surface in the top compartment under the thermostat e g 150 W e The voltage is within the range of values indicated on the data plate located on the right side of the horizontal surface in the top compartment under the thermostat e g 220 240V e The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance If the socket is incompatible with the plug ask an authorised technician to replace it see Assistance Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets Once the appliance has been installed the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible The cable must not be bent or compressed The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only see Assistance The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use Before usin
9. ernal cooling elements this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns e When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable e Before cleaning and maintenance always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on appliance off to eliminate all electrical contact e In the case of a malfunction under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance e Do not use devices or tools other than the special scraper provided inside the compartments e Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into your mouth e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance E Hotpoint e Keep packaging material out of the reach of children It can become a choking or suffocation hazard Disposal e Observe local environmental standards when disposing packaging material for recycling purposes e The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Eq
10. g into the socket and ensure that the internal light illuminates 2 Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to an average value After a few hours you will be able to put food in the refrigerator Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment automatically adjusts itself according to the position of the thermostat knob 1 warmest MAX coldest We recommend however a medium position The cooling section of the refrigerator is located inside the back wall of the compartment providing increased space and improved aesthetics The back wall will be covered in frost or water droplets depending on whether the compressor is operating or paused This is not a cause for concern the refrigerator is functioning normally If the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob has been set to a high value with large quantities of food inside and a high ambient temperature outside the refrigerator the appliance could operate continuously resulting in high frost formation and high energy consumption this may be counteracted by turning the knob towards lower temperature values defrosting will occur automatically Using the refrigerator to its full potential e Use the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to adjust the temperature see Description e Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment not hot foods see Precautions and tips e Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than raw foods e Do not store liqu
11. g 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 anywhere else Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE GREEN amp YELLOW BR
12. ids in open containers They will increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on appliance off to eliminate all electrical contact Cleaning the appliance e The external and internal parts as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap Do not use solvents abrasive products bleach or ammonia e The removable accessories may be soaked in warm water and soap or dishwashing liquid Rinse and dry them carefully Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours e The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which are odour free In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the formation of stains food must always be covered or sealed properly e f you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period of time clean the inside and leave the doors open Available only on certain models Defrosting the appliance The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet see diagram where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate It is not therefore necessary to defrost
13. light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers There will be a charge for our engineer s time To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance simply call our registration line on 0870 6092094 ROI 01 230 0800 Extended Guarantees We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills for the life of your policy To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08709 088 088 ROI 01 230 0233 Free Helpdesk Service We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership Simply call our Hotpoint Service Hotline on 08709 066 066 ROI 0818 313 413 for telephone assistance or where necessary to arrange for an engineer to call If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the
14. ole is blocked see Maintenance E Hotpoint Guarantee ES 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer s guarantee which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase This gives you the reassurance that if within that time your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials we will at our discretion either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you This guarantee is subject to the following conditions The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only The appliance has not been altered serviced maintained dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised by us Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland The guarantee does not cover Damage resulting from transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries
15. uipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance Respecting and conserving the environment e Install the appliance in a fresh and well ventilated room Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do not place it near heat sources e Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently in order to conserve energy e Do not fill the appliance with too much food cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly If circulation is impeded the compressor will work continuously e Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator The internal temperature will increase and force the compressor to work harder and will consume more energy e Defrost the appliance if ice forms see Maintenance A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food products more difficult and results in increased energy consumption e Regularly che
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