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Hotpoint HMT40 Refrigerator User Manual

1. Peel wash and slice if necessary Wash peel and cut up Wash and mince Wash and cut up in small pieces Preparation Blanching Time 1 Teh 2 eid 3 4 3 4 Blanching Time Wrapping In Containers cover with syrup In Containers cover with syrup In Containers cover with sugar In Containers add 10 sugar In Containers sugar to taste Plastic Bags Plastic Bags astic Bags or ontainers Plastic Bags or Containers Wrapping Plastic Bags Plastic Bags Plastic Containers In original wrapping or tinfoil Plastic or Glass Containers Freeze without shells in small containers Storage months 10 12 10 12 Storage months 10 Thawing Time In refrigerator very slowly In refrigerator very In refrigerator very In refrigerator very In refrigerator very Not required At room temperature Not required Not required Not required At room temperature At room temperature Not required Thawing time At room temperature and in the oven About 10 minutes at room temperature cook at 100 200 C At room temperature or in refrigerator In refrigerator At room temperature or in hot water At room temperature or in refrigerator ENERGY SAVING TIPS Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or di
2. SS _ 4 kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge Freezer Model HMT40 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 Ice Trays Food Storage Energy Saving Tips Buzzer and Visual Warnings Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 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 PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it co
3. 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 amp 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 9 NS y 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 OoOo Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Ope
4. Removable lidded shelf with egg tray and butter dish Removable miscellaneous shelf Hinged bottle rack Bottle retainer Bottle shelf Ice trays Levelling feet Drain system for drawing off defrost water from the freezer compartment Frozen Food storage compartments Compartment for freezing fresh food and storing frozen food Fruit and Vegetable Crispers Fresh box compartment for oo 9909 9 meat and fish Mg Removable Adjustable Shelves rN Sliding box for cheese and cold cuts A L R System Advanced Integrated Refrigeration THE DISPLAY O ON OFF button This button turns the O Asian entire appliance on or off refrigerator and freezer compartments 9 press it for more than O two seconds ON OFF FRIDGE button This button turns the ON OFF FRIDGE refrigerator compartment on or off press it for more than two seconds rci RESET ALARM button This button turns the alarm buzzer off as well as cancelling scrolling text alarm messages from the display simply press it MODE button This button allows you to navigate the MODE O display to have access to the various settings and functions and then to make selections RESET ALARM ADJUST SELECT button This button allows you to a
5. 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 7 NS y 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 foran 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
6. 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 with water make sure that the same is completely empty and that there are no traces of ice left inside it The minimum time required for ice to form well is approximately 8 hours TAAT wal Fig 6 FOOD STORAGE Meat and Fish Food Beef Roast Lamb Pork Roast Veal Roast Veal Pork Chops Veal Lamb Cutlets Minced Meat Heart and Liver Sausages Chicken and Turkey Duck and Goose Pheasant Partrige and Wild Duck Hare and Rabbit Venison Large Fish Small Fish Crustaceans Shellfish Boiled Fish Fried Fish Wrapping Each piece wrapped in cling film and then in tinfoil 4 to 6 slices Each piece wrapped in cling film and then in tinfoil 4 to 6 slices In aluminium containers covered with cling film Tinfoil Tinfoil T
7. maximum speed in cooling a hot bottle and serving it at the table in the special bucket designed to maintain the temperature reached by the bottle Display alarm indicator IN If enabled it indicates the presence of a critical situation door open high temperature etc Display time indicator Indicates the correct time and is used to set the date month day and year Display scrolling text oe gt Q FY Used to set the language it also provides general information as to the condition of the appliance and on how to interact with the display GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before 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 delay This model is provided with a motor protection control system Therefore if the compressor does not start immediately upon installation do not worry as it will start automatically after approximately 8 minutes This is also what will happen every time the power supply is interrupted both due to a power failure or should you switch it off yourself to clean or defrost your freezer for example After plugging the appliance into a suitable electricity socket ensure the display is on with the OF
8. possible to eliminate the problem Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter nal components of the appliance 11 If damaged the power supply cord on this appliance must 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 Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located within the fridge bottom lefthand side corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a stand ard 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
9. 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 RESET ALARM button C To return to normal operation and cancel the message from the display press the RESET ALARM button C again 15 CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before proceeding with any cleaning or defrosting operations disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains by setting the appliance to OFF keep button A pressed down for more than 2 seconds until OFF in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments and then unplugging the appliance 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 keep ON OFF button A pressed down for more than 2 seconds to turn the appliance off and then turn it back on and set the required temperatures 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 7 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 vegetab
10. 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 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
11. 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 vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions prop erly 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
12. F words in the indication spaces concerning the two compartments fridge and freezer Freezer compartment When the appliance is switched on by pressing the ON OFF button A for more than two seconds the freezer compartment is automatically brought to the standard setting of 18 C We recommend you select the SUPER FREEZE function to speed up the cooling process of the compartment when the latter has reached its optimal temperature the function shall be automatically disabled and you may place your frozen food inside the freezer Refrigeration compartment When the appliance is switched on the refrigerator compartment turns on automatically and it is brought to the standard setting of 5 C We recommend you select the SUPER COOL function to speed up the cooling process of the compartment after a few hours you may place food inside the refrigerator Language setting The first time you switch the appliance on you will be givena choice of five languages The appliance is factory set to English if this is the language you require you need not do anything However if you want Italian French Spanish or Portuguese you can change the language setting using the scrolling text on the display P First press the MODE D button as many times as necessary for the scrolling text IMPOSTAZIONE LINGUA CHOIX LANGUE SET LANGUAGE SELECCIONAR IDIOMA PROGRAMA O LINGUA to come up on the d
13. can change the function using the ADJUST SELECT E to enable it ON and or ADJUST SELECT F to disable it OFF buttons To confirm the setting chosen for the function press the MODE D button again The red outline will come off to indicate the conclusion of operations on this function if the function has been enabled not only the green symbol lights up but also the blue background whereas if it has been disabled the blue background will also come off and only the green symbol will stay lit NOTE If you do not confirm your selection by pressing the MODE D button within ten seconds the display will go back to show the function previously set and indicate that no new modification has been made SUPER COOL and HOLIDAY functions are linked to the refrigerator compartment and when it is switched off these functions cannot be used See SUPER COOL function on page 9 See HOLIDAY function in Temperature Settings section left For SUPER FREEZE function see page 11 How to use the refrigerator compartment The temperature inside the refrigerator is automatically ad justed according to the setting made on the display We rec ommend however a medium position 5 C The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is equipped with A I R System which makes it possible to achieve optimal food storage while simplifying the use of the refrigerator thanks to the following features Fast temperature reset aft
14. djust change the O temperature date time and language or to select functions ADJUST SELECT ADJUST SELECT button Q ADJUST SELECT O Display refrigerator compartment indication This button allows you to adjust change the temperature date time and language or to deselect functions Q Displays the temperature set in the fridge compartment fixed figure the temperature you are setting flashing figure and when the fridge compartment is turned off word OFF displayed Display freezer compartment indication Displays the temperature set in the uy freezer compartment fixed figure the temperature you are setting flashing figure and when the freezer 18 compartment is turned off word OFF displayed ALARM lt ON OFF FRIDGE Display ECO function Displays the status ON or OFF of the ECO function optimal temperature at low consumption levels Display SUPER COOL function Displays the status ON or OFF of the SUPER COOL function rapid cooling of the refrigerator compartment Display SUPER FREEZE function Displays the status 24hrs 48hrs or OFF of the SUPER FREEZE function rapid freezing Display HOLIDAY function D Displays the status ON or OFF of the HOLIDAY function optimal temperatures in the event of long term absences without having to turn the appliance off Display ICE PARTY function Displays the status ON or OFF of the ICE PARTY function
15. e exact digit and again the MODE button to confirm NOTE if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the MODE D button within ten seconds of the last action performed the display will show the setting previously made and indicate that no modification has been made How to use the display Firstly take all the advice that appears in the form of scrolling text on the display it will be of use to you especially when you make your first settings Temperature settings If the compartment concerned is switched off the word OFF will appear on the appropriate space on the display G for the refrigerator and H for the freezer If the compartment is switched on then the temperature set at that time will appear To change it press the MODE D button as many times as necessary for the figure corresponding to the temperature set to flash in the appropriate space Now you can select the new temperature by pressing the ADJUST SELECT E to increase the temperature displayed by one degree each time it is pressed and or ADJUST SELECT F to decrease the temperature displayed by one degree each time it is pressed buttons Once you have reached the desired temperature you should set it by pressing the MODE D button again to confirm the selection Now the new temperature will stop flashing and will remain fixed in the appropriate space on the display to indicate that the new setting has been made NOTE if you do not confirm your se
16. e 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 of time Remember when the ICE PARTY function has been enabled for optimal operation the bucket with the bottle inside it should be stored in the top part of J in the freezer compartment 11 Ice trays This new concept for ice trays is exclusive to us The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and cleanliness the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment furthermore the dripping of the water during filling is avoided a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided To remove the ice trays from their housings push the tray upwards and then pull it out fig 5 To put the tray back in place insert the top part into the special housing and once in a vertical position just let it drop into place Instructions for use Fig 6 Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level indicated MAX WATER LEVEL taking care not to overfill it inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes If you have used 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
17. er the doors heve been opened the internal temperatures return to optimal levels faster improving food storage More uniform temperature distribution this makes it possible to place any type of food on any shelf Higher humidity level this allows you to store food longer B Py 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 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 foods If not stored correctly even the freshest food will dete riorate 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 Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the tem perature inside the appliance will increase causing the com pressor to work harder and use more energy Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will in crease the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refri
18. g The food is not in contact with the back wall which is the coldest part The motor runs constantly Check that the SUPER COOL and or SUPER FREEZE and or ICE PARTY functions are enabled the temperature settings are correct the doors have not been open continuously 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 The appliance is level The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects that vibrate and make noise There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator Check that The defrost drain is clear from any blockage fig 7 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 of the refrigerator compartment Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals NS D 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 I
19. gerator To use the cold cuts cheese box unhook it and remove it from the shelf To optimise space according to your needs the same can be moved laterally Fig 2 The side bottle rack can be used either for storing a bottle Fig 3 or several cans 2 4 placed horizontally Fig 4 If not in use the bottle can rack can be tipped up and away to make more room inside the refrigerator ee A Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Using the Fresh box compartment for meat and fish This compartment was designed to allow for longer preservation times for meat and fish for as long as a week This is possible as this compartment has the coldest temperature of the entire fridge The clear protective door prevents any oxidation or blackening typical of meat and fish when exposed to air The Fresh box compartment can also be used to cool dishes that at normally eaten cold such as melon and Parma ham figs and ham mozzarella and tomatoes STORAGE GUIDE Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Storage Time Location in the Refrigerator Wrapped meat and cleaned fish use cling film or pack in plastic bags 2 or 3 days In the Fresh box which is the coldest area Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days In the cold cuts cheese box Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door Butter margarine On any shelf Cooked or precooked food packed in air tight containers and when cool store 3
20. 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 even if the door was shut in the meantime an alarm buzzer is sounded To silence this buzzer just shut the door or open and shut the door or press the RESET ALAM button C Abnormal freezer heating alarm 1 To signal excessive heating on the part of the freezer e g momentary power failure a buzzer will sound and a scrolling text message comes up on the display to signal the excessive heating of the compartment To prevent food from refreezing the freezer will try to maintain a temperatu re of 0 C thus allowing you to use up the food within 24 hours or to cook it and then refreeze it You can turn the buzzer off simply by pressing the RESET ALARM button c To return to normal operation and cancel the message from the display press the RESET ALARM button C again 2 If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to excessively high values the buzzer will sound yet again and another scrolling text message 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
21. infoil Tinfoil Tinfoil or Cling Wrap Tinfoil or Cling Wrap Store in salted water in aluminium containers or plastic containers 13 Tenderising Storage days months Freshly minced 1 3 5 6 fe i Thawing Time Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required Slowly in refrigerator Not required As necessary Very slowly in refrigerator Very slowly in refrigerator Very slowly in refrigerator Very slowly in refrigerator Very slowly in refrigerator Very slowly in refrigerator Not required Not required Very slowly in refrigerator Tinfoil or Cling Wrap PP In hot water FOOD STORAGE Fruits and Vegetables Food Apples and Pears Apricots Peaches Cherries and Plums Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries Cooked Fruit Fruit Juice Cauliflower Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts Peas French Beans Carrots Peppers and Turnips Mushrooms and Asparagus Spinach Vegetable for Soups Various Foods Bread Cakes Cream Butter Boiled Food or Vegetable Soup Eggs Preparation Peel and cut into slices Peel and pit Rinse and dry Cut cook and strain Wash cut and crush Remove leaves cut head into small pieces and blanch in water and a little lemon juice Wash and cut into small pieces Shell and wash Wash and slice if required
22. isplay Now you can choose the language using the ADJUST SELECT E scrolls forward in the list of languages available that appear in the form of scrolling text and or ADJUST SELECT F scrolls back in the list of languages available that appear in the form of scrolling text buttons Once the language you wish to select has appeared in the scrolling text confirm the setting by pressing the MODE D button again the language is now set NOTE if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the MODE D button within ten seconds display shall go back to the language previously set and will show that no modification has been made NOTE You can change the language setting at any time Setting the time and date The time and date settings are in rapid sequence and you cannot set the date without first setting the time Press the MODE D button as many times as necessary for the words SET TIME to appear in the form of scrolling text Now you can set the exact time using the buttons ADJUST SELECT E to go up one hour at a time and or ADJUST SELECT F to go back one hour at a time Once you have reached the time to set confirm the setting by pressing the MODE D button once more you should now set the minutes using the same procedure Once you have set the correct time you should set the day and then the month and year using the same procedure buttons ADJUST SELECT E and ADJUST SELECT F for th
23. ited energy consumption the temperature of the KY refrigerator compartment is kept at around 12 C and the freezer is operated at its minimum setting which is essential for food preservation AL Cleaning and maintenance of the parts Before cleaning switch off keep the ON OFF button A pressed down for more than 2 seconds until OFF is displayed in both the fridge and freezer compartments then unplug the appliance 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 Occassionally use a vacuum to carefully remove dust which may collect on the back panel When the appliance is not used for a long time remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly leave the doors open to prevent
24. le crispers 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 the 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 pressing the appliance ON OFF button A for more than 2 seconds 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 8 Clean and dry thoroughly before restarting the appliance Remember that the motor will not start immediately but after approximately 8 minutes 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 lim
25. lection by pressing the MODE D button within ten seconds of the last action performed the display will go back to show the previous temperature and indicate that no new temperature has been set The temperatures pre set automatically are 5 C for the refrigerator compartment and 18 C for the freezer compartment and these are the standard temperatures for food storage The settable temperatures for the refrigerator compartment range from 2 C to 8 C and range from 18 C to 26 C for the freezer compartment When the ECO function is selected the possible settings are instead closer to the standard ones for food storage from 4 C to 6 C for the refrigerator compartment and from 18 C to 20 C for the freezer compartment When the HOLIDAY function is selected the appliance automatically sets itself to the best setting for the situation 12 C for the refrigerator compartment if selected and 18 C for the freezer compartment How to use the functions Function symbol in normal operating conditions only green symbol lit Function selected green symbol and red outline lit Function enabled green symbol and blue background lit Cae 0 Press the MODE D button as many times as necessary for the red outline of the function you wish to select deselect to light up and the words to appear on the display This indicates that the function has been selected and is ready to be enabled or disabled Now you
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27. n 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 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
28. ntains instructions 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 installed 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 put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns INSTALLATION To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumpti
29. on it is important that the ap pliance is installed correctly Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and therefore 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 For proper ventilation of the appliance you must leave at least 10cm from top of appliance to underside of any cabinets above it at least 5cm at the sides of the appliance to any adjacent cabinets walls 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 Level The appliance must be level If the floor is not level use the front adjustable feet to level the appliance 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 be ing locked inside 10 Before calling for service assistance in the case of mal function consult the chapter entitled TROUBLESHOOTING to determine whether it is
30. or 4 days On any shelf in refrigerator Sausages salami sandwich meats in general fresh pasta custards puddings chocolates cream pastries 3 or 4 days On any shelf bread dry pastries red tomatoes Bottled products milk drinks yoghurt On special door shelves Fruits and vegetables In 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 How to use the freezer compartment For the preparation of food to be frozen please consult a specialized manual Food that has 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 J where the temperature will fall below 18 C which is ideal for freezing food properly Remember that proper conservation 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 been inactive you can only freeze food after having let the appliance function at maximum Food can be frozen using the SUPER FREEZE 24hr function Display K After 24 hours
31. or once the optimal temperatures have been reached the rapid freezing function switched off automatically 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 rating plate situated on the lower left of the refrigeration compartment 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 D until SUPER FREEZE appears on the scrolling text display Press ADJUST SELECT button E until 24hrs appears then press the MODE button again After 24 hours or once the optimal temperatures have been reached the rapid freezing function is disabled 2 For large quantities of food to be frozen up until the maximum load indicated on the rating plate situated on the lower left of the refrigeration compartment enable the SUPER FREEZE function on the display in the 48 hours mode To enable the function press the MODE button D until SUPER FREEZE appears on the scrolling text display Press ADJUST SELECT button E until 48hrs appears then press the MODE button again After 48 hours or once the optimal temperatures have been reached the rapid freezing function is disabled 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 tha
32. rect 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 compartment 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 Doors 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
33. t they freeze quickly and uniformly The packages should be clearly marked with 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 tempera ture 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 To cool drinks down quickly Thanks to the special ICE PARTY function you will no longer have to accept warm drinks just because you forgot 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 plus a message on the display when it is time to remove the bottle from the freezer To turn off the buzzer and cancel the message from the display just press the REST ALARM button C 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 insid
34. 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 elec trical socket unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it with another with a wattage no higher than 15W For access to lamp A remove the centre screw B at the back of the lamp cover as indicated in fig 9 Fig 9 TROUBLESHOOTING The display is completely switched off Check that The mains switch in your home is on There has not been a power cut The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on The socket is working try another appliance in the socket to check The fuse in the plug is ok if not replace it see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The motor does not start Check that 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 The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly Check that The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged The doors have not been left open too long The temperature settings are correct The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled The food inside the refrigerator is too cold Check that the temperature is on the best settin

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