Hotpoint HM312I Refrigerator User Manual
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1. N _w kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge Freezer Model HM312l1 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference CONTENTS Product Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compartment Storage Guide How to use the Freezer Compartment Energy Saving Tips Food Storage Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Notes After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book o CONUH UG KRWW 9 10 11 1 2 13 14 15 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 7 PRODUCT SAFETY ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation use and maintenance of your applia2. 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 freezer corresponds to the mains voltage in your homeand that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in ac cordance with safety standards for 46 90 systems If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire the manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance Do not use multiple sockets or adapters Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in Insufficient power The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance which is indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer Before making the electrical connection After the appliance has been delivered place it in the verti cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plu
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4. Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers Oe For pre purchase information on an
5. as follows Turn the temperature control A to the setting Then wrap all the frozen and fast frozen food in news paper placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool place Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws completely You can speed this process by placing containers of warm water in the compartment The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost water to be collected in a container to be placed beneath the unit fig 6 aa er Fig 6 Fig 5 Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the appliance first switch off and remove the plug from the socket Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless materials To preserve these characteristics always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills which could stain and cause unpleasant difficult to remove odours Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli ance 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 thoroughly before putting them back in the appliance When the ap
6. defrost water from freezer compartment Compartment for storing frozen foods Ice tray oo 9 Compartment for storing frozen foods Fruit and Vegetable Crispers rK Meat cheese storage box amp Removable Adjustable Shelves Mg Hinged bottle rack GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be fore 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 After plugging in an switching on at the socket make sure the light is on inside the refrigerator compartment Then turn the temperature control A to the 3 setting After a few hours you can place fresh food inside the efrigerator and frozen food inside the freezer Fill ice trays and put them in compartment H How to use the refrigerator compartment The temperature control automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance 1 minimum cold temperature 5 maximum cold temperature It is recommended that a medium setting be used To increase the amount of space optimize arrangement and improve appearanc
7. 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 Ifa 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 Temperature control This is used to regulate the temperature in the two compartments with the following settings The refrigerator is off 1 minimum cold setting 5 maximum cold setting Bi Removable door shelves with lid with egg tray and lidded butter dish Removable miscellaneous shelf Compartment for a 2 litre bottle O Removable door shelf for bottles Drain system for drawing off
8. bottle Fig 2 or several cans 2 4 placed horizontally Fig 3 If not in use the bottle can rack can be tipped up and away to make more room inside the refrigerator Fig 2 Fig 3 How to use the freezer compartment For the preparation of food to be frozen please consult a specialized manual Food that has be 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 where the temperature will fall below 18 C which is ideal for freezing food properly Remember that proper conserva tion depends on the speed of freezing The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is indicated on the rating plate situated inside the refrigerator compartment When using the appliance for the first time or after it has been turned off you can place food into it only after it has been running for 6 8 hours Then put the fresh food into the the appropriate compartments and turn the temperature control A to setting 3 Freezing will be complete after approximately 24 hours During the freezing process avoid opening the door of the freezer Ice trays This new ice tray concept is exclusive to us The ice tray is situated on the top part of the fre
9. e this appliance has a cooling area located within the back panel of the refrigerator compart ment When the appliance is operating this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the compressor is operating or not Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment Food Storage Time Do not be concerned about this The refrigerator is operat ing normally If the temperature control is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient tem perature high the appliance may run continuously resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area This will lead to an increase in energy consumption To avoid this situation just turn the temperature control to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically Location in the Refrigerator Wrapped meat and cleaned fish On the shelf above the vegetable crisper use cling film or pack in plastic bags eon cays which is the coldest area On the shelf above the vegetable crisper Fresh cheese 30r 4days which is the coldest area 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 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 Bottl
10. e Plasti hags ee French Beans W ash and slice if required Plastic bags 10 12 Not required Canots Peppers Peel w ash and slice if and Tumine egesaiy 3 4 Plastic bags 12 Not required M ushroom s and Asparagus wie dias iy ee eee W ash and cutup nm small a Plastic bags or neces Contaners W ash peeland cutup 3 74 Atroom tem perature Vegetabk for Soups 6 7 Not required Plastic bags Plastic bags 11 CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Before doing any cleaning disconnect the appli ance from the electricity by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home Defrosting WARNING do not damage the refrigeration circuit Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process How to Defrost the Refrigerator This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is chan nelled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose fig 5 Here the heat produced by the compressor will make it evaporate The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain which is located be hind the fruit and vegetable crisper keeping it clear so that the water drains properly How to Defrost the Freezer Remember to regularly remove the frost with the scraper provided do not use knives or metal objects If the frost is more than 15 mm thick the freezer must be defrosted Proceed
11. ed products milk drinks yoghurt Fruits and vegetables 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 z On special door shelves In vegetable crisper The air circulates naturally with the colder air falling be cause it is heavier This is the reason why meat and cheese should be placed above the vegetable crisper Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor age time any food even the freshest will not remain edible for any extended amount of time Contrary to popular belief cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food Do not store liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator causing the formation of frost Be careful not to place containers plastic or glass food or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the back wall of the refrigerator This could harm the food in crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of condensate on food containers etc The refrigerator compartment is equipped with convenient removable shelves Fig 1 which can be adjusted for height using the shelf guides This allows you to place large items in the refrigerator Fig 1 The side bottle rack can be used either for storing a
12. eservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 14
13. ezer drawers to ensure greater ergonomics and cleanliness and leave more room free inside the drawers the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment furthermore dripping of water during filling is avoided a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided Instructions for use Fig 4 Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level indicated MAX WATER LEVEL taking care not to overfill inserting excess water will lead to the formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes If you do use 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 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 it is completely empty and that there are no traces of ice left inside it The minimum time re
14. g 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 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
15. 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 Door 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 immediately defrost it if the layer becomes too thick see CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE FOOD STORAGE Tenderisin Storage W appi Thaw ing Tm e eas n came H Meat and Fish Food Beef Roast Lam b Pork Roast VealRoast VealPork Chops Vealfam b Cutkts M h d M eat Heart and Lier Sausages Duck and Goose Pheasant Partrge and W id Duck Tn foil Each piece wrapped in cling film and then h tnfoil to 6 sires Each piece
16. nce 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 in stalled between cabinets make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed 5 Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket this is very dangerous 6 Never touch the cooling components within the appli ance especially with wet hands because this could result in injury INSTALLATION To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption it is important that the appliance is installed correctly Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and therefore need to be ventilated properly Areas not adequately ventilated are not s
17. pliance is not used for a long time remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly leave the doors open to prevent 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 electrical socket unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it with another with a wattage no higher than 15W fig 7 Fig 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works Check that e The mains switch in your home is on e There has not been a power cut e The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched on e The socket is working try another appliance in the socket to check e The fuse in the plug is ok if not replace it see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly Check that e The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged e The doors have not been left open too long e The thermostat knob is on the correct setting e The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled The food inside the refrigerator is too cold Check that e the temperature setting is too low or not the best e The food is not in contact with the back wall which is the coldest part The motor runs constantly Check that e the temperature control is on the correct setting e the doors have not been open continuously e The room temperature i
18. quired for ice to form properly is approximately 8 hours In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally it is rec ommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen 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 Fill ice trays so that they are no more than 3 4 full If the room temperature remains below 14 C for a long peraiod of time the freezer will not reach the temperatures required for storage and storage life will be shorter In this case frozen food should be used within a relatively short period of time om WATER LEVEL 13437 Y3 1YM Xvi gt Fig 4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room Correct temperature settings Set the refrigerator 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
19. s 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 e The refrigerator is level e The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects that vibrate and make noise There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator Check that e The defrost drain is clear from any blockage see fig 5 lf after all the checks the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page and inform them of the type of problem the abbreviation of the model name Mod and the relative numbers S N written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals 13 SS 7 After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www th
20. uitable for this appliance Therefore it should be installed in a room with an opening eg window that provides the appropriate amount of air re circulation It is also important that the room is not too humid 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 7 Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns 8 Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains 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 being locked inside 10 Before calling for service assistance in the case of mal function consult the chapter entitled TROUBLESHOOTING to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter nal components of the appliance 11 If damaged the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily 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
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22. y other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk GepRecycling amp Disposal Information As part of HotpointOs 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 T NS 7 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 Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB
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