Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents GB English GBGB Installation, 2-3 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 4-5 Overall view Control panel Start-up and use, 6-7-8 Starting the appliance Using the display Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 9 HMB313I Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance Replacing the light bulb
Installation GB ! Before operating your new appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. 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. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
Fitting a new plug GB IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Yellow Blue Brown - Earth - Neutral - 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 or coloured Green and Yellow. 'E' or - Connect Brown wire to terminal marked 'L' or coloured red or brown.
Description of the appliance GB 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. Removable lidded shelf with EGG TRAYand BUTTER DISH A.I.R.
Control panel REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob GB MODE button SUPER COOL function REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT setting HOLIDAY function • REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob This knob turns the refrigerator compartment on or off and enables you to set the relative operating temperatures. • MODE button This button allows you to navigate the display to have access to the various settings/functions and to turn off the alarm buzzers.
Start-up and use GB 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. ! The appliance comes with a motor protection control system which makes the compressor start approximately 8 minutes after being switched on. The compressor also starts each time the power supply is cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout).
Using the display Setting the temperature If the compartment concerned is switched off, the word OFF will appear on the relative indication space on the display (REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT setting and FREEZER COMPARTMENT setting). If the compartment is switched on, then the temperatures set at that time will appear. To change them, turn the relative knob directly (REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob and FREEZER OPERATION and APPLIANCE ON/OFF Knob).
GB Using the freezer to its full potential • Use the FREEZER OPERATION and APPLIANCE ON/OFF Knob to adjust the temperature (see Description). • Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). • Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted.
Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off Defrosting the freezer compartment During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. set the FREEZER OPERATION and APPLIANCE ON/OFF Knob on Off 2. pull the plug out of the socket ! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal operation, it is sufficient to set the FREEZER OPERATION and APPLIANCE ON/OFF knob on the desired value.
Precautions and tips GB ! 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 Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; - 2002/96/CE..
Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list. Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: The display does not illuminate. • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house. The motor does not start. • The appliance comes with a motor protection control (see Start-up and use).
Guarantee GB 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.
GB After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled 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.
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