Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents GB English Installation, 2 Positioning and connection Reversible doors Description of the appliance, 4 Overall view Start-up and use, 5-6 Starting the appliance Setting the temperature Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 7 FF175FFP Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Replacing the light bulb Precauti
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. ! 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.
Reversible doors 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.
Start-up and use Starting the appliance Using the refrigerator to its full potential ! 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.
GB Using the freezer to its full potential The temperature inside the freezer compartment automatically adjusts itself according to the position of the thermostat knob. 1 = warmest max = coldest We recommend, however, a medium position. is the optimal temperature for energy saving levels. OFF switches the appliance off, including the refrigerator. Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours).
Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off Replacing the light bulb During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 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 by removing the cover as indicated in the diagram. Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover (10W). 1.
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 Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: GB Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: The internal light 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). The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well. The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.
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Guarantee GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers 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.
195055538.01 10/2006 After Sales Service GB 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.
