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FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS FFA80, FFA70, FFS70 & FFA60

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

To ensure that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.

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Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance 

and remember to fill in your guarantee registration.

Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.

Choose a location for your

fridge freezer, away from

any heat sources and

allow adequate

ventilation - 100mm 

(4 inch) gap above.

Level the fridge freezer by

adjusting the front feet.

This will stop rocking or

vibration and keep the

door aligned.

Before plugging in and

switching on, leave the

fridge freezer in its final 

location for at least 15

minutes to allow it to 

settle.

If you are freezing fresh

food, turn on fast freeze

by pressing the switch 24

hours before placing the

food inside.

Place the fresh food

inside.

Move the fridge freezer
into position, using the
sides of the cabinet.
Take care to avoid
damaging the refrigerant
circuit pipe work on the
rear.

Plug in and switch on.
Allow the fridge freezer to
cool before placing food
inside.
The high temperature
light will stay on until the
fridge freezer has cooled
down.
All food in the fridge
freezer  should be
covered.

STEP 1

STEP 2

After the front feet have
been adjusted and the
fridge freezer is level fit
the left and right hand
bottom hinge covers
supplied.
Align with the cover plate
slots and push into
position.

STEP 4

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

Your fridge freezer is now
working.
If after 24 hours your
fridge freezer is not
operating as you want,
refer to the
Troubleshooting section.

STEP 8

NB. The spanner is for illustration

only and is not supplied with the

fridge freezer.

Remember to turn fast freeze off

after 24 hours, however if you

forget to do so it will automatically

cancel after 48 hours.

Summary of Contents for FFA60

Page 1: ...turn on fast freeze by pressing the switch 24 hours before placing the food inside Place the fresh food inside Move the fridge freezer into position using the sides of the cabinet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear Plug in and switch on Allow the fridge freezer to cool before placing food inside The high temperature light will stay on until the fridge freezer...

Page 2: ... for defrosting Do not use any mechanical devices for defrosting other than any which may have been supplied with the freezer as they may cause damage Only use this fridge freezer for storing domestic foodstuffs When installing your fridge freezer Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge freezer when you install or move it Do not stack any other appliance on top o...

Page 3: ...mise operating sounds caused by vibration 3 Minimum space required to open door The fridge freezer needs a space of 600mm 24 inches in front to allow the door to open When positioning the fridge freezer next to a unit a gap of 30mm 11 4 inch can be left at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy removal of furniture If preferred the fridge freezer can be positioned so that a gap is not left T...

Page 4: ...iably and efficiently Note Before plugging in and switching on leave the fridge freezer standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Hinge Cover Mouldings After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge freezer is level fit the left and right hand bottom hinge covers supplied To fit 4 SAFETY INSTALLATION Align the bottom hinge cover onto the cover plate slots...

Page 5: ...ANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown above Changing the Mains Lead This appliance is fitted with a special mains lead If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage one can be ...

Page 6: ...der Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING Do not use a mercury filled thermometer as breakage would cause a health hazard Your fridge freezer must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 6 C or above 38 C for prolonged periods as the internal fridge temperature will not be maintained CONTROLS The right hand control wheel on the front panel adjusts the internal freezer compart...

Page 7: ...reezer compartment temperature the red high temperature warning light will come on as soon as the mains power returns It will go out as soon as the compartment returns to its normal storage temperature Avoid opening compartment doors during a power cut the freezer insulation will continue to protect your food However if the power cut continues there is a risk of your frozen food beginning to defro...

Page 8: ...kly as possible Maximum freezing capacity 24 hours FFA70 FFS70 12kg FFA80 FFA60 8kg Note Don t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget Pre Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position 8 to 12kg max 24 hours In the bottom d...

Page 9: ...e the door 3 Press the holiday button and the amber holiday indicator light will show that holiday mode is set To reset to normal operation 1 Press the holiday button OR open the fridge door The amber holiday indicator light will go out to show holiday mode is cancelled 2 The fridge compartment will return to the temperature set on the fridge temperature control wheel Note Opening the door or pres...

Page 10: ... the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of fridge compartment on the interior wall D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Models FFA70 FFS70 D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Model FFA60 USEFUL ADVICE D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Model FFA80 ...

Page 11: ...re freezing otherwise they may freeze together Storing Food in a Fridge Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping food juices Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight container or polythene bag Bring to room temperature before consum...

Page 12: ...n fully Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position Egg Rack The egg rack can be used in conjunction with any commodity rack and is easily removed for cleaning Note Wipe don t wash eggs Commodity and Bottle Racks Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit your storage requirements The lidded commodity rack is recommended for the storage of dairy items such as butter margarine and c...

Page 13: ...lide the wine rack forward and tilt from position Note DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack just remove bottles as necessary Microban is a unique antibacterial technology which is built into interior components of your fridge during manufacture Microban protects against growth of potentially harmful and odour causing bacteria on the interior fridge surfaces thereby keeping your fridge fresher an...

Page 14: ...n to children directly from the freezer the low temperature may cause freezer burns Store ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15 30 minutes before serving Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze see CONTROLS section Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food alr...

Page 15: ... the large deep drawer it is important to hold the side handles and not the front handle WARNING The freezer drawers can become heavy when fully loaded with food Care must be taken if attempting to lift or carry a full freezer drawer It is recommended to remove the required food rather than the whole freezer drawer Note It is important not to touch or move any of the freezer drawers parts with wet...

Page 16: ... defrost gutter drain hole is kept clear see Cleaning in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section Freezer compartment Frost Free How Frost Free works The frost free system completely eliminates the need for defrosting A fan circulates air around the freezer This helps to remove moisture from the compartment therefore preventing the build up of ice It is normal to hear the fan when the freezer is cooling A...

Page 17: ... soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Dry interior compartments thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food Note It is important to ensure that cleaned shelves racks drawers and bins are thoroughly dried before refitting into the fridge freezer compartments Exterior WARNING Do not use abrasive powder house...

Page 18: ...ES 15 watt bulb from the Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page and fit as follows 1 Remove any shelves from directly below the interior light to make access easier 2 Squeeze the side of the lamp guard lightly to unclip Remove and retain 3 Remove old bulb and fit new one 4 Refit lamp guard 5 Plug in and switch on electrical supply Maintenance 18 Models...

Page 19: ...require assistance to do this 2 Support the door and using a screwdriver remove the screw securing the top hinge 3 Lower the top hinge and carefully tilt the door to remove the top hinge from the cabinet Lift the door off the centre hinge 4 Remove the top hinge from the door Remove Lower Door Note You may require assistance to do this 5 Open the lower door and while supporting the door remove the ...

Page 20: ...n blunt instrument remove the hinge bush cap from the top left of the door and refit on the top right 18 Replace the spacing washers onto the centre hinge bracket Note You may require assistance to do this 20 If necessary slacken off the screws on the centre hinge pin and adjust the doors so that they line up with the cabinet 21 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY INSTALLATION section 22 Fi...

Page 21: ...this is normal and the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 2 Has the fridge freezer been loaded with a large quantity of food If so the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 3 Have the doors been closed properly I have had a power cut but the red food defrost alert warning light hasn t come on Models FFA80 FFA70 FFS70 only The food defrost aler...

Page 22: ...chen becomes exceptionally warm your fridge may not defrost regularly Automatic defrosting will return to normal operation when the kitchen temperature cools The front of the cabinet feels warm You may notice the cabinet front is sometimes warm this is normal and part of the refrigerant circulating system designed to help prevent condensation on the door seal There has been a power failure WARNING...

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Page 26: ...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 ...

Page 27: ...200 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 u...

Page 28: ...ion Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number See USEFUL ADVICE SECTION for rating plate position Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Gen...

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