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Installation

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 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 airflow under and behind the  

appliance. The compressor and condenser give off 
heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly 
and save energy.

3. Ensure the appliance is far away from any sources of 

heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).

Electrical connections

After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it 
vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it 
to the electricity mains. Before inserting the plug into the 
electrical socket ensure the following:

•  The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant 

with the law.

•  The socket can withstand the maximum power of the 

appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located 

on the bottom left side of the fridge (e.g. 150 W).

•  The voltage must be in the range between the values 

indicated on the data plate located on the bottom left 

side (e.g. 220-240V, 50Hz).

•  The socket is compatible with the plug of the 

appliance. 

  If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an 

authorised technician to replace it (

see After Sales 

Service

). Do not use extension cords or multiple 

sockets.

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 Once the appliance has been installed, the power 

supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily 
accessible.

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 The cable must not be bent or compressed.

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 The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by 

authorised technicians only (

see 

After Sales Service).

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 The manufacturer declines any liability should these 

safety measures not be observed.

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  

 

 

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.

Summary of Contents for RF series

Page 1: ...temperature Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care 7 Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance Replacing the light bulb Precautions and tips 8 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Troubleshooting 9 Guarantee 10 After Sales Service 11...

Page 2: ...n cords or multiple sockets Once the appliance has been installed the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible The cable must not be bent or compressed The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only see After Sales Service The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Your appliance is supplied wi...

Page 3: ...r 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 machi...

Page 4: ...ble to different model refrigerators The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased For more complex features consult the following pages Varies by number and or position available only on certain models Removable multipurpose SHELVES BOTTLE shelf TEMPERATURE CONTROL LAMP see Maintenance SHELVES FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin FREEZER and STORAGE compartment STORAGE compartment Levelling ...

Page 5: ...igh ambient temperature the appliance can operate continuously resulting in excessive frost formation and excessive energy consumption compensate for this by shifting the knob towards lower values defrosting will occur automatically In static appliances the air circulates in a natural way the colder air tends to move downwards as it is heavier The food should be stored as follows Food Arrangement ...

Page 6: ...r because they could break The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is indicated on the data plate located inside one of the compartments for example Kg 24h 4 In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer compartment you may remove the bins except the lowest bin which has an adjustable temperature and place the food directly onto the evaporator plates Do not open the doo...

Page 7: ...tions below Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to defrost the appliance as these may damage the refrigeration circuit beyond repair Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet see diagram where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate It is nece...

Page 8: ...dren with reduced physical sensory or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep packaging material out of the reach of children It can become a choking or suffocation hazard Disposal Observe loca...

Page 9: ...e doors are opened too frequently The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position The refrigerator or the freezer have been over filled The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the appliance is lower than 10 C The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator The door is not closed properly ...

Page 10: ... transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These included but not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NO...

Page 11: ...ppliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 or visit www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance By registering your appliance with us not only do you do you activate t...

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