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Fast Freeze Button - Freezing Fresh Food
The top compartment (the top two on Model RFA73,RFM73), with or without the
drawers, should be used to freeze fresh food. Transfer already frozen food to one of
the lower compartments/drawers.

- Before loading 2kg or more of fresh food select fast freeze for the required 

pre-freeze time (see chart below).

- If freezing up to 2kg of fresh food just select fast freeze when loading.

Once the fresh food is loaded leave fast freeze on for 24 hours to freeze the food as
quickly as possible.

Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours:

RFA73,RFM73

18kg

RFA08,RFM08,RFA63,RFM63

15kg

Note : Don’t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours.
However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget.

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Pre-Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze:

Load for freezing Pre-freeze time Load position

12 to 18kg max.

24 hours

Directly on the top two compartment grids  
OR  in the top two drawers.

10 to 15kg max.

24 hours

Directly on the top compartment grid only.

6 to 12kg

12 hours

Directly on the top two compartment grids  
OR  in the top two drawers.

5 to 10kg

12 hours

Directly on the top compartment grid

OR in the top drawer.

2 to 6kg

6 hours

Directly on the top compartment grid  
OR  in the top drawer.

2 to 5kg

6 hours

Directly on the top compartment grid

OR in the top drawer.

up to 2kg

not required

Directly on the top compartment grid  

OR  in the top drawer.

Model

RFA/M73

RFA/M08
RFA/M63

RFA/M73

RFA/M08
RFA/M63

RFA/M73

RFA/M08
RFA/M63

All

RFA73 illustrated

Summary of Contents for RFA08

Page 1: ...od 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 ...

Page 2: ...or electrical devices inside the fridge freezer for instance for manual defrosting 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 of this fridge freezer as they may damage the f...

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: ...Defrost Tube A tube is supplied to help feed defrost water into a collecting vessel ie a bowl see Defrosting in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section For safe keeping until required the tube can be stored in the floor of the freezer compartment To fit the bottle rack retainer Locate the retainer groove at one end of the bottle rack and then gradually press down along the top edge until the retainer is ...

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: ...mperature The internal temperature should be 18 C or colder The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the fridge freezer the room temperature and how often the door is opened The normal set point marked by a 3 on the dial is usually suitable If you need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to avoid damage Clockwise higher number Colder Anti clockwise ...

Page 7: ...or unload food in this case storage times will not be affected Holiday Function Models RFA08 RFM08 RFA73 RFM73 only This feature allows you to set your fridge compartment to a warmer setting while you are away on holiday to reduce running costs without affecting the freezer To set up holiday mode 1 Remove any food from the fridge compartment that will deteriorate while you are away Make sure the f...

Page 8: ...f after 24 hours However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget CONTROLS Pre Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position 12 to 18kg max 24 hours Directly on the top two compartment grids OR in the top two drawers 10 to 15kg max 24 hours Directly on the top compartment grid only 6 to 12kg 12 hours Directly on the top two c...

Page 9: ...ment on the interior wall Note The photographs indicate the Fast Freeze and storage areas see tables The fridge cabinet and door furniture will vary according to each model specifications USEFUL ADVICE D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Fast Freeze D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Models RFA63 RFM63 Models RFA73 RFM73 D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Models RFA08 RFM08 ...

Page 10: ...food are dry before 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 temperat...

Page 11: ...he door is open fully Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position Egg Rack not applicable to all models 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...

Page 12: ... 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 and more h...

Page 13: ...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 already frozen the frozen food could start to defrost Once thawed food should be cooked and eaten...

Page 14: ... back fully before closing the door Food can be separated into different storage drawers for easy identification When lifting or removing 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 t...

Page 15: ...ur freezer Fully defrosting your freezer WARNING Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug 1 Remove frozen food wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst the freezer defrosts 2 Remove the storage drawers 3 Insert the supplied defrost tube into the groove situated in the floor at the front of the freezer Place a container beneath the tube to collect t...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...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 17 Models RF...

Page 18: ...curing 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 spacing washers and pin from the centre bracket Note which way up the pin is fitted 6 Lift t...

Page 19: ...up with the cabinet 23 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY INSTALLATION section Note Let the appliance stand upright in it s final location for at least 15 minutes before plugging in and switching on the electricity supply WARNING Failure to level the appliance correctly may result in misalignment of the cabinet and or doors Door Reversal 19 Door Reversal continued 11 Unscrew the foot and h...

Page 20: ...ction The red warning light will not go out 1 Has the fridge freezer just been installed If so 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 The amber fast freeze indicator light i...

Page 21: ...he build up of moisture inside 3 If your kitchen becomes exceptionally warm your fridge may not defrost regularly Automatic defrosting will return to normal operation when the kitchen temperature cools Ice builds up rapidly inside the freezer 1 Check that nothing is stopping the door from closing properly 2 Check that food is sealed to avoid the build up of moisture inside 3 See Defrosting in the ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...1100 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 hotpointservice co u...

Page 24: ...riday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice 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 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Pa...

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