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AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING OF THE

REFRIGERATOR-

There is no need to defrost the refrigerator,

because ice deposited on the interior back

wall is defrosted automatically.

Ice is deposited on the interior back wall

during the compressor  operation, later on

when the compressor is not operating, the

ice defrosts and water droplets collect and

drain through the outlet in the interior back

wall into the drain pan situated above the

compressor, from where it evaporates.

MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE

REFRIGERATOR-

As long as the defrost water runs to the

channel and through the outlet to the drain

pan on the compressor, automatic

defrosting of the appliance is assured.

In the case of ice formation on the interior

rear wall increasing (3-5mm), ice should be

manually defrosted.

Set the thermostat knob to SSTTO

OPP ((0

0))

position and leave the refrigerator door

open.

Never use electric devices for defrosting

and do not scrape the ice with sharp

objects.

After defrosting is completed, turn the

thermostat knob to the desired position and

close the refrigerator door.

The cause of increased ice formation may

be one of the following:

-  The door does not seal well. (Clean the

gasket if it is contaminated or replace it 

if it is damaged).

- The door was frequently opened or was 

left open for a long period.

- The food stored in the refrigerator was 

warm.

- Food or packaging is touching the      

interior rear wall.

MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER-

When the frost and ice layer in the freezer

is 3 - 5mm thick you should defrost the

freezer.

• A few hours before defrosting, set the  

thermostat to position 7, so that      

packages are well frozen.

Reset the thermostat to SSTTO

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0)) position

and disconnect the power supply.

Empty the freezer, wrap frozen food in a 

blanket and put in a cool place.

• Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove 

(the defrost water outlet) in the bottom    

of the appliance and place a vessel    

underneath to collect the defrost water. 

Defrosting is accelerated if the door is 

left open.

• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they 

may cause damage to the plastic parts 

and may be hazardous to health.

DO NOT scrape off frost or dislodge frozen

food which is stuck to the freezer

compartment with a knife or other sharp

implement. You could damage the refriger-

ant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite

or cause eye injuries.

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Summary of Contents for RFR50V

Page 1: ...User Instructions for your Fridge Freezer Model RFR50V 627493en qxd 24 9 2003 11 47 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...plug You should therefore wire it as shown C Ch ha an ng gi in ng g t th he e M Ma ai in ns s L Le ea ad d A special lead can be ordered from our Service Department UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician CE marking certifi...

Page 3: ... old appliances unusable 1 Pull out the mains plug 2 Cut off the power cord and discard with mains plug 3 To prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance and suffocating REMOVE THE LOCK Professional disposal is required for refrigerants in refrigeration appliances and gasses contained in the insulation Ensure that refrigeration tubing and coils are not damaged or punctured prior to th...

Page 4: ...ez ze er r Place the Fridge Freezer on a solid base Some have adjustable feet at the front use them to level the Fridge Freezer Two spacers supplied with the Fridge Freezer must be fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser preventing the Fridge Freezer being installed too close to the wall You will need to adjust both spacers depending on the distance of the condenser from the wall To adjust tur...

Page 5: ... as well as other smaller packages tubes cans etc The lower shelf is used for storing bottles BOTTLE RACK The bottle rack has two possible installation positions horizontal or lifted at the front To remove lift at the back and pull forward When storing larger bottles install the rack on higher position making sure you can still close the door DEFROST WATER OUTLET The interior of the refrigerator i...

Page 6: ...l clockwise from S ST TO OP P 0 0 to a higher setting will start the appliance working You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up R Ru un nn ni in ng g i in n t th he e C Co om mp pr re es ss so or r Your appliance is operated by a compressor which switches on and off in order to maintain the internal temperature The compressor requires a running in period of up to 2 months During this time...

Page 7: ... OP P 0 0 position the appliance does not operate the cooling system is switched off yet power supply is not interrupted the light is on when you open the door W WA AR RN NI IN NG G C CH HI IL LD DR RE EN N S SH HO OU UL LD D N NO OT T B BE E A AL LL LO OW WE ED D T TO O P PL LA AY Y W WI IT TH H T TH HE E A AP PP PL LI IA AN NC CE E O OR R T TA AM MP PE ER R W WI IT TH H T TH HE E C CO ON NT TR R...

Page 8: ... plate at the rear of the refrigerator Foods should be cooled down before storing Quickly perishable foods should be stored at the back ie the coldest part of the refrigerator Try not to open the door too often Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products Clean out salad bins regularly and check that nothing has dripped into them Keep...

Page 9: ... io on n h ha az za ar rd d Your appliance has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only FREEZING PROCEDURE If you have a model without the integrat ed switch for intensive cooling turn the thermostat knob to position 4 6 some 24 hours before loading After 24 hours load the freezer shelf with fresh food packages Some 24 hours after loading turn the thermostat knob to operating positi...

Page 10: ... 8 10 3 3 3 10 12 8 10 4 6 8 10 6 8 4 1 3 1 2 10 12 Fruit Bread Pastries Milk Ready made Meals Meat Beef Veal Pork Poultry Minced Meat Smoked Sausages Fish lean fat Offal S St to or ra ag ge e T Ti im me e i in n m mo on nt th hs s 10 627493en qxd 24 9 2003 11 47 Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...d or was left open for a long period The food stored in the refrigerator was warm Food or packaging is touching the interior rear wall MANUAL DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is 3 5mm thick you should defrost the freezer A few hours before defrosting set the thermostat to position 7 so that packages are well frozen Reset the thermostat to S ST TO OP P 0 0 posit...

Page 12: ...ect to the power supply and switch on G GO OI IN NG G A AW WA AY Y If you do not intent to use the appliance for a long period set the thermostat knob to the S ST TO OP P O O position switch off at the socket outlet and pull out the plug Remove all food follow defrosting instruc tions page 10 and clean the appliance Leave the door ajar to prevent the accumu lation of odours C CH HA AN NG GI IN NG ...

Page 13: ...v ve ed d t th he e m ma ax xi im mu um m s st to or ra ag ge e q qu ua an nt ti it ti ie es s C Ch he ec ck k t th he er re e i is s a ad de eq qu ua at te e a ai ir r c ci ir rc cu ul la at ti io on n W Wa at te er r i is s l le ea ak ki in ng g f fr ro om m t th he e r re ef fr ri ig ge er ra at to or r C Ch he ec ck k t th ha at t t th he e d de ef fr ro os st t w wa at te er r o ou ut tl le e...

Page 14: ...eland 1850 302 220 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint offer two Service Cover Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your first 12 months labour guarantee by either 1 or 4 years so that you can have FREE repairs during the membership period S Se er rv vi ic ce e C Co ov ve er r FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint...

Page 15: ...rk k b bu ut t i in n l lo oc ca at ti io on ns s w wh he er re e t th he e E En ng gi in ne ee er r a ad dv vi is se es s y yo ou u t th ha at t i it t w wi il ll l b be e i im mp po os ss si ib bl le e t to o m mo ov ve e a ap pp pl li ia an nc ce es s w wi it th ho ou ut t r ri is sk k o of f d da am ma ag ge e t th he ey y w wi il ll l o on nl ly y p pr ro oc ce ee ed d w wi it th h y yo ou ur...

Page 16: ... of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 220 G Ge en nu ui in ne e P Pa ar rt ts s A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s M Ma ai il l O Or rd de er r H Ho ot tl li in ne e UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Se...

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