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LARDER FRIDGE - MODEL RLA84, RLM84

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

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

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USEFUL AD

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CLEANING &

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Choose a location for

your fridge, away from

any heat sources and

allow adequate

ventilation - 100mm 

(4 inches) gap above.

To prevent the fridge

tilting forwards it must be

held in place with the

stability bracket supplied.

NB. This is the responsibility of

the customer.

Level the fridge by
adjusting the front feet.
This will stop rocking or
vibration and keep the
door aligned.

NB. The spanner is for illustration
only and is not supplied with the
fridge.

Plug in and switch on.
Allow the fridge to cool
before placing food
inside.
All food in the fridge
should be covered.

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

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 4

STEP 6

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

STEP 7

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.

Before plugging in and

switching on, leave the

fridge in its final 

location for at least 15

minutes to allow it to 

settle.

Summary of Contents for RLA84

Page 1: ...the door aligned NB The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the fridge Plug in and switch on Allow the fridge to cool before placing food inside All food in the fridge should be covered Move the fridge into position using the sides of the cabinet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 5 STEP 4 STEP 6 Your fridge is ...

Page 2: ...tance for manual defrosting they may cause damage Only use this fridge for storing domestic foodstuffs When installing your fridge The stability bracket must be installed securely in accordance to the instructions before using the fridge This is the responsibility of the customer Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge when you install or move it Do not stack any...

Page 3: ... operating sounds caused by vibration 3 Minimum space required to open door The fridge needs a space of 600mm 24 inches in front to allow the door to open When positioning the fridge 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 can be positioned so that a gap is not left This will restrict how far th...

Page 4: ... bracket must be positioned on the floor between 100 200mm to the right of the left hand panel mark Note The fridge is heavy so care must be taken when moving it Fixed to the floor or wall at the rear of the fridge the stability bracket hooks onto the compressor mounting plate holding the fridge secure The stability bracket must be installed securely in accordance with these instructions BEFORE us...

Page 5: ...ep the door aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently Note Before plugging in and switching on leave the fridge standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Bottle Retainer 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 fully in the home...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...or above 38 C for prolonged periods as the internal fridge temperature will not be maintained Temperature Indicator not applicable to all models The temperature indicator is located on the bottom right hand side of the refrigerator wall This indicator shows when the refrigerator compartment of your larder fridge is operating at the correct temperature After plugging in and switching on PLEASE WAIT...

Page 8: ...ad dressing or sauces B Colder General food storage C Coldest Meat fish poultry Pre cooked chilled food D Salad Bins Vegetables fruit and salad items Vegetable Flap Not recommended for the storage of bananas or onions Note The Rating Plate which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the interior wall USEFUL ADVICE D C B B B A A ...

Page 9: ...orage containers before placing in the fridge Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely ensuring nothing comes into contact with the back of the fridge compartment or covers the defrost gutter drain hole below this Use the different storage zones inside your fridge compartment to store a wide variety of food items Useful Advice 9 USEFUL ADVICE Microban is a unique antibacterial technolog...

Page 10: ...er side of the rack above fixing supports and push down until secure In order to get the best results from the bottle retainer it is advised that it be positioned centrally on the bottle rack 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...

Page 11: ...open hold the front handle and pull to tilt the bin forwards to access foodstuffs To close keep hold of the handle and allow the bin to go back into position To remove Ensure that the fridge door is fully open Slide the wine rack forward and tilt from position Note Care must be taken to ensure that the vegetable bin is closed before shutting the fridge door It is advisable to clean the vegetable b...

Page 12: ...ts form on the interior back wall of your Larder Fridge and refreeze afterwards WARNING Ensure that stored food does not come into contact with the interior back wall of your Larder Fridge Also ensure the defrost gutter drain hole is kept clear see Cleaning in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section Defrosting 12 CLEANING MAINTENANCE ...

Page 13: ...oon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Dry the interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food Note It is important to ensure that cleaned shelves racks and bins are thoroughly dried before refitting to the fridge compartment Exterior WARNING Do not use abrasive powder household cl...

Page 14: ...Switch off electricity supply and pull out the mains plug Obtain a replacement SES 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 ...

Page 15: ... support the back of the appliance Lay the appliance on it s back ensuring the pipework at the back is not damaged or bent Be careful that the appliance does not run away from you when the wheels touch the floor 6 Unscrew the foot plate and hinge bracket fitted to the bottom right hand side of the appliance Unscrew the foot and footplate fitted to the bottom left hand side of the appliance 7 Refit...

Page 16: ...rew 15 Use the hole plugs removed from the right hand side to fill the holes on the left Note You may require assistance to do this 16 Replace the top hinge onto the door slide the door onto the bottom hinge pin and support the door whilst screwing the top hinge into position Ensure that the top hinge bracket is positioned correctly 17 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY INSTALLATION sectio...

Page 17: ... MAINTENANCE section 2 Check that nothing has come into contact with the interior back wall of the fridge The interior light doesn t work WARNING Switch off electricity supply and pull out the mains plug 1 Check bulb is screwed in correctly If still not working then see Changing the Light Bulb in the CLEANING MAINTENANCE section Ice builds up rapidly inside the fridge 1 Check that nothing is stopp...

Page 18: ...bject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than a Hotpoint service engineer For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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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