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Model number(s):

RH55FF171 (B) (R) (SS) (W)

For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call

0345 208 8750

or visit us at

https://mda.russellhobbs.com

IMPORTANT:

RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

55cm Wide Fridge Freezer

Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...mber s RH55FF171 B R SS W For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 55cm Wide Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...10 Temperature Selection 9 10 Door Reversal 11 14 Replacing the Bulb 15 Energy Saving Advice 16 Freezer Storage Advice 16 Power Failure 17 Food Storage Advice 17 Maintenance Cleaning 18 19 Internal Cleaning 18 External Cleaning 18 When the appliance is not in Use 18 Defrosting 19 Trouble Shooting 20 21 Connection to the Mains Supply 22 Guarantee 23 Technical Specification 24 Notes 25 27 ...

Page 3: ...ntilation openings in the appliance The appliance must not be placed or rested on its power cord Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process such as a heater or a hair dryer Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator compartment of the appliance If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock the lock must be removed as a s...

Page 4: ...tles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed well and placed vertically in the refrigerator Do not cover the body or the top of the appliance Fix down the accessories in the appliance during transportation to prevent damage to them To avoid contamination of food please respect the following instructions Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temper...

Page 5: ... must be refitted If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged in any way it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions This should be carried out by a qualified electrician The plug removed must be dispo...

Page 6: ...here is at least 30cm clearance above the appliance If placing your appliance next to kitchen cabinets leave 5cm between them The rear of the appliance should be at least 6cm away from the back wall The appliance must be used in the vertical position and on a flat surface To level the appliance use the adjustable feet on the appliance Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as this will ...

Page 7: ... Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the refrigerator on for at least 3 hours The coolant within the product needs time to settle after it has been transported and put in to position failure to do this will affect the cooling performance of your appliance Once the appliance has settled locate the thermostat knob on the product and set to between position 5 and 6 and swi...

Page 8: ...g please contact the Product Care Customer Service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com 8 Product Overview 1 Top cover 2 Light thermostat 3 Door racks 4 Drainage hole 5 Non adjustable shelf 6 Crisper 7 Freezer drawers 8 Adjustable Feet 9 Adjustable shelves 10 Door reversal accessories 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 9: ...ou may need to adjust the temperature control dial in a room with a high ambient temperature the temperature control dial may need to be adjusted to a colder setting moved towards setting 7 or in a room with a low ambient temperature the temperature control dial may need to be adjusted to a warmer setting moved towards settings 5 or 4 Setting 7 should be used as a rapid cool freeze setting and sho...

Page 10: ...e appliance to reach the standard operating temperature Note The standard operating temperature for the fridge compartment should be between 0ºC and 4ºC and the standard operating temperature for the freezer compartment should be between 18 C and 25 C Note The temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment If required...

Page 11: ... Tools Required Cross headed screwdriver flat headed screwdriver and hexagonal spanner 1 Remove the 5 screw caps and screws from the top cover and lift the cover away from the appliance 2 Remove the left hinge cover from the top cover and insert the replacement hinge cover that is supplied as an accessory packaged with the IB to the opposite side 3 Remove the screws from the hinge bracket take it ...

Page 12: ... pin to the hinge bracket Do not fix the hinge to the opposite side at this stage please see step 14 6 Take off the middle hinge by removing the screws Lift the freezer door up and move it away 7 Remove the hinge plug from the top of the freezer door and the hinge adaptor from the bottom of the freezer door Move them both to the opposite side and ensure they are fixed securely 12 Underside view of...

Page 13: ...screw from the bottom hinge and refit it to the opposite side Reattach the hinge to the left side of the appliance reinstall the adjustable feet and place the freezer door back on 11 Put the pin of the middle hinge into the top of the freezer door and screw the middle hinge back onto the opposite side the fridge You must ensure the freezer door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the se...

Page 14: ... to place on to the left hand side 14 Place the fridge door back on to the middle hinge put the pin of the top hinge into the top of the door and fix the hinge in to place by screwing it to the top of the fridge use a spanner to tighten it if necessary Ensure the fridge door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge 15 ...

Page 15: ...ture control panel that is at the top of the refrigeration compartment 3 Unclip the cover on either side by using a flat headed screw driver and lift the cover away from the control panel 4 Replace the bulb with a new one maximum 2W LED bulb and clip the lamp cover back on 5 Check the temperature control knob has not been accidentally altered 6 After 5 minutes plug the appliance in to the mains If...

Page 16: ... etc Do not overload the appliance the cooling air that circulates to keep the appliance cold gets blocked and pockets of warm air form Do not put hot food into the fridge or freezer let it cool down first Freezer Storage Advice Store fresh food in airtight boxes or wrap in bags or foil which are suitable for freezing Do not allow frozen food in to direct contact with food to be frozen Pre frozen ...

Page 17: ...ted and used up quickly Food Storage Guidelines Refrigerator compartments Type of food Door or balconies of fridge compartment Foods with natural preservatives such as jams juices drinks condiments Do not store perishable foods Crisper drawer salad drawer Fruits herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the crisper bin Do not store bananas onions potatoes garlic in the refrigerator Fridg...

Page 18: ...ng reconnect the plug with dry hands External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning Once or twice a year dust and clean the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner as an accumulation of dust will affect...

Page 19: ... should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place e g fridge or larder Place several layers of new paper or towels underneath and next to the freezer door compartment Switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug Remove all drawers baskets etc and leave the door or lid open Containers of warm water not hot may be placed carefully in the freeze...

Page 20: ...on limits of the appliance Are the doors of the appliance opened frequently Once the door is opened the humidity found in the air in the room enters the appliance especially if the humidity levels in the room are very high The more frequently the door is opened in humid conditions the more chance of the build up of moisture The temperature within the appliance is too cold Increase the working temp...

Page 21: ... place to catch the flow of water The doors do not close properly Ensure there are no obstructions preventing door closure Check the door compartments and shelves are correctly in place Check the door seal is not warped or torn Check the appliance is level Unusual noises Check that the appliance is on a flat level surface and is stable Check the spacing s around the appliance and ensure it is not ...

Page 22: ...eed as follows The GREEN YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED ...

Page 23: ...re The following conditions apply Product Care will require a valid proof of purchase at the point of replacement or refund The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which has been supplied It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use This guarantee does not cover wear and...

Page 24: ...24 Technical Specification Model number RH55FF171 B R SS W Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 230L External Dimensions HxWxD 1700mm x 545mm x 545mm ...

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Page 28: ... cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to make sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment For your nearest disposal facility visit www recycle more co uk or ask in store for details We reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior notice Revision 2 For Custom...

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