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Contents

Safety Instructions

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Electrical Safety

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Transportation & Handling

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Installing & Switching on your Appliance

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Before Switching On

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Product Overview

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Unit & Spare Parts

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Usage

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Temperature Selection

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Handle Assemble

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Door Reversal

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Energy Saving Advice

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Freezer Storage Advice

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Power Failure

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Food Storage Advice

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Maintenance & Cleaning

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Internal Cleaning

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External Cleaning

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When not in Use

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Defrosting

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Trouble Shooting

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Connection to the Mains Supply

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Guarantee

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Technical Specification

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Notes

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Summary of Contents for RH55FZ142

Page 1: ...number s RH55FZ142 B SS For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Upright 55cm Wide Freezer Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ts 8 Usage 9 Temperature Selection 9 Handle Assemble 10 Door Reversal 11 14 Energy Saving Advice 15 Freezer Storage Advice 15 Power Failure 16 Food Storage Advice 17 Maintenance Cleaning 18 19 Internal Cleaning 18 External Cleaning 18 When 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: ...losing 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 Mid position and switch on...

Page 8: ...are missing please contact the Customer Service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https mda russellhobbs com 8 Product Overview 1 Thermostat 2 Top freezer flap 4 star rating 3 Freezer drawers 4 star rating 4 Bottom freezer flap 2 star rating 5 Adjustable Feet 6 Handle requires assemble 7 Handle screws caps 7 2 3 5 6 1 4 ...

Page 9: ...ditions the temperature control should be set at the MID position Once the temperature control has been set close the door and plug in the appliance We recommend that the door is not opened for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the appliance to reach the standard operating temperature Note The standard operating temperature for the 4 star freezer compartments should be between 18 C and 25 C and for th...

Page 10: ... flat headed screw driver You must ensure that the screw hole caps are unscrewed and not pulled out or flicked out with a screw driver Otherwise the screw part of the screw holes caps will break and become stuck 2 Align the holes on the handle with those on the side of the door and fix it in to place with the metal screws provided 3 Cover the holes on the handle with the plastic hole caps 10 ...

Page 11: ...screws Do not tilt more than 45 degrees and do not lay the fridge flat on its side For your own safety a minimum of 2 people should lift or tilt this product Tools Required Cross headed screwdriver flat headed screwdriver and hexagonal spanner 1 Remove the right top hinge cover with a flat headed screwdriver 2 Remove the left top hinge cover and the screws that fix the right top hinge in place wit...

Page 12: ...he appliance then remove the pin and washer from the hinge use a spanner to remove the washer Flip over the hinge bracket and reinsert the washer and pin please see the image below Do not fix the hinge in to place at this stage please see step 7 ii Remove the door limit block from the bottom of the door by removing the screw and fix it to the left hand side 12 Pin washer You must ensure you change...

Page 13: ...an 45 degrees and remove the right bottom hinge by removing the 3 screws with a cross headed screwdriver Then remove the adjustable foot on the left side by unscrewing it by hand Fix the bottom hinge to the left side with the screws and put the adjustable foot on the right hand side Position A 2 screw holes Bottom hinge assembly Screw A Screw B Position B Right top hinge cover ...

Page 14: ...re the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge 8 Install the left top hinge cover 9 Change the side of the door the handle is installed on Check that the door opens and shuts correctly after you have completed the door reversal process The appliance must now be upright for a minimum of 3 hours before turning it o...

Page 15: ...kets 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 into direct contact with food to be frozen Pre frozen food must be placed in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchasing To prevent frost damage to fresh vegetab...

Page 16: ...ce thawed should be discarded Fruit and Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Bread and Cakes Can be refrozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Small Joints Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Chicken Should be refrigerat...

Page 17: ...ananas onions potatoes garlic in the refrigerator Fridge shelf bottom Chiller box drawer Raw meat poultry fish for short term storage Fridge shelf middle Dairy products eggs Fridge shelf top Foods that do not need cooking such as ready to eat foods deli meats leftovers Freezer drawer s shelf Foods for long term storage Bottom drawer shelf for raw meat poultry fish Middle drawer shelf for frozen ve...

Page 18: ...leaning 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 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 the ...

Page 19: ...d 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 freez...

Page 20: ...ce Check that the ambient temperature is within the operation 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...

Page 21: ... 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 touching other items Bubbling and gurgling sound This noise is emitted as the coolant fluid flows through the pipes within the system This is normal W...

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 RH55FZ142 B SS Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz Capacity 153L 2 star freezer compartment capacity 12L External Dimensions HxWxD 1420mm x 550mm x 550mm ...

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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 6 For Custom...

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