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LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA30, RLM30, RLS30, RLA32

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

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

Choose a location for your

fridge, away from any

heat sources and 

allow adequate

ventilation - 30mm 

(1

1

/

4

inch) gap above.

Level the fridge by

adjusting the front feet.

This will stop rocking or

vibration and keep the

door aligned.

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.

Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
fridge in its final 
location for at least 15
minutes to allow it to 
settle.

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

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.

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Summary of Contents for RLA30

Page 1: ... 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 Before plugging in and switching on leave the fridge in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Your fridge is now working If after 24 hours your fridge is not operating as you want refer to the Troubleshooting section Read the res...

Page 2: ...ate the room Do not use any mechanical or electrical devices inside the fridge for instance for manual defrosting Only use this fridge for storing domestic foodstuffs When installing your fridge Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge when you install or move it Do not stack any other appliance on top of this fridge as they may damage the fridge or become unstabl...

Page 3: ...g 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 the door ca...

Page 4: ...ching on leave the fridge standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Fitting a Fridge under a Work Top To minimise running costs Hotpoint recommend fitting a vent to the rear of your worktop which is available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING If there is less than 30mm clearance above the fridge a vent m...

Page 5: ...E 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 fridge is fitted with a special mains lead If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage or require a longer lead o...

Page 6: ... by a 3 and N on the dial is usually suitable If you need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel Clockwise higher number Colder Anti clockwise lower number Warmer 6 You can check the temperature of the fridge compartment by using a Fridge Freezer Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page WARNING Do not use a mercury fi...

Page 7: ...salad dressing or sauces B Colder General food storage C Coldest Meat fish poultry Pre cooked chilled food D Salad Vegetables fruit and salad items Bin 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 left hand internal wall USEFUL ADVICE D C B B B A A ...

Page 8: ... Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely ensuring nothing comes into contact with the interior back wall of the fridge 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 8 USEFUL ADVICE Microban is a unique antibacterial technology which is built into interior components o...

Page 9: ...he split shelf can be used as a standard shelf but also as two half shelves The front half can be repositioned above or below to enable storage of larger items 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 dairy items such as butter margarine and cheese To remove lift rack ver...

Page 10: ...rtment 3 Wipe interior and fitting with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Dry interior thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food Exterior Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to wipe the exte...

Page 11: ...h off at socket outlet and pull out the mains plug Obtain a replacement SES 15W 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 ...

Page 12: ...cket and the hinge foot bracket by removing their fixing screws 7 Refit the foot bracket and hinge foot bracket on the opposite sides using their fixing screws Note You may require assistance to do this 8 Carefully lift the fridge upright and replace the spacer washers onto the bottom hinge pin 9 Using a thin blunt instrument remove the hinge bush cap from the top left of the door and refit on the...

Page 13: ...r 1 Check defrost gutter drain hole is not covered 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 the socket outlet 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 ...

Page 14: ...ur 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 a...

Page 15: ...the UK with over 1200 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 the...

Page 16: ...ion Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun Bank Holidays www theservicecentre 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 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Gen...

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