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FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS RFA80, RFA70,RFA60,RFS60

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

GETTING STARTED:

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

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Choose a location for your

fridge freezer, away from

any heat sources and

allow adequate

ventilation - 100mm 

(4 inch) gap above.

Level the fridge freezer by

adjusting the front feet.

This will stop rocking or

vibration and keep the

door aligned.

Before plugging in and

switching on, leave the

fridge freezer in its final 

location for at least 15

minutes to allow it to 

settle.

If you are freezing fresh

food, turn on fast freeze

by pressing the switch 24

hours before placing the

food inside.

Place the fresh food

inside.

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

Plug in and switch on.
Allow the fridge freezer to
cool before placing food
inside.
The high temperature
light will stay on until the
fridge freezer has cooled
down.
All food in the fridge
freezer  should be
covered.

STEP 1

STEP 2

After the front feet have
been adjusted and the
fridge freezer is level fit
the left and right hand
bottom hinge covers
supplied.
Align with the cover plate
slots and push into
position.

STEP 4

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

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

STEP 8

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.

NB. The spanner is for illustration

only and is not supplied with the

fridge freezer.

Remember to turn fast freeze off

after 24 hours, however if you

forget to do so it will automatically

cancel after 48 hours.

Содержание RFA60

Страница 1: ...inet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear Plug in and switch on Allow the fridge freezer to cool before placing food inside The high temperature light will stay on until the fridge freezer has cooled down All food in the fridge freezer should be covered STEP 1 STEP 2 After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge freezer is level fit the left and right ...

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

Страница 3: ...mise operating sounds caused by vibration 3 Minimum space required to open door The fridge freezer needs a space of 600mm 24 inches in front to allow the door to open When positioning the fridge freezer 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 freezer can be positioned so that a gap is not left T...

Страница 4: ...low it to settle Hinge Covers After the front feet have been adjusted and the fridge freezer is level fit the left and right hand bottom hinge covers supplied To fit 4 SAFETY INSTALLATION Align the bottom hinge cover onto the cover plate slots Push until the bottom hinge cover clicks into place Defrost Tube A tube is supplied to help feed defrost water into a collecting vessel ie a bowl see Defros...

Страница 5: ...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 ...

Страница 6: ...s the internal freezer compartment temperature The internal temperature should be 18 C or colder The setting of the control wheel will depend on the location of the fridge freezer the room temperature and how often the door is opened The normal set point marked by a 3 on the dial is usually suitable If you need to adjust the temperature turn the control wheel using a coin to avoid damage Clockwise...

Страница 7: ...or unload food in this case storage times will not be affected Holiday Function Models RFA80 RFA70 only This feature allows you to set your fridge compartment to a warmer setting while you are away on holiday to reduce running costs without affecting the freezer To set up holiday mode 1 Remove any food from the fridge compartment that will deteriorate while you are away Make sure the fridge is cle...

Страница 8: ...wever fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget CONTROLS Pre Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze Load for freezing Pre freeze time Load position 12 to 18kg max 24 hours Directly on the top two compartment grids OR in the top two drawers 10 to 15kg max 24 hours Directly on the top compartment grid only 6 to 12kg 12 hours Directly on the top two compartment grids OR...

Страница 9: ...iance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the fridge compartment on the interior wall USEFUL ADVICE D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Fast Freeze D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Models RFA60 RFS60 Model RFA70 D C B B B A A Fast Freeze Model RFA80 ...

Страница 10: ...wise they may freeze together Storing Food in a Fridge Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping food juices Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight container or polythene bag Bring to room temperature before consuming Empty left ov...

Страница 11: ...he door is open fully Slide the shelf forward and tilt from position 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 to suit your storage requirements The lidded commodity rack is recommended for the storage of dairy items such as butter m...

Страница 12: ...the wine rack forward and tilt from position Note DO NOT remove a fully loaded wine rack just remove bottles as necessary Microban is a unique antibacterial technology which is built into interior components of your fridge during manufacture Microban protects against growth of potentially harmful and odour causing bacteria on the interior fridge surfaces thereby keeping your fridge fresher and mor...

Страница 13: ...e ice cream towards the top front of the freezer and remove from freezer 15 30 minutes before serving Ensure food is labelled and dated before placing in freezer When freezing fresh food follow the instructions for using fast freeze see CONTROLS section Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with food already frozen the frozen food could start to defrost Once thawed food should be cooked and...

Страница 14: ...sing the frozen food storage drawers ensure that they are pushed back fully before closing the door Food can be separated into different storage drawers for easy identification When lifting or removing the large deep drawer it is important to hold the side handles and not the front handle WARNING The freezer drawers can become heavy when fully loaded with food Care must be taken if attempting to l...

Страница 15: ...ur freezer Fully defrosting your freezer WARNING Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug 1 Remove frozen food wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep frozen whilst the freezer defrosts 2 Remove the storage drawers 3 Insert the supplied defrost tube into the groove situated in the floor at the front of the freezer Place a container beneath the tube to collect t...

Страница 16: ... soda to one pint of water or Milton sterilising fluid diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Dry interior compartments thoroughly with a clean cloth before replacing fittings and food Note It is important to ensure that cleaned shelves racks drawers and bins are thoroughly dried before refitting into the fridge freezer compartments Exterior WARNING Do not use abrasive powder house...

Страница 17: ...t 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 Refit lamp guard 5 Plug in and switch on electrical supply Maintenance 17 Mod...

Страница 18: ...e to do this 2 Support the door and using a screwdriver remove the screw securing the top hinge 3 Lower the top hinge and carefully tilt the door to remove the top hinge from the cabinet Lift the door off the centre hinge 4 Remove the top hinge from the door Remove Lower Door Note You may require assistance to do this 5 Open the lower door and while supporting the door remove the spacing washers a...

Страница 19: ...t remove the hinge bush cap from the top left of the door and refit on the top right 18 Replace the spacing washers onto the centre hinge bracket Note You may require assistance to do this 20 If necessary slacken off the screws on the centre hinge pin and adjust the doors so that they line up with the cabinet 21 Adjust the front feet see Levelling SAFETY INSTALLATION section 22 Fit the bottom hing...

Страница 20: ... CONTROLS section The red warning light will not go out 1 Has the fridge freezer just been installed If so this is normal and the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 2 Has the fridge freezer been loaded with a large quantity of food If so the light will go out when the correct temperature has been reached 3 Have the doors been closed properly The amber fast freeze indic...

Страница 21: ...he build up of moisture inside 3 If your kitchen becomes exceptionally warm your fridge may not defrost regularly Automatic defrosting will return to normal operation when the kitchen temperature cools Ice builds up rapidly inside the freezer 1 Check that nothing is stopping the door from closing properly 2 Check that food is sealed to avoid the build up of moisture inside 3 See Defrosting in the ...

Страница 22: ...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 one ...

Страница 23: ...200 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 theservicecentre co u...

Страница 24: ...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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