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LARDER FRIDGE - MODELS RLA51, RLA53, RLA61, RLM51, RLM53, RLM61

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.

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

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

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.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 6

SAFET

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INST

ALL

A

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C

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USEFUL AD

VICE

CLEANING &

MAINTENANCE

SER

VICE  &

GU
AR
ANTEE

TR
OUBLESHOO

TING

NB. The spanner is for illustration

only and is not supplied with the

fridge.

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

STEP 5

STEP 4

Plug in and switch on.

Allow the fridge to cool

before placing food

inside.

All food in the fridge

should be covered.

Содержание RLA51

Страница 1: ... into position using the sides of the cabinet Take care to avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit pipe work on the rear 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 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 6 SAFETY INSTALLATION CONTROLS USEFUL ADVICE CLEANING MAINTENANCE SERVICE GUARA...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...e 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 t...

Страница 4: ... standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle 4 SAFETY INSTALLATION Joining Equal height Hotpoint fridges and freezers can be joined together to look like one unit by using a Filler Kit available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts Accessories Mail Order Hotline see KEY CONTACTS back page Bottle Retainer To fit the bottle rack retainer Locate the retainer groove at one end ...

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 fridge is fitted with a special mains lead If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage one can be bou...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...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 ...

Страница 8: ...he 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 Your larder is designed and constructed with good door sealing to make it operate as efficiently as possible For this reason after closing the door it may be difficult to open again immediately This is not a fault If you wait about 2 minu...

Страница 9: ... centrally on the bottle rack Advice on Adjusting Shelves Make the most of the interior storage space by repositioning shelves to suit the various heights of individual items you wish to store Note Only the front half of the shelf can be repositioned the back half must remain in its original position Split Glass Shelf The split shelf can be used as a standard shelf but also as two half shelves The...

Страница 10: ...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...

Страница 11: ...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 11 CLEANING MAINTENANCE ...

Страница 12: ...n 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 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 abrasiv...

Страница 13: ...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 ...

Страница 14: ... 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...

Страница 15: ...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...

Страница 16: ...NG 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 sto...

Страница 17: ...Notes 17 ...

Страница 18: ...r 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 ...

Страница 19: ... the UK with over 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 ho...

Страница 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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