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Cleaning

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Cleaning

WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning.

Interior

Note : We recommend you use a straw to keep the defrost gutter drain hole 
clear of any blockage. DO NOT use sharp metal tools which could cause 
damage beyond repair.

WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish 
to clean the interior, they will leave a smell in the fridge.

1.

Remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to 
keep cool whilst cleaning.

2.

Remove salad bins, racks and shelves from the fridge compartment.
Wash in warm water and washing up liquid using a soft cloth, dry 
thoroughly.
DO NOT use any cleaning agents on the wine rack, just wipe with a soft cloth.

3.

Wipe the interior and fittings 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 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 abrasive powder, household cleaner or bleach they can
damage the exterior of your fridge.

1.

Use a clean soft cloth wrung out in warm water and washing up liquid to 
wipe the exterior surface, dry thoroughly.

2.

Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from underneath the 
fridge and from the compressor and condenser situated at the back of the 
fridge 

WARNING: Do not damage the pipework.

Door Seal
Use warm water and a clean soft cloth to wipe along and in between the creases of
the door seal, dry thoroughly. Take care not to damage the seal and avoid using
sharp objects.

WARNING: Do not use detergent, it will damage the seal.

CLEANING  &

MAINTENANCE

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Страница 1: ...the door aligned NB The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the fridge 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 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 5 STEP 4 STEP 6 Your fridge is ...

Страница 2: ...tance for manual defrosting they may cause damage Only use this fridge for storing domestic foodstuffs When installing your fridge The stability bracket must be installed securely in accordance to the instructions before using the fridge This is the responsibility of the customer Ensure that the mains cable is not trapped underneath or behind the fridge when you install or move it Do not stack any...

Страница 3: ... 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 th...

Страница 4: ... bracket must be positioned on the floor between 100 200mm to the right of the left hand panel mark Note The fridge is heavy so care must be taken when moving it Fixed to the floor or wall at the rear of the fridge the stability bracket hooks onto the compressor mounting plate holding the fridge secure The stability bracket must be installed securely in accordance with these instructions BEFORE us...

Страница 5: ...ep the door aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently Note Before plugging in and switching on leave the fridge standing in its final location for at least 15 minutes to allow it to settle Bottle Retainer To fit the bottle rack retainer Locate the retainer groove at one end of the bottle rack and then gradually press down along the top edge until the retainer is fully in the home...

Страница 6: ...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 7: ...or above 38 C for prolonged periods as the internal fridge temperature will not be maintained Temperature Indicator not applicable to all models The temperature indicator is located on the bottom right hand side of the refrigerator wall This indicator shows when the refrigerator compartment of your larder fridge is operating at the correct temperature After plugging in and switching on PLEASE WAIT...

Страница 8: ...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 9: ...orage containers before placing in the fridge Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely ensuring nothing comes into contact with the back of the fridge compartment 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 9 USEFUL ADVICE Microban is a unique antibacterial technolog...

Страница 10: ...er side of the rack above fixing supports and push down until secure In order to get the best results from the bottle retainer it is advised that it be positioned centrally on the bottle rack 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...

Страница 11: ...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 12: ...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 12 CLEANING MAINTENANCE ...

Страница 13: ...oon 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 abrasive powder household cl...

Страница 14: ...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 15: ... 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 16: ...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 17: ... 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 stopp...

Страница 18: ...bject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than a Hotpoint service engineer For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please ...

Страница 19: ...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 hotpointservice co u...

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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