Hotpoint FFA74, FFA75, FFM84, FFA64, FFM64 User Manual

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FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS FFA84, FFM84, FFA76, FFM76, FFA75

FFA74, FFM74, FFA64 & FFM64

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE

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

STEP 1

 

STEP 2

 

 

Move the fridge freezer

Choose a location for your

 

into position, using the

fridge freezer, away from

 

sides of the cabinet.

any heat sources and

 

Take care to avoid

allow adequate

 

damaging the refrigerant

ventilation - 100mm

 

circuit pipe work on the

(4 inch) gap above.

 

rear.

 

 

 

STEP 3

Level the fridge freezer by adjusting the front feet This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned

NB. The spanner is for illustration only and is not supplied with the fridge freezer

STEP 5

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 4

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

STEP 6

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.

Remember to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours, however if you forget to do so it will automatically cancel after 48 hours.

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.

Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and remember to fill in your guarantee registration.

INSTALLATION

& SAFETY

 

 

 

 

CONTROLS

 

 

 

 

 

ADVICE USEFUL

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE

& CLEANING

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

GUARANTEE

& SERVICE

 

 

Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.

 

 

For Your Safety

 

For your safety, read the following advice:

 

The fridge freezer cooling system contains a small amount of gas which is

 

environmentally friendly but flammable. To avoid any risk :-

 

Install the fridge freezer following the installation instructions and ensure

 

 

that ventilation openings are kept clear of obstruction.

 

Take care when installing or moving the fridge freezer to avoid damaging

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the pipes on the rear.

If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the fridge freezer, but open the

 

 

 

windows and doors to ventilate the room.

 

Do not use any electrical devices inside the freezer, for instance for

 

 

defrosting.

 

Do not use any mechanical devices for defrosting other than any which may

 

 

 

have been supplied with the freezer as 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 fridge or become unstable.

 

When using your fridge freezer :-

 

Do not sit or stand on top of your fridge freezer.

 

Do not store poisonous, flammable or dangerous substances in your fridge

 

 

freezer.

 

Do not use aerosol sprays for defrosting or cleaning your fridge freezer.

If you sell the fridge freezer, pass on this booklet to the new owner.

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Hotpoint FFA74, FFA75, FFM84, FFA64, FFM64 User Manual

Installation

Location & Air Circulation

Locate your fridge freezer away from sources of heat e.g. cookers, radiators, direct sunlight as extreme temperature will affect its performance.

Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of the fridge freezer and the ceiling or the underside of a wall cupboard.

Providing you follow the recommended ventilation requirements you will :-

Prolong the life of the fridge freezer.

Minimise the risk of condensation on the outside of the fridge freezer.

Minimise the running costs.

Minimise operating sounds caused by vibration.

Minimum space required to open door

100mm (4 inches)

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. This will restrict how far the door can be opened but the furniture can still be removed (see diagrams below). The door hinge side can be changed to make it easier to open (see ‘Door Reversal’ in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section).

TOP VIEW

TOP VIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

600mm

600mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30mm or more

less than 30mm

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Installation

&SAFETY

INSTALLATION

 

 

Levelling:

Level the fridge freezer when it is in its final location by adjusting the front feet, until firm contact is made with the floor. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned which helps the fridge freezer run reliably and efficiently.

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

Bottle Retainer:

(not applicable to all models)

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 position.

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Installation

Electrical Supply

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.

Fuses

Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362.

Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE :

Green/Yellow - Earth

Blue

- Neutral

 

 

 

Brown - Live

 

 

 

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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 bought from Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS, back page).

It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.

CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives : Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC

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CONTROLS

Controls

FFA74 illustrated

Controlling the Temperature of the Fridge Compartment

The left hand control wheel on the front panel adjusts the internal fridge compartment temperature. The internal temperature should be 5˚C or colder, although some sections such as the salad bin will be slightly warmer.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 (higher number) - Colder

Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer

Temperature Indicator (not applicable to all models)

The temperature indicator is located on the bottom right hand side of the fridge compartment wall.

This indicator shows when the fridge compartment of your fridge freezer is operating at the correct temperature.

After plugging in and switching on PLEASE WAIT 24 HOURS for the fridge compartment temperature to stabilise. After this time the indicator should clearly show OK and that indicates the fridge compartment is operating at the correct temperature.

If the indicator is completely black, the compartment temperature is too high and you should adjust the left hand control wheel to a colder setting (see above).

If you have to adjust the temperature setting please WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 HOURS, this is time for the temperature to stabilise before checking that the indicator is showing OK.

If large quantities of food have been added or if the fridge compartment door has been opened frequently it is normal for the temperature indicator not to show OK. WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 HOURS before adjusting the temperature to a colder setting.

Controlling the Temperature of the Freezer Compartment

The right hand control wheel on the front panel adjusts 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 (higher number) - Colder

Anti-clockwise (lower number) - Warmer

You can check the temperature of the fridge freezer compartments 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 filled thermometer, as breakage would cause a health hazard.

Your fridge freezer must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 6˚C or above 38˚C for prolonged periods, as the internal fridge temperature will not be maintained.

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Controls

FFA74 illustrated

Indicator Lights

There are two amber lights which indicate functions are selected:

The amber fast freeze light indicates that the fast freeze button has been pressed on. By pressing this button ON, the freezer motor will run continuously for extra cooling.

The amber holiday light (Models FFA84, FFM84, FFA76, FFM76, FFA75, FFA74 & FFM74 only) indicates that the holiday mode is set.

There are two red lights which warn of a rise in temperature in the freezer compartment:

The red high temperature warning light will come on when the fridge freezer is first switched on or when the temperature inside the compartment rises above the correct storage temperature. It will go out as soon as the compartment

returns to its normal storage temperature.

The red light may come on for a short period when opening the freezer door to load or unload food, in this case storage times will not be affected.

If there has been a power cut resulting in a rise in freezer compartment temperature, the red high temperature warning light will come on as soon as the mains power returns. It will go out as soon as the compartment returns to its normal storage temperature.

Avoid opening compartment doors during a power cut, the freezer insulation will continue to protect your food. However if the power cut continues, there is a risk of your frozen food beginning to defrost due to the rise in temperature.

The red food defrost alert light (Models FFA84, FFM84, FFA76, FFM76, FFA75, FFA74 & FFM74 only) will also come on when the mains power is restored to warn there has been a power cut and the freezer compartment temperature has risen to an unsafe level allowing partial defrosting of stored food. If this light is ON, food should be either cooked and eaten within 24 hours, cooked and refrozen or thrown away.

The red food defrost alert light is a particularly useful warning light if you were out at the time of the power cut. The light will remain on until cancelled. It can only be cancelled by pressing the button alongside it.

Check the TROUBLESHOOTING section if you have any problems with these indicator lights.

CONTROLS

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Controls

CONTROLS

Fast Freeze Button - Freezing Fresh Food

The bottom compartment drawer should be used to freeze fresh food. Transfer already frozen food to one of the upper drawers.

-Before loading 2kg or more of fresh food select fast freeze for the required pre-freeze time (see chart below).

-If freezing up to 2kg of fresh food just select fast freeze when loading.

Once the fresh food is loaded leave fast freeze on for 24 hours to freeze the food as quickly as possible.

Maximum freezing capacity 24 hours:

 

FFA76/FFM76/FFA75/FFA74/FFM74

12kg

FFA84/FFM84/FFA64/FFM64

8kg

Note : Don’t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours from the introduction of fresh food to be frozen.

However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget.

Pre-Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze:

Model

Load for freezing

Pre-freeze time

Load position

 

 

 

 

FFA76

8 to 12kg max.

24 hours

In the bottom drawer.

FFM76

 

 

 

FFA75

 

 

 

FFA74

 

 

 

FFM74

 

 

 

FFA64

6 to 8kg max.

24 hours

 

FFM64

 

 

 

FFA84

 

 

 

FFM84

 

 

 

FFA76

6 to 8kg

12 hours

In the bottom drawer.

FFM76

 

 

 

FFA75

 

 

 

FFA74

 

 

 

FFM74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFA64

2 to 6kg

12 hours

In the bottom drawer.

FFM64

 

 

FFA84

 

 

 

FFM84

 

 

 

FFA76

2 to 6kg

6 hours

 

FFM76

 

 

 

FFA75

 

 

 

FFA74

 

 

 

FFM74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

up to 2kg

not required

In the bottom drawer.

 

 

 

 

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Controls

Holiday Function

(Models FFA84, FFM84, FFA76, FFM76, FFA75, FFA74 & FFM74 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 clean.

2.Close the door.

3.Press the holiday button and the amber holiday indicator light will show that holiday mode is set.

To reset to normal operation:

1.

Press the holiday button OR open the fridge door. The amber holiday indicator

 

 

light will go out to show holiday mode is cancelled.

 

2.

The fridge compartment will return to the temperature set on the fridge

 

 

temperature control wheel.

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mode has been set will turn the function off. The holiday button works

 

Note : Opening the door or pressing the holiday button at any time after holiday

 

independently of the fridge temperature control wheel.

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