Hoover BHBF 172 UKT/N User Manual
Built-in Freezer - Fridge / User ManualEN
BHBF 172 UKT/N
Thank you for choosing this product.
This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly
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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4
1.2 Installation warnings .......................................................................................................8
1.3 Electrical information (For UK type plug) ........................................................................8
1.4 During Usage..................................................................................................................9
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................. 11
2.1 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................12
3 USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................13
3.1 Information on the Frost Free Technology ....................................................................13
3.2 Display and Control Panel ............................................................................................13
3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer .....................................................................................13
3.3.1 Temperature Set Button .............................................................................................13
3.3.2 Temperature Settings ................................................................................................13
3.3.3 Super Cooling Mode ..................................................................................................14
3.3.4 Alarm light ..................................................................................................................14
3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings...............................................................................14
3.5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................15
3.5.1 Ice Tray ......................................................................................................................15
3.5.2 The Freezer Box ........................................................................................................15
3.5.3 The Fresh Dial ...........................................................................................................15
4 FOOD STORAGE ............................................................................................ 16
4.1 Refrigerator Compartment ............................................................................................16
4.2 Freezer Compartment ..................................................................................................17
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................18
5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................18
6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING .................................................................19
6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....................................................................19
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE ............................................... 20
8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY .......................................................................... 21
9 TECHNICAL DATA ..........................................................................................22
10 INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES ...................................................... 22
11 CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE ...............................................................23
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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Warnings
Read this user manual carefully.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socketoutlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting
from the instability of the appliance, it must be xed in
accordance with the instructions.
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and
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natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open ames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not
damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and domestic applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments.
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments.
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected
to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug
should be used with a specially grounded socket
of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your
house, please have one installed by an authorised
electrician.
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not
expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance
of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old)
are not expected to use appliances, young children
(3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances
safely unless continuous supervision is given, older
children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can
use appliances safely after they have been given
appropriate supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are
not expected to use appliances safely unless
continuous supervision is given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or
similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.
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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause
a signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream
and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
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1.2 Installation warnings
Before using your fridge freezer for the rst
time, please pay attention to the following
points:
• The operating voltage for your fridge
freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after
installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour
when it is operated for the rst time. This
is normal and the odour will fade when
your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer,
ensure that the information on the data
plate (voltage and connected load)
matches that of the mains electricity
supply. If in doubt, consult a qualied
electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an
efcient ground connection. If the socket
has no ground contact or the plug does
not match, we recommend you consult a
qualied electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected
with a properly installed fused socket.
The power supply (AC) and voltage at
the operating point must match with
the details on the name plate of the
appliance (the name plate is located on
the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any
damages that occur due to ungrounded
usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not
be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge freezer must never be used
outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm
away from stoves, gas ovens and heater
cores, and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a
deep freezer, there must be at least 2
cm between them to prevent humidity
forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge
freezer with lace. This will affect the
performance of your fridge freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required
at the top of your appliance. Do not place
anything on top of your appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before
use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all
parts with a solution of warm water and
a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then,
rinse with clean water and dry. Return all
parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.
• The installation procedure into a kitchen
unit is given in the installation manual.
This product is intended to be used in
proper kitchen units only.
1.3 Electrical information
(For UK type plug)
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been
tted with a specially earthed plug.
Important: Do not use the
appliance without the fuse cover in position.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, it
must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA
approved to BS1362.
The plug must be used with a specially
earthed socket of 13 amperes. If there is
no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician.
The mains lead of this appliance has been
tted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug. To
change a fuse in this type of plug, follow
the steps below:
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