Hoover BHBS 172 UKT User Manual
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BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR
Fridge - Freezer
User manual
BHBS 172 UKT
Index
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3
General warnings ........................................................................................3
Safety warnings ........................................................................................... 7
Installing and operating your fridge .............................................................8
Before using your fridge ..............................................................................9
PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ................. 10
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE ................................................... 11
Thermostat setting ..................................................................................... 11
Warnings about temperature adjustments ................................................. 11
Accessories ...............................................................................................12
Ice tray .....................................................................................................................12
Bottle holder .............................................................................................................12
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE .................................................. 13
Refrigerator compartment .......................................................................... 13
Freezer compartment ................................................................................13
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 14
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment .................................................... 14
Defrosting the freezer compartment .......................................................... 14
Replacing the light bulb .............................................................................15
SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING ......................................................... 16
BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICE .............................. 16
ENERGY SAVING .....................................................................................17
The operating instructions apply to several models. Differences may therefore occur.
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PRECAUTIONS PART - 1.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order
to maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other
owners.
This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is
considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also,
it is recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions.
General warnings
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: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the
instability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with
the following 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 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:
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- 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 16 amperes. If there is no
such socket in your house, please have one installed by an
authorised electrician.
• 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.
• 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.
• The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a: isobutane)
and insulating gas (cyclo/isopentane), with high compatibility
with the environment, that are, however, in ammable.
• We recommend that you follow the following regulations so
as to avoid situations dangerous to you:
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• Before performing any operation, unplug the power cord from
the power socket.
• The refrigeration system positioned behind and inside the
Wine Coolers contains refrigerant. Therefore, avoid damaging
the tubes.
• If in the refrigeration system a leak is noted, do not touch the
wall outlet and do not use open ames. Open the window
and let air into the room. Then call a service centre to ask for
repair.
• Do not scrape with a knife or sharp object to remove frost
or ice that occurs. With these, the refrigerant circuit can be
damaged, the spill from which can cause a re or damage
your eyes.
• Do not install the appliance in humid, oily or dusty places, nor
expose it to direct sunlight and to water.
• Do not install the appliance near heaters or inammable
materials.
• Do not use extension cords or adapters.
• Do not excessively pull or fold the power cord or touch the
plug with wet hands.
• Do not damage the plug and/or the power cord; this could
cause electrical shocks or res.
• It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any excessive
dust residues on the plug can be the cause re.
• Absolutely avoid the use of open ame or electrical equipment,
such as heaters, steam cleaners, candles, oil lamps and the
like in order to speed up the defrosting phase.
• Do not store medicine or research materials in the Wine
Coolers. When the material that requires a strict control of
storage temperatures is to be stored, it is possible that it will
deteriorate or an uncontrolled reaction may occur that can
cause risks.
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• Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, free of obstruction.
• Do not place objects and/or containers lled with water on
the top of the appliance.
• Do not perform repairs on this Wine Coolers. All interventions
must be performed solely by qualied personnel.
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