Hoover HMNB 6182 User Manual

USER MANUAL

COMBI

English

SUMMARY

SAFETY INFORMATION
COMBI REFRIGERATOR HOOVER

Climate Class
TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING TO USE
COMBI OPERATION

VERTICAL DISPLAY

TOP FEAUTRED VERTICAL DISPLAY

INTERNAL USER INTERFACE
TECHNICAL FEATURES

HUMIDITY EQUALISER

ANTIBACTERIAL SYSTEM (if present)

WATER DISPENSER

Tips for keeping food perfect in the Fridge

Where to store your foods in the fridge

Storing Frozen Food
ENERGY SAVING
TAKE CARE

Defrosting

Cleaning and Care
CHANGING THE INTERNAL LIGHT
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
TROUBLE SHOOTING

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
product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as:

- the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices and other working environments

- on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type

- at bed and breakfasts (B & B)

- for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale.

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. Please, to obtain the best possible performance and
trouble free operation from your appliance it is very important to carefully read these instructions.
Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee
period.

SAFETY INFORMATION

This guide contains many important safety information.
Please, we suggest you keep these instructions in a safe
place for easy reference and a good experience with the
appliance.
The refrigerator contains a refrigerant gas (R600a:
isobutane) and insulating gas (cyclopentane), with high
compatibility with the environment, that are, however,
inflammable.

Caution: risk of fire

If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

 Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.

Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated

Percentage running

WARNING!

 Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying the

appliance to avoid touching the condenser metal
wires at the back of the appliance, as you might
injure your fingers and hands or damage your
product.

 This appliance is not designed for stacking with any

other appliance. Do not attempt to sit or stand on
top of your appliance as it is not designed for such
use. You could injure yourself or damage the
appliance.

 Make sure that mains cable is not caught under the

appliance during and after carrying/moving the
appliance, to avoid the mains cable becoming cut
or damaged.

 When positioning your appliance take care not to

damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc. Do
not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or
handle. Do not allow children to play with the
appliance or tamper with the controls. Our
company declines to accept any liability should the
instructions not be followed.

 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

inflammable materials.

 If there is a power failure do not open the lid.

Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts for less than 20 hours. If the failure is longer,
then the food should be checked and eaten
immediately or cooked and then refrozen.

 If you find that the lid of the chest freezer is

difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t

worry. This is due to the pressure difference which
will equalize and allow the lid to be opened
normally after a few minutes.

 Do not connect the appliance to the electricity

supply until all packing and transit protectors have
been removed.

 Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching

on to allow compressor oil to settle if transported
horizontally.

 This freezer must only be used for its intended

purpose (i.e. storing and freezing of edible
foodstuff).

 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.

 Before performing any operation, unplug the

power cord from the power socket.

 On delivery, check to make sure that the product is

not damaged and that all the parts and accessories
are in perfect condition.

 If in the refrigeration system a leak is noted, do not

touch the wall outlet and do not use open flames.
Open the window and let air into the room. Then
call a service center to ask for repair.

 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 fires.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

 Do not place or store inflammable and highly

volatile materials such as ether, petrol, LPG,
propane gas, aerosol spray cans, adhesives, pure
alcohol, etc. These materials may cause an
explosion.

 Do not use or store inflammable sprays, such as

spray paint, near the Wine Coolers. It could cause
an explosion or fire.

 Do not place objects and/or containers filled with

water on the top of the appliance.

 We do not recommend the use of extension leads

and multi-way adapters.

 Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Take care

not to damage, the cooling circuit/pipes of the
appliance in transportation and in use. In case of
damage do not expose the appliance to fire,
potential ignition source and immediately

ventilate the room where the appliance is
situated.

 The refrigeration system positioned behind and

inside the Wine Coolers contains refrigerant.
Therefore, avoid damaging the tubes.

 Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

 Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
 Do not use mechanical devices or other means to

accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.

 Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

storage compartments, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

 Do not touch internal cooling elements, especially

with wet hands, to avoid cracks or injuries.

 Maintain the ventilation openings in the appliance

enclosure or in the built-in structure, free of
obstruction.

 Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as

knives or forks to remove the frost.

 Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other

such electrical appliances for defrosting.

 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 fire or damage your eyes.

 Do not use mechanical devices or other equipment

to hasten the defrosting process.

 Absolutely avoid the use of open flame or

electrical equipment, such as heaters, steam
cleaners, candles, oil lamps and the like in order to
speed up the defrosting phase.

 Never use water wash the compressor position,

wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning
to prevent rust.

 It is recommended to keep the plug clean, any

excessive dust residues on the plug can be the cause
fire.

 The product is designed and built for domestic

household use only.

 The guarantee will be void if the product is

installed or used in commercial or non-residential
domestic household premises.

 The product must be correctly installed, located

and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in the User Instructions Booklet
provided.

 The guarantee is applicable only to new products

and is not transferable if the product is resold.

 Our company disclaims any liability for incidental

or consequential damages.

 The guarantee does not in any way diminish your

statutory or legal rights.

 Do not perform repairs on this Wine Coolers. All

interventions must be performed solely by
qualified personnel.

 If you are discarding an old product with a lock or

latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a
safe condition to prevent the entrapment of
children.

 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a
lack of experience and knowledge; provided that
they have been given adequate supervision or
instruction concerning how to use the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

 Children should not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance should not be
made by children without supervision.

 Locks :If your Fridge/Freezer is fitted with a lock, to

prevent children being entrapped keep the key out
of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance. If
disposing of an old Fridge/Freezer break off any
old locks or latches as a safeguard.