Hoover Refrigerator Maintenance And User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND USER‘S GUIDE

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Congratulations on purchasing this fridge, which has been designed using the
latest technologies for an easy-to-use, environmentally friendly appliance.
We recommend you read this guide and the technical datasheet carefully to fi nd
out everything you need to know about your new fridge.

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A SPACE IS NEEDED BETWEEN

„GENERAL“ AND „RECOMMENDATIONS“

This appliance is only intended for storing foods. Any other use is
considered hazardous and the manufacturer may not be held liable for
any damages.
Conformity declaration: the parts of this appliance intended to come
into contact with foodstuffs conform to the directive 89/109/EEC and the
Italian Law decree no. 108 of 25/01/92 implementing this directive.

Appliance conforming to the European directives 2004/108/EC and

2006/95/EC and subsequent amendments.

The dealer shall be notifi ed of any damage within 7 days from purchasing
the appliance.
We also recommend you read the terms of the warranty.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of
this product, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Leave the power plug accessible even after the installation of the
apparatus.
Do not use electrical devices inside the food compartments, except
for the ones equipped with the apparatus or available from our service
centres.
Before plugging in the appliance, make sure the voltage on the rating plate
is the same as the voltage in your home. The rating plate is inside the
appliance, in the bottom left-hand corner of the fridge compartment.
The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage caused by
unearthed wiring systems.
After you have installed the fridge, wait for at least two hours before
turning it on.
To ensure your appliance works as effi ciently as possible, leave at least
a 5 cm gap between the fridge and the wall and between the fridge and
items behind or above it (see diagram below).

What to avoid...

Do not install the fridge close to sources of heat.

Do not alter plugs or use adapter plugs or extension leads.

If you have purchased a stainless steel fridge, it will have a peel-off

fi lm protecting the surface. Do not use sharp implements to remove

the fi lm, as these could damage the steel.

Do not install the appliance outside.
The appliance works properly at the following temperature ranges:
Climatic class: SN +10 +32°C
Climatic class: N +16 +32°C
Climatic class: ST +18 +38°C
Climatic class: T +18 +43°C
Climatic class: N/ST +16 +38°C
(See appliance‘s rating plate)

RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend the following, for greater energy saving:

- Do not put hot foods in the fridge.

- Do not pack foods close together as this prevents air circulating.

- Make sure foods do not touch the back of the fridge.

- If the electricity goes off, do not open the fridge door.
The fridge makes some noises when working. This is entirely

normal and you might hear HUMMING, GURGLING, RUSTLING AND
WHISTLING, as well as slight CLICKING OR JUMPING noises.

Adjust the feet to level the appliance.

Make sure glass containers do not touch in the appliances.

Install the fridge leaving a gap between it and other furniture or
appliances.

Make sure accessories are installed properly.

If you have followed the instructions, but your product continues to make
irritating noises, other than those resulting from a normal functioning,
please contact the technical support service.

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MAINTENANCE

Proper maintenance will ensure a long life for your appliance.
Remember to remove the plug before you clean/defrost the fridge, change

the fridge light bulb, etc.

Cleaning

Clean the outside of the fridge at regular intervals with a damp cloth. Use
a solution of bicarbonate of soda and water to clean the inside. Do not
use abrasive products.

An outlet for draining water is located in the middle of the back of the
fridge. Make sure this outlet is not obstructed; clean regularly.

Defrosting

It is recommended to defrost the refrigerator each time an excessive layer
of frost is formed, then leave the doors open with the apparatus switched
off and avoid using sharp or mechanical objects (knives, scissors, etc)
to remove the ice from the internal parts, in order to avoid damaging the
refrigerating circuit.

NOTE: a small amount of ice on the back of the fridge compartment is
normal.

Replacing the fridge light bulb

To replace the light bulb in the fridge compartment:

Adjust the thermostat to „0“ and remove the plug from the socket.

Use a fl at screwdriver to lift up the grid and remove the see-through

cover.

Remove the light bulb and replace with the same type and same

watt bulb.

Re-fi t the cover and plug in the appliance.

STORING AND FREEZING FOODS

To make sure foods retain their fl avour and substance and stay fresh,
store them in the fridge compartment as shown in the fi gure below. Wrap
foods in tin foil or cling fi lm or put them in closed containers.

Frozen foods can be stored for approximately one month in compartments

.

See the table for storing foods in

compartments.

Foods can only be frozen in

compartments.

Trouble-shooting

Please contact our service department if you have any diffi culties. However
you can often solve small or apparently alarming problems yourself. In fact
problems may be caused by incorrect use or installation or by unsuitable
ambient conditions and in these cases you will be charged.

THE FRIDGE DOES NOT WORK

- Make sure the plug is inserted properly in the socket.

- Make sure the thermostat is not set to „0“ or Stop.

- Make sure the electricity is working.

THE FRIDGE IS NOT COLD ENOUGH

- Make sure the thermostat is set properly. Adjust to higher settings.

- Make sure the fridge doors have not been left open for too long.

- Make sure you haven‘t stored too much food in the fridge.

- Make sure you haven‘t put hot foods in the fridge.

THERE IS TOO MUCH FROST

- Make sure the door has not been left open for too long. Unplug the
fridge, defrost and then turn it back on.

- Make sure the thermostat is not set at a temperature which is too cold
(high settings). Adjust to lower settings.

THERE IS TOO MUCH CONDENSATION

- Make sure the door has not been left open for too long.

- Make sure you haven‘t stored too many fresh foods in the fridge.

- Make sure you haven‘t put hot foods in the fridge.

THERE IS WATER IN THE FRIDGE COMPARTMENT

- A few drops of water on the sides of the fridge compartment is normal,
particularly when a room is humid/damp.

- Make sure the water outlet is not obstructed.

THE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

- Make sure the plug is inserted in the socket properly.

- Make sure the electricity is working.

- Follow the instructions in the technical datasheet to replace the bulb.

If the problem continues, contact our service department, giving the
appliance number and serial number on the rating plate.

FRIDGE AREA

2 - 3

MONTHS

4 - 6

MONTHS

6 - 8

MONTHS

10 - 12

MONTHS