Hotpoint BD 241 I User Manual

Refrigerator

Installation and use

Réfrigérateur

Installation et emploi

Kühlschrank

Installation und Gebrauch

Koelkast

Installatie en gebruik

BD 241 I

Two-door refrigerator/freezer 1

Instructions for installation and use

Réfrigérateur-congélateur 2 portes 10

Instructions pour l'installation et l'emploi

Kühl-Gefrierkombination mit 2 Türen 19

Installation- und Gebrauchshinweise

2 Deurs koel-vrieskombinatie 29

Gebruiksaanwijzingen voor plaatsing en gebruik

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

- call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer

- always use original Spare Parts

Pour garantir l’efficacité et la sécurité de ce produit:

- adressez-vous exclusivement aux Centres d’assistance technique agréés

- demander toujours l’utilisation de pièces détachées originales

Um die Leistungsfähigkeit und Sicherheit dieses Gerätes zu gewährleisten, bitte folgendes beachten:

- wenden Sie sich ausschließlich an unsere autorisierten Service-Stellen

- verlangen Sie, daß nur Original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden

Om de doelmatigheid en veiligheid van dit toestel te garanderen raden wij u aan:

- voor reparaties alleen de Service Centers te bellen die door de fabrikant gemachtigd zijn

- altijd gebruik te maken van originele onderdelen

Safety - a good habit to get into.

ATTENTION

Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance. Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms.

2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use contained in this manual.

3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet.

4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.

5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.

6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer

into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.

7. Never clean or perform maintenance on the appliance without first removing the plug from the socket; in fact, turning the knob for adjusting the temperature to the · setting is not sufficient to eliminate all electrical contact with the mains.

8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside.

9. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance.

10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement.

11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.

12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance – containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump. For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

Installation

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important that the room not be too humid. During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.

Away from Heat

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the

bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.

Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.

Before making the electrical connection ...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly.

A closer look

Thermostat knob for regulating

the temperature

Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available:

The refrigerator is off;

1 less cold; 5 colder

Drain for defrost water

Removable height adjustable shelves

Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezing

fresh foods and making ice

Removable door shelves with

egg tray and lidded butter dish

Removable miscellaneous

shelf

Compartment for a 2 litre

bottle

Removable door shelf for

bottles

Fruit and vegetable drawer

How to Start the Appliance

NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it operates properly.

Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean the interior well with warm water and baking soda. After putting the plug in the socket, make sure that the light is on inside the appliance and then turn the thermostat knob (A) to the “3” setting. After a few hours have passed, you can place fresh food in the refrigerator compartment and frozen foods into the freezer.

How to use the refrigerator compartment...

The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance

1 = less cold 5 = colder

It is recommended that a medium setting be used. To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area” located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on

whether the compressor is operating or not at a given time. Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operating normally. If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an increase in energy consumption.

To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically.

Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment

Food Storage Time Location in the Refrigerator

Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags)

Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days

Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door.

Butter, margarine On any shelf.

Cooked or precooked food (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store in refrigerator)

Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes

Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt On special door shelves.

Fruits and legumes In vegetable crisper.

2 or 3 days

3 or 4 days On any shelf.

On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area).

What Not to Store in the Refrigerator

Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Bananas (they will turn black). Citrus fruits. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).

- Within the refrigerator compartment, the air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling because it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above the vegetable crisper.

- Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum storage time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible for any extended amount of time.

- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food.

- Do not place liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost.

- Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the compressor to work harder and use more energy.

- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, increase energy consumption and facilitate the formation of condensate (on food, containers, etc.).

- The refrigerator compartment is equipped with convenient, removable shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height using the shelf guides. This allows you to place even large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator.

Fig. 1

Freezing Foods Properly

- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a specialized manual.

- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be refrozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again.

- Fresh foods that you intend to freeze must not be placed in contact with those that are already frozen or those that have been fast-frozen. Rather, they must placed atop the grate in the freezer compartment, in contact with the walls of the compartment (back or side) if possible. Please keep in mind that proper conservation of frozen foods depends on the speed with which they are frozen.

- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer.

- The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the vegetable crisper.

- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen.

- Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for longer.

- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.

- Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.

- If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for extended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food.

Tips on Saving Energy

- Install the Appliance Correctly

This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.

THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS LOCATION. The consumption tests were

performed in 560mm deep column units, the most common installation setting for this appliance.

- Use the Right Temperature Setting

A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption.

- Do not Overfill

To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.

- Close the Doors

Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the temperature to the proper level again, the motor must work for a long time, consuming energy.

- Keep an Eye on the Seals

Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.

- No Hot Foods

A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.

- Defrost the Freezer

Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer and immediately defrost it if the layer of frost is too thick. (see the section entitled, “Keeping your Appliance in Shape”).

Guide to Using the Freezer

Meat and Fish

Food Wrapping

Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required.

Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required.

Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required.

Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required.

Veal/Pork Chops

Veal/Lamb Cutlets

Minced Meat

Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3 Not required.

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

In aluminium containers covered with cling wrap.

Tenderising

(days)

Freshly

minced

Storage

(months)

6 Not required.

2 Slowly in refrigerator.

Thawing Time

Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2 As necessary.

Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Pheasant, Partrige and Wild Duck

Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5 / 6 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4 / 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2 / 3 Not required.

Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3 / 6 Not required.

Shellfish

Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Store in salted water in aluminium containers or plastic containers.

3 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water.

Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4 / 6 Directly in pan.

Fruits and Vegetables

Food Preparation

Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2’

Apricots, Peaches, Cherries and Plums

Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries

Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain.

Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush.

Cauliflower

Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts

Peas Shell and wash. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

Peel and pit. 1’ / 2’

Rinse and fry.

Remove leaves, cut head into small pieces and blanch in water and a little lemon juice.

Wash and cut into small pieces.

Blanching

Time

2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

1’ / 2’ Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 At room temperature.

Wrapping

In Containers (cover with syrup)

In Containers (cover with sugar)

In Containers (add 10% sugar)

In Containers (sugar to taste)

Storage

(months)

10 / 12

Thawing Time

In refrigerator very slowly.

French Beans Wash and slice if required. 2 Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required.

Carrots, Peppers and Turnips

Mushrooms and Asparagus

Spinach Wash and mince. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 At room temperature.

Vegetable for Soups

Various Foods Preparation

Bread Plastic Baggies 4

Cakes Plastic Baggies 6

Cream Plastic Containers 6

Butter

Peel, wash and slice if necessary.

Wash, peel and cut up. 3’ / 4’

Wash and cut up in small pieces.

3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

3’

Blanching

Time

Plastic Baggies or Containers

Wrapping

In original wrapping or tinfoil

6 At room temperature.

6 / 7 Not required.

Storage

(months)

6 In refrigerator.

Thawing time

At room temperature and in the oven.

About 10 minutes at room temperature, cook

at 100/200°C.

At room temperature or in refrigerator.

Boiled Food or Vegetable Soup

Eggs

Plastic or Glass Containers

Freeze without shells in small containers

3 / 6

At room temperature or in hot water.

At room temperature or in refrigerator.

Keeping Your Appliance in Shape

Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home).

Defrosting

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer.

How to Defrost the Refrigerator

This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose (fig. 2). Here, the heat produced by the compressor will make it evaporate. The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which is located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water drains properly.

How to Defrost the Freezer

- Every so often, remove the frost with the scraper provided with the appliance (do not use knives or metal objects).

- If the frost is more than 15 mm thick, the freezer must be defrosted. Proceed as follows: turn the thermostat knob (A) to the · setting . Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food in newspaper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws completely. You can speed this process by placing containers of warm water in the compartment.

Cleaning and maintenance

Always unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning.

- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation of odours that are difficult to remove.

- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.

- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based products.

- Dishwashable: All the removable parts can be cleaned by soaking in hot soapy water or detergent. If you own a dishwasher, you may wash these parts in the dishwasher. Remember to dry thoroughly before replacing them.

- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leaving the doors open to prevent the formation of bad odours and mould.

- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat box. Unscrew the burnt bulb and replace it with another bulb of no more than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. 3.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Is There a Problem?

The refrigerator does not function.

Have you checked whether:

• The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or

home has been turned off;

• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;

• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another

outlet in the room.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly.

Have you checked whether:

• The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;

• The doors are left open too long;

• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;

• The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.

The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold.

Have you checked whether:

• The thermostat knob is on the proper setting;

• The food is in contact with the back wall - which is the

coldest part.

If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see example in the figure below).

Test P.S-I.

Net Util Utile

Pressure HIGH-235

LOW 140

RG 2330

Mod.

220 - 240 V- 50 Hz 150 W

340

Total Gross

Bruto Brut

Compr.

Syst.

Kompr.

Made in Italy 13918

Gross Bruto Brut

R 134 a kg 0,090

93139180000 S/N 704211801

Cod.

Gross Bruto Brut

Fuse

A Freez. Capac Poder de Cong

4,0

kg/24 h

Max 15 w

Class

Clase

Classe

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals.

The motor runs continuously.

Have you checked whether

• The doors are not closed well or have remained open too

long;

• The ambient temperature is too high;

• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.

The appliance makes too much noise.

The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the compressor is not running (this is not a defect).

Have you checked whether:

• The refrigerator is level.

• The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects

that vibrate and make noise.

There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator.

Have you checked whether:

• The hole for draining the water from the frost is clogged

(see fig. 2).

La sécurité, une bonne habitude

ATTENTION

Lire attentivement les avertissements contenus dans ce livret car ils fournissent des indications importantes pour la sécurité de l’installation, de l’utilisation et de l’entretien. Ce réfrigérateur a été construit conformément aux normes internationales de sécurité qui ont pour but de protéger le consommateur. Cet appareil a en effet obtenu le label IMQ que les techniciens de l’Institut Italien de Qualité n’accordent qu’aux appareils conformes aux normes du CEI: Comité Electrotechnique Italien.

1. Cet appareil ne doit pas être installé à l’extérieur, même à l’abri d’un appentis, il est extrêmement dangereux de le laisser exposé à la pluie et aux orages.

2. Il ne doit être utilisé que par des adultes et uniquement pour conserver et congeler des aliments, conformément à ce mode d’emploi.

3. Ne touchez jamais ni ne manoeuvrez l’appareil pieds nus ou avec les mains ou les pieds mouillés.

4. Nous déconseillons d’utiliser des rallonges ou des prises multiples. Si le réfrigérateur est installé entre des meubles, veillez par soucis de sécurité à ce que le cordon d’alimentation ne soit ni plié ni comprimé.

5. Ne tirez jamais sur le cordon ou le réfrigérateur pour débrancher la fiche de la prise murale: c’est extrêmement dangereux.

6. Ne touchez pas aux parties intérieures réfrigérantes surtout avec les mains mouillées, vous pourriez vous brûler ou

vous blesser. Ne portez jamais à la bouche des glaçons à peine sortis du freezer, vous risqueriez de vous brûler.

7. Ne procédez à aucune opération de nettoyage ou d’entretien sans avoir auparavant débranché la fiche de l’appareil; il ne suffit pas, en effet, d’amener la manette de réglage de la température sur la position pour éliminer tout contact électrique.

8. Avant d’envoyer votre ancien réfrigérateur à la déchetterie, rendez sa serrure inutilisable. Vous éviterez ainsi que des enfants en jouant, ne restent enfermés à l’intérieur.

9. En cas de panne et avant de faire appel au service aprèsvente, consultez le chapitre «Quelque chose ne va pas?» pour vérifier si vous pouvez vous-même résoudre le problème. Ne tentez pas de réparer la panne en essayant d’accéder aux parties internes.

10. En cas de changement du câble d’alimentation, adressez-vous à nos Services après-vente. Dans certains cas, les connexions sont réalisées au moyen de bornes spéciales, dans d’autres, un outil spécial est indispensable pour accéder aux raccordements.

11. Ne pas utiliser d’appareils électriques à l’intérieur du compartiment de conservation des aliments s’ils n’appartiennent pas aux catégories recommandées par le fabricant.

12. Avant d’envoyer votre appareil hors d’usage à la déchetterie, veillez à le rendre sûr car sa mousse isolante contient du gaz cyclopentane et son circuit réfrigérant peut contenir du gaz R600a (isobutane). Pour cette opération, adressez-vous à votre revendeur ou au Service local prévu à cet effet.

Installation

Pour garantir le bon fonctionnement de votre appareil tout en réduisant sa consommation d’électricité, il faut qu’il soit installé correctement.

L’aération

Le compresseur et le condenseur produisent de la chaleur et exigent par conséquent une bonne aération. Les pièces mal ventilées sont par conséquent déconseillées. L’appareil doit donc être installé dans une pièce munie d’une ouverture (fenêtre ou porte-fenêtre) qui permette de renouveler l’air et qui ne soit pas trop humide. Attention, lors de son installation, à ne pas boucher les grilles d’aération de l’appareil.

Loin de toute source de chaleur

Evitez d’installer votre appareil dans un endroit exposé à la lumière directe du soleil ou près d’une cuisinière électrique ou autre.

Raccordement électrique et mise à la terre

Avant de procéder à tout raccordement électrique, contrôlez si le voltage indiqué sur la plaquette des caractéristiques, placée en bas à gauche à côté du bac à légumes, corres-

pond bien à celui de votre installation et contrôlez si la prise est dotée d’une mise à la terre conforme, comme prescrit par la loi 46/90 sur la sécurité des installations. S’il n’y a pas de mise à la terre, le Fabricant décline toute responsabilité. N’utilisez ni prises multiples ni adaptateurs.

Installez l’appareil de manière à ce que la prise à laquelle il est connecté soit parfaitement accessible.

La puissance est insuffisante?

La prise électrique doit être en mesure de supporter la charge maximum de puissance de l’appareil, indiquée sur la plaquette des caractéristiques placée en bas à gauche à côté du bac à légumes.

Avant de le raccorder électriquement

Après le transport, pour que votre appareil fonctionne bien, placez-le à la verticale et attendez au moins 3 heures avant de le brancher à la prise.

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