Hotpoint BL31 User Manual

Installation and User

Handbook

Retention of the Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the

safe and proper use of the appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else,or move house and leave it behind,make sure
this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety

warnings.

BL31 - Integrated

Larder Fridge

Your New Integrated Appliance

Using your new integrated appliance is very simple.Nevertheless,to get the best results it is
important that you read right through this handbook before using your integrated appliance
for the first time.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING:This appliance must be earthed.

Fuses

Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse.If you need to replace the fuse,only
those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. I f you lose the fuse cover,
a replacement may be obtained from your local authorised Service Centre or Electricity
company. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of
plug.

WARNING:Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted.
Changing the Plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.

WARNING:To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket
anywhere else.

IMPORTANT:WIRES IN THE MAINS
LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACC ORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CODE:

Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you change the plug,the colour of
wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the colour of the
markings identifying terminals in the
plug. You should therefore wire it as
shown.

Changing the Mains
Lead

A special lead can be ordered from our Service Department UK:08709 066 066 or
Republic of Ireland:1850 302 220
If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made.It is
strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.

CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:­Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC

Green and yellow (Earth)
wire to terminal
marked ‘E’ ,
symboL, or
coloured green
and yellow.

Blue (Neutral)
wire to terminal
marked ‘N’or
coloured black.

13A ASTAapproved

fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live)

wire to terminal

marked ‘L’or

coloured red.

Cord clamp

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WARNING:AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN.WHEN DISC ARDING AN OLD FRIDGE OR

FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE.IF POSSIBLE,REMOVE THE DOOR

AND DISCARD SEPERATELY.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SIT ON TOP OF YOUR APPLIANCE.IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH

USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE BY SUCH ABUSE.

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Contents Page

Electrical Requirements 2
Disposal Notes/Technical Safety 3
Installation 4-7
Model BL31 Get to know your Integrated Larder Fridge 8

Getting your Integrated Larder Fridge ready for use 9
Controlling the Temperature 9
Storing Food 10
Do’s & Don’ts 11
Caring for your Integrated Larder Fridge 12-13
If your Integrated Larder Fridge Won’t Work 14
After Sales 15
Guarantee 16
Key Contacts Back Cover

Disposal Notes:

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during transport and is
made of recyclable materials.
Corrugated board/board
Moulded polystyrene (foamed,CFC-free polystyrene.
Polythene bags and sheets
Polyproplene straps

Keep packaging materials away from children - polythene sheets and bags can suffocate!.

Please return packaging material to your nearest official collection point so that the various materials can be
reused or recycled as far as possible.
Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged,before the appliance that is no longer needed is taken
away for disposal. In this way the refrigerant will not escape into the environment.
Exact details of the refrigerant used can be found on the type plate.The heat insulator is PU with Pentane.
Information on collection dates or collection points can be obtained from the waste disposal authorities or
local council.

Technical Safety

The refrigerant R600a is environmentally friendly but flammable, tak e care not to damage the refrigerant
circuit pipes.If refrigerant does escape,immediately ensure that the area is well ventilated.
Do not use electrical appliances;i.e ice makers, inside the appliance.

In the event that the appliance is damaged,contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the
mains.
To guarantee safe operation,ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these
operating instructions,and that any repairs and work on the appliance are only carried out by an authorised
service office.

Installing Your Integra ted Appliance

Please read through this section before
starting any work.

The installation location should be in a dry,
well ventilated room. The appliance should
not be exposed to direct sunlight and should
not be near a heat source (e.g.a radiator,
cooker).If required,use an insulating plate.

Warning!

The appliance contains the environmentally
friendly but flammable refrigerant R600a.
Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is NOT
damaged during transportation and
installation.

Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.

The more refrigerant in an appliance,the
larger the room must be in which the
appliance is situated.If a leak occurs in a room
which is to small,a flammable gas-air mixture
may form.

The room must be at least 1 m

3

per 8g of
refrigerant.The amount of refrigerant in
your appliance is indicated on the rating
plate located inside the appliance,on the
bottom left hand side.

If refrigerant is leaking out:

● Avoid naked flames and ignition sources

near the installation location.

● Unplug the appliance and thoroughly

ventilate the room for several minutes.

Installation of the appliance under the
worktop

Although you will need to provide all tools
required for the installation,all fittings are
supplied with the appliance.

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Before fitting

The electrical socket should be easily accessible.
Do not connect the appliance to the electricity supply until installation is completed.

Make sure that the appliance is sitting level on the floor by adjusting all four feet.

Installing Your Integra ted Appliance

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Before fitting,if needed,change over the
way the door opens as show below.

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Changing over the
door hinges