Hotpoint BM10, BM21 User Manual

Installation and User Instructions

for your

Integrated Fridge Freezer

Models BM10/21

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.

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. 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 ACCORDANCE 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

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Electrical Supply

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

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 AT TEMPT 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

●

Do not plug in and switch appliance on at the mains until installation is complete.

●

You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your appliance is caused
by incorrect installation or misuse.

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Contents

Page

Installation

Choosing a location 4
Installation 4
Door Reversal 5-6
Mounting the appliance 7-8

Get to know your Appliance 9-10
Getting your Appliance ready for use

Final Check 10
Running in the Compressor 10

The Controls 11

Storing Food

Storing Fresh Food 12
Freezing Fresh Food/Procedure 13
Storing Frozen Food 13
Defrosting Frozen Food 13

Caring for your Appliance

Defrosting 14
Changing the Light Bulb 14
Cleaning 15
Going Away 15

Troubleshooting 16
After Sales Service 17
Guarantee 18
Key Contacts Back Cover

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.

Before Fitting:

Before connecting to the electricity supply
leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to
allow the cooling system to settle.

Please read through this section before
starting any work.

At the base of the kitchen unit intended for
installing the appliance,there should be at
least 200cm2free space,for adequate air
circulation.

Do not cover the air outlet grille at the top of
the appliance.

Your Integrated Fridge Freezer is designed to
fit into a tall housing as shown (fig 1). It is
vitally important that the appliance is vented
correctly.

Choosing a location:

Your Integrated Fridge Freezer should be
fitted into a kitchen unit space where it is easy
to use.
The power socket should be in a readily
accessible position adjacent to the unit.
Never place the appliance near a heat
emitting device (eg.cooker,radiator,water
heater or similar) and do not expose it to
direct sunlight.In such a position your Fridge
Freezer will have to work harder and will cost
more to run and may be damaged by the
heat. The appliance may be exposed to lower
or higher temperatures but only for short
periods of time and the temperature should
never be lower than 5˚C.
The rear wall of the appliance gets warm
during operation and water evaporates from
the drain pan on the compressor.You must
therefore provide adequate air circulation at
the rear of the appliance.

Installation.

WARNING: THE APPLIANCE SHOULD

ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED

ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE

INSTRUCTIONS,CURRENT STANDARDS

AND REGULATIONS.

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Fig. 1

A (mm) B (mm) C (mm)
Bottom door Top door Cabinet

BM10 653 BM10 1033 Bm10 1775-1780
BM21 846 BM21 840 BM21 1775-1780

Installation (Door reversal).

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1. Top hinge cover of the refrigerator door.

2. Top hinge of the refrigerator door.

3. Top strip.

4. Bottom hinge of the refrigerator door.

5. Top hinge of the freezer door.

6. Washer.

7. Bottom hinge of the freezer door.

8. Bottom hinge filling plug of the freezer
door.

9. Slider guide.

10.Corner cap with a hole.

11.Corner cap without a hole.

Installation (Door reversal).

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If you find that the direction of the door
opening is not convenient,you can reverse it.
The necessary holes on the opposite side of
the cabinet have been made inthe factory and
plugged.

* Remove the top hinge cover of the

refrigerator door. Remove the door by
unscrewing the hinge (the door is
supported only by the bottom hinge) and
remove the hinge washer.

* Unscrew the top strip,move it on the

opposite side of the appliance and fasten
it.

* Unscrew the bottom hinge and washer of

the freezer door and the bottom hinge of
the refrigerator door.

* Remove the corner caps from the door and

reposition them (instead of the one with a
hole insert the one without it,and vice
versa).

* Take off the washer from the bottom hinge

of the freezer door (by turning it in
clockwise),unscrew the bottom hinge
filling plug and screw the bottom hinge
without a plug.

* Insert the filling plug and washer in the

reverse order into the ho;e for the bottom
hinge on the opposite side of the

appliance.
* Put the freezer door on the bottom hinge.
* Turn the bottom hinge of the refrigerator

door by 180˚,insert the hinge and the

washer into the hole of the corner cap on

the freezer door and fasten it.Use the same

procedure for the top hinge of the freezer

door and screw it on the opposite side of

the upper door.Put the washer and the

upper door on the hinge.
* Screw the top hinge of the refrigerator

door and replcae the cover.
* Reposition the slide guides on the

opposite side of both doors.
* Plug the remaining holes with the

decorative caps.

* After you have reversed the door,check if

the magnetic gasket seals correctly.It must
not be creased and must seal all around
the door.