Hotpoint BO 1920 AI EU User Manual

Refrigerator

Installation and use

Réfrigérateur

Installation et emploi

Kühlschrank

Installation und Gebrauch

Koelkast

Installatie en gebruik

BO 1920 AI EU

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	Instructions for installation and use
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	Instructions pour l'installation et l'emploi
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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 the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the

thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break 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. Avoid placing refrigerator in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance. Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance.

During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.

Away from Heat

This appliance should not be positioned in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or directly next to an ovem/hob.

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.

For English Market only

The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for factory testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The appliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363.

A closer look

A Temperature regulation knob

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

refrigerator OFF;

1 minimum cold temperature;

5 maximum cold temperature

B Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish

C Removable miscellaneous shelf

D Compartment for a 2 litre bottle

E Removable door shelf for bottles

F Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

G Drain for Defrost Water

H Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves

	A
H	B
H
	C
H
	C
H
G	D
F	E
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Setting up Your Appliance

ATTENTION

After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance.

Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy.

Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda.

After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the thermostat knob “A” to setting “3”. After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food into the refrigerator.

Food hygiene

1.Once you have bought your food, remove all external packaging made of paper/cardboard or other wrappers, which could introduce bacteria or dirt inside your refrigerator.

2.Protect the food, (especially easily perishable items and those that have a strong smell), in order to avoid contact between them, thereby removing both the possibility of germ/bacteria contamination as well as the diffusion of strong odours inside the fridge.

3.Store all food in such a way as to ensure air can circulate freely between different items.

4.Keep the inside of your fridge clean, taking care not to use oxidiser or abrasive products.

5.Remove all food past its expiry date from the refrigerator.

6.For the correct preservation of food, all easily perishable items (soft cheeses, raw fish, meat, etc.) should be stored in the coldest zone of the fridge compartment, i.e. just above the salad crisper where the temperature indicator is situated.

Storage - getting the most out of your appliance.

-Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper.

-Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly.

-Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food.

-Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in the refrigerator.

-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.

The temperature indicator

The fridge has been equipped with a temperature indicator for an improved, more precise definition of the coldest zone. Make sure “OK” comes up on the indicator.

Correct lighting also ensures an easier indicator reading.

If the word “OK” does not appear it means that the temperature is too high.

Adjust the thermostat (of the fridge compartment) to a higher setting (colder).

Each time you adjust the thermostat setting, wait for the temperature inside the fridge compartment to become stable (approximately 10 hours) before making any further adjustments.

WARNING: Should you place large quantities of food inside the fridge or should the fridge door have been opened frequently or for a prolonged period of time, it is quite normal for OK not to come up on the indicator.

Wait at least 10 hours before adjusting the thermostat to a higher setting.

Fig.1

Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment

Food

Wrapped meat and cleaned fish

(use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags)

Fresh cheese

Storage Time

2 or 3 days

3 or 4 days

Location in the Refrigerator

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

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	3 or 4 days	On any shelf.
in refrigerator)

Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream	3 or 4 days	On any shelf.
pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes

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

Fruits and legumes		In vegetable crisper.

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).

Fig. 3

Energy Saving Tips

- 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.

- Correct Temperature Settings

Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.

- Do Not Overfill Your Appliance

Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor.

Caring for Your Appliance

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 instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation; the defrost water drips into the drain, is collected in a special tray and then evaporates.

Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 3) to prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.

Fig. 2

- Keep the Door Closed

Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a substantial amount of energy.

- Check the Seal on the Door

Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.

- Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still Hot

A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room temperature before storing.

Cleaning and Maintenance

-Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains and the formation of difficult to remove odours.

-Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a neutral soap.

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

-All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in hot soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry them 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 door open to prevent the formation of 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 burned out bulb and replace it with another bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. 3 .

Trouble Shooting

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 refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly.

Have you checked whether:

•The door do not close well or the seal are faulty;

•The door 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.

The motor runs continuously.

Have you checked whether

•The door are not closed well or have remained open too long;

•The ambient temperature is too high;

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.

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).

Mod. RG 2330

Cod. 93139180000

220 - 240 V-

50 Hz

150 W

Fuse

Total

340

Net

Gross

Freez

Clase N

Gross

Poder de Cong

Bruto

Util

Bruto

kg/24 h 4,0

Classe

Brut

Utile

Brut

Compr.

R 134 a

Test

Pressure

Syst.

HIGH-235

Kompr.

kg 0,090

P.S-I. LOW 140

Made in Italy 13918

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

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.Si le câble d’alimentation de cet appareil est abîmé, seul notre Service Après Vente peut le changer à l’aide d’outils spéciaux.

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. Evitez de positionner l’appareil dans un endroit directement exposé au soleil ou bien à côté d’une cuisinière électrique au autre appareil similaire. Il est préférable d’éviter aussi de placer l’appareil dans une pièce mal aèrèe.

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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