Hotpoint BO 1920 AI EU User Manual

Refrigerator

Installation and use

Réfrigérateur

Installation et emploi

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Installation und Gebrauch

Koelkast

Installatie en gebruik

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Instructions for installation and use

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Instructions pour l'installation et l'emploi

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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 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.

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A closer look

Temperature regulation knob

A

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

Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray

D

B

and lidded butter dish

Removable miscellaneous shelf

C

Compartment for a 2 litre bottle

D

Removable door shelf for bottles

E

Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

F

Drain for Defrost Water

G

Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves

H

H

H

H

G

F

A

B

C

C

D

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

3 or 4 days On any shelf.

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

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).

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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

- 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.

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

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 .
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Fig. 3

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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;

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).

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Test

P.S-I.

TI

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

W

Fuse

A

Freez. Capac

Poder de Cong

kg/24 h

4,0

Max 15 w

Class

Clase

N

Classe

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

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.

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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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