Hotpoint BTS 1614 I User Manual

Refrigerator

Installation and use

Réfrigérateur

Installation et emploi

Kühlschrank

Installation und Gebrauch

Koelkast

Installatie en gebruik

BTS 1614 I

4 star integrated under-counter fitting refrigerator 1

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Instructions for installation and use

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Instructions pour l'installation et l'emploi

Integrierbarer unterbau-Kühlschrank 4 Sterne 13

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Installation- und Gebrauchshinweise

Aangepaste aanrecht-koelkast 4 sterren 20

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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.

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. 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.

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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

You can position the knob on any of the settings from
1 - 5 as required. Remember that you can turn off
your refrigerator by setting the knob to .

Hinged shelf

C

Compartment for a 2 litre bottle

D

Removable door shelf for bottles

E

Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

F

Removable crisper cover tray

G

Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves

H

Compartment for storing frozen foods,

I

freezing fresh foods and making ice

Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray

B

and lidded butter dish

I

H

G

A

B

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.

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.
Fill the ice trays and place them in the compartment “I”.

Storage - getting the most out of your appliance.

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)

2 or 3 days

Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days

Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door.

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

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

Butter, margarine On any shelf.

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

3 or 4 days On any shelf.

refrigerator)

Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries,

3 or 4 days On any shelf.

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).

- 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.

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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.

Energy Saving Tips

- 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 precaution will slow the rise in
temperature within the compartment. If the door is not
opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their
current state for approximately 9-14 hours.

- 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.

- Install the Appliance Correctly

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

- 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.

- 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.

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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 is collected by the conveyor and is evaporated
externally automatically.
Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 1) to
prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the
refrigerator instead of flowing out.
The storage compartment should be defrosted when the
layer of ice in the evaporator reaches the thickness of 7 to 8
mm. Set the thermostat knob on symbol “ ” and leave the
door open until the compartment is completely defrosted.
The defrost water can be collected as shown in figure 2.
Dry the wet parts and turn on the appliance by setting the
thermostat knob on the setting used previously.
To speed up the defrosting of the storage compartment,
place a bowl of hot water inside the compartment.

IMPORTANT: When defrosting, remove the frozen food, wrap
in newspaper and keep in a cool place.
Since the rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of
the food, it should be used as soon as possible.

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.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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Trouble Shooting

The Refrigerator does not Work

Check that:

· The mains switch in your home is on.

The Appliance does not Refrigerate Properly

Check that:

· The door is shut properly and that the door seal is not
damaged;

· The thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting;

· The refrigerator has not been overfilled.

Food in the Refrigerator is too Cold

Check that:

· The thermostat knob is on the correct setting.

The Motor Runs Continuously

Check whether:

· The door is not closed properly or has been left open;

· The room temperature is not too high.

The Appliance is Noisy

Check whether:

· The appliance is perfectly level;

· The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other

objects that vibrate or make noise.

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 unauthorized personnel and insist on the
use of original spare parts.

Remember that the refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes
a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not
running (this is quite normal).

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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. 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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