Hotpoint BTS 1620 I EU User Manual

Refrigerator

Installation and use

Réfrigérateur

Installation et emploi

Koelkast

Installatie en gebruik

BTS 1620 I 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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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

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

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.

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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

B

and lidded butter dish

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

H

H

G

F

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.

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 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.

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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 crisp
(which is the coldest area).

On the shelf above the vegetable crisp
(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.

- 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. 1) to
prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrig­erator instead of flowing out.

Fig. 1

- 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. 2.

Fig. 2

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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 food is in contact with the back wall - which is the
coldest part.

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).

There is Water on the Bottom of the Refrigerator

Check whether:

· The defrost drain is clogged.

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