Hotpoint BTS 1624 AI User Manual

Refrigerator

Installation and use

Kühlschrank

Installation und Gebrauch

BTS 1624 A

4 star integrated under-counter fitting refrigerator 1

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Instructions for installation and use

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Installation- und Gebrauchshinweise

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

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

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 the power supply cord must be replaced, please con­tact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases,
the connections are made using special terminals and in oth­ers a special tool must be used to access the connections.

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:

Compartment for a 2 litre bottle

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Removable door shelf for bottles

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refrigerator OFF;

1 minimum cold

temperature;

5 maximum cold

temperature

Removable door shelves with lid, with egg

B

tray and lidded butter dish

Hinged shelf

C

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Fruit and Vegetable Crisper

F

Removable crisper cover tray

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Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves

H

Compartment for storing frozen foods, freez-

ing fresh foods and making ice

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I

H

G

F

B

C

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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

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

On the shelf above the vegetable crisp
(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 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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