Hotpoint FF4D SB User Manual

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION

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English,1

FF4D SB (UK)

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Positioning and connection

Description of the appliance, 4-5

Control panel
Overall view

Start-up and use, 6-7

Starting the appliance
Chiller system
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
Using the freezer to its full potential

Maintenance and care, 8

Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Holiday function
Optimization Energy Saving function
Replacing the light bulb

Precautions and tips, 9

General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment

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Troubleshooting, 10

Guarantee, 11

After Sales Service, 12

Installation

! Before placing your new appliance into operation

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please read these operating instructions carefully. They
contain important information for safe use, for installation
and for care of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the
appliance.

Positioning and connection

Positioning

1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free room.

2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills. The compressor and
condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to
operate correctly and save energy.

3. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of
the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 12
cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls.

4. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat
(direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).

5. In order to maintain the correct distance between the
appliance and the wall behind it, fit the spacers supplied
in the installation kit, following the instructions provided.

Levelling

1. Install the appliance on a level and rigid floor.

2. If the floor is not perfectly horizontal, adjust the
refrigerator by tightening or loosening the front feet.

Connection of the water supply

To carry this out, use the kit provided which contains all
the necessary elements for connection to the water
supply.
To improve the performance of the Aqua Care, we
recommend that you fit a tap with a filter on the pipe for
the connection to the water system: in this way it will be
possible to manually interrupt the water supply during
long periods in which Aqua Care is not used.
! The water pressure inside the water system must be
between 0.8 bar and 8 bar.
! The appliance must only be connected to a water
supply suitable for drinking.

Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that
can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use.
Before using the appliance please read the instructions
below.

WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Replacing fuse covers:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved
fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse
cover re-fitted.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until
a replacement is obtained.

Electrical connections

After the appliance has been transported, carefully
place it vertically and wait at least 3 hours before
connecting it to the electricity mains. Before inserting
the plug into the electrical socket ensure the following:
 The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with

the law.

 The socket can withstand the maximum power of the

appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located
on the bottom left side of the fridge (e.g. 150 W).

 The voltage must be in the range between the values

indicated on the data plate located on the bottom left
side (e.g. 220-240V).

 The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance.

If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an
authorised technician to replace it (see Assistance). Do
not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply
cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.
! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by

authorised technicians only (see Assistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these
safety measures not be observed.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the
colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.

Changing the plug:

Removing the plug

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug
and you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable
or to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units
etc. please ensure that either:

- The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re­wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of
approval.

or

- The mains cable is wired directly into a
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)
which is accessible without moving the
appliance.

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Disposing of the plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit
your socket. The cable should be cut as close as
possible to the moulded plug.
Remove the fuse.

WARNING:

To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded
plug into a socket anywhere else.

Fitting a new plug

IMPORTANT:

WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

- Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked
'E' or

- Connect Brown wire to terminal marked 'L' or
coloured red or brown.

- Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N' or
coloured Black or Blue.

If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor
or at the distribution board.

If you are in any doubt about the electrical
supply to your machine, consult a qualified
electrician before use.

CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to
the following EEC directives :
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC
& 93/68/EEC

or coloured Green and Yellow.

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Description of the
appliance

Control panel

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REFRIGERATOR

OPERATION

Knob

SUPER COOL

Indicator light

POWER

Indicator light

SUPER FREEZE

Indicator light

FREEZER
OPERATION

Knob

SUPER COOL

Button

 REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob

to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment.

is the optimal temperature for energy saving

levels.

is the holiday function (see Maintenance and

care).
OFF switches the refrigerator off.

 SUPER COOL

of the refrigerator compartment rapidly. When it is
pressed, the SUPER COOL indicator light
illuminates (see Start-up and use).

 SUPER COOL Yellow indicator light (rapid cooling)

illuminates when the SUPER COOL button is
pressed.

 POWER Indicator light illuminates when the

appliance is connected to the electricity network.

(quick cool) to lower the temperature

SUPER FREEZE

Button

 SUPER FREEZE button (rapid freezing) to freeze

fresh food. When it is pressed, the SUPER FREEZE
indicator light illuminates (see Start-up and use).
If pressed for at least 3 seconds, this activates the
Optimization Energy Saving function (see Care
and maintenance).

 SUPER FREEZE Yellow indicator light (rapid

freezing) illuminates when the SUPER FREEZE
button is pressed.

 FREEZER OPERATION Knob

to regulate the temperature of the freezer
compartment.

is the optimal temperature for energy saving

levels.

switches the appliance off, including the

refrigerator.

! The indicator lights are also used to indicate an
unusual temperature increase in the freezer
compartment (see Troubleshooting).

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