Hotpoint FFA45W, FFA47X User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Fridge / Freezer

Model FFA45W

Model FFA47X

CONTENTS

Product Safety
Installation
Electrical Connection
Get to Know your Appliance
The Display
Getting your Appliance ready for use
How to use The Display
How to use the Refrigerator Compartment
How to use the Freezer Compartment
Food Storage
Energy Saving Tips
Buzzer and Visual Warnings
Caring for your Appliance
Troubleshooting
Notes
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts

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Back Cover

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and pr oper use of the
appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided
so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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PRODUCT SAFETY

A TTENTION

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) ans 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 readio 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 danger ous 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 perform any cleaning or maintenance operations
without first unplugging the appliance; in fact, pressing the
ON/OFF button on the display for more than two seconds is
not enough to cut off all electrical contacts.

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

Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en­sure the best and most efficient performance of your
appliance.

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.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:

- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;

- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.

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.

Levelling

The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
feet at the front of the appliance.

Earthing

Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt­age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot­tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor­responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed
in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the
system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability
for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or
multiple sockets.

Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.

Check the power load

The electrical socket must support the maximum power load
of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom
left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).

Before plugging the appliance to the mains

Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before
plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per ­formance.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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.

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.

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.

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

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 or coloured
Green and Yellow.

- 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

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

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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

Removable lidded shelf, with egg tray and

A

butter dish

Butter dish

B

Beverage can shelves

C

Intermediate shelves

D

Removable door shelf for bottles

E

Ice tray

F

Removable height-adjustable shelves

L

Light

M

Levelling feet

G

Food storage

H

compartments

Compartments for

I

freezing and food
storage

Fruit and Vegetable

J

Crisper

"Fresh box"

K

compartment for
meat and fish

M

L

K

J

I

WATER LEVEL

A

B

C

D

E

MAX

WATER LEVEL

MAX

F

H

GG

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ECOECOECO

THE DISPLAY

ON/OFF button

A

This button turns the entire
appliance on or off (refrigerator
and freezer compartments)
(press it for more than two
seconds).

ECO button

B

The button enables and disables
the ECOseconds function

RESET ALARM button

C

This button turns the alarm buzzer off, as well as
cancelling scrolling text alarm messages from the
display (simply press it).

MODE button

D

This button allows you to act on the display to have
access to the various settings/functions and,
subsequently, to select the same.

ADJUST/SELECT + button

E

This button allows you to adjust the settable values
(temperature, date, time and language) or to select
the various functions.

A

B

C

ECO

RESET

ALARM

G I ON P

+

-

J K L MH

Display: ECO function

I

Displays the condition (disabled, selected or enabled)
of the ECO function (optimal temperature at low
consumption levels).

Display: SUPER COOL function

J

Displays the condition (disabled, selected or enabled)
of the SUPER COOL function (rapid cooling of the
refrigerator compartment).

Display: SUPER FREEZE function

K

Displays the condition (disabled, selected or enabled)
of the SUPER FREEZE function (rapid freezing).

Display: HOLIDAY function

L

ECOECO

D

E

F

ADJUST/SELECT - button

F

This button allows you to adjust the settable values
(temperature, date, time and language) or to deselect
the various functions.

Display: refrigerator compartment indication

G

Displays the temperature set in the
refrigerator compartment (fixed
figure), the temperature you are
setting (flashing figure) or the OFF
condition of the appliance

Display: freezer compartment indication

H

Displays the temperature set in the
freezer compartment (fixed figure), the
temperature you are setting (flashing
figure) or the OFF condition of the
appliance (OFF enabled).

Displays the condition (disabled, selected or enabled) of
the HOLIDA Y function (optimal temperatures in the event
of long-term absences without having to turn the
appliance off).

Display: ICE P AR TY function

M

Displays the condition (disabled, selected or enabled) of the
ICE PARTY function (maximum speed in cooling a hot bottle
and serving it at the table in the special bucket designed to
maintain the temperature reached by the bottle).

Display: alarm indicator

N

If enabled, it indicates the presence of a critical
situation (door open, high temperature, etc…).

Display: time indicator

O

Indicates the correct time and is used to set the date
(month, day and year).

Display: scrolling text

P

Used to set the language, it also provides general
information as to the condition of the appliance and
on how to interact with the display.

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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE

NOTICE
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be­fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee
that it operates properly.

Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or fr eezer , clean
the interior well with warm water and baking soda.

Motor protection delay

This model is provided with a motor protection control
system. Therefore, if the compressor does not start
immediately upon installation, do not worry as it will
start automatically after approximately 8 minutes.
This is also what will happen every time the power
supply is interrupted, both due to a power failure or
should you switch it off yourself (to clean or defrost
your freezer, for example).

After plugging the appliance into a suitable electricity
socket, ensure the display is on with the OFF words in

HOW TO USE THE DISPLAY

Firstly , take all the advice that appears in the form of scrolling
text on the display: it will be of use to you, especially when
you make your first settings.

Temperature settings:

If the appliance is switched off, the temperatures set at that
time will appear in the indication spaces on the display
concerning the refrigeration and freezer compartments (G
for the refrigerator and H for the freezer). To change these,
press the MODE (D) button as many times as necessary for
the figure corresponding to the temperature set to flash in
the relative indication space.
temperature to set by pressing the ADJUST/SELECT + (E) (to
increase the temperature displayed by one degree) and/or
ADJUST/SELECT - (F) (to decrease the temperature displayed
by one degree) buttons. Once you have reached the desired
temperature, you should set it by pressing the MODE (D) button
again to confirm the selection. Now the new temperature will
stop flashing and will remain fixed in the relevant indication space
on the display to indicate that the new setting has been made.
NOTE: if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the
MODE button within ten seconds of the last action
performed on the display , the latter shall go back to displaying
the temperature previously in being and indicate that no
new temperature has been set.
The temperatures set automatically are +5°C for the refrigerator
compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment and these
are the standard temperatures for food storage.
The settable temperatures for the refrigerator compartment
range from +2°C to +8°C, whereas those for the freezer
compartment range from -18°C to -26°C. When the ECO
function is enabled, the possible settings are instead closer

Now you can select the new

the indication spaces concerning the two compartments
(fridge and freezer).

Freezer compartment
When the appliance is switched on (by pressing the ON/
OFF button A for more than two seconds), the freezer

compartment is automatically brought to the standard setting
of - 18°C. We recommend you enable the SUPER FREEZE
function to speed up the cooling process of the compartment;
when the latter has reached its optimal temperature, the
function shall be automatically disabled and you may place
your frozen food inside the compartment.

Refrig ompartment

When the appliance is switched on, the refrigerator
compartment is brought to the standard setting of + 5°C.
We recommend you enable the SUPER COOL function to
speed up the cooling process of the compartment: after a
few hours, you may place food inside the refrigerator.

to the standard ones for food storage: from +4°C to +6°C
for the refrigerator compartment and from -18°C to -20°C
for the freezer compartment. The possible increases and
decrease are still of 1°C.
When the HOLIDAY function is enabled, temperature
regulations cannot be made, but the appliance automatically
sets itself to the best setting for the situation: +12°C for the
refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer
compartment.

How to use the functions:

ECOECO

Function symbol in normal operating conditions
(only green symbol lit)

Function selected (green symbol and red outline
lit)

Function enabled (green symbol and blue
background lit)

To enable and disable the ECO function, just press the ECO
button (B).
Press the MODE (D) button as many times as necessary for
the red outline of the function you wish to act on to light
up: this indicates that the function has been selected and is
ready to be enabled or disabled.

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Now you can act on the function using the ADJUST/SELECT
+ (E) (to enable it) and/or ADJUST/SELECT - (F) (to disable

it) buttons. To confirm the setting chosen for the function,
press the MODE (D) button again. The red outline will come
off to indicate the conclusion of operations on this function:
if the function has been enabled, not only the green symbol
lights up, but also the blue background, whereas if it has
been disabled, the blue background will also come off and
only the green symbol will stay lit.
NOTE: if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the
MODE button within ten seconds of the last action performed
on the display, the latter shall go back to displaying the
function previously set and indicate that no new modification
has been made.
Some functions (SUPER COOL and HOLIDA Y) are linked to
the refrigerator compartment; other functions foresee an
operation that can create conflicts (for example HOLIDAY
and SUPER FREEZE), in this case a pre-set priority is taken
into consideration in order to help you run the appliance.

Language setting:

The language setting is the first operation that is suggested
(via the scrolling text on the display) the first time you turn
the appliance on.
Y ou can choose from six differ ent languages (Italian, French,
English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish): the display will
provide all the indications in the chosen language; should
you fail to select one, the appliance is factory-set to Italian.
If this is not the first time you turn the appliance on, first
press the MODE (D) button as many times as necessary for
the scrolling text “IMPOST AZIONE LINGUA [+/-] / CHOIX

LANGUE [+/-] / SET LANGUAGE [+/-] / SELECCIONAR
IDIOMA [+/-] / PROGRAMAÇÃO LÍNGUA [+/-]” to come

up on the display; if it is the first time you turn the appliance
on, then this is not necessary.
Now you can choose the language using the ADJUST/
SELECT + (E) (scrolls forward in the list of languages available
that appear in the form of scrolling text) and/or ADJUST/
SELECT - (F) (scrolls back in the list of languages available
that appear in the form of scrolling text) buttons. Once the
language you wish to select has appeared in the scrolling
text, confirm the setting by pressing the MODE (D) button
again: the language is now enabled.
NOTE: if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the
MODE button within ten seconds of the last action
performed on the display , the latter shall go back to displaying
the language previously set and indicate that no modification
has been made.

Setting the time and date:

The time and date settings are in rapid sequence and you
cannot intervene on the date without first setting the time.
Press the MODE (D) button as many times as necessary for
the words “SET TIME [+/-]” appears in the form of scrolling
text.
Now you can set the exact time using the ADJUST/SELECT
+ (E) (to go up one hour) and/or ADJUST/SELECT - (F) (to
go back one hour) buttons. Once you have reached the time
to set, confirm the setting by pressing the MODE (D) button
once more: you should now set the minutes using the same
procedure.
Once you have set the correct time, you should set the day
and then the month and year, using the same procedure:
buttons ADJUST/SELECT + (E) and ADJUST/SELECT - (F)
for the exact digit and again the MODE button to confirm.
NOTE: if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the
MODE button within ten seconds of the last action
performed on the display , the latter shall go back to displaying
the setting previously made and indicate that no modification
has been made.

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HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT...

The temperature inside the refrigerator is automatically ad­justed according to the setting made on the display.We rec­ommend, however, a medium position.
When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy
shopping spree, use the SUPER COOL "J" function (see the
paragraph on "How to use the display") in order to reach
optimum operating conditions quickly. Once the necessary
time has elapsed, the function is disabled automatically.
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.
The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with
practical removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can be
adjusted to allow storage of large containers. This allows
you to place even large containers and foodstuffs in the re­frigerator.
Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the
compressor to work harder and use mor e energy.
Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will
increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in
the refrigerator.
To use the cold cuts/cheese box, unhook it and remove it
from the shelf. To optimise space according to your needs,
the same can be moved laterally (Fig. 2).
The can rack (Fig. 3) on the inner door allows you to store
not only cans, but also yoghurt, butter and other containers,
according to your requirements.

WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
ventilation holes with food or containers.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Using the "Fresh box" compartment for meat
and fish

This compartment was designed to allow for longer
preservation times for fresh meat and fish (for as long as a
week).
This is possible as the coldest temperature of the entire fridge
is available inside this specific compartment.
The clear protective door to open the compartment avoids
any oxidation or blackening to occur, which are typical of
meat and fish when exposed to air.
Moreover, the "Fresh box" compartment can also be used
to cool dishes that are normally eaten "cold", such as melon
and Parma ham, figs and ham, mozzarella and tomatoes.

1

2

Fig. 2

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HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT...

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.
When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
"I" where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is
ideal for freezing food properly . Remember that pr oper con­servation depends on the speed of freezing.
The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is
indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator
compartment.
The first time, or after the freezer has been inactive, you can
only freeze food after having let the appliance function at
maximum.
Food can be frozen by enabling the SUPER FREEZE 24 hour
function (see the paragraph on "How to use the display").
After 24 hours, or once the optimal temperatures have been
reached, the rapid freezing function is automatically disabled.
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the
freezer.
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 curr ent 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.

WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
ventilation holes with food or containers.

Thanks to the special ICE P ARTY function, you will no longer
have to deal with the problem of finding broken bottles
placed to cool inside the freezer compartment (all liquids,
upon freezing, expand and increase in volume). By enabling
this function, the appliance itself will let you know, by
sounding a buzzer and by means of a visual signal (a message
on the display in the form of scrolling text), when it is the
best time to remove the bottle from the compartment. To
turn the buzzer off and cancel the message from the display ,
just press the RESET ALARM (C) button. Do not forget to
use the ergonomic bucket provided to store the bottle inside
the freezer compartment; as well as accelerating the cooling
process of the same, once it is time to serve it at the table,
you can take it there easily thanks to the special handles
and keep it cool at length at the table.
WARNING: always keep the bucket provided for the bottle
inside the freezer compartment (even when you don't have
bottles to cool); only this way can the low temperature of
the liquid be guaranteed in a short amount of time.
Remember that for optimal operation, the bucket with the
bottle inside it should be stored in the top part "I" of the
freezer compartment when the ICE P ARTY function has been
enabled.

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Ice trays

This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent.
The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the
freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and
cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the
food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore,
the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to
cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).

T o remove the ice trays fr om
their housings, push the tray
upwards and then pull it out
(fig. 4). To put the tray back
in place, insert the top part
into the special housing and,
once in a vertical position,
just let it drop into place.

Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the
tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away
from their housing and come out of the same hole used to
fill the tray with water . To make it easier for the ice cubes to
come out, wet the outside of the tray.
WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water ,
make sure that the same is completely empty and that there
are no traces of ice left inside it.
The minimum time required for ice to form well is
approximately 8 hours.

WATER LEVEL

MAX

MAX

WATER LEVEL

Fig. 4

Instructions for use (Fig. 5)
Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level
indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed it:
inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the
formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes.
If you have used an excessive amount of water , you will have
to wait until the ice has melted, empty out the tray and re-fill
it with water.
Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the
hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected
compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after
which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and
place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer
compartment.

Fig. 5

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FOOD STORAGE

Meat and Fish

Food Wrapping

Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required.

Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required.

Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required.

Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required.

Veal/Pork Chops

Veal/Lamb Cutlets

Minced Meat

Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3 Not required.

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and
then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and
then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

In aluminium containers covered with cling
wrap.

Tenderising

(days)

Freshly

minced

Storage

(months)

6 Not required.

6 Not required.

2 Slowly in refrigerator.

Thawing Time

Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2 As necessary.

Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Pheasant, Partrige and
Wild Duck

Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5 / 6 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Large Fish Ti nfoil or Cling Wrap 4 / 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2 / 3 Not required.

Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3 / 6 Not required.

Shellfish

Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Store in salted water in aluminium
containers or plastic containers.

3 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water.

Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4 / 6 Directly in pan.

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FOOD STORAGE

Fruits and Vegetables

Food Preparation

Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2’

Apricots, Peaches,
Cherries and Plums

Strawb erries
Blackberries and
Raspberries

Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain.

Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush.

Cauliflower

Cabbage and
Brussel Sprouts

Peas Shell and wash. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

Peel and pit. 1’ / 2’

Rinse and fry.

Remove leaves, cut head
into small pieces and blanch
in wate r and a little lem on

juice .

Wash a nd c ut into sm all
pieces.

Blanching

Time

2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

1’ / 2’ Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 At room temperature.

Wrapping

In Containers (cover
with syrup)

In Containers (cover
with syrup)

In Containers (cover
with sugar)

In Containers (add

10% sugar)

In Containers (sugar

to taste)

Storage

(months)

12

12

10 / 12

12

10 / 12

Thawing Time

In refrigerator very
slowly.

In refrigerator very
slowly.

In refrigerator very
slowly.

In refrigerator very
slowly.

In refrigerator very
slowly.

French Beans Wash and slice if required. 2 Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required.

Carrots, Peppers
and Turnips

Mush rooms a nd
Asparagus

Spinach Wash and mince. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 At room temperature.

Vegetable for Soups

Various Foods Preparation

Bread Plastic Baggies 4

Cakes Plastic Baggies 6

Cream Plastic Containers 6

Butter

Peel, w a sh an d s lice if
necessary.

Wash, peel and cut up. 3’ / 4’

Wash and cut up in small
pieces.

3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

3’

Blanching

Time

Plastic Baggies or
Containers

Plastic Baggies or
Containers

Wrapping

In original wrapping

or tinfoil

6 At room temperature.

6 / 7 Not required.

Storage

(months)

6 In refrigerato r.

Thawing time

At room temperature
and in the oven.

About 10 minutes at
room temperature,

cook at 100/200°C.

At room temperature or
in refrigerator.

Boiled Food or
Vegetable Soup

Eggs

Plastic or Glass
Containers

Freeze without shells
in sm a ll co nta ine rs

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3 / 6

10

At room temperature or
in hot water.

At room temperature or
in refrigerator.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

- Install it well

And therefore far fr om heat sources, from dir ect sunlight, in
a well aired place and according to the distances indicated
in the section on "Installation/Aeration".

- Just the right cold

Too cold a compartment increases energy consumption.

- Do not Overfill

To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely
within the refrigerator . If it is overfilled, this will prevent pr oper
air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.

- Close the Doors

Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time
you do so you loose much of the cold air. T o raise the tem­perature to the proper level again, the motor must work for
a long time, consuming energy.

- Keep an Eye on the Seals

Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.

- No Hot Foods

A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises
the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food
cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the re­frigerator .

BUZZERS AND VISUAL WARNINGS

Door open alarm

If the refrigerator door is left open for more than two
minutes, the internal light begins to flash; a buzzer sounds,
and the latter can be turned off by shutting (or by opening
and then shutting) the door or by pressing the RESET

ALARM (C) button.

Abnormal freezer heating alarm

1. To signal an excessive heating on the part of the freezer,

a buzzer will sound and a scrolling text message comes
up on the display to signal an excessive heating of the
compartment. T o prevent food from refr eezing, the freezer
will try to maintain a temperature of 0°C, thus allowing
you to use up the food within 24 hours. Cooked food
can be refrozen. You can turn the buzzer off simply by
pressing the RESET ALARM (C) button.
To return to normal operation and cancel the alarm
message from the display, press the RESET ALARM (C)
button again.

2. If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to
excessively high values, the buzzer will sound yet again
and another scrolling text message will come up on the
display to signal the dangerous state of overheating. We
recommend you check the conditions of the food, as it
may be necessary to throw it away. The buzzer can be
turned off by simply pressing the RESET ALARM (C) button.
To return to normal operation and cancel the alarm
message from the display, press the RESET ALARM (C)
button again.

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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE

Before performing any cleaning operations, unplug the
appliance from the mains electricity supply (keep ON/
OFF button “A” pressed down for more than two seconds,
until OFF is displayed in both fridge and freezer
compartments, then unplug the appliance). Should you
fail to follow this procedure, an alarm condition may

WARNING: this alarm is not a sign of an anomaly . To

arise.
restore your appliance’ s normal operating conditions, keep
ON/OFF button “A” pressed down for more than two
seconds to turn the appliance off and then turn it back on
and set the required temperatures.

Cleaning and maintenance of the parts

HOLIDAY FUNCTION. Mould and bad odours forming
inside your unused fridge when you go on holiday need
no longer be a problem: just enable the Holiday
function (from the display). This way, with limited
energy consumption, the temperature of the
refrigerator compartment is kept at around 12°C (you
can store your make-up and beauty products in it, for
example) and the freezer is operated at its minimum
setting, which is essential for food preservation.

Before cleaning your refrigerator, keep ON/OFF button
“A” pressed down for more than two seconds, until OFF
is displayed in both fridge and freezer compartments,
then unplug the appliance.

- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. T o preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation
of odours that are difficult to remove.

- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the internal
and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked with a
warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which is also
a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium
bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.

- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or
detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.

- All the removable parts can be cleaned by soaking in hot
soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry thoroughly before
replacing them.

- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the back
panel and affect the proper running of the appliance. To
remove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using the
appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.

- When the appliance is left unused for an extended amount of
time. If you decide to switch your appliance off during the summer
months, clean it on the inside and leave the doors open.

- Replacing the light bulb.

When replacing the lamp, disconnect the appliance from
the mains, unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it with
another following the steps illustrated in figure 4. Make sure
that the wattage is not greater than 15W.

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Fig. 6

TROUBLESHOOTING

The display is completely switched off

Have you checked whether:

• The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or
home has been turned off;

• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;

• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another

outlet in the room;

• Check the fuse in the plug.

The motor does not start

Have you checked whether:

· 8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance
on?
This model is in fact provided with a motor protection
control system which means that it will only start
approximately 8 minutes after being switched on.

The display is faintly lit

Check that:

· Invert the plug in the outlet to see if this still happens.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool
properly.

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.

If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY CON­TACTS, back page) 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.

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

Have you checked whether:

• The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;

• The doors are left open too long;

• the temperature setting is too hot (or not the best);

• The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.

The food inside the refrigerator is freezing
too much

Have you checked whether:

· the temperature setting is too low (or not the best);

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

The motor runs constantly

Have you checked whether:

· the SUPER COOL and/or SUPER FREEZE and/or ICE P AR-
TY functions are enabled;• The doors are not closed well

or have remained open too long;

• The ambient temperature is too high;

• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.

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NOTES

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After Sales Service

"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a

Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer"

As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts

and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free

replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint

engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service

options:

Repair Service and Information Help Desk

UK: 08709 066066

www .theservicecentr e.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance

Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white goods

repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs include a parts and

labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.

If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on hand with

help and advice.

All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

www .theservicecentr e.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover

plans to give you total peace of mind.

- Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the
period of cover.

- Kitchen Cover - FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8
years old.

Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077

www .theservicecentr e.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.

Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all

available on our web-site at:

www .theservicecentr e.co.uk

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Guarantee

"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"

We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have

purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or

visit our web-site at www.theser vicecentre.co.uk and where necessary , we will arrange for an engineer to

call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if

you prefer, give you your money back.

All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free
replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker
hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.

Guarantee terms and conditions

Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the
following provisions that your appliance:

- Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.

- Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie. not for

commercial or trade use).

- Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance
rating plate.

- Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our
own service engineers.

For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70

or visit: www.hotpoint.co.uk

Recycling & Disposal Information

As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a
mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.

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Key Contacts

After Sales Service

Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both

the appliances and services we offer.

Repair Service and Information Desk

UK: 08709 066 066

(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)

www .theservicecentr e.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

Note: Our operators will require the following information:

Model number:

Serial number:

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)

www .theservicecentr e.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Genuine Parts and Accessories

UK: 08709 077 077

(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

195.040.025.00

Merloni Elettrodonestici UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.