Hotpoint FFQ48 User Manual
Instructions for Installation and Use
Fridge / Freezer
Model FFQ48
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper 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:
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
Operating Instructions
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION
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English,1
FFQ48
Contents
Installation, 4
Positioning and connection
Description of the appliance, 6-7
Control panel
Overall view
Accessories, 8
Refrigerator compartment
Freezer compartment
Display, 9-10
Display description
Using the display
Start-up and use, 11
Starting the appliance
Chiller system
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
Using the freezer to its full potential
Maintenance and care, 12
Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Replacing the light bulb
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Precautions and tips, 13
General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment
Troubleshooting, 14
Assistance, 15
After Sales Service, 18
Hotpoint Guarantee, 19
Key Contacts, 20
Installation
! Before operating your new appliance, please read
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these operating instructions carefully. They contain
important information for safe use, installation and 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
5 cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls.
4. Ensure the appliance is far away from any sources of
heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).
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 rear feet.
Electrical connections
After transportation of the appliance, 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 manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
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.
• 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 (
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
see Assistance
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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.
Aqua Care function
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The refrigerator you have purchased is fitted with the
Aqua Care system which, thanks to an advanced filter
system with active carbons, provides your household
with fresh, filtered water.
! To improve the system’s performance, we recommend
that you follow the instructions contained in this manual
and in the assembly diagram provided with the kit.
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
- 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.
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or coloured Green and Yellow.
Starting Aqua Care
After connecting it to the water system, installing the
filter (see Replacing Aqua Care filter) and switching on
the refrigerator (See Starting the appliance), it is
necessary to remove any air from the Aqua Care system:
1. Activate the AQUA CARE
function by pressing the correct
button (see Display)
2. Place a container under the
dispenser.
3. Hold the button down until the
water is dispensed.
4. Drain and discard three litres
of water.
! When using for the first time and each time the Aqua
Care system is not used for more than 1 week, it will be
necessary to drain and discard three litres of water.
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
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Description of the
appliance
Control panel
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ON/OFF
button
AQUA
CARE
button
• ON/OFF button switches the whole appliance on and
off (refrigerator compartment and freezer
compartment). It must be held down for at least 2
seconds.
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care
• AQUA CARE button activates and deactivates the
Aqua Care function.
• RESET ALARM button switches off the sound alarm
(press once) and deletes the alarm messages from
the scrolling text on the display (press a second time).
See Troubleshooting
RESET ALARM
button
See Start-up and use
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and
Maintenance and
Display
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ADJUST/SELECT +
button
MODE
button
+
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ADJUST/SELECT -
button
• MODE selects the various display settings and
functions.
• ADJUST/SELECT + button activates the functions
and modifies the temperature, time, date and
language settings.
• ADJUST/SELECT + button deactivates the functions
and modifies the temperature, time, date and
language settings.
• Display programmes the appliance and controls its
operation.
See Display
See Display
and
Start-up and use
See Display
See Display
and
Start-up and use
and
Start-up and use
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