Hotpoint FFU4DG K Instruction manual

FFU4DG K

English

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION

Contents

Operating Instructions, 1
Assistance, 2
Description of the appliance, 3
Installation, 4
Accessories, 5
Start-up and use, 6
Maintenance and care, 7
Precautions and tips, 8
Troubleshooting 9

Contact Information

Assistance

Guarantee

12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee

Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee,
which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from
the date of purchase.

This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your
appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship
or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the
appliance at no cost to you.

This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

- The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in
accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions.

- The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply
printed on the rating plate.

- The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes
only.

- The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained,
dismantled, or otherwise interfered with by any person not
authorised by us.

- Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed
agent.

- Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is
replaced become our property.

- The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of
Ireland.

The guarantee does not cover:

- Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or
interference or as a result of improper installation.

- Replacement of any consumable item or accessory. These
included but not limited to: plugs, cables, batteries, light bulbs,
fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.

- Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.

THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES.

5 Year Parts Guarantee

Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This
additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your
appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our
authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s
time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply
call our registration line on 0870 6092094 (Republic of Ireland 01

230 0800).

Extended Guarantees

We offer a selection of protection plans that enable you to fully
cover yourself against the expense of repair bills for the life of your
policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on

08709 088 088 (Republic of Ireland 01 230 0233).

We are the largest service team in the UK and Ireland offering you

Hotpoint Service

access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified
engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.

UK: 08709 066 066

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:

Model number: _______________________________________

Serial number: ________________________________________

Parts and Accessories

We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as
accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your
appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently
throughout its life.

UK: 08709 066 066

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Appliance Registration

We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To
activate your free 5 year parts guarantee you must register your
appliance with us.

UK: 0870 6092094

Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate, Dublin 17

Recycling and 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 the risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug, and
cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these
parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be
plugged into mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.

We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and

Free Helpdesk Service

assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical
difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our
Hotypoint Service Hotline on 08709 066 066 (Republic of Ireland
0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to
arrange for an engineer to call.

- model - serial number

After Sales Service

No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during
the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer.

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Description of the appliance

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Control panel

1. ON/OFF

The entire product (both the refrigerator and freezer compartments)
may be switched on by pressing this button. The red LED indicates
that the product is switched off, while the green LED shows that it is
operating.

2. REFRIGERATOR and temperature adjustment

Used to modify the temperature setting of the refrigerator;
confirmation corresponding to the selected temperature appears
on the display.

3. Refrigerator display

Shows the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment.

4. I-CARE

Controls the activation and deactivation of the I-CARE function
(optimal operating temperature for minimal energy consumption).
When this function is activated, the I-CARE LED on the keypad
lights up.Press and hold the I-CARE button for 8 seconds so that
the corresponding LED begins to flash; this will allow you to set the
temperature to +4°,+5°,+6° in the Refrigerator compartment and

-18°,-19°,-20° in the Freezer compartment. Ten minutes after the
most recent user interaction, the display enters its energy saving
mode.To exit the energy saving mode, simply press any button or
open the refrigerator door.

5. ALARM

An alarm situation has been detected in the product (see
Troubleshooting section).

6. CHILD LOCK

Activates or deactivates the control panel button lock in order to
avoid the risk of the various functions being activated accidentally
by children. The CHILD LOCK LED on the keypad lights up.

7. FREEZER and temperature adjustment

Used to modify the temperature setting of the freezer; confirmation
corresponding to the selected temperature appears on the display.

8. FREEZER display

Shows the set temperature for the freezer
compartment.

9. SUPER COOL

Activates or deactivates the SUPER COOL
function (rapid cooling). The SUPER COOL LED
on the keypad lights up and ‘SC’ appears on the
refrigerator display.

10. SUPER FREEZE

Activates or deactivates the SUPER FREEZE
function (rapid freezing). The SUPER FREEZE LED
on the keypad lights up and ‘SF’ appears on the
freezer display.

11. HOLIDAY

Activates or deactivates the HOLIDAY function (the
HOLIDAY LED on the keypad lights up), while the
temperature values +12°C and -18°C appear on
the refrigerator and freezer displays respectively.
Ten minutes after the most recent user interaction,
the display enters its energy saving mode (see
I-CARE function).

12. ICE PARTY

Activates the ICE PARTY function (the temperature
is decreased for the amount of time it takes to cool
a bottle). The ICE PARTY LED on the keypad lights
up.

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Description of the appliance

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Overall view

The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to
different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not directly
represent the appliance purchased. For more complex
features, consult the following pages.

1 Levelling FEET
2 FREEZER and STORAGE compartment
3 BOTTLE shelf
4 Food Care Zone / Food Care Zone 0°C / Safe Defrost*
5 FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin
6 Removable multipurpose SHELVES*
7 WINE RACK*

* Varies by number and/or position, available only on certain

models.

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