Quick guide
EN
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FIRST TIME USE
Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting
the appliance to the power supply. Connect the appliance to the
power supply it starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage
temperatures for the food are preset in the factory.
CONTROL PANEL
1.
5. 2.
ON/STANDBY
Press the button for 3 seconds to turn the appliance o. In
Stand-by mode the light in the refrigerator compartment does not turn
on. Press the button again briey to reactivate the appliance.
Note: this does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
To avoid an increase of food waste, refer to recommended setting and
Storage Time in User manual online.
TURNING OFF THE SOUND ALARM
To turn o the sound alarm, briey press the
BLACK OUT ALARM
This alarm is triggered in the event of a prolonged power
outage that has caused the temperature inside the freezer
compartment to rise. The red indicator light ashes
signal is triggered, which will remain active until the door is closed.
The freezer compartment temperature indicators may ash. To turn
the sound signal o, press the “Turn o alarm” button
freezer compartment has not yet reached the temperature for the
optimal preservation of the food items, the temperature alarm may be
triggered (see temperature alarm). Check the food before consuming it.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
It is possible to set a dierent temperature with the “Freezer” button.
Recommended setting:
Freezer compartment: -18°C
FAST FREEZE
Press the “Freezer” button for 3 seconds 24 hours before
putting large quantities of food to freeze in the freezer compartment.
When the function is turned on the icon lights up
The function turns o automatically after 48 hours, or manually by
pressing the “Freezer” button again for 3 seconds.
Note: avoid a direct contact between the fresh food and the food that is
already frozen. To optimise the freezing speed, drawers can be removed
and the food can be placed directly on the bottom of the compartment.
3.4.
button.
and an acoustic
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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety
Instruction.
After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the
correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally lled
appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-odour lter in the fan as
demonstrated in the lter packaging (if available). If the audible signal
sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the
button to switch o the acoustic alarms.
1. Temperature Display
2. Turning o the sound alarm/Black out
alarm
3. Freezer temperature - Fast freeze/Freezer
control
4. Eco Night function
5. On/stand-by
FREEZE CONTROL
”Freeze Control” is an advanced technology that reduces
temperature uctuations in the whole freezer compartment to
minimum, thanks to an innovative air system. Freeze burns are
reduced up to 50% and food preserves its original quality and color.
To activate/deactivate the “Freeze Control” function press the Freeze
Control Button
temperature: between -22°C and -24°C. When the function is engaged
and the current temperature in the freezer is set to the warmer set
point than -22°C, the temperature is automatically set to -22°C to
match the working range. If the function is engaged and the user
modify the freezer temperature out of the working range, the function
is automatically switched o. In case of “Fast freeze” is engaged, the
function “Freeze control” is inhibited until the “Fast Freeze” function
switched o.
ECO NIGHT FUNCTION ECO NIGHT
Eco Night function allows one to concentrate the energy
consumption of the product during o-peak time (usually coinciding
with night time), when energy is available in large quantity and it costs
less than during the day (only in specic countries –using multiple-rate
system based on o-peak times- check your rate plan with your utility
company). To activate the function, press the button Eco Night at the
reduced rate start time (depending on the specic rates plan). For
example, if the reduced rate applies starting at 10:00 p.m., press the
button that corresponds to that time. When the LED is ON, the function
is active. After you activate the function, the product automatically
starts to adapt the energy consumption to the time (i.e. Consuming
more energy during the night then during the day).
Important: In order to work properly, the function must be enabled
both during the night and during the day. The function will remain
enabled until deactivated (it will also be deactivated in the event of a
blackout, or whenever the appliance is turned o). To deactivate the
function, press the button again. When the LED is OFF, the function is
not active.
Note: the power consumption of the appliance is declared with the Eco
night function disabled.
. The function works properly in a dened range of
* Available only on certain models
HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Freezing fresh food
1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Freeze/
Fast Cool* at least four hours before removing the food from the
freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the food during
the defrosting phase.
2. To defrost, unplug the appliance and remove the drawers. Leave
the door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the water from
escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent
cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out
regularly.
3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully.
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FREEZER DRAWERS
FREEZING ZONE DRAWER
(Max cool zone)
Suggested to freeze fresh/cooked food
4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside. To remove
the frost on the STOP FROST* accessory, follow the CLEANING.
Ice cubes*
Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer
compartment. Do not, under any circumstances, use sharp or pointed
objects to remove the ice.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in a specic time period is
indicated on the rating plate.
Load limits are determined by baskets, aps, drawers, shelves etc. Make
sure that these components can still close easily after loading.
Light system (depending on model)
This product contains a light source of energy
eciency class G
This product contains a light source of energy
eciency class G
GENERAL INFORMATION
The drawers, baskets and shelves should be kept in their current position
unless otherwise specied in this quick guide. The light system inside the
refrigerator compartment uses LED lights, allowing for better lighting than
with traditional light bulbs, as well as for very low energy consumption.
This product contains 4 lateral light sources of
energy eciency class A
This product contains 4 lateral light sources of
energy eciency class A and a top light source
of energy class G
This product contains a top light source of
energy eciency class G
Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before
disposal in the landll, to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside.
* Available only on certain models
TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do if... Possible reasons Solutions
The control panel is
switched o, the appliance
does not work.
The inside light does not
work.
The front edge of the
appliance, at the door striker
seal, is hot.
The red
and a sound signal is
activated.
The red
a sound signal is activated
and the
activated.
icon is ashing
icon is ashing,
icon is
The appliance may be in On / Stand-by
mode.
There may be an appliance power
supply problem.
The light may need to be replace. Models with LED lights: contact the authorised Technical Assistance
The appliance may be in On / Stand-by
mode.
This is not a defect. It prevents
condensation from forming.
Door open alarm
It is activated when the refrigerator and/
or freezer compartments door remains
open for a prolonged period of time.
Blackout alarm
This activates when there is a prolonged
interruption to the power supply which
has caused an increase in temperature
in the freezer compartment.
Note: until the blackout alarm is
deactivated, you cannot set a dierent
temperature for the product.
Turn the appliance on pressing the On/Stand-by button. Check that:
• there is not a power outage;
• the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the mains
double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct position (i.e. allows
the appliance to be powered);
• the household electrical system protection devices are ecient;
• the power cable is not damaged.
Service.
Turn the appliance on pressing the On/Stand-by button.
No solution is necessary.
To turn the sound signal o, close the open door of the product.
Before turning o the sound signal, it is recommended that you pay
attention to the temperature shown on the temperature display,
corresponding to the highest temperature reached in the freezer
compartment during the power cut. To turn the sound signal o,
briey press the “Turn o sound alarm” button.
After pressing the button, the temperature display will again show
the temperature set. If the freezer compartment has not yet reached
the optimal temperature for the preservation of the food, the
freezer compartment temperature alarm may activate (see freezer
compartment temperature alarm). Check the condition of the food
before consuming it.
The red
(without ashing), a sound
signal is activated and the
freezer temperature display
is ashing.
The red
light up, a sound signal is
activated and the letter “F”
is ashing on the display.
* Available only on certain models
icon is lit up
icon will
Freezer compartment temperature
alarm
The freezer compartment temperature
alarm indicates that the compartment
is not at the optimum temperature. This
may occur: when using for the rst time,
after defrosting and/ or cleaning, when
freezing large quantities of food or
when the door to the freezer does not
close completely.
Malfunction alarm
The alarm indicates the malfunction of a
technical component.
To turn o the sound signal, briey press the “Turn o sound alarm”
button (the temperature display will stop ashing). When the
optimum temperature conditions have been reached, the red icon will
automatically turn o. If the freezer compartment temperature alarm
continues, contact the Authorised Technical Assistance Service.
Call the authorized Technical Assistance Service. To turn the sound
signal o, briey press the “Turn o sound alarm” button.
Policies, standard documentation and additional product information can be found by:
• Visiting our website docs . hotpoint . eu
• Using QR Code
• Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When
contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product's identication plate.
• The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code indicated on the energy label. The label also
includes the model identier that can be used to consult the https://eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.
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