Hotpoint HME400N User Manual
Operating Instructions
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION
GB
English
HME400N
Contents
Installation, 2-3
Positioning and connection
Reversible doors
Description of the appliance, 4-5
Control panel
Overall view
Accessories, 6
Start-up and use, 7-8-9
Starting the appliance
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
Using the freezer to its full potential
Maintenance and care, 10-11
Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Defrosting the appliance
Replacing the light bulb
Precautions and tips, 12
General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment
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Troubleshooting, 13
Hotpoint Guarantee, 15
Key Contacts, 16
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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 5
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.
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 (
Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
see Assistance
! 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.
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
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possible to the moulded plug.
Remove the fuse.
! Once the appliance has been installed, the power
supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily
accessible.
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WARNING:
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded
plug into a socket anywhere else.
Fitting a new plug
Reversible doors
If it is necessary to change the direction in which the
doors open, please contact the Technical Assistance
Centre.
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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.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical
supply to your machine, consult a qualified
electrician before use.
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or coloured Green and Yellow.
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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REFRIGERATOR
Display
ALLARMS
REFRIGERATOR
Temperature
Adjustment
COOL CARE ZONE
FREEZER
Temperature
Adjustment
FREEZER
Display
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
It is possible to switch the whole product (both the
refrigerator and freezer compartments) on by pressing
this button. The red LED indicates that the product is
switched off, while the green LED shows that it is
operating. To switch the product off, press and hold the
ON/OFF button for at least two seconds.
I CARE
This is used to activate and deactivate the I Care
function (the optimal temperature for energy saving
levels). When activated, the AUTO LED and the I Care
LED illuminate simultaneously.
ALARMS
This controls all the alarm signals connected to product
operation.
Child Lock
Enables the buttons on the control panel to be locked in
order to avoid various functions being activated
accidentally by children. To enable the Child Lock function,
the ALARM button must be pressed for 2 seconds.
REFRIGERATOR + and - Temperature Adjustment
Enable the temperature setting of the refrigerator to be
modified, with the relative confirmation of the
temperature selected shown on the display. It is also
possible to use these buttons to deactivate the
refrigerator compartment only (the display shows “- -”).
FREEZER + and - Temperature Adjustment
Enable the temperature setting of the freezer to be
modified, with the relative confirmation of the
temperature selected shown on the display.
SUPER COOL
SUPER FREEZE
ICE PARTY
HOLIDAY
I CARE
REFRIGERATOR Display
Indicates the set temperature relating to the refrigerator
compartment or shows that it has been deactivated (in
this case the display shows “- -”).
FREEZER Display
Shows the set temperature relating to the freezer
compartment.
COOL CARE ZONE
Used to set the Cool Care Zone. By pressing this
button, it is possible to set any of the 4 operating
modes relating to the Cool Care Zone: the strawberry (8°C), the ice-cream (-12°C) or the bottle (-18°C). If none
of the three icons is illuminated, the Cool Care Zone will
operate as a normal freezer compartment.
SUPER COOL
Activates or deactivates the SUPER COOL function (rapid
cooling). The refrigerator display shows the text “SC”).
SUPER FREEZE
Activates or deactivates the SUPER FREEZE function
(rapid freezing), The freezer display shows the text “SF”).
HOLIDAY
Activates or deactivates the HOLIDAY function (the
AUTO LED illuminates).
ICE PARTY
Activates or deactivates the ICE PARTY function (
reduces the temperature of the freezer for the period of
time required to cool a bottle.).
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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.
LAMP
see Maintenance
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Removable lidded
shelf with EGG TRAY
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SHELVES
FRESH BOX
Compartment
FRUIT and
VEGETABLE VEGETABLE
VEGETABLE bin
VEGETABLE VEGETABLE
COOL CARE ZONE
and FREEZER
compartment
ICE CARE ice tray
CAN RACK
Removable multipurpose
SHELVES
BOTTLE shelf
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STORAGE
compartment
Levelling FEET
Varies by number and/or position.
Available only on certain models.
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