Hotpoint MSZ User Manual

User Guide

SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR

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English, 1

MSZ 900 DF (UK)
MSZ 902 DF (UK)
MSZ 906 DF (UK)

Contents

Before using the appliance, 2

Safeguarding the environment, 3

Precautions and general
recommendations, 4

If the appliance is not going
to be used, 5

Maintenance and cleaning, 6

Storing, freezing and thawing food, 7

A look inside, 8

Guide to the inside parts, 9

Using the appliance, 10

Using the ice and water dispenser, 13

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Using the automatic ice-maker, 14

Changing a water filter cartridge, 15

Troubleshooting guide, 16

Assistance, 19

1

Before using the
appliance

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! Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.

! After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not
damaged and that the door closes properly. Any
damage must be reported to the dealer within 24
hours of delivery of the appliance.

! Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is
fully efficient.

! Installation and the electrical connection must be
carried out by a qualified technician, according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety
regulations.

! Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

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Safeguarding
the environment

Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears
the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with local
regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as
they are a potential source of danger.

Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
materials.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct
disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment
and the health of persons.

The symbol on the appliance, or on the

accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic waste
but must be taken to a special collection centre for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the doors
and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside
and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special
collection centre; do not leave the appliance
unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential
source of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, contact your competent local
office, the household waste collection service or the
shop where you purchased the appliance.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

• This appliance has been designed, manufactured

and marketed in compliance with:

- the safety objectives of Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/CE;

- the protection requirements of Directive “EMC”
89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved
earthing system.

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Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs (the refrigerant
circuit contains R134a) or HFCs (the refrigerant circuit
contains R600a) (see the rating plate inside the
appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit
pipes are not damaged.

3

Precautions and general
recommendations

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Installation

• The appliance must be handled and installed by two
or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet)
when moving the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on
both sides and above the appliance and follow the
installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for
its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is arranged for operation in
places where the temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to the climatic class
given on the rating plate.
The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a
long time at a temperature outside the specified
range.

Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate
corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords.

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied with
the new appliance; do not reuse that of the previous
appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must only
be carried out by qualified personnel.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a
mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the
socket.

Safety

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas
in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances.
The fumes can cause fires or explosions.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means
other than those recommended by the Manufacturer
to speed up the defrost process.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or the infirm without supervision.

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside
the appliance.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (in some models).

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the freezer since they may cause
cold burns.

Use

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic
ice-maker and water dispenser must be connected
to a water supply that only delivers drinking water
(with mains water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81
Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or
water dispensers not directly connected to the water
supply must be filled with drinking water only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing
fresh food and the freezer compartment only for
storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer since they may burst.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the above
advice and precautions are not respected.

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If the appliance is not
going to be used

In case of power failures of up to 24
hours

Keep the doors of the appliance closed. In this way
the stored food will stay cold as long as possible.

If the appliance is not going to be used

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Remove all food if you are going away for more than
three weeks.

• If the appliance has an automatic ice-maker:

1. Shut off the water supply to the automatic
ice-maker.

2. Empty the ice bucket.

• Leave the doors open enough for air to circulate
inside the compartments. This will prevent the
formation of mould and bad odours.

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5

Maintenance and
cleaning

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• Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
always disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.

• Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a
solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent
specific for refrigerator interiors.

• Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean the
refrigerator parts with flammable liquids. The fumes
can cause fires or explosions.

• Clean the outside of the appliance and the door
seals with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.

• Do not use steam cleaners.

• Clean the condenser using a vacuum cleaner,
remove the front kickplate (see installation
handbook).

• The buttons and control panel display (located on
the freezer door on some models) must be cleaned
with a dry cloth; do not use alcohol or alcohol­derived substances.

• The refrigerant system pipes are located near the
defrost pan and can become very hot. Periodically
clean them with a vacuum cleaner.

Replacing light bulbs

Attention

• Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power
supply before replacing any light bulbs.

• Before replacing the light bulb, remove the light
guard that may be present. This will have to be put
back after replacing the light bulb.

• The refrigerator accepts light
bulbs with a bayonet type
mount. These do not need
unscrewing/screwing when
replacing.

• The ice/water dispenser light
bulb has a standard screw type
mount and therefore needs to
be screwed in place.

Replace the lamp with one of the same type, available
from the After-sales Service or from authorised
dealers.

6

Storing, freezing and
thawing food

Introduction

Wrap food so that no water, moisture or condensate
can enter; this will prevent odours or aromas going
from one part to another in the refrigerator, ensuring
better preservation of frozen foods. Use plastic
containers with hermetic lids, aluminium trays,
aluminium foil, plastic film and waterproof plastic
wraps.
NOTE: Never place hot food in the freezer. Allow hot
foods to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then
wrap and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing
saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.

Sealing

When sealing food in bags, remove the air (liquids
need space to expand). Fasten the top of the bag with
a string. Put the label inside transparent bags; use
self-adhesive labels for applying on the outside of
opaque bags.

FOOD STORAGE CHART

Defrosting

Useful suggestions.

- Raw vegetables: place directly in boiling water

without thawing and cook normally.

- Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator

compartment without removing the wrapping. Before
cooking, leave at room temperature for a couple of
hours.

- Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or

cook directly.

- Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without

unwrapping or cook directly before completely
thawed. In case of a power failure, the freezer
compartment will maintain an adequate storage
temperature for about 12 hours; during this period, it
is advisable to keep the compartment door closed.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.

- Already cooked food: heat in the oven without

removing it from the aluminium containers.

- Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment.

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Storage times vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (which should be
moisture and steam proof), and the storage temperature (which must be -18°C).

Food category Months

FRUIT

Concentrated fruit juice 12
Fruit (in general) 8-12
Citrus fruit and fresh fruit juices 4-6

VEGETABLES

Commercially frozen 8
Home frozen 8-12

STEWS

Meat, poultry and fish 2-3

FISH

Cod, sole 6
Salmon 2-3
Mackerel, perch 2-3
Already seasoned fish 3
Clams, oysters 3-4
Boiled fish, crabs 3-4
Raw crayfish 12

Food category Months

MEAT

Sausages 4 weeks or less
Hamburgers 1
Beef, veal, lamb 2-3

ROASTS

Beef 6-12
Lamb and veal 6-12
Pork 4-6
Fresh sausages 1-2

STEAKS AND CHOPS

Beef 8-12
Lamb, veal, pork 2-4

POULTRY

Chicken or turkey (whole or parts) 12
Duck and goose 6
Cooked poultry (in sauce) 6
Steak (without sauce) 1

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A look inside

Refrigerator Compartment

A. Inside light (depending on model)
B. Shelves
C. Shelf - drawer lid
D. Snack drawer (depending on model)
E. Crisper drawer
F. Crisper drawer moisture control (where provided)
G. Meat / crisper drawer
H. Meat / crisper drawer temperature control (where

provided)
I. Rating plate
J. Dairy compartment
K. Door trays
L. Fresh compartment and Nature Fresh (where

provided)
M. 2 litre door tray with bottle holder (where provided)
N. 0.75 litre door tray
O. Water filter (depending on model)

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Freezer Compartment

P. Automatic ice maker
Q. Inside light
R. Glass shelves / racks (depending on model)
S. Drawer / top basket (depending on model)
T. Drawer / bottom basket (depending on model)
U. Ice container
V. Door trays