Hotpoint MSZ803UK, MSZ802UK, MSZ801UK Instruction Manual

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

Description of the appliance, 8

Guide to the inside parts, 9

Using the appliance, 10

Troubleshooting guide, 12

Assistance, 14

User Guide

SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR

English, 1

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MSZ801UK MSZ802UK MSZ803UK

! 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.

Before using the appliance

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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.

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.

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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Precautions and general recommendations

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.

• 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.

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

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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. For further information see chapter “Using the appliance”, section “Black-out alarm”.

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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