Hotpoint MTM 1711 T User Manual

Operating Instructions

2-DOOR FRIDGE

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MTM 1711 T

Contents

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Installation, 2

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Français, 11English,1

Espanol, 21

Positioning and connection
Reversible doors

Description of the appliance, 3

Overall view

Accessories, 4

Start-up and use, 5-6

Starting the appliance
Chiller system
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
Using the freezer to its full potential

Maintenance and care, 7

Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Defrosting the appliance
Replacing the light bulb

Precautions and tips, 8

General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment

Troubleshooting, 9

Assistance, 10

Installation

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! Before placing your new appliance into operation
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.

Reversible doors

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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.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power
supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily
accessible.

! 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.

see Assistance

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Description of the
appliance

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.

FREEZER and

STORAGE

compartment

ICE tray

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

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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

Levelling FEET

Removable
multipurpose
SHELVES•

CAN RACK

BOTTLE shelf•

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 Varies by number and/or position.

Available only on certain models.

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Accessories

Refrigerator compartment

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SHELVES: with or without grill.

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FRESH BOX

compartment’s low temperature (the coldest in the
refrigerator) and to the clear door that provides
protection against oxidation and blackening, food can
be stored for even up to one week. It can also be used
for “cold meals.”

BREAKFAST BOX

storage of foods consumed at breakfast. It can be
removed and used at the breakfast table to serve the
food that, thanks to the special design of the container,
will maintain the correct temperature for longer. The lid
can be used as a practical tray, simply by using the
handles provided. The Breakfast Box can also be used
as a meat container, for food products that must be
well-protected in order to be stored correctly.

: for fresh meat and fish. Due to the

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Due to the special guides the
shelves are removable and the
height is adjustable (

diagram

of large containers and food.
Height can be adjusted without
complete removal of the shelf.

: This is the ideal container for the

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), allowing easy storage

see

WINE AREA*: to store up to

three bottles of wine (

diagram

freely between the bottles
guaranteeing rapid cooling.
When not in use, close it to
increase the space on the shelf.

). The air circulates

see

Available only on certain models.

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Start-up and use

Starting the appliance

! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions (

! Before connecting the appliance, clean the

compartments and accessories well with lukewarm
water and bicarbonate.

1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the
internal light illuminates.

2. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to an
average value. After a few hours you will be able to
put food in the refrigerator.

see Installation

).

Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment
automatically adjusts itself according to the position of
the thermostat knob.

1 = warmest
5 = coldest

We recommend, however, a medium position.

The cooling section of the refrigerator is located inside
the back wall of the refrigerator compartment for
increased space and improved aesthetics. During
operation, the back wall will be covered in frost or water
droplets depending on whether the compressor is
operating or paused. Do not worry, the refrigerator is
functioning normally.

Chiller system

The appliance comes with one of the chiller systems
described below: take note of your system in order to
determine the most efficient food storage method.

The A.I.R. System maintains a constant fridge
temperature to keep food fresher for longer and will
quickly restore the temperature to the correct level,
even if the door is opened frequently: the blown air (A)
is cooled when it comes into contact with the cold wall,
whereas the hotter air (B) is sucked up (
The back wall may be covered in frost or droplets of
water, depending on whether the compressor is in
operation or whether it is paused.

Static

Models without the A.I.R. have the cooling section in
the internal back wall of the compartments. The wall will
be covered in frost or water droplets depending on
whether the compressor is operating or paused: both
cases are normal. If the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
knob has been set on high values with large quantities
of food and with a high ambient temperature, the
appliance can operate continuously, resulting in
excessive frost formation and excessive energy
consumption: compensate for this by shifting the knob
towards lower values (defrosting will occur
automatically).
In static appliances, the air circulates in a natural way:
the colder air tends to move downwards as it is heavier.
The food should be stored as follows:

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Fresh fish and meat

Fresh cheese

Cooked food On any shelf

Salami, bread loaf,
chocolate

Fruit and vegetables In the fruit and vegetable bins

Eggs On the shelf provided

Butter and margarine On the shelf provided

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Above the fruit and vegetable
bins
Above the fruit and vegetable
bins

On any shelf

see diagram

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A.I.R. SYSTEM (Ariston Integrated Refrigeration)

It is recognizable due to the presence of the
mechanism on the top part of the refrigerator
compartment (

see diagram

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B

A

Bottles, drinks, milk On the shelf provided

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Using the refrigerator to its full potential

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• Use the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to

adjust the temperature (

• Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the

compartment, not hot foods (

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tips

• Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than

raw foods.

• Do not store liquids in open containers. They will

increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause
condensation to form.

see Description

see Precautions and

Using the freezer to its full potential

• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has

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already been defrosted. These foods must be
cooked and eaten (within 24 hours).

• Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come
into contact with food that has already been
defrosted. Fresh food must be stored above the grill
in the freezer compartment and if possible be in
direct contact with the walls (side and rear), where
the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees
rapid freezing.

• Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and
which are corked or hermetically sealed in the
freezer because they could break.

• The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen
daily is indicated on the plate containing the technical
properties located on the bottom left side of the
refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4)

! Do not open the door during freezing.

! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the

freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature
inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for
at least 9 -14 hours.

! If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an
extended period of time, the ideal temperature will not
be reached in the freezer compartment and food
preservation will be reduced.

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Maintenance and care

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Switching the appliance off

During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment
knobs on
contact.

(appliance off) to eliminate all electrical

Cleaning the appliance

• The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber
seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been
soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda
or neutral soap. Do not use solvents, abrasive
products, bleach or ammonia.

• The removable accessories may be soaked in warm
water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry
them carefully.

• The back of the appliance may collect dust which
can be removed by delicately using the hose of a
vacuum cleaner set on medium power. The
appliance must be switched off and the plug must be
pulled out before cleaning the appliance.

Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours

• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic
materials which are odour free. In order to maintain
an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the
formation of stains, food must always be covered or
sealed properly.

• If you want to switch the appliance off for an
extended period of time, clean the inside and leave
the doors open.

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator has an
automatic defrosting
function: water is ducted
to the back of the
appliance by a special
discharge outlet (

diagram

produced by the
compressor causes it to
evaporate. It is

necessary to clean the
discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out
easily.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

Remove frost regularly using the special scraper
provided. If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is
necessary to defrost manually:

1. Set the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to the

position

2. Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in

another freezer or in a cool place.

3. Leave the door open until the frost has melted

completely. This can be made easier by placing
containers with lukewarm water in the freezer
compartment.

4. Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully

before switching the appliance on again.

5. Wait for approximately 2 hours, i.e. until the ideal

storage conditions have been restored, before
placing food in the freezer compartment.

Replacing the light bulb

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) where the heat

see

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To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator
compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical
socket. Follow the instructions below.

Access the light bulb by

Defrosting the appliance

! Follow the instructions below.
Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any
devices or tools other than the scraper provided, you
may damage the refrigeration circuit.

removing the cover as

indicated in the diagram.

Replace it with a similar

light bulb within the

power range indicated on

the cover (15W or 25W).

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Precautions and tips

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! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are provided for safety reasons
and must be read carefully.

This appliance complies with the following
Community Directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;

-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

- 2002/96/CE.

General safety

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside
the home and is not intended for commercial or
industrial use.

• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food
products by adults only and according to the
instructions in this manual.

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet
or moist hands and feet.

• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off
the appliance and disconnect it from the electrical
supply. It is not sufficient to set the temperature
adjustment knobs on
electrical contact.

• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

• Do not use devices or tools other than the special
scraper provided inside the compartments.

(appliance off) to eliminate all

Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when
disposing packaging material for recycling
purposes.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
that old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the
materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out
“wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct
disposal of their old appliance.

Respecting and conserving the
environment

• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated
room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight
and do not place it near heat sources.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods
or opening the door too frequently in order to
conserve energy.

• Do not fill the appliance with too much food:
cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor
will work continuously.

• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator.
The internal temperature will increase and force the
compressor to work harder and will consume more
energy.

• Defrost the appliance if ice forms (
A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food
products more difficult and results in increased
energy consumption.

see Maintenance

).

• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer
into your mouth.

• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the appliance. Under no circumstance
should they be allowed to sit on the bins or to hang
from the door.

• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.

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• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
from escaping (

see Maintenance

).

Troubleshooting

If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (

Malfunctions:

The internal light does not
illuminate.

The refrigerator and the freezer do
not cool well.

The food inside the refrigerator is
beginning to freeze.

The AIR fan does not rotate.

The motor runs continuously.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far
enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house.

• The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.

• The doors are opened too frequently.

• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position

• The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.

• The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the appliance is
lower than 14°C.

• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.

• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator door is open.

• The AIR system is only activated automatically when it becomes
necessary to restore perfect operational conditions inside the
refrigerator compartment.

• The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.

• The outside ambient temperature is very high.

• The thickness of the frost exceeds 2-3 mm (

see Assistance

), check for a solution from the following list.

see Maintenance

).

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The appliance makes a lot of noise.

Some of the external parts of the
refrigerator become hot.

The back wall of the refrigerator unit
is covered in frost or droplets of
water.

There is water at the bottom of the
refrigerator.

• The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (

)

Installation

• The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and
make noise.

• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor
is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.

• These raised temperatures are necessary in order to avoid the
formation of condensation on certain parts of the product.

• This shows the appliance is operating normally.

• The water discharge hole is blocked (

.

see Maintenance

see

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Assistance

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Before calling for Assistance:

•

Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own (

see Troubleshooting

).

• If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service
Centre

model serial number

Communicating:

• type of malfunction

• appliance model (Mod.)

• serial number (S/N)

This information can be found on the data
plate located on the bottom left side of the
refrigerator compartment.

Gross
Bruto
Brut

TI

75

Test

P.S-I.

RG 2330

Mod.

220 - 240 V- 50 Hz 150 W

340

Total

Gross
Bruto
Brut

Compr.

R 134 a

Syst.

kg 0,090

Kompr.
Made in Italy 13918

93139180000 S/N 704211801

Net
Util
Utile

Pressure
HIGH-235

LOW 140

Cod.

Gross
Bruto
Brut

Fuse

W

A

Freez. Capac

Poder de Cong

4,0

kg/24 h

Max 15 w

Class

Clase

Classe

N

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals.

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Mode demploi

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Français, 11

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REFRIGERATEUR/

Sommaire

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Installation, 12

Mise en place et raccordement
Réversibilité des portes

Description de lappareil, 13

Vue d’ensemble

Accessoires, 14

Mise en marche et utilisation, 15-16

Mise en service de l’appareil
Réglage de la température
Système de refroidissement
Pour profiter à plein de votre réfrigérateur
Pour profiter à plein de votre congélateur

MTM 1711 T

Entretien et soins, 17

Mise hors tension
Nettoyage de l’appareil
Contre la formation de moisissures et de mauvaises odeurs
Dégivrage de l’appareil
Remplacement de l’ampoule d’éclairage

Précautions et conseils, 18

Sécurité générale
Mise au rebut
Economies et respect de l’environnement

Anomalies et remèdes, 19

Assistance, 20

Installation

! Conservez ce mode d’emploi pour pouvoir le consulter

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à tout moment. En cas de vente, de cession ou de
déménagement, veillez à ce qu’il suive l’appareil pour
informer le nouveau propriétaire sur son fonctionnement
et lui fournir les conseils correspondants.

! Lisez attentivement les instructions : elles contiennent

des conseils importants sur l’installation, l’utilisation et la
sécurité de votre appareil.

Mise en place et raccordement

Mise en place

1. Placez l’appareil dans une pièce bien aérée et non
humide.

2. Ne bouchez pas les grilles d’aération arrière : le
compresseur et le condensateur produisent de la
chaleur et exigent une bonne aération pour bien
fonctionner et réduire la consommation d’électricité.

3. Prévoir au moins 10 cm entre le haut de l’appareil et
les meubles installés au-dessus et au moins 5 cm
entre les côtés et les meubles/parois latérales.

4. Installez l’appareil loin de sources de chaleur (rayons
directs du soleil, cuisinière électrique).

5. Pour maintenir une distance optimale entre le produit
et la paroi arrière, montez les cales d’espacement
comprises dans le kit d’installation et suivez les
instructions de la notice spécialement prévue.

Réversibilité des portes

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2

3

Mise à niveau

1. Installez l’appareil sur un sol plat et rigide.

2. Si le sol n’est pas parfaitement horizontal, vissez ou
dévissez les petits pieds avant pour bien niveler l’appareil.

Raccordement électrique

Après le transport, placez l’appareil à la verticale et
attendez au moins 3 heures avant de le raccorder à
l’installation électrique. Avant de brancher la fiche dans
la prise de courant, assurez-vous que :

• la prise est bien munie d’une terre conforme à la loi;

• la prise est bien apte à supporter la puissance

maximale de l’appareil, indiquée sur la plaquette
signalétique placée à l’intérieur du compartiment
réfrigérateur en bas à gauche (ex. 150 W);

• la tension d’alimentation est bien comprise entre les

valeurs indiquées sur la plaquette signalétique,
placée en bas à gauche (ex.220-240 V);

• la prise est bien compatible avec la fiche de l’appareil.

En cas d’incompatibilité, faites remplacer la fiche par
un technicien agréé (
rallonges ni prises multiples.

! Après installation de l’appareil, le câble électrique et la
prise de courant doivent être facilement accessibles.

! Le câble ne doit être ni plié ni excessivement écrasé.
! Il doit être contrôlé prériodiquement et ne peut être

remplacé que par un technicien agréé (voir Assistance).

! Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas de non
respect des normes énumérées ci-dessus.

voir Assistance

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