Hotpoint RC16P User Manual

HOTPOINT

FREEZER

MODEL RC16P

Installation 3-4

Features 5
The Controls 6
Loading the Freezer 7
Storage 7

Locking the Lid 7
Defrosting, Cleaning, Power Failure 8
Safety Information 9
Troubleshooting 10
Guide to Freezing 11
After Sales I Hotpoint Guarantee 12-13

Key Contacts Back Cover

Disposal notes:

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance and individual components during
transport and is made of recyclable materials.
Corrugated boa~
Moulded polystyrene (foamed, CFC-free polystyrene.
Polythene bags and sheets

Polyproplene straps

Keep packaging materials away from children - polythene sheets and bags can

suffocate!.
Please return packaging material to your nearest official collection point so that the various

materials can oe reused or recycled as far as possible.
Ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged before the appliance that is no longer

needed is taken away for disposal. In this way the refrigerant will not escape into the
environment.
Exact details of the refrigerant used can be found on the type plate. The heat insulator is
PU with Pentane.
Information on collection dates or collection points can be obtained from the waste
disposal authorities or local council

Technical Safety

The refrigerant RGOOa is environmently friendly but flammable, take care not to damage
the refrigerant circuit pipes. If refrigerant does escape, immediately ensure that the area

IS well ventilated.
Do not use electrical appliances; i.e ice makers, inside the appliance.
In the event that the appliance is damaged. contact the supplier immediately before con-

necting to the mains.
To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as

described In these operating instructions, and that Hotpoint service dept. only carries out
any repairs and work on the appliance.

Retention of the Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on
the safe and proper use of the appliance

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind.
make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the
appliance and safety warnings.

Installation

Choosing a Location

The freezer will operate in temperatures up to +32'C.

The freezer should be placed in a dry, ventilated room and never close to a radiator or
other sources of heat, as this will increase the power consumption unnecessarily.

Please make sure that the freezer is installed on a level surface and in a position

providing adequate air circulation to the sides and rear of the freezer (minimum
clearance of 25mm, 1" each side) also make sure the lid can be opened fully.

If the freezer is installed on a thick pile carpet it should be elevated to ensure free air
circulation underneath.
The freezer should not be positioned where it will be affected by draughts or dampness.
The siting of freezers in unheated outhouses or garages may. in cold weather, give rise

to condensation forming on the outer surface of the freezer. This is no way due to

faulty operation of the freezer and will disappear with wanner weather.

Remove condensation with a clean, dry cloth.

Before Using your Freezer

It is recommended that you clean both the Inside and the outside of the freezer before
using it for the first time. Use lukewarm water and a little bicarbonate of soda;
1 teaspoon to 1.2 litres of water.

NOTE: The freezer should be allowed to stand for 12 hours, to allow the system to
settle, before it is turned on for the first time.

Fitting Sliders to Base of the Freezer

Four sliders can be fitted to the base of the appliance - one at each comer

Place protective material between the floor and the freezer (eg. the freezer packaging)

Tilt or lie the freezer on a side - DO NOT lie the freezer on its front, you will damage
the handle or on its back, you will damage the compressor.
Place the slider housing the correct way into the aperture and push into position (see
diagram below).

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We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable
swlthced socket, In a readily accesible position
All Hotpolnt appliances come complete with a fitted plug. The plug on your freezer has a

13A fuse. II the plug does not fit your sockets: a new plug can be fitted. Cut off the old

plug and throw it away (DO NOT inser1lt into a socket elsewhere, as this could cause a
shock hazard)

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT: Fitting a different plug -
The wires In the mains lead are coloured In accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you fit your own plug. the colours of these wires may not correspond with the Identity
markIngs on the plug terminals. This IS what you hace to do:

Connect the green and yellow (Eanh) wire to the terminal coloured green and yellow or

marked 'E' or with the symbol ~
Connect the blue (Neutral) wire to the terminal co loured black or marked 'N'
Connect the brown (Live) wire to the terminal coloured red or marked 'L'

In the event of replacing a fuse In the plug supplied, a 13A AST A approved fuse to
BS 1362 must be fitted With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be fitted either In the plug

or adaptor or In the main fuse box

If the plug is the moulded on type, the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the
fuse In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement
fuse cover has been obtained and fitted. A new fuse cover IS available from your nearest
Hotpolnt parts centre or your local Electricity Company. Identify a correct replacement by

comparing colour coding or markings on the base of the plug

Mains Lead Replacement
If the mains lead on your freezer needs replacing at any time, a special lead is available

from your nearest Hotpolnt Service Office (see Back Cover) A charge will be made If yol
have damaged the existing lead or require a longer lead

WARNING: HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN - DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH THE FREEZER OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS.
WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FREEZER, BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK
UNUSABLE. IF POSSIBLE, REMOVE THE DOORS AND DISCARD SEPERATELY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAND ON TOP OF YOUR FREEZER, IT IS NOT DESIGNED

FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE FREEZER

BY SUCH ABUSE.

Features

Control Panel

Thermostat
control knob

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