Hotpoint RF187MG, RF187MP Instruction booklet

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION

English

RF187MG RF187MP

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Positioning and connection Reversible doors

Description of the appliance, 4

Overall view

Start-up and use, 5-6

Starting the appliance Setting the temperature 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

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Troubleshooting, 9

Guarantee, 10

After Sales Service, 11

Installation

! Before operating your new appliance, please read

these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and 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 airflow under and behind the appliance. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy.

3. Ensure the appliance is far away from any sources of heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).

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.

Electrical connections

After transportation of the appliance, 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, 50Hz).

 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 (see After Sales Service). 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 After Sales Service).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

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.

- 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 possible to the moulded plug. Remove the fuse.

WARNING:

T o avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

Fitting a new plug

IMPORT ANT:

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.

or coloured Green and Yellow.

Reversible doors

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.

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

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.

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

LAMP

(see Maintenance)

SHELVES

FRUIT and

VEGETABLE VEGETABLE

VEGETABLE bin

VEGETABLE VEGETABLE

FREEZER and

STORAGE

compartment

STORAGE

compartment



Removable multipurpose

SHELVES

BOTTLE shelf

Levelling FEET

 Varies by number and/or position.

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