User Instructions
for your
Fridge Freezer Model RFR51V
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WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
FFuusseess
Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the
fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. If you
lose the fuse cover, a replacement may be obtained from your local Hotpoint authorised Service Centre or Electricity company. Correct replacement is identified by colour
coding or the marking on base of plug.
WARNING: Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted.
CChhaannggiinngg tthhee PPlluugg
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket.
WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket
anywhere else.
IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CODE:
Green/Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you change the plug, the colour
of wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the colour of the
markings identifying terminals in the
plug. You should therefore wire it as
shown.
CChhaannggiinngg tthhee MMaaiinnss
LLeeaadd
A special lead can be ordered
from our Service Department
UK: 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220
If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made. It
is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.
CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC
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Electrical Supply
Green and yellow
(Earth) wire to
terminal marked E’,
symboL, or
coloured green
and yellow.
Blue (Neutral)
wire to terminal
marked N’ or
coloured black.
13A ASTA
approved
fuse to
BS1362.
Brown (Live)
wire to terminal
marked L’ or
coloured red.
Cord clamp
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.
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Contents
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IInnssttaallllaattiioonn
Choosing a location
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GGeett ttoo kknnooww yyoouurr AApppplliiaannccee 55
GGeettttiinngg yyoouurr AApppplliiaannccee rreeaaddyy ffoorr uussee
Final Check 6
Starting 6
Running in the Compressor 6
TThhee CCoonnttrroollss 77
SSttoorriinngg FFoooodd
Storing Fresh Food 8
Freezing Fresh Food/Procedure 9
Storing Frozen Food 9
Defrosting Frozen Food 9
CCaarriinngg ffoorr yyoouurr AApppplliiaannccee
Defrosting 10
Cleaning 11
Going Away 11
Changing the Light Bulb 11
TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg 1122
AAfftteerr SSaalleess SSeerrvviiccee 1133
GGuuaarraanntteeee 1144
KKeeyy CCoonnttaaccttss BBaacckk CCoovveerr
DDiissppoossaall ooff yyoouurr oolldd aapppplliiaannccee::
When replacing your old appliance with a new one, please comply with the
following:
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
Render your old appliances unusable:
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with mains plug.
3. To prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance and
suffocating - REMOVE THE LOCK.
Professional disposal is required for refrigerants in refrigeration appliances and
gasses contained in the insulation. Ensure that refrigeration tubing and coils are
not damaged or punctured prior to their proper disposal.
WARNING: AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN. WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FRIDGE
OR FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE. IF POSSIBLE, REMOVE THE
DOOR AND DISCARD SEPERATELY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SIT ON TOP OF YOUR APPLIANCE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR
SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE BY
SUCH ABUSE.
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BBeeffoorree FFiittttiinngg::
Before connecting to the electricity supply
leave the appliance to stand for 2 hours to
allow the cooling system to settle.
Please read through this section before
starting any work.
Choosing a location:
The power socket should be in a readily
accessible position, adjacent to the Fridge
Freezer.
Place the Fridge Freezer in a dry and regularly ventilated room.
Allowed ambient temperature depends on
the model (class) of the appliance and is
stated on the rating plate.
In case the Fridge Freezer is exposed to
temperatures lower than +16°C, the operation of the refrigerator is normal, yet the
temperature in the freezer compartment is
raised, which shortens the storage time of
frozen foods.
Never place the Fridge Freezer near heat
emitting devices (eg. cooker, radiator, water
heater or similar devices) and do not
expose it to direct sunlight. In such a position your Fridge Freezer will have to work
harder and will cost more to run and could
be damaged by the heat.
Ensure that you provide adequate air
circulation around the Fridge Freezer.
Behind, there should be at least 200cm2.
Any units positioned above the Fridge
Freezer should be at least 5cm away.
PPllaacciinngg tthhee FFrriiddggee FFrreeeezzeerr::
Place the Fridge Freezer on a solid base.
Some have adjustable feet at the front, use
them to level the Fridge Freezer.
Two spacers supplied with the Fridge
Freezer must be fitted onto the upper edge
of the condenser, preventing the Fridge
Freezer being installed too close to the wall.
You will need to adjust both spacers
depending on the distance of the condenser
from the wall. To adjust, turn spacers
accordingly and fix them to the condenser.
WWAARRNNIINNGG::
The appliance contains a small quantity of
the enviromentally-friendly but flammable
refrigerant R600a.
Ensure that the refrigeration tubing is not
damaged during transportation and
installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause
eye injuries or ignite.
If refrigerant is leaking out:
- Avoid naked flames and ignition sources
near the leakage.
- Unplug the appliance and ventilate the
room for several minutes.
Installation.
WWAARRNNIINNGG:: TTHHEE AAPPPPLLIIAANNCCEE SSHHOOUULLDD
OONNLLYY BBEE IINNSSTTAALLLLEEDD BBYY AA QQUUAALLIIFFIIEEDD
EELLEECCTTRRIICCIIAANN IINN CCOOMMPPLLIIAANNCCEE WWIITTHH
TTHHEESSEE IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS,, CCUURRRREENNTT SSTTAANN--
DDAARRDDSS AANNDD RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS..
WARNING: KEEP VENTILATION OPEN-
INGS IN THE APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE, OR
IN THE BUILT-IN STRUCTURE, CLEAR OF
OBSTRUCTION.
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Get to know your Appliance.
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RREEFFRRIIGGEERRAATTOORR::
The refrigerator is used for storing fresh
foods for a few days.
Quickly perishable food should be stored at
the back ie. the coldest part of the refrigerator.
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
a cooling plate incorporated in the rear
wall. Under the plate there is a channel
and an outlet for defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outlet and
the channel, because they should never be
clogged (as for example with food rests). If
clogged, use a plastic straw and clean it.
SSHHEELLVVEESS --
Shelves can be optionally placed on the
guides inside the appliance.
They are protected against being pulled
out. If you want to remove a shelf, slightly
lift up the back part and pull it out.
FFRRUUIITT AANNDD VVEEGGEETTAABBLLEE CCOONNTTAAIINNEERR --
The container is at the bottom under the
glass shelf and is used for storing fruits and
vegetables. It provides adequate humidity
which has a favourable effect on the food
stored (less dehydration).
DDOOOORR LLIINNEERR --
The door liner consists of various shelves or
holders for storing eggs, cheese, butter and
yogurt as well as other smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.
BBOOTTTTLLEE RRAACCKK --
The bottle rack has two possible installation
positions, horizontal or lifted at the front.
To remove, lift at the back and pull forward.
When storing larger bottles, install the rack
on higher position, making sure you can
still close the door.
DDEEFFRROOSSTT WWAATTEERR OOUUTTLLEETT --
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
a cooling plate incorporated in the rear
wall. Beneath this there is a channel and
an outlet for defrost water.
Regularly check the outlet and channel
remain clear. If clogged, use a plastic straw
and clean it.
IILLLLUUMMIINNAATTIIOONN IINN TTHHEE IINNTTEERRIIOORR OOFF TTHHEE
RREEFFRRIIGGEERRAATTOORR --
The light for illuminating the interior of the
appliance is on, when the door is opened.
The operation of the light does not depend
on the position of the thermostat knob.
FFRREEEEZZEERR::
The freezer is used for freezing fresh foods
and for storing already frozen foods.
WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE
OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS.
Shelf
Fruit and
Vegetable
Container
Freezer
Compartment
Defrost
Water
Outlet
Door
Liner
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