Hotpoint RLB20 User Manual

User Instructions

for Models

RLB20, RSB20, RZB20

Electrical Supply

WARNING:This appliance must be earthed.

Fuses

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.

WARNING:Do not use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted.

Changing the plug

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 the 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.

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

Cord

coloured red.

clamp

Changing the Mains Lead

A special lead can be ordered from your Service Department: UK: 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

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

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.

Contents

Page

Electrical requirement 2

Safety advice 4

Installation 5

Get to know your Appliance 6-7

The controls 8

Storing food 9

Other functions 10

Care & Cleaning 10-12

Door reversal 13

Troubleshooting 14

After sales service 15

Guarantee 16

Disposal of your old product 17

Key contacts rear cover

Safety advice

* Please take time to read this booklet

before installing and switching on this appliance.The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage.

* If this appliance is to replace an old

refrigerator with a lock, break or remove the lock as a safety measure to avoid the danger of children playing with the refrigerator and locking them inside.

* Old refrigerators and freezers contain

insulation gases and refrigerant that must be disposed of properly.Please ensure that none of the tubing at the back of the appliance gets damaged.

* Do not twist and bend the mains lead and

keep it away from hot surfaces.

* Do not let children play with the appliance.

* Do not sit or stand on the appliance.

* Do not use sharp metal objects for

removing any ice build up in the freezer compartment, as this could cause damage to the refrigeration system.

* Do not put the plug into the power supply

with wet hands.

* Do not store carbonated (fizzy) drinks or

medicines in the freezer compartment.

* Do not eat iced lollipops or other such

things direct from the freezer compartment as this could cause low temperature skin burns, always leave for a few minutes before eating.

* Do not touch the surfaces inside the

freezer compartment with wet hands as this could cause low temperature skin burns.

Installation.

WARNING:THE APPLIANCE SHOULD

ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED

ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE

INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT STANDARDS

AND REGULATIONS.

Before Fitting:

Before connecting to the electricity supply leave the appliance to stand for 1 hour 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 appliance. Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Never place the appliance 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 appliance 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 appliance. Behind, there should be at least 200cm2.

Placing the appliance:

Place it on a solid base. Use the adjustable feet to level the appliance. Check using a spirit level and adjust the feet accordingly.

Fitting the wall spacer

1. Fit the supplied wall spacer to the top middle of the condenser at the back of the appliance

2. Push appliance back, until spacer is against the wall.

Allow a minimum 30mm between the top of the appliance and the underside of the work top,25mm either side and 25mm from the base of appliance to the floor.

Get to know your Appliance.

Model RSB20

Model RLB20

1. Refrigerator shelf

2. Safety glass

3. Salad bin

4. Levelling feet

5. Bottle rack

6. Commodity racks

7. Egg holder

8. Dairy rack

9. Dairy rack cover

10. Lamp switch

11. Thermostat box

12. Freezer compartment (*)

13. Water tray (*)

14. Table top

(*) Only in model RSB20

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