HOTPOINT SH6 A1Q GRD UK User Manual

Instructions for use

ENGLISH Instructions for use Page 3

INDEX

Chapter 1: INSTALLATION .................................................................................................4

1.1. INSTALLING SINGLE APPLIANCE ................................................................................................................4

1.2. INSTALLING TWO APPLIANCES ...................................................................................................................4

1.3. ADJUST DOORS (If available) .......................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2: FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................5

2.1. DOOR OPEN ALARM ......................................................................................................................................5

2.2. FAST COOLING

2.3. FAN* .................................................................................................................................................................5

2.4. TEMPERATURE SETTING ..............................................................................................................................5

2.5. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT .............................................................................................5

2.6. REFRIGERATOR LIGHT ..................................................................................................................................5

Chapter 3: USE....................................................................................................................6

3.1. NOTES .............................................................................................................................................................6

Chapter 4: FOOD-STORAGE TIPS......................................................................................6

4.1. AIR VENTILATION ...........................................................................................................................................6

4.2. HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE ........................................................................................6

4.3. WERE TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE ......................................................................................6

Chapter 5: FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS ...................................................................................7

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Chapter 6: RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE .................8

6.1. ABSENCE / VACATION ...................................................................................................................................8

6.2. MOVING ...........................................................................................................................................................8

6.3. POWER FAILURE ............................................................................................................................................8

Chapter 7: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING .................................................................... 8

Chapter 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................9

8.1. BEFORE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE… ....................................................................................9

8.2. FAILURES ........................................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 9: AFTER-SALES SERVICE ................................................................................10

Others:

REVERSE DOOR SWING .................................................................................................................................... 11

NOTE: The instructions apply to several models, so there may be differences. Sections which only apply to certain appliances are indicated with an asterisk (*). Functions which are dedicated specially for your already bought model of product you will find in QUICK START GUIDE.

1. INSTALLATION

1.1. INSTALLING SINGLE APPLIANCE

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance.

The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be at least 50mm.

A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product.

1.2. INSTALLING TWO APPLIANCES

50mm

During installing the freezer

and the fridge 2 together ensure that the freezer is located on the left and the fridge on the right (as shown on the drawing). Left side of refrigerator is equipped with special device in order to avoid condensation problems between appliances.

We recommended installing two appliances together

using the linking-kit

(as shown on the drawing).

You can buy it in Service.

1.3. ADJUST DOORS (If available)

To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models)

If the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door, raise the refrigerator door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a M10 wrench.

max

5 mm

If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door, raise the freezer door by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise using a M10 wrench.

2. FUNCTIONS

2.1. DOOR OPEN ALARM

The Door Open Alarm is activated when the door is left open for more than 5 minutes. Indication of the alarm is shown by the blinking of the LED Door Light. If the door is left open more than 8 minutes the LED Door Light switches off.

2.2. FAST COOLING

The use of this function is recommended when placing a very high quantity of food in the refrigerator compartment.

Using Fast Cooling the cooling capacity in the refrigerator compartment. To maximize the cooling capacity, please keep the fan switch on.

2.3. FAN*

The Fan improves temperature distribution inside the product, allowing better preservation of stored food. By default, the fan is switched on. It is advisable to keep the fan switched on when the ambient air temperature is above 27 ÷ 28°C or if you notice drops of water on the glass shelves or in sever humidity conditions. Please note that when the fan is switched on it will not continuously work. The fan will start/stop working depending on the temperature and/or humidity level inside the product. It is therefore absolutely normal if the fan does not move even if the fan is switched on. To activate or deactivate this function – see enclosed Quick Start Guide.

function it is possible to increase

Note: Do not obstruct the air intake area with food items.

To guarantee the right performance at lower ambient temperature (colder than 18°C) and to minimize Energy Consumption, turn off the fan.

If the appliance has the Fan it can be equipped with the antibacterial filter. Remove it from the box placed in the crisper drawer and insert into the cover of fan. The replacement procedure is included in the filter box.

2.4. TEMPERATURE SETTING

The appliance is normally factory-set for operation at the recommended medium temperature. For details of setting temperature - see enclosed Quick Start Guide.

Note: Displayed set points correspond to the average temperature throughout the whole refrigerator

2.5. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator compartment indicate that the automatic defrost phase is in progress. The defrost water is automatically run into a drain hole and collected in a container, where it evaporates.

2.6. REFRIGERATOR LIGHT

The light system inside the fridge compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lightning as well as very low energy consumption. If the LED light system does not work, please contact the Service to replace it.

Important:

The refrigerator compartment light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened. If the door is kept open for more than 8 minutes the light will be automatically switched off.

*Available on selected models only. Please check on the QUICK START GUIDE if this function is actually available on your model.

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