Hotpoint STM 1711 FF User Manual
Operating Instructions
2-DOOR FRIDGE
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English, 1
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Espanol, 11
STM 1711 FF(AG)
Contents
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Installation, 2
Positioning and connection
Reversible doors
Description of the appliance, 3
Overall view
Start-up and use, 4-5
Starting the appliance
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
Using the freezer to its full potential
Maintenance and care, 6
Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
Replacing the light bulb
Precautions and tips, 7
General safety
Disposal
Respecting and conserving the environment
Troubleshooting, 8
Assistance, 9
Installation
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! Before placing your new appliance into operation
please read these operating instructions carefully. They
contain important information for safe use, for
installation and for 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 rear fan grills. The compressor
and condenser give off heat and require good
ventilation to operate correctly and save energy.
3. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of
the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5
cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls.
4. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of
heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).
5. In order to maintain the correct distance between the
appliance and the wall behind it, fit the spacers
supplied in the installation kit, following the
instructions provided.
Reversible doors
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Levelling
1. Install the appliance on a level and rigid floor.
2. If the floor is not perfectly horizontal, adjust the
refrigerator by tightening or loosening the front feet.
Electrical connections
After the appliance has been transported, 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).
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 Assistance).
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 Assistance).
! The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.
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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
FREEZER and
STORAGE
compartment
ICE tray
(see Maintenance)
Lamp
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Removable lidded
shelf
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SHELVES
WINE RACK
FRUIT and
VEGETABLE bin
Levelling FEET
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Removable
multipurpose
SHELVES
BOTTLE shelf
Varies by number and/or position.
Available only on certain models.
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Start-up and use
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Starting the appliance
! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions (see Installation).
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm
water and bicarbonate.
! The appliance comes with a motor protection control
system which makes the compressor start
approximately 8 minutes after being switched on. The
compressor also starts each time the power supply is
cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout).
1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the
internal light illuminates.
2. Turn the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to an
average value. After a few hours you will be able to
put food in the refrigerator.
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment
automatically adjusts itself according to the position of
the thermostat knob.
1 = warmest 5 = coldest
We recommend, however, a medium position.
The cooling section of the refrigerator is located inside
the back wall of the refrigerator compartment for
increased space and improved aesthetics. During
operation, the back wall will be covered in frost or
water droplets depending on whether the compressor
is operating or paused. Do not worry, the refrigerator
is functioning normally.
If the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob has been
set on high values with large quantities of food and
with a high ambient temperature, the appliance can
operate continuously, resulting in excessive frost
formation and excessive energy consumption:
compensate for this by shifting the knob towards lower
values (defrosting will occur automatically).
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Fresh fish and meat
Fresh cheese
Cooked food On any shelf
Salami, bread loaf,
chocolate
Fruit and vegetables In the fruit and vegetable bins
Eggs On the shelf provided
Butter and margarine On the shelf provided
Bottles, drinks, milk On the shelf provided
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removal of the shelf.
BREAKFAST BOX
storage of foods consumed at breakfast. It can be
removed and used at the breakfast table to serve the
food that, thanks to the special design of the
container, will maintain the correct temperature for
longer. The lid can be used as a practical tray, simply
by using the handles provided. The Breakfast Box can
also be used as a meat container, for food products
that must be well-protected in order to be stored
correctly.
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Above the fruit and vegetable
bins
Above the fruit and vegetable
bins
On any shelf
SHELVES: with or without grill.
Due to the special guides the
shelves are removable and
the height is adjustable (see
diagram), allowing easy
storage of large containers
and food. Height can be
adjusted without complete
: This is the ideal container for the
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Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the
compartment, not hot foods (see Precautions and
tips).
Remember that cooked foods do not last longer
than raw foods.
Do not store liquids in open containers. They will
increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause
condensation to form.
In static appliances, the air circulates in a natural way:
the colder air tends to move downwards as it is
heavier. The food should be stored as follows:
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Available only on certain models.
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Using the freezer to its full potential
Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has
already been defrosted. These foods must be
cooked and eaten (within 24 hours).
Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come
into contact with food that has already been
defrosted. Fresh food must be stored in the top
FREEZER and STORAGE compartment where the
temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees
rapid freezing.
Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and
which are corked or hermetically sealed in the
freezer because they could break.
The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen
daily is indicated on the plate containing the
technical properties located on the bottom left side of
the refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h:
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! Do not open the door during freezing.
! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open
the freezer door. This will help maintain the
temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are
conserved for at least 9 -14 hours.
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! To avoid blocking the air circulation inside the freezer, it is
advisable not to obstruct the ventilation holes with food or
containers.
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Maintenance and care
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Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply:
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment
knobs on OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical
contact.
Cleaning the appliance
The external and internal parts, as well as the
rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that
has been soaked in lukewarm water and
bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. Do not use
solvents, abrasive products, bleach or ammonia.
The removable accessories may be soaked in
warm water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse
and dry them carefully.
The back of the appliance may collect dust which
can be removed by delicately using the hose of a
vacuum cleaner set on medium power. The
appliance must be switched off and the plug must
be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.
Replacing the light bulb
To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator
compartment, pull out the plug from the electrical
socket. Follow the instructions below.
Access the light bulb by
removing the cover as
indicated in the
diagram.
Replace it with a similar
light bulb within the
power range indicated
on the cover (15W or
25W).
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
The appliance is manufactured with hygienic
materials which are odour free. In order to maintain
an odour free refrigerator and to prevent the
formation of stains, food must always be covered or
sealed properly.
If you want to switch the appliance off for an
extended period of time, clean the inside and leave
the doors open.
Defrosting the refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function:
water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a
special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat
produced by the
compressor causes it to
evaporate. It is
necessary to clean the
discharge hole regularly
so that the water can
flow out easily.
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