HOTPOINT/ARISTON ZHS6 1Q WRD User Manual

Instructions for use

Consignes d’utilisation

Instruções de utilização

ENGLISH Instructions for use Page 3

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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 .................................................................................................................................... 27

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.

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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

50mm

During installing the freezer

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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

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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.

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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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3. USE

3.1. NOTES

• Do not block the air outlet area (on the back wall

inside the product) with food products.

• All shelves, flaps and pull-out baskets are

removable.

4. FOOD-STORAGE TIPS

The refrigerator is the ideal storage location for ready
meals, fresh and preserved food, dairy products, fruit
and vegetables and beverage.

4.1. AIR VENTILATION

• The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator

compartment results in zones with different
temperatures. It is coldest directly above the fruits
and vegetables crisper and at the rear wall. It is
warmest at the top front of the compartment.

• Insufficient ventilation results in an increase

in energy consumption and reduction of the
refrigerating performance.

4.2. HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND
BEVERAGE

• Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass

containers and cling film to wrap foods.

• Always use closed containers for liquids and for

food that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor
transfer or cover them.

• Foods which give off a large amount ethylene

gas and those that are sensitive to this gas, such
as fruit, vegetables and salad, should always be
separated or wrapped so as not to reduce the
storage life; for example do not store tomatoes
together with kiwi fruits or cabbage.

• Do not store food too close together to enable

sufficient air circulation.

• To avoid bottles falling over, you can use the bottle

holder (available on selected models).

• If you have a little quantity of food to store in the

refrigerator, we recommend to use the shelves
above the crisper for fruits and vegetables since this
is the coolest area of the compartment.

• The internal temperatures of the appliance may be
affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of
door opening, as well as location of the appliance.
Temperature setting should take into consideration
these factors.

• Unless otherwise specified the appliance
accessories are not dishwasher safe.

4.3. WERE TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND

BEVERAGE

• On the fridge shelves: ready meals, tropical fruits,
cheeses, deli.

• In the fruits and vegetables crisper: fruits, salad,
vegetables.

• In the door: butter, jams, sauces, pickles, cans,
bottles, beverage cartons, eggs

EXAMPLE OF FOOD ARRANGEMENT

Butter, Jams

Tropical fruits

Jams, Sauces,

Cheeses, Deli,
Ready Meals

Fruits, Salad,
Vegetables

Pickles, Cans

Bottles

Eggs

Bottles,
Beverage Cartons

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5. FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS

Sounds coming from your appliances are normal
since it has a number of fans and engines to
regulate performances that switch on and off
automatically.

Some of the functional sounds can be reduced
through

• Leveling the appliance and installing it on an even
surface.

• Separating and avoiding contact between the
appliance and furniture.

• Checking if the internal components are correctly
placed.

• Checking if bottles and containers are not in contact
with each other.

Some of the functional sounds you might hear:

A hissing sound when switching
on the appliance for the first time
or after a long pause.

Buzzing sound when water valve
or fan start working.

A gurgling sound when refrigerant
fluid enters into the pipes.

A cracking sound when compressor
starts or when ready ice drops
into ice box abrupt clicks when
compressor switches on and off.

BRRR sound is from the
compressor running.

The CLICK is from the thermostat
which adjusts how often the
compressor is running.

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6. RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF

THE APPLIANCE

6.1. ABSENCE / VACATION

In case of vacation its recommended to use up food
and to disconnect the appliance to save energy.

6.2. MOVING

1. Take out all internal parts.

2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with
adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or
get lost.

3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not touch
the support surface.

4. Close and fix door with adhesive tape and, again
using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the
appliance.

6.3. POWER FAILURE

In the event of a power failure, call the local office of
your electricity supply company and ask how long it is
going to last.

Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold
longer than a partially filled one.

If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to
throw it away.

For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.

1. Keep the door of the appliance closed. This will
allow the stored food to stay cold as long as
possible.

For power failures lasting more than 24 hours.

1. Try to use up the food, which is more easily
perishable.

7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the
appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply.
Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a solution
of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for
refrigerator interiors. Never use abrasives. Never clean
refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion. Clean the outside of the appliance
and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance should be
cleaned regularly using a vacuum cleaner.

Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance should be
cleaned regularly using a vacuum cleaner.

Important:

• The buttons and control panel display must not be
cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but
with a dry cloth.

• The refrigeration system pipes are located near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically clean them
with a vacuum cleaner.

To ensure continuous and correct flow of defrost water,
regularly clean the inside of the draining hole on the back of
the refrigerator near the fruit and vegetable drawer, using the
tool provided .

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

8.1. BEFORE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE…

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The appliance is not working: • Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper

If there is water in the defrost pan: • This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even be half

If the edges of the appliance
cabinet, which come in contact with
the door seal, are warm to the touch:

If the light does not work: • Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the

If the motor seems to run too much: • Motor running time depends on different things: number of door

If the appliance temperature is too
high:

If the doors do not open and close
properly:

voltage?

• Have you checked the protection devices and fuses of the
electrical system in your home?

full. Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not
overflow.

• This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is
running.

electrical system in your home?

• Is the power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper
voltage?

• In case the LEDs are broken the user must call the Service for
exchange of the same type available only at our After-sales
Service Centers or authorized dealers.

openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting
of the temperature controls.

• Is the condenser (back the appliance) free of dust and fluff?

• Are the door properly closed?

• Are the door seals properly fitted?

• On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs
longer.

• If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large
amounts of food have been stored, the motor will run longer in
order to cool down the interior of the appliance.

• Are the appliance controls correctly set?

• Has a large amount of food been added to the appliance?

• Check that the door is not opened too often.

• Check that the door close properly.

• Check that food packages are not blocking the door.

• Check that the internal parts or automatic ice maker are not out of
position.

• Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky.

• Ensure the appliance is level.

8.2. FAILURES

When any failure appears any LEDs indicator start blinking, it is necessary to call service. The appliance will work
preserving the food stored.

Note: In case of power failure, appliance goes back to normal operation and previously chosen temperature
setpoint is restored.

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9. AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After-Sales Service:

Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem
has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply and wait for about an hour
before switching on again.
If, after performing the checks described in the
Troubleshooting Guide and switching the appliance
on again, your appliance still does not work properly,
contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem.

Specify:

• the model and appliance serial number (stated on
the rating plate),

• the nature of the problem,

• the Service number (the number after the word
SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the
appliance),

• your full address,

• your telephone number and area code.

Note:

The direction of door opening can be changed. If this
operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not
covered by the warranty.

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