Using the freezer to its full potential Maintenance and care, 8 Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Replacing the light bulb RFA52 xx Precautions and tips, 9 NRFAA50 x General safety NRFAA50 x Disposal...
Installation ! Before placing your new appliance into operation please Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that read these operating instructions carefully. They contain can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use. important information for safe use, for installation and for Before using the appliance please read the instructions care of the appliance.
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Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Yellow - Earth Blue Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green and Yellow wire to...
DOOR REVERSAL Warning: Before attempting to remove the doors, switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. It is recommended that you remove any loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation. You may require assistance to carefully lay the appliance onto its back onto suitable protective materials (i.e.
Description of the appliance Overall view Removable lidded shelf TEMPERATURE with EGG TRAY and REGULATING BUTTER DISH Knob Removable SHELVES multipurpose SHELVES• Compartment for a 2 LITRE BOTTLE FRUIT and BOTTLE shelf VEGETABLE bin FREEZER and STORAGE compartment ICE tray STORAGE compartment Levelling FOOT...
Start-up and use Starting the appliance • Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment, not hot foods (see Precautions and tips). ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions (see Installation). • Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the raw foods.
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! Do not open the door during freezing. Ice tray ! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no freezer door.
Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate. During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to It is necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: that the water can flow out easily.
Precautions and tips Disposal ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The • Observe local environmental standards when following warnings are provided for safety reasons and disposing packaging material for recycling purposes. must be read carefully. •...
Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list. Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far The internal light does not illuminate.
NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES. 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s time.
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