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FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS RFA17, RFM17, RFA16, RFM16
GETTING STARTED:
This appliance must not be installed in a location where the room temperature
drops below 10
STEP 1
Choose a location for your
fridge freezer, away from
any heat sources and
allow adequate
ventilation - 100mm
(4 inch) gap above.
STEP 3
Level the fridge freezer by
adjusting the front feet.
This will stop rocking or
vibration and keep the
door aligned.
NB. The spanner is for illustration
only and is not supplied with the
fridge freezer.
STEP 5
Plug in and switch on.
Allow the fridge freezer to
cool before placing food
inside.
All food in the fridge
freezer should be
covered.
Read the rest of these instructions to get the best from your appliance and
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE
To ensure that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps.
o
C, or exceeds 32
remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.
o
C, for prolonged periods.
STEP 2
Move the fridge freezer
into position, using the
sides of the cabinet.
Take care to avoid
damaging the refrigerant
circuit pipe work on the
rear.
STEP 4
Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
fridge freezer in its final
location for at least 15
minutes to allow it to
settle.
STEP 6
Your fridge freezer is now
working.
If after 24 hours your
fridge freezer is not
operating as you want,
refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING
section.
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Summary of Contents for Hotpoint RFA16
- Page 1 FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS RFA17, RFM17, RFA16, RFM16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE GETTING STARTED: To ensure that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps. This appliance must not be installed in a location where the room temperature...
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Page 2: For Your Safety
Take care when installing or moving the fridge freezer to avoid damaging the pipes on the rear. If you suspect a leak, do not switch on the fridge freezer, but open the windows and doors to ventilate the room. Do not use any mechanical or electrical devices inside the fridge freezer, for instance for manual defrosting, they may cause damage. -
Page 3: Installation
Minimise operating sounds caused by vibration. Minimum space required to open door The fridge freezer needs a space of 600mm (24 inches) in front to allow the door to open. When positioning the fridge freezer next to a unit, a gap of 30mm (1 be left at the hinge side of the door to allow the easy removal of furniture. - Page 4 Levelling: Level the fridge freezer when it is in its final location by adjusting the front feet, until firm contact is made with the floor. This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the doors aligned which helps the fridge freezer run reliably and efficiently.
- Page 5 Changing the Mains Lead This appliance is fitted with a special mains lead. If you need to replace the mains lead due to damage, one can be bought from Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS, back page). It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician.
- Page 6 (below -18˚C). You can check the temperature of the fridge freezer compartments by using a Fridge Freezer Thermometer available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS back page).
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Page 7: Useful Advice
Note: The Rating Plate, which lists the appliance Model Number and Serial Number can be found near the bottom of the freezer compartment on the interior wall. Fast Freeze Useful Advice Note: The photographs indicate the Fast Freeze and storage areas (see tables). -
Page 8: Storage Zones
Making the best use of your Fridge Freezer Note : Always use the handle provided to open the fridge / freezer door. To ensure that your fridge freezer operates as efficiently as possible : Follow food packaging “best before/use by” instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time. - Page 9 Commodity and Bottle Racks Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit your storage requirements. To remove, lift rack vertically to release from fixing supports. To replace, align grooves on either side of the rack above fixing supports and push down until secure. Advice on Adjusting Shelves Make the most of the interior storage space by repositioning shelves to suit the...
- Page 10 Salad Bins For the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables, remove unusable leaves and soil. Leave lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly, it can be removed by sliding it out from position.
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Page 11: Storage Guide
Fully defrost your freezer when the ice is between 3-5mm thick ( CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section). Note : A thick layer of ice will increase the running costs of your freezer. Freezing Fresh Food It is not necessary to alter the control setting. - Page 12 WARNING: The freezer drawers can become heavy when fully loaded with food. Care must be taken if attempting to lift or carry a full freezer drawer. It is recommended to remove the required food, rather than the whole freezer drawer.
- Page 13 Remove the storage drawers. Insert the supplied defrost tube into the groove situated in the floor at the front of the freezer. Place a container beneath the tube to collect the defrost water. As the frost begins to melt, use the supplied plastic scraper to remove frost.
- Page 14 WARNING: Do not use abrasive powder, household cleaner, bleach or wax polish to clean the interior, they will leave a smell in the fridge freezer. Remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep cool/frozen whilst cleaning.
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Page 15: Maintenance
Changing the Light Bulb WARNING: Switch off electricity supply and pull out the mains plug Obtain a replacement SES 15 watt bulb from the Hotpoint Genuine Parts and Accessories Mail Order Hotline (see KEY CONTACTS back page) and fit as follows : Remove any shelves from directly below the interior light, to make access easier. -
Page 16: Door Reversal
Remove all door furniture and all loose items/fittings from inside the fridge freezer. If you have previously set up and used the fridge freezer and since decided to reverse the doors, you must remove stored food, wrap or cover it and place into insulated containers to keep cool/frozen whilst carrying out this operation. - Page 17 Door Reversal continued... Unscrew the foot and hinge bracket fitted to the bottom right hand side of the appliance. Unscrew the foot and footplate fitted to the left hand side of the appliance. Refit the hinge bracket and footplate to the opposite sides of the appliance. Screw in the feet until there is approximately 35mm projecting from the bottom front edge of the appliance.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
The temperature is too warm 1. Turn the control wheel to a higher number. See CONTROLS section. 2. If the fridge freezer is close to a heat source, move it to another location. 3. Check that there is enough ventilation around the fridge freezer. - Page 19 USEFUL ADVICE section), food should either be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen. If there is still a problem contact Hotpoint Service (See KEY CONTACTS, back page, for contact details). Troubleshooting OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FRIDGE...
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Page 20: Hotpoint Guarantee
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. -
Page 21: After Sales Service
Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. - Page 22 Notes...
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Page 24: Key Contacts
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK: 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 www.hotpoint.co.uk 03/2005 195051337.00...
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