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- Page 1 Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model RTA 41...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Caring for your Appliance Troubleshooting Door Reversal After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. -
Page 3: Product Safety
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous. 6. Never touch the cooling components within the appli- ance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. -
Page 4: Electrical Connection
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Replacing fuse covers: When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re-fitted. -
Page 5: Get To Know Your Appliance
GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE Thermostat knob for regulating the temperature Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: The refrigerator is off; 1 less cold; 5 colder Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray... -
Page 6: Getting Your Appliance Ready For Use
Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operat- ing normally. If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while... -
Page 7: How To Use The Freezer Compartment
- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, in- crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of condensate (on food, containers, etc.). -
Page 8: Energy Saving Tips
A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption. - Do not Overfill To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously. - Close the Doors Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time you do so you loose much of the cold air. -
Page 9: Food Storage
Not required. Not required. Not required. Not required. Slowly in refrigerator. Not required. As necessary. Very slowly in refrigerator. Very slowly in refrigerator. Very slowly in refrigerator. Very slowly in refrigerator. Very slowly in refrigerator. Very slowly in refrigerator. Not required. -
Page 10: Food Storage
In original wrapping or tinfoil Plastic or Glass Containers Freeze without shells in small containers Storage Thawing Time (months) In refrigerator very slowly. In refrigerator very slowly. In refrigerator very 10 / 12 slowly. In refrigerator very slowly. In refrigerator very 10 / 12 slowly. -
Page 11: Caring For Your Appliance
. Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food in newspaper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws completely. You can speed this process by placing contain- ers of warm water in the compartment. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
(see fig. 4). If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY CON- TACTS, back page) and inform them of: the type of prob- lem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper. -
Page 13: Door Reversal
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. -
Page 14: 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 15: Hotpoint Guarantee
If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, 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 16: Key Contacts
Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information: Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd.