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Refrigeration
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  • Page 1 Refer to ‘Model Specification’ for the individual features available on your appliance. Refrigeration I N S T R U C T I O N B O O K...
  • Page 2: Electrical Supply

    Cord clamp coloured black. Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service UK: 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 If you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recycling & Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage. Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation All Hotpoint fridges, freezers and combination fridge freezers are designed and built to European Standards. Location & Air Circulation Locate appliance away from sources of heat eg. Cookers, Radiators, Direct Sunlight as extreme temperature may affect it’s performance. Ensure the recommended minimum measurements are met to:- Increase the life of the compressor.
  • Page 5: Fitting An Appliance Under A Work Top

    2. Push appliance back, until Fig 4 spacers are against the wall. Moving your Appliance For mobility a Wheel Kit is available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 or Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 Not available for combination fridge freezer models.
  • Page 6: Running In The Compressor

    This is designed to serve as an extra work surface, be careful with it. Do not drop or place heavy objects on it, sit or stand on it. WARNING: Hotpoint recommend that you do not stack any appliance with your Fridge, Freezer or combination Fridge Freezer.
  • Page 7: Storage Space

    Note: Not a standard feature on First Edition Models, available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK: 08709 077 077 or Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836...
  • Page 8: Storing Food

    Storing Food Making the best use of your Appliance To ensure that your appliance operates as efficiently as possible: Follow packaging “best by/use by”instructions or your suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time. Keep foods covered to retain moisture and prevent flavour/odour transference.
  • Page 9: Storing Food In A Fridge

    Storing Food in a Fridge Pack and store cooked and fresh food separately. Wrap raw or defrosting meat and poultry in polythene or foil and store below cooked foods and dairy products to avoid contamination of dripping food juices. Wrap cheese in greaseproof paper and place in an airtight polythene bag.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Cleaning Hotpoint recommend that you clean your appliance before using for the first time and following defrosting (see Model Specification for individual appliance defrosting instructions). WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cleaning. Interior 1. Remove food and wrap or cover to keep it cool/frozen.
  • Page 11: Two Door Appliance

    Note: If you have a two door appliance (see page 12). WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug. Hotpoint recommend that you remove loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation.
  • Page 12: One Door Appliance

    Note: If you have a one door appliance (see page 11). WARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug. Hotpoint recommend that you remove loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation.
  • Page 13 15 minutes before switching on. Alternatively you may wish to call Service UK: 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 for a quote on a Hotpoint Engineer carrying out the conversion for you.
  • Page 14: Service Cover

    Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, call Hotpoint Service. If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical...
  • Page 15: Guarantee

    Service Engineer (evidence will be required of date and place of purchase). All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
  • Page 16: Key Contacts

    To join: 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200 for further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights. General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB, England.
  • Page 17 08701 50 60 70 A well sealed door can be difficult to open. This is partly due to the difference All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit in temperature between the room and and do not affect your statutory rights.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Interior

    To check that your appliance maintains the correct temperature a solution of either one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda freezer thermometer is available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & to one pint of water or Milton™ sterilising fluid, diluted Accessories Mail Order Hotline.

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