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FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS RFA08, RFM08, RFA73, RFM73, RFA63, RFM63
GETTING STARTED:
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.
The high temperature
light will stay on until the
fridge freezer has cooled
down.
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.
STEP 7
Your fridge freezer is now
If after 24 hours your
fridge freezer is not
operating as you want,
TROUBLESHOOTING
remember to fill in your guarantee registration.
Keep this Book in a safe place for quick reference.
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 6
working.
refer to the
section.
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.
Before plugging in and
switching on, leave the
fridge freezer in its final
location for at least 15
minutes to allow it to
settle.
If you are freezing fresh
food, turn on fast freeze
by pressing the switch 24
hours before placing the
food inside.
Place the fresh food
inside.
Remember to turn fast freeze off
after 24 hours, however if you
forget to do so it will automatically
cancel after 48 hours.
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- Page 1 FRIDGE FREEZER - MODELS RFA08, RFM08, RFA73, RFM73, RFA63, RFM63 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION & USE GETTING STARTED: To ensure that your fridge freezer runs reliably and efficiently follow these steps. STEP 1 Choose a location for your fridge freezer, away from...
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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 Your fridge freezer must NOT be placed in a room where the temperature goes below 6˚C or above 38˚C (models RFA08, RFM08), below 6˚C or above 43˚C (models RFA73, RFM73, RFA63, RFM63) for prolonged periods, as the internal temperatures will not be maintained.
- Page 7 Check the TROUBLESHOOTING section before calling for advice. The red light may come on for a short period when opening the freezer door to load or unload food, in this case storage times will not be affected.
- Page 8 Maximum freezing capacity in 24 hours: RFA73,RFM73 RFA08,RFM08,RFA63,RFM63 Note : Don’t forget to turn fast freeze off after 24 hours. However fast freeze will turn off automatically after 48 hours if you do forget. Pre-Freeze chart when selecting Fast Freeze:...
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Page 9: Useful Advice
The photographs indicate the Fast Freeze and storage areas (see tables). The fridge cabinet and door furniture will vary according to each model specifications. Fast Freeze Fast Freeze Models: RFA73,RFM73 Useful Advice Fast Freeze Models: RFA08,RFM08 Fast Freeze Models: RFA63,RFM63... -
Page 10: 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 11 Commodity and Bottle Racks Commodity racks can be repositioned in the door to suit your storage requirements. The lidded commodity rack is recommended for the storage of dairy items, such as butter, margarine and cheese. 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.
- Page 12 Microban® technology has been proven safe, durable and effective over many years of use in personal care and household consumer products. In addition, Hotpoint operate a rigorous antibacterial testing programme through approved independent testing laboratories.
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Page 13: Storage Guide
Once thawed, food should be cooked and eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen. 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. Useful Advice RFA73, RFM73 35kg... - Page 14 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 15 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 16 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 20: 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 21 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). OPERATING SOUNDS OF A FRIDGE FREEZER...
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Page 22: 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 23: 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 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 01/2005 195046576.01...
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