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FFP187B Positioning and connection Reversible doors Overall view Starting the appliance Setting the temperature Refrigerator cooling system Using the refrigerator to its full potential No-frost freezer cooling system Using the freezer to its full potential Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours.
! Before operating your new appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else. 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...
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The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages. ( see Maintenance ) • compartment • compartment Levelling FEET ...
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: with or without grill. Due to the special guides the shelves are removable and the height is adjustable ( see diagram ), allowing easy storage of large containers and food. Height can be adjusted without complete removal of the shelf. : Use to store bottles of wine.
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Compensate for this by shifting the knob towards lower values (defrosting will occur automatically). In the refrigerator, the air circulates in a natural way: the colder air tends to move downwards as it is heavier. The food should be stored as follows: •...
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• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). • Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been frozen. Fresh food must be placed in the FREEZER and STORAGE compartment to guarantee rapid freezing.
Replace it with a similar light bulb within the power range indicated on the cover (15W). The interior light will flash if the refrigerator door is left open for more than two minutes. This is normal, and is a warning to close the refrigerator door.
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If circulation is impeded, the compressor will work continuously. • Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator. The internal temperature will increase and force the compressor to work harder and will consume more energy.
10°C. • The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position. • The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator. • The door is not closed properly, or is continuously opened. • The outside ambient temperature is very high.
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THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES. 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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