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Hotpoint FFU00 User Instructions

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  • Page 1 User Instructions for Model FFU00...

  • Page 2: Electrical Requirement

    Electrical Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used. WARNING: Do not use the plug unless the fuse cover is fitted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Electrical requirement Safety advice Installation Get to know your Appliance The controls Storing food Care & Cleaning Troubleshooting Guarantee Recycling & Disposal information After sales service Key contacts Page 5-10 11-13 14-16 17-18 20-24 back cover...

  • Page 4: Safety Advice

    * If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, break or remove the lock as a safety measure to avoid the danger of children playing with the refrigerator and locking them inside.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation WARNING: THE APPLIANCE SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS. Before Fitting: Please read through this section before starting any work. Choosing a Location: Do not install your appliance in a room where the temperature goes below 5˚C, this will affect the appliances performance.
  • Page 6 Installation WARNING: ENSURE THE APPLIANCE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE INSTALLING. You may need to remove both doors for the appliance to fit through access doors - follow the instructions below: WARNING: YOU MAY NEED ASSISTANCE TO DO THIS - THE DOORS ARE HEAVY AND SHOULD BE SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID DAMAGE AND INJURY.
  • Page 7 Installation Remove the Fridge Compartment Door: * Loosen the upper hinge cover screws and remove the cover (Fig.5). Fig.5 * Remove the retainer by rotating it clockwise (b - Fig.6), then remove the upper hinge by lifting up. Fig.6 NOTE: Support the door when removing the upper hinge.
  • Page 8 Installation FIRST CHECK YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ITEMS: Pipe / Filter Kit comprises: * 1 x Water Filter * 2 x Self-Adhesive Fixing Plates * 2 x Cable Ties * 1 x 10m Water Pipe Adaptor Kit comprises: * Plastic Pipe Connector * Rubber Washer * Threaded Tap Connector NEXT, HAVE A LOOK AT THE DIAGRAM...
  • Page 9 Installation Connection of Water Filter: * Now you have to cut the pipe to the length it needs to be to run from the back of the appliance and attach to the water filter. NOTE: The water filter is marked with an arrow to show the direction of water flow (ie. from supply tap to appliance).

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Height Adjustment: Levelling both doors using the height adjustment screws. With the doors level they will close smoothly. If the doors do not close correctly it will affect the performance of your appliance. * If the freezer compartment door is lower than the fridge compartment door, adjust the left hand adjustment screw (Fig.10).

  • Page 11: Get To Know Your Appliance

    (see Cleaning instructions - Page 17). Unpack and install accessories in their proper Fig.12 Covered Dairy Rack Lamps Refrigerator Commodity Rack Wine Bottle Holder Snack Drawer Egg Holder Refrigerator Shelf Vegetable compartment cover Vegetable compartment / Salad Bin 10.
  • Page 12 To remove: Lift the commodity rack, holding both sides and pull out. Egg Box: Store eggs in the egg box in the refrigerator compartment - DO NOT store in the freezer compartment. NOTE: Wipe, don’t wash eggs. Bottles are stored laterally in the wine holder.
  • Page 13 OR meat compartment. The meat compartment maintains a lower temperature than the rest of the refrigerator, so that meat and fish can be stored fresh for longer. NOTE: Remember to check setting of conversion switch before loading food items - vegetables and fruit will freeze if placed in drawer set to ‘Meats’!

  • Page 14: The Controls

    How to Adjust the Temperature of the Refrigerator Compartment: Humidity Switch When the appliance is first switched on and also after a power cut, the temperature control will be lit at setting 3 (Normal - Mid setting).
  • Page 15 Crushed Ice, Water or Cubed Ice. Automatic Ice Maker and Dispenser: Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in the refrigerator compartment and then sent to the dispenser. NOTE: It is normal that the water is not very cold at first.

  • Page 16: The Controls

    - the amount of water supplied to the ice maker may need to be adjusted. Contact Hotpoint service, see back cover. WARNING: If discoloured ice is dispensed, stop using and contact Hotpoint service, see back cover. Ice Storage Bin Removal: NOTE: It is recommended NOT to dismantle the ice storage bin unless it is necessary.

  • Page 17: Storing Food

    Position food to allow cold air to circulate freely, ensuring nothing comes into contact with the cooling plate at the back of the appliance. Avoid placing moist food on the top refrigerator shelves, it could freeze from direct contact with chilled air.

  • Page 18: Storing Food

    Wine bottle holder Snack drawer Freezer compartment shelf Freezer commodity rack Freezer drawer Covered dairy rack Egg Holder Refrigerator commodity rack Refrigerator shelf Vegetable drawer Vegetable / Meat conversion drawer Store wine Store items such as bread, snacks etc. Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks etc.,...

  • Page 19: Care & Cleaning

    Turn it anti-clockwise to remove. 3. Replace the bulb with Max. 240V 40W bulb for refrigerators and can purchased from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories (see back cover). Replacing the dispenser lamp: 1. Unplug the appliance from the power supply.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    24 hours or cooked and refrozen. This is normal - larger, more efficient units run longer in these conditions. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. It takes some hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely.
  • Page 21 Food stored in Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set Refrigerator control to a lower number drawers freezes Meat stored in fresh Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the meat drawer freezes freezing point of water (32˚F, 0˚C)
  • Page 22 Floor is uneven. Appliance rocks when touched. noise. Items placed on top off refrigerator are vibrating. Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in the refrigerator. Appliance is touching wall or cabinets. Sound of ice Appliance is touching wall or cabinets.
  • Page 23 Ice storage bin is empty. dispense ice. Freezer temperature is set too warm. Household water supply tap is not open. Refrigerator or freezer door is not closed. Ice has melted and frozen, due to infrequent use, irregular temperatures and/or power cuts, causing a blockage.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Unit not properly connected to the cold water supply. If there is still a problem, contact Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS back cover for details). Possible Cause Solution Remove the ice cubes. Only the ice cubes made by the appliance ice maker should be used with the dispenser.
  • Page 25 Notes:...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Key Contacts

    Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information: General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB Part No.

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