Hotpoint Freezer HMS313I User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Fridge / Freezer  
Model HMS313I  
 
PRODUCT SAFETY  
ATTENTION  
7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into  
your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause  
burns.  
8. Never perform any cleaning or maintenance operations  
without first unplugging the appliance. Setting the appliance  
ON/OFF control to OFF is not enough to cut off all electrical  
contacts.  
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from  
being locked inside.  
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “TROUBLESHOOTING"  
to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem.  
Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter-  
nal components of the appliance.  
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which  
will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your  
appliance.  
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards  
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark  
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.  
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-  
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is in-  
stalled between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not  
bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.  
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because  
special tools are required for replacement.  
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
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.  
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
INSTALLATION  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and  
to reduce energy consumption, it is important that  
the appliance is installed correctly.  
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in  
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the  
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer  
will not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries arising  
out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets  
or adapters.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,  
need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing the appliance  
in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar  
appliance. Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable  
for this appliance.  
Position the appliance in such a way that you can  
access the socket where it is plugged in.  
Insufficient power?  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the  
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located within the freezer.  
Away from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-  
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting  
the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions  
properly.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within  
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home  
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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.  
Fitting a new plug  
IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
-
-
-
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
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.  
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used  
until a replacement is obtained.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may  
not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as  
follows:  
-
Connect Green and Yellow wire to  
terminal marked 'E' or or coloured  
Green and Yellow.  
Replacement fuse covers:  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of  
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured  
marking or the colour that is embossed in words on  
the base of the plug.  
-
-
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked  
'L' or coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'  
or coloured Black or Blue.  
Changing the plug:  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
Removing the plug  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded  
plug and you should wish to remove it to add a  
longer cable or to re-route the mains cable through  
partitions, units etc. please ensure that either:  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
-
The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-  
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of  
approval.  
or  
-
The mains cable is wired directly into a  
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a  
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)  
which is accessible without moving the  
appliance.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance  
conforms to the following EEC  
directives :  
Disposing of the plug  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &  
93/68 EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does  
not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close  
as possible to the moulded plug.  
Remove the fuse.  
WARNING:  
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the  
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.  
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
Removable/Adjustable Shelves  
Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray  
and lidded butter dish  
M
N
O
A
Hinged bottle rack  
Removable miscellaneous shelf  
Hinged shelf  
B
"A.I.R. System"  
(Advanced Integrated Refrigeration)  
Compartment for a 2 litre bottle  
Removable door shelf for bottles  
Drain system for drawing off  
D
E
F
defrost water from freezer  
O
A
compartment  
B
M
Compartment for storing  
G
frozen foods  
N
B
Ice tray "ESY ICE"  
H
I
M
C
D
E
L
Compartment for freezing  
fresh foods and storing frozen  
foods  
K
Display  
J
K
L
J
I
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers  
H
Meat/cheese storage box  
G
H
G
F
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THE DISPLAY  
Fridge ON/OFF / temperature control  
SUPER COOL function  
This turns the refrigerator compartment on or off and  
enables you to set the relative operating temperatures.  
Displays the status (disabled, selected or enabled) of  
the SUPER COOL function (rapid cooling of the  
refrigerator).  
Freezer temperature and appliance ON/OFF  
control  
SUPER FREEZE function  
This turns the whole appliance on or off and enables  
you to set the freezer compartment operating  
temperatures.  
Displays the status (disabled, selected or enabled) of  
the SUPER FREEZE function (rapid freezing).  
MODE button  
HOLIDAY function  
This button allows you to navigate the display to have  
access to the various settings/functions and to turn  
off the alarm buzzers.  
Displays the status (disabled, selected or enabled) of  
the HOLIDAY FUNCTION (optimal temperatures with  
the minimum consumption in the event of prolonged  
absence).  
SELECT button  
ICE PARTY function  
This button selects/deselects the different functions  
and turns off the alarm buzzers.  
Displays the status (disabled, selected or enabled) of  
the ICE PARTY function (maximum speed in cooling a  
warm bottle and serving it at the table in the special  
bucket designed to maintain the temperature reached  
by the bottle).  
Fridge setting  
Displays the temperature set in the fridge  
compartment and when the fridge compartment is  
turned OFF (word OFF indicated).  
Freezer setting  
Displays the temperature set in the freezer  
compartment and when the appliance is turned OFF  
(word OFF indicated).  
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE  
Freezer compartment  
NOTICE  
Turn the appliance on by turning the appliance ON/OFF control  
"B" clockwise to the required freezer compartment operating  
temperature, we recommend you enable the SUPER  
FREEZE function to speed up the cooling process inside the  
compartment; when the latter has reached the optimal tem-  
perature, the function will be disabled and you may place  
the frozen foods inside the freezer.  
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the  
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be-  
fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee  
that it operates properly.  
Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean  
the interior well with warm water and baking soda.  
Motor protection time.  
Refrigerator compartment  
This model is provided with a motor protection system.  
Therefore, if the compressor does not start immediately  
after the user has turned it off, do not worry as it will  
start automatically after approximately 8 minutes.  
Once you have plugged the appliance into the mains socket,  
make sure the display is on.  
Turn the refrigerator compartment on by turning the fridge  
ON/OFF control "A" clockwise to the required refrigerator  
compartment operating temperature, we recommend you  
enable the SUPER COOL function to speed up the cooling  
process inside the compartment: after a few hours, you may  
place food inside the refrigerator.  
How to use the display  
Temperature settings  
disable the selected function using the SELECT button "D".  
NOTE: if you do not confirm your selection by pressing the  
SELECT button within five seconds of the last action  
performed on the display, the latter will go back to displaying  
the function previously set indicating that no change has been  
made.  
The SUPER COOL function is linked to the refrigerator.  
When the refrigerator is switched off the SUPER COOL  
function cannot be used:  
If the compartment concerned is switched off, the word OFF  
will appear on the appropriate space on the display (E for  
the refrigerator and F for the freezer). If the compartment is  
switched on, then the temperatures set at that time will  
appear. To change them, turn the appropriate control (A for  
the refrigerator and B for the freezer).  
The refrigerator compartment can be set to between +2°C  
and +8°C, while the freezer compartment can be set to a tem-  
perature of between -18°C and -26°C. The temperature in  
both cases can be increased or decreased by 1°C at a time.  
When the HOLIDAY function is enabled, temperature  
adjustments cannot be made, but the appliance automatically  
sets itself to the best setting for the situation: +12°C for the  
refrigerator compartment (if enabled) and -18°C for the  
freezer compartment.  
- see SUPER COOL function next page.  
- see SUPER FREEZE function on page 10.  
- see HOLIDAY function, within 'Temperature settings' (left).  
The DEMO mode:  
To run a demonstration of the display operation while keeping  
the appliance turned off, just enable the DEMO mode.  
Enabling:  
How to use the functions:  
- set the freezer temperature knob to 0;  
- keep the two buttons “Select” and “Mode” pressed for  
approximately 5 seconds, until you hear the buzzer and the  
two words “OFF” and “OFF” flash on the display; these  
words will flash for the entire duration the DEMO mode is  
enabled.  
Function symbol during normal operation.  
Function selected (outline flashing).  
Function enabled (outline on)  
Disabling:  
- set the freezer temperature knob to 0;  
- keep the two buttons “Select” and “Mode” pressed for  
approximately 5 seconds, until you hear the buzzer and the  
two words “OFF” and “OFF” on the display stop flashing.  
Enabling/disabling the functions  
Press the MODE button "C" as many times as necessary for  
the red outline of the function you wish to change to light  
up: this indicates that the function has been selected and is  
ready to be enabled or disabled. Now you can enable or  
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How to use the refrigerator compartment...  
Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the tem-  
perature inside the appliance will increase, causing the com-  
pressor to work harder and use more energy.  
The temperature inside the refrigerator is automatically ad-  
justed according to the setting made on the display.We rec-  
ommend, however, a medium position (+5°C).  
Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will  
increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in  
the refrigerator.  
To use the meat/cheese box, unhook it and remove it from  
the shelf. To optimise space according to your needs, the  
same can be moved laterally (Fig. 2).  
The side bottle rack can be used either for storing a bottle  
(Fig. 3) or several cans (2-4) placed horizontally (Fig. 4). If  
not in use, the bottle/can rack can be tipped up and away to  
make more room inside the refrigerator.  
The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is equipped  
with "A.I.R. System" which makes it possible to achieve  
optimal food storage while simplifying the use of the  
refrigerator thanks to the following features:  
- Fast temperature reset: after the doors heve been opened,  
the internal temperatures return to optimal levels faster,  
improving food storage.  
- More uniform temperature distribution: this makes it  
possible to place any type of food on any shelf.  
- Higher humidity level: this allows you to store food longer.  
B
B
B
A
A
Fig. 3  
Fig. 2  
Hotter air is drawn in (B above). This air is cooled  
when it comes into contact with the refrigeration  
panel (A above).  
Super Cool function  
When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy  
shopping spree, use the SUPER COOL "J" function (see  
the paragraph on "How to use the display") in order to reach  
optimum operating conditions quickly. Once the necessary  
time has elapsed, the function is disabled automatically.  
Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of  
foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will  
deteriorate quite quickly.  
Fig. 4  
Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer  
than fresh food.  
The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with  
practical removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can be  
adjusted to allow storage of large containers. This allows  
you to place large items in the refrigerator.  
Fig. 1  
1
2
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STORAGE GUIDE  
Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment  
Food  
Storage Time  
Location in the Refrigerator  
Wrapped meat and cleaned fish  
(use cling film or pack in plastic bags)  
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper  
(which is the coldest area).  
2 or 3 days  
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper  
(which is the coldest area).  
Fresh cheese  
Eggs  
3 or 4 days  
1 month  
In special egg rack on door.  
On any shelf.  
Butter, margarine  
Cooked or precooked food  
(packed in air-tight containers and when cool store  
pn r grd o
3 or 4 days  
3 or 4 days  
On any shelf.  
On any shelf.  
in refrigerator)  
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh  
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries,  
bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes  
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt  
On special door shelves.  
In vegetable crisper.  
Fruits and vegetables  
What Not to Store in the Refrigerator  
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.  
Bananas (they will turn black).  
Citrus fruits.  
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).  
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How to use the freezer compartment...  
To cool drinks down quickly.  
Thanks to the special ICE PARTY function, you will no longer  
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please  
consult a specialized manual.  
have to accept warm drinks just because you gorgot to put  
the bottle in the fridge, just put the bottle in the bucket  
provided and put this into the freezer. Now select this function,  
the appliance itself will inform you with a buzzer when it is  
time to remove the bottle from the freezer.  
To silence the buzzer, just press the SELECT button "D"  
you can carry the cool drink to the table easily in the bucket,  
thanks to special handles and keep it cool at length at the  
table.  
WARNING: always keep the bucket provided for the bottle  
inside the freezer compartment (even when you don't have  
bottles to cool); only this way can the low temperature of  
the liquid be guaranteed in a short amount of time.  
Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re-  
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24  
hours) or to freeze it once again.  
When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not  
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place  
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment  
"I" where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is  
ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper con-  
servation depends on the speed of freezing.  
The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is  
indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator  
compartment.  
The first time, or after the freezer has been inactive, you can  
only freeze food after having let the appliance function at  
maximum.  
When the appliance is already on, freezing can be done in  
two ways:  
1. For small quantities, less than the maximum capacity  
indicated on the data plate (situated on the lower left, next  
to the salad crisper), enable the SUPER FREEZE function on  
the display in the "24 hour" mode and insert the food to be  
frozen. To enable the function, press the MODE button "C"  
as many times as necessary for the SUPER FREEZE symbol  
to start flashing and then press the SELECT "B" button to  
enable the  
function. After 24 hours, or once the optimal  
temperatures have been reached, the rapid freezing function  
is automatically disabled.  
2. For large quantities of food to be frozen (up until the  
maximum load indicated on the data plate situated on the  
lower left, next to the salad crisper), enable the SUPER  
FREEZE function on the display in the "48 hours" mode: To  
enable the function, press the MODE button "C" as many  
times as necessary for the SUPER FREEZE symbol to start  
flashing and then press the SELECT "B" button for more  
than three seconds to ensure the function is enabled (symbol  
starts to flash slowly).  
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the  
freezer.  
In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recom-  
mended that you divide food into small portions so that they  
freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly  
marked with the content and the date they were frozen.  
In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the freezer  
compartment, you can remove the central drawer, and place  
the food directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure that,  
after having inserted the food, the door closes correctly.  
Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure  
or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tem-  
perature within the compartment. If the door is not opened,  
frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state  
for approximately 9-14 hours.  
Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily  
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.  
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Ice trays  
This new ice tray concept is exclusive to us. The ice tray is  
situated on the top part of the freezer drawers to ensure  
greater ergonomics and cleanliness and leave more room  
free inside the drawers : the ice no longer comes into contact  
with the food placed inside the freezer compartment;  
furthermore, dripping of water during filling is avoided (a lid  
to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).  
MAX  
WATER LEVEL  
Instructions for use (Fig. 5)  
Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level  
indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to overfill,  
inserting excess water will lead to the formation of ice which  
could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes.  
If you do use an excessive amount of water, you will have to  
wait until the ice has melted, empty out the tray and re-fill it  
with water.  
Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the  
hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected  
compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after  
which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and  
place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer  
compartment.  
Fig. 5  
Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the  
tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away  
from their housing and come out of the same hole used to  
fill the tray with water. To make it easier for the ice cubes to  
come out, wet the outside of the tray.  
WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water ,  
make sure that it is completely empty and that there are no  
traces of ice left inside it.  
The minimum time required for ice to form properly is  
approximately 8 hours.  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Meat and Fish  
Tenderising  
(days)  
Storage  
(m onths)  
Food  
W rapping  
Thaw ing Tim e  
BeefRoast  
Lam b  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
Tinfoil  
2 /3  
1 /2  
1
9 /10  
Notrequired.  
Notrequired.  
Notrequired.  
Notrequired.  
6
6
8
Pork Roast  
VealRoast  
1
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tinfoil(4 to 6 slices)  
Veal/Pork Chops  
6
Notrequired.  
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tinfoil(4 to 6 slices)  
Veal/Lam b C utlets  
M inced M eat  
6
2
Notrequired.  
In alum inium containerscovered w ith cling  
Film  
Freshly  
m inced  
Slow lyin refrigerator.  
Heartand Liver  
Sausages  
Plasticbgs
3
2
9
6
N otrequired.  
Film or Tinfoil  
C ling 
Asnecessary.  
Chicken and Turkey  
Duck and Goose  
Tinfoil  
1 /3  
1 /4  
Veryslow lyin refrigerator.  
Veryslow lyin refrigerator.  
Tinfoil  
Pheasant,Partrige and  
W ild Duck  
Tinfoil  
1 /3  
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Veryslow lyin refrigerator.  
Film  
Film  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
Film  
Plastic bags  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Fruits and Vegetables  
Blanching  
Tim e  
Storage  
(m onths)  
Food  
Preparation  
W rapping  
Thaw ing Tim e  
In Containers (cover  
w ith syru p )  
In refrigeratorvery  
slow ly.  
Apples and Pears  
Peeland cut into slices.  
Peeland pit.  
2'  
12  
12  
Apricots,Peaches,  
Cherries and Plum s  
In Containers (cover  
w ith syru p )  
In refrigeratorvery  
slow ly.  
1 ' / 2 '  
Straw berries  
Blackberries and  
R a sp b e rries  
In Containers (cover  
w ith su g a r)  
In refrigeratorvery  
slow ly.  
Rinse and dry  
10 /12  
In Containers (add  
10% sugar)  
In refrigeratorvery  
slow ly.  
C ooked Fruit  
FruitJuice  
Cut,cook and strain.  
W ash , cu t an d cru sh .  
12  
In Containers (su g ar  
to ta ste )  
In refrigeratorvery  
slow ly.  
10 /12  
Rem ove leaves,cut head  
into sm allpieces and blanch  
in w ater and a little lem on  
juice.  
Plastic bags  
Cauliflow er  
2'  
12  
N ot require d .  
Cabbage and  
BrusselSprouts  
W ash and cutinto sm all  
pieces.  
1'/2'  
Plastic bags  
10 /12  
A t room tem perature.  
Peas  
Shelland w ash.  
2'  
2
12  
N ot require d .  
Notrequire d .  
Plastic bags  
French Beans  
W ash and slice ifrequired.  
Plastic bags  
10 /12  
Carrots,Peppers  
and Turnips  
Peel,w ash and slice if  
n ecessary.  
3'/4'  
Plastic bags  
12  
N ot require d .  
Plastic bags  
M ushroom s and  
Asparagus  
or  
Containers  
W ash,peeland cut up.  
W ash and m ince.  
3'/4'  
2'  
6
Atroom tem perature.  
A t room tem perature.  
Notrequire d .  
Plastic bags  
Spinach  
12  
Plastic bags  
or  
W ash and cutup in sm all  
pieces.  
Vegetable forSoups  
3'  
6 /7  
Containers  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS  
- Keep the Door Closed  
- Install the Appliance Correctly  
Open your doors only when necessary, remember that every  
time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To  
bring bring the temperature back to the proper level, the  
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming  
a substantial amount of energy.  
This means that the appliance should be installed away from  
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.  
THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE  
APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED  
AND ON ITS LOCATION.  
The consumption tests were performed in 560mm deep  
column units, the most common installation setting for this  
appliance.  
- Check the Door Seals  
Keep the seals clean and make sure that they fit tightly against  
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.  
- No Hot Foods  
- Correct temperature settings  
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the  
temperature significantly, allow food to cool to room  
temperature before storing.  
Set the refrigerator temperature to one of the middle settings.  
Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great  
deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the  
storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may  
ruin vegetables and cheese.  
- Check you appliance for build up of ice  
Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer  
and immediately defrost it if the layer becomes too thick.  
(see CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE).  
- Do not Overfill  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air  
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
BUZZERS AND VISUAL WARNINGS  
Door open alarm  
2. If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to  
Should the refrigerator door be left open for more than two  
minutes, the light inside the compartment will begin to flash;  
after a few seconds, an alarm buzzer is sounded. To silence  
this buzzer, just shut the door or press the SELECT button  
"D". Should the door remain open for more than 4 minutes,  
the light will flash more rapidly.  
excessively high values, the buzzer will sound yet again  
and another message (A2) will come up on the display to  
signal the dangerous state of overheating. We recommend  
you check the conditions of the food, as it may be  
necessary to throw it away. In all cases, food should not  
be refrozen unless you cook it first. To prevent food from  
refreezing, the freezer will try to maintain a temperature  
of 0°C. The buzzer can be turned off by simply pressing  
the SELECT button "D". To return to normal operation  
and cancel the message from the display, you need to  
turn the appliance off and on again, turning the appliance  
ON/OFF knob "B".  
Abnormal freezer heating alarm  
1. To signal an excessive heating on the part of the freezer  
(e.g. momentary power failure), a buzzer will sound and  
a message comes up on the display (A1) to signal the  
dangerous heating of the compartment. To prevent food  
from refreezing, the freezer will try to maintain a tempe-  
rature of 0°C, thus allowing you to use up the food within  
24 hours or to cook it and then refreeze them. You can  
turn the buzzer off simply by pressing the SELECT button  
"D".  
To return to normal operation and cancel the message  
from the display, you need to turn the appliance off and  
on again, turning the appliance ON/OFF knob "B".  
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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE  
Before proceeding with any cleaning or defrosting  
operations, disconnect the appliance from the  
electricity mains (by setting the appliance ON/OFF knob  
“B” to the OFF position and then unplugging it). Should  
you fail to do this, the appliance may go into alarm  
mode. WARNING: this alarm is not a sign of any  
anomaly. To return to normal operating mode, turn  
the appliance off and back on again by turning the  
appliance ON/OFF knob “B”.  
HOLIDAY FUNCTION. Mould and bad odours forming  
inside your unused fridge when you go on holiday need  
no longer be a problem: just enable the Holiday  
function (from the display). This way, with limited  
energy consumption, the temperature of the  
refrigerator compartment is kept at  
around 12°C and the freezer is operated  
at its minimum setting, which is essential  
for food preservation.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed  
up the defrosting process, unless they have been rec-  
ommended by the manufacturer.  
Cleaning and maintenance of the parts  
Before cleaning, first turn the appliance ON/OFF  
knob “B” to the OFF setting; only unplug the  
appliance once the word OFF is displayed in both  
the fridge and freezer compartments.  
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless  
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed  
containers to store foods, in order to prevent spills which  
could stain and cause unpleasant, difficult to remove odours.  
- Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli-  
ance. Cean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in  
warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is,  
among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have  
any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.  
- DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or deterents con-  
taining ammonia. NEVER use solvent based products.  
- All removable parts should be taken out and soaked in  
warm soapy water or detergent. Rinse and dry them thor-  
oughly before putting them back in the appliance.  
- When the appliance is not used for a long time, remember  
to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leave the doors open  
to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors.  
- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior of  
the refrigerator is located at the back of the thermostat box.  
When replacing the lamp, unplug the appliance from the  
electrical socket, unscrew the burned out lamp and replace  
it with another with a wattage no higher than 15W.  
For access ti lamp "A", remove the centre screw "B" at the  
back of the lamp cover, as indicated in fig. 8.  
How to Defrost the Refrigerator  
This appliance defrosts automatically, and the water is ducted  
to the back of the appliance by a special outlet (fig. 6) where  
the heat produced by the compressor makes it evaporate.  
The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean  
the hole of the drain, which is located behind the fruit and  
vegetable crisper, so that the water drains properly.  
How to defrost the freezer compartment  
- Remove the frost from time to time with the aid of the  
special scraper provided (do not use knives or metal objects).  
- If the frost is more than 5 mm thick, then you must defrost  
the freezer completely. Proceed as follows: one day before  
defrosting enable the SUPER FREEZE function in the 24-  
hour mode; it helps give the food a healthy extra "cold  
shock".  
- After 24 hours, the freezing function is automatically  
disabled but you can disable it yourself.  
- Turn the appliance off by turning the appliance ON/OFF  
knob "B".  
WARNING: this operation switches off the whole appliance  
(including the fridge compartment).  
Wrap all frozen foods in newspaper and place them either in  
another refrigerator or in a cool place. Leave the door open,  
so as to allow all the frost to melt completely, helping it along  
with containers filled with lukewarm water.  
The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost  
water to be collected in a container placed beneath the unit  
(see fig. 7).  
Clean and dry thoroughly before restarting the appliance.  
Remember that the motor will not start immediately,  
but after approximately 8 minutes.  
A
B
Fig. 8  
Fig. 7  
Fig. 6  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
There is water on the bottom of the  
refrigerator.  
The display is completely switched off  
Check that:  
The mains switch in your home is on.  
There has not been a power cut.  
The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched  
on.  
Check that:  
The defrost draining is clear from any blockage (fig.6).  
The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket  
to check.  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY  
CONTACTS, back page) and inform them of: the type of  
problem, 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.  
The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,  
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).  
The motor does not start  
Check that:  
8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance  
on?  
This model is provided with a motor protection control system  
which means that it will only start approximately 8 minutes  
after being switched on.  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
the DEMO mode has been enabled?  
(see page 7, to disable).  
The refrigerator and the freezer do not  
cool properly.  
Check that:  
The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged  
The doors have not been left open too long.  
The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.  
The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled.  
The food inside the refrigerator is too cold  
Check that:  
the temperature control is on the best setting.  
The food is not in contact with the back wall - which is the  
coldest part.  
The motor runs constantly  
Check that:  
the SUPER COOL and/or SUPER FREEZE and/or ICE  
PARTY functions are not enabled.  
the doors have not been open continuously.  
The room temperature is too high.  
The appliance makes too much noise.  
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the  
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).  
Check that:  
The refrigerator is level.  
The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects  
that vibrate and make noise.  
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NOTES  
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After Sales Service  
"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a  
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. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales  
service options:  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance  
Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white  
goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs include a parts  
and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.  
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on hand with  
help and advice.  
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover  
plans to give you total peace of mind.  
Repair Protection Plan  
-
FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period  
of cover.  
Kitchen Cover  
-
FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8  
years old.  
Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.  
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all  
available on our web-site at:  
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Guarantee  
"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"  
We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have  
purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or  
engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your  
machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.  
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.  
Guarantee terms and conditions  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the  
following provisions that your appliance:  
Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.  
Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie. not for  
commercial or trade use).  
Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance  
rating plate.  
Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our  
own service engineers.  
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of HotpointÕs 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.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the  
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into  
a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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Key Contacts  
After Sales Service  
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  
UK: 08709 066 066  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
December 2002 Part no. FP133 - 01  
 
195.036.381.00  

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