Hotpoint HM311i manual

Instructions for Installation and Use Integrated Fridge / F r eezer Model HM311i[...]

W ARNING: This appliance must be ear thed. F uses Y our appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only those rated at 13A and AST A approved to BS1362 should be used. Correct replacement is identified by colour coding or the marking on base of plug. W ARNING: Do not use plug unless fuse cover is fitted. Cha[...]

3 C ontents Page Installation Choosing a location 4 Installation 4 Door Reversal 5-6 Mounting the appliance 7-8 Get to know your Appliance 9-10 Getting your Appliance r eady for use F inal Check 10 Running in the Compressor 10 The C ontrols 11 Storing Food Storing F resh Food 12 F reezing Fresh F ood/Procedur e 13 Storing F rozen F ood 13 Defrostin[...]

Before F itting: Before connecting to the electricity supply leave the applianc e to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system to settle . Please read through this section before starting any work. At the base of the kitchen unit intended for installing the appliance, there should be at least 200cm 2 free space , for adequate air circulation. D[...]

Installation (Door re versal). 5 1. T op hinge cover of the refrigerator door . 2. T op hinge of the refrigerator door . 3. T op strip. 4. Bottom hinge of the refrigerator door . 5. T op hinge of the freezer door . 6. W asher . 7. Bottom hinge of the freezer door . 8. Bottom hinge filling plug of the freezer door . 9. Slider guide. 10. Corner cap w[...]

Installation (Door re versal). 6 If you find that the direction of the door opening is not conv enient, you can reverse it. The necessary holes on the opposite side of the cabinet have been made inthe factory and plugged. * Remove the top hinge cov er of the refrigerator door . Remove the door by unscrewing the hinge (the door is supported only by [...]

Mounting the applianc e 7 Before mounting the appliance in to the kitchen uniut, disconnect the power supply and set the thermostat knob to the OFF (O) position. Push the appliance f or some 38mm into the kitchen unit and allow at least 4mm free space on both sides between the appliance and the side walls of the kitchen unit. (Fig .1) Open both doo[...]

Mounting the applianc e 8 * Fix the applianc e into the k itchen unit. On the upperside, fix the three screws through the rail and on the lower side with 2 screws through the lower hinges . Drill holes ¿ 3 x 5 (Fig .5). * Seal the gap on the opposite side of the hinge with the enclosed seal (Fig .6) Fig. 5 Fig. 6 694527.qxd 1/31/03 9:18 Page 8[...]

Get to k now y our Appliance . 9 W ARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALL OWED T O PLA Y WITH THE APPLIANCE OR T AMPER WITH THE CONTROLS. A. 1. Shelf The shelves are adjustable and can be pulled out and used on any of the guide slots. They can also be used in a tilted position to allow the safe storage of bottles , jars etc. on there sides. T o tilt a [...]

Getting your Applianc e ready for use . 10 Before connecting to the mains electricity supply leave the applianc e to stand for 2 hours to allow the cooling system t o settle. Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior . (see ‘Caring for your Appliance. Final Check: Before y ou star t using your appliance check that: - The ap[...]

The temperature in both the fridge and the freezer is regulated b y one thermostat which is located inside the top right of the fridge compartment. T urn the control knob clock wise from the OFF (O) position to the required setting 1 - 7 . TEMPERA TURE SELECTION - Higher settings on the knob (towards 7 ) mean lower temperatur es (colder) in all com[...]

Storing F ood . 12 STORING FRESH FOOD: Proper use of the applianc e, adequately packed food , correct temperature and taking into account hy gienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored . ● F oods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed, to prevent drying out and odour transference. Plastic bag[...]

Storing F ood . 13 FREEZING FRESH FOODS - ● Carefully select food you intend t o freeze: it should be of high quality and thoroughly cleaned before freezing it. ● Use correct packaging suitable for the freezer . - The packaging should be air tight and should not leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydr ation of foods. - F[...]

Caring f or your Applianc e. DEFROSTING: A UTOMA TIC DEFROSTING OF THE REFRIGERA TOR- There is no need to defrost the r efrigerator , because ice deposited on the interior back wall is defrosted automatically . Ice is deposited on the interior back wall during the compressor operation, later on when the compressor is not operating , the ice defrost[...]

Caring f or your Applianc e (cont). 15 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE: ● Clean the exterior of the appliance with warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent, dr y thoroughly . V arnished sur faces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for example glass cleaners). Y ou may also use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alc o h[...]

T roubleshooting . 16 When checking an appliance you can come across some problems which are a result of improper handling of the appliance and can be easily eliminated . Run through this checklist before calling your nearest Service office. The appliance w on’t w ork. Check the plug is firmly positioned in the wall socket and the pow er supply i[...]

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