Hotpoint HM315I manual

Instructions for Installation and Use Refrigerator Model HM315I[...]

2 CONTENTS Pr oduct Safety Installation Electrical Connection Get to Know your Appliance Getting your Appliance ready for use How to use the Refrigerator Compart- ment Storage Guide How to use the Freezer Compar tment Energy Saving T ips Food Storage Caring for your Appliance T r oubleshooting Notes After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contac[...]

3 8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. T ur ning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to br eak all electrical contact with the mains. 9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to pr event childr[...]

4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT : WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour ed markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: - Connect[...]

5 GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE A T emperature control This is used to regulate the temperatur e in the two compartments with the following settings: The r efrigerator is of f; 1 = minimum cold setting 5 = maximum cold setting B Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish C Removable miscellaneous shelf D Hinged shelf E Compa[...]

6 The temperature control automatically r egulates the temperature inside the appliance 1 = minimum cold temperature 5 = maximum cold temperature It is recommended that a medium setting be used. T o increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling ar ea” located within the back panel of th[...]

7 - The air circulates naturally , with the colder air falling be- cause it is heavier . This is the reason why meat and cheese should be placed above the vegetable crisper . - Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor - age time: any food, even the freshest, will not r emain edible for any extended amount of time. - Contrary to popu[...]

8 For the preparation of food to be fr ozen, please con- sult a specialized manual. - Food that has be thawed, even partially , must not be re- frozen: you must cook it in or der to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again. - When freezing fr esh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously fr ozen or deep fr ozen food[...]

9 - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated r oom. - Correct temperatur e settings Set the refrigerator temperatur e to one of the middle settings. V ery cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither imp[...]

10 Meat and Fish FOOD STORAGE Food Wrapping Te n d e r i s i n g (days) Storage (months) Thawing Tim e Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not requi r ed. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not requi r ed. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not r equir ed. V eal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not r equi re d. V eal /Por k Chops Each piece wrapped in cli ng fi lm and then i n t infoi l ( 4 t[...]

11 Fruits and V egetables FOOD STORAGE Food Pr epar at i on Blanching Ti m e Wrappi ng Stor age (m on th s) Thaw i ng Ti me Apples and Pear s Peel and cut i nt o s l i c es . 2 ’ I n Cont ai ners ( c ov er wit h s yr up) 12 I n r e fr i g er at or v er y slow ly . A p rico ts, P ea ch e s, Cherr i es and Pl um s Peel and pi t . 1 ’ / 2 ’ I n [...]

12 CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Cleaning and Special Maintenance Before cleaning the appliance, first switch of f and r emove the plug fr om the socket. - Y our appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless materials. T o preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to stor e foods, in order to pr event spills which could stain an[...]

13 TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing works Check that: • The mains switch in your home is on. • Ther e has not been a power cut. • The plug is pr operly inserted in the socket and is switched on. • The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket to check. • The fuse in the plug is ok - if not r eplace it, (see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION). The[...]

GB "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 fr ee replaceme[...]

GB Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' pr omise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If ther e is a technical pr oblem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www .theser vicecentr e.co.uk and wher e necessar[...]

195.042.775.01 July 2004 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e 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) www .theservicecentr e.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 185[...]