Hotpoint RLA84 manual

LARDER FRIDGE - MODEL RLA84, RLM84 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION & USE GET TING ST ARTED: T o ensure that your fridge runs reliably and efficiently f ollow these steps. SAFETY & INST ALLA TION C ONTROLS USEFUL ADVICE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE & GUARANTEE TROUBLESHOOTING Choose a location for your fridge, away from any heat so[...]

F or Y our Safety For y our safety , read the following advic e: The fridge cooling system con tains a small amount of gas which is environmentally friendly but flammable. T o a void any risk :- ● Install the fridge following the installation instructions and ensure that ventilation openings ar e k ept clear of obstruction. ● T ake care when in[...]

Installation Location & Air Cir culation Locate y our fridge away from sources of heat e .g. cookers, radiators , direct sunlight as ex tr eme temperature will affect its per f or mance . Allow a minimum 100mm (4 inches) between the top of the fridge and the ceiling or the underside of a wall cupboard . Pro viding you follow the recommended v e[...]

Installation Stability bracket: W ARNING: T o prev ent the fridge from tilting for war ds, it must be held in place with the stability bracket supplied. This is the responsibility of the customer . 4 SAFETY & INST ALLA TION 1. Position the fridge in its chosen location. 2. Looking from the front of the fridge , mark the position of the left han[...]

Installation 5 SAFETY & INST ALLA TION Lev elling: Lev el the fr idge when it is in its final location b y adjusting the front feet, until firm contact is made with the floor . This will stop rocking or vibration and keep the door aligned which helps the fridge run reliably and efficiently . Note: Before plugging in and switching on, leav e the[...]

Installation Electrical Supply W ARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is acc essibl e af ter installation. Fu se s Y our applianc e comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, only use those rated at 13A and AST A approved t o BS1362. Changing the Plug Cut off and di[...]

C ontrols 7 CONTROLS Con trolling the T emperatur e of the Fridge C ompar tment The control wheel on the fr ont of the worktop adjusts the internal fridge compartment temperature. The int er nal temper ature should be 5˚C or colder although some sections, such as the salad bin, will be slightly w armer . The setting of the control wheel will depen[...]

Useful A dvice 8 ST OR A GE ZONES Zone T ype Food St orage A Cool Dairy produc ts , Cheese, butter , margarine, Low fat spr eads, cooking fats / lards Preserves - Jam, curd, marmalade, spread , salad dressing or sauces. B Colder General food storage C Coldest Meat fish & poultr y Pre-c ook ed / chilled f ood D Salad Bins / V egetables, fruit an[...]

Making the best use of your Fridge Note : Always use the handle pro vided to open the fridge door. T o ensure that y our fridge operates as efficiently as possible : ● F ollow food packaging “best before/use by” instruc tions or y our suppliers advice on a suitable maximum storage time . ● Keep foods co vered to retain moisture and prev ent[...]

Useful A dvice 10 USEFUL ADVICE Advic e on Adjusting Shelv es Make the most of the interior storage space by repositioning shelv es to suit the various heights of individual items y ou wish to store . Note : Only the front half of the shelf can be repositioned, the back half must remain in its original position. Split glass shelf The split shelf ca[...]

Useful A dvice 11 USEFUL ADVICE Salad Bins F or the storage of fruit, vegetables and salad items. When storing vegetables , remove unusable lea ves and soil and lea ve lettuce , cabbage and cauliflower on the stem. It is advisable to clean the salad bin regularly , it can be removed by sliding it out from position. Note : C are must be taken to ens[...]

Defrosting No manual defrosting required The fridge compartment will defrost automatically . During defros t periods water droplets form on the interior back wall of y our Larder Fridge a nd refreez e af terwards. W ARNING: Ensure that stored f ood does not come into contact with the int erior back wall of your Larder F ridge. Also ensure the defro[...]

Cleaning 13 Cleaning W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out mains plug before cle aning . Interior Note : W e recommend y ou use a straw to keep the defrost gutter d r ain hole clear of any blockage. DO NOT use sharp metal tools which could cause damage beyond repair . W ARNING: Do not use abrasive pow der , household cleaner , bleach [...]

Going A way If you are going awa y and don’t want to use your fridge , switch off the electricit y supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove f ood and follow the cleaning instructions on the previous page. Note : L ea v e the do or ajar to pre vent an accumulation of odours. Changing the Light Bulb W ARNING: Switch off electricity supply and pul[...]

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 15 Door Rev ersal Y ou will need a selection of small hand tools , screwdrivers, spanners etc. to carry out this procedure . Our Ser vice Department can arrange for an Engineer to do the con version for you but a charge will be made. Door Reversal W ARNING: Switch off electrical supply and pull out the mains plug. Remove [...]

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 16 Door Rev ersal Door Handle Reversal: 11. Remove the hole plugs from the right hand side of the door . 12. Unscrew the handle fixing screws and carefully remo ve the handle from the door . 13. T urn the handle vertically , top to bottom and place against the right hand side. 14. Secure the handle in place with the origi[...]

T roubleshooting IS THE FRIDGE W ORKING AS Y OU W ANT? Have y ou read through the instruction book ? If you still hav e a problem, before calling our service organisation see if any of the tips below help . The fridge will not wor k 1. Check plug is firmly positioned in the socket outlet and the power supply is switched on. 2. Check power supply wi[...]

18 SERVICE & GUARANTEE Rec y cling & Disposal Information “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘ satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 day s - af ter y ou have purchased your Hotpoint appliance . If there is a technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vic e or visit our web-site at [...]

19 After Sales S ervice “No compan y is b etter positioned to off er an af ter sales servic e 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 y ou also have the advanta[...]

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