Hotpoint FF187LG manual

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    GB GB GB GB GB REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION FF187LA FF187LG FF187ALG FF187LP FF187ALP Operating Instructions English GB Contents Installation, 2-3 Positioning and connection Reversible doors Description of the appliance, 4-5 Control panel Overall view Start-up and use, 6-7 Starting the appliance Using the refrigerator to its full potential Usin[...]

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    2 GB Installation ! Before operating your new appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Positioning and connection Positi[...]

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    GB 3 Fitting a new plug IMPORT ANT : WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE... Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live 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 wir[...]

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    4 GB Description of the appliance Control panel  REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. is the optimal temperature for energy saving levels. is the holiday function ( see Maintenance and care ). OFF switches the refrigerator off.  SUPER COOL (quick cool) to lower the temperature of the refrige[...]

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    GB 5 Overall view The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.  Varies by number and/or position. * Available only on certain models. Removable multipurpose SHELVES BOTTLE shelf[...]

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    6 GB Start-up and use Starting the appliance ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions ( see Installation ). ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate. ! ! The appliance is fitted with an electronic motor control system. The compressor motor will st[...]

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    GB 7 Using the freezer to its full potential  The freezer internal temperature should be -18°C or colder. The mid position (i-care) is usually suitable but the exact position will depend on appliance location, food loading and number of door openings. If necessary, use the FREEZER OPERATION knob (see Description) to adjust the temperature.  [...]

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    8 GB Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on 2. pull the plug out of the socket ! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound. This alarm does not indicate a malfunction. To restore normal[...]

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    GB 9 Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of[...]

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    10 GB Troubleshooting Malfunctions: The green POWER indicator light does not illuminate. The motor does not start. a) The alarm sounds. b) The alarm sounds and the two yellow indicator lights flash. c) The alarm sounds and the two yellow indicator lights as well as the green one flash. The green POWER indicator light flashes. The refrigerator and t[...]

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    GB 11 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer ’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials[...]

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    12 GB 195075079.01 01/2010 - Xer ox Fabriano After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe of fering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1 100 full[...]